The 7th Asia Pro Bono Conference, held from October 25 to 27, 2018, in Hong Kong, was a significant gathering organized by a coalition of pro bono advocates and legal professionals. This annual event brought together lawyers, academics, law students, and representatives from civil society to discuss and promote pro bono legal work and access to justice across Asia.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics such as the quest for identity and justice, the integration of technology in legal services, and the role of pro bono initiatives in addressing issues faced by refugees and migrant workers. Keynote addresses were delivered by prominent figures, including The Honourable Chief Justice of Hong Kong, Geoffrey Ma, and The Honourable Teresa Cheng, Secretary of Justice, highlighting the importance of pro bono work in the legal profession.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking receptions designed to foster collaboration and share best practices. The event also showcased personal stories from individuals who have made significant contributions to access to justice in Asia, providing inspiration and practical insights for participants.
The conference was particularly beneficial for legal practitioners, academics, law students, and members of civil society organizations interested in pro bono work and access to justice. It offered a platform to learn about successful pro bono initiatives, explore collaborative opportunities, and contribute to the strengthening of the pro bono culture in the region.
Speakers(55)
Amirali Nasir
Nasirs
Amirali Nasir is associated with Nasirs, focusing on legal practices that incorporate technological advancements.
Andrew Dale
Ropes & Gray
Andrew Dale works with Ropes & Gray, leading pro bono projects across the region.
Annette Bain
DLA Piper
Annette Bain is part of DLA Piper, exploring new models of financing for legal services.
Antony Crockett
Herbert Smith Freehills
Antony Crockett is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills, advocating for human rights in business.
Archana Kotecha
Liberty Asia
Archana Kotecha is associated with Liberty Asia, collaborating to end legal and economic exploitation of migrant workers.
Catherine Husted
Allen & Overy
Catherine Husted is associated with Allen & Overy, leading pro bono initiatives in the region.
Catriona Martin
DLA Piper
Catriona Martin is associated with DLA Piper, focusing on using legal skills to fulfill Sustainable Development Goals.
Changho Kim
Human Rights Now
Changho Kim works with Human Rights Now, integrating legal skills with UN Treaty Bodies.
Cherilyn Tan
Asia Law Network
Cherilyn Tan is affiliated with Asia Law Network, focusing on leveraging technology to increase access to justice.
Dan Creasey
King & Wood Mallesons
Dan Creasey works with King & Wood Mallesons, integrating pro bono into regional offices.
David Hillard
Clayton Utz
David Hillard is part of Clayton Utz, focusing on pro bono work for migrant workers.
Davyd Wong
Davyd Wong shared his personal journey in transforming access to justice in Asia.
Douglas MacLean
Justice Without Borders
Douglas MacLean works with Justice Without Borders, providing legal support to migrant workers.
Emma Dunlevie
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Emma Dunlevie is part of Russell Kennedy Lawyers, specializing in legal support for refugee resettlement.
Enkhsaikhan Lkhagvajav
Advocate/Director at Amitis Legal LLC
Enkhsaikhan Lkhagvajav is the Director of Amitis Legal LLC and has been actively engaged in pro bono legal work in Mongolia since 2013.
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li
Chief Justice at Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, overseeing the highest court in the region.
Grace Agcaoili
UNICEF
Grace Agcaoili is part of UNICEF, focusing on legal initiatives to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Irum Ahsan
Asian Development Bank
Irum Ahsan is associated with the Asian Development Bank, focusing on legal development and pro bono initiatives.
Jelita Pandjaitan
Linklaters
Jelita Pandjaitan is associated with Linklaters, collaborating on pro bono initiatives for migrant workers.
Jelvas Musau
UNHCR
Jelvas Musau works with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, focusing on issues related to statelessness and refugee rights.
Jirim Kim
GongGam
Jirim Kim is associated with GongGam, focusing on legal services for refugees and resettlement.
John Corker
Australian Pro Bono Resource Centre
John Corker leads the Australian Pro Bono Resource Centre, promoting pro bono work among firms and corporate counsel.
Josh Heiliczer
EY
Josh Heiliczer works with EY, dealing with funding and reputational issues related to sexual violence in NGOs.
June Lim
Eden Law
June Lim works with Eden Law, focusing on philanthropic models for legal services.
Kaoru Umino
DLA Piper
Kaoru Umino is part of DLA Piper, promoting pro bono work in regional offices.
Kay McArdle
PathFinders
Kay McArdle is associated with PathFinders, an organization dedicated to supporting migrant workers and their children.
Khalid Hussain
Council of Minorities, Bangladesh
Khalid Hussain represents the Council of Minorities in Bangladesh, advocating for the rights of minority communities.
Leontine Chuang
PILnet
Leontine Chuang is associated with PILnet, focusing on global pro bono initiatives.
Lynette Nam
Justice Centre Hong Kong
Lynette Nam is part of Justice Centre Hong Kong, advocating for refugee and asylum seeker rights.
Mariam Faruqi
i-Probono
Mariam Faruqi is part of i-Probono, scaling up access to justice initiatives in South Asia.
Marlene Halpern
Center for Reproductive Rights
Marlene Halpern is part of the Center for Reproductive Rights, focusing on pro bono work in reproductive rights.
Martin Rogers
Davis Polk
Martin Rogers is part of Davis Polk, focusing on business and human rights cases.
Matthew Bersani
Shearman & Sterling
Matthew Bersani works with Shearman & Sterling, providing pro bono legal services to refugees.
Micaela Cronin
Hagar International
Micaela Cronin is associated with Hagar International, responding to sexual violence in organizations.
Minh Nguyen
Pacific International Arbitration Centre
Minh Nguyen works with the Pacific International Arbitration Centre, promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution in pro bono cases.
Philip Dykes
Hong Kong Bar Association
Philip Dykes serves with the Hong Kong Bar Association, promoting pro bono work among legal professionals.
Richard Yip
Denis Chang’s Chambers
Richard Yip is part of Denis Chang’s Chambers, leading pro bono initiatives within the legal profession.
Rob Houston
Executive Director at Global Pro Bono Bar Association
Rob Houston is the Executive Director of the Global Pro Bono Bar Association, coordinating cross-border pro bono projects and promoting legal professionalism.
San Ng
The Asia Foundation
San Ng is part of The Asia Foundation, working on initiatives that fuse law and technology to enhance access to justice.
Sara Malkani
Center for Reproductive Rights
Sara Malkani is associated with the Center for Reproductive Rights, using legal skills to fulfill Sustainable Development Goals.
Sebastian Ko
Epiq
Sebastian Ko works with Epiq, specializing in integrating technology solutions within the legal sector.
Sharyn Ch’ang
Association of Corporate Counsel, Hong Kong
Sharyn Ch’ang is part of the Association of Corporate Counsel in Hong Kong, promoting pro bono work among corporate counsel.
Stephen Tsui
Oxfam
Stephen Tsui is part of Oxfam, focusing on preventing sexual violence in NGOs.
Sumaiya Islam
The Open Society Foundation
Sumaiya Islam is associated with The Open Society Foundation, focusing on initiatives related to legal identity and justice.
Surya Deva
Deputy Chair at UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
Surya Deva serves as the Deputy Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, advocating for corporate accountability.
Susan Clear
Macquarie Group Foundation
Susan Clear works with the Macquarie Group Foundation, influencing business practices in human rights.
Tan Cheow Hung
Beacon Law Corporation
Tan Cheow Hung is associated with Beacon Law Corporation, focusing on pro bono initiatives in Asia.
Teresa Cheng
Secretary of Justice at Hong Kong
Teresa Cheng is the Secretary of Justice in Hong Kong, responsible for overseeing legal affairs and the administration of justice.
The Honourable Geoffrey Ma Tao-li
Chief Justice at Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, overseeing the highest court in the region.
The Honourable Teresa Cheng
Secretary of Justice at Hong Kong
Teresa Cheng is the Secretary of Justice in Hong Kong, responsible for overseeing legal affairs and the administration of justice.
Trishna Mohan
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trishna Mohan works with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, supporting pro bono projects across the region.
Urszula McCormack
King and Wood Mallesons
Urszula McCormack works with King and Wood Mallesons, addressing sexual violence in international development.
Vicky Man
Herbert Smith Freehills
Vicky Man works with Herbert Smith Freehills, focusing on integrating pro bono into regional offices.
Wally Suphap
Wally Suphap shared his personal journey in transforming access to justice in Asia.
Wendy Morrish
BABSEACLE
Wendy Morrish is associated with BABSEACLE, investing in justice through innovative models.
Event Details
- Date
- October 25-27, 2018
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Harbour Grand Hotel
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, academics, law students, civil society representatives