The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers in Ontario celebrates its 20th anniversary this year
City of Toronto solicitor Alexis Eun Young Choi is set to continue as president of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Ontario in a second term as the organization celebrates 20 years since its establishment.
Choi was first appointed to the leadership role last June 2025. Over the past year, the organization grew its membership by 19 percent and held 18 events; the organization held the biggest iteration of its Annual Conference and Gala, which was attended by over 1,000.
It also engaged over 150 committee members and volunteers. Moreover, FACL Ontario established the in-house subcommittee in addition to new programming for mid-level and senior members to enhance connection and leadership opportunities.
“As a first-generation lawyer, I know firsthand that a sense of belonging and mentorship that I found at FACL Ontario can make a lasting difference in one’s career. Our responsibility now is to ensure that our members are supported in pursuing opportunities, have a meaningful voice in decisions, and thrive in the legal profession and the broader community,” Choi said in her president’s message, which was published on the FACL Ontario website. “This means developing leaders who will shape their organizations, the legal profession, and the justice system, as we continue to use our collective voice to advance meaningful change.”
She spotlighted the organization’s continued advocacy focus. FACL Ontario issued statements on key legal and community concerns; moreover, it contributed to the Law Society of Ontario’s governance consultation. FACL Ontario also intervened before the Supreme Court of Canada in the Bill 21 challenge.
In addition, the federation bolstered its connections to the judiciary, legal associations, and community organizations.
Choi highlighted the importance of her new presidential term in light of FACL Ontario’s milestone anniversary.
“This term will be particularly meaningful as we celebrate our 20th Annual Conference and Gala. This milestone provides an opportunity to recognize those who built FACL and to consider what we want to accomplish over the next twenty years,” she said. “Our first twenty years were about building community and our next twenty years must also be about building influence and impact.”
Choi added that FACL Ontario would continue to improve mentorship and leadership development opportunities, offer programming aligned with the needs of members in varying stages of their careers, and boost its alliances with other organizations.
“We will continue to improve our advocacy, governance, and operations, so that FACL remains an impactful and sustainable organization for years to come,” she said. “For two decades, FACL Ontario has built a community where Asian Canadian legal professionals can find belonging, opportunities, and mentorship. I am deeply grateful to the generations of leaders, volunteers, and supporters who have helped FACL grow into a vibrant network committed to promoting equity, justice, and opportunities for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community.”
