Sandy Foo Shows How Women Rise To The Top
“Just as there was an “old boys’ club”, there is sometimes a place for an “old girls club”, where we
Gladys Chun: Navigating the Glass Cliff & Empowering Women
Gladys Chun, General Counsel at Doctor Anywhere, shares her journey navigating the dynamic world of health tech. With over 10
Gladys Chun: Overcoming Challenges and Leading with Wisdom
Gladys Chun, General Counsel at Doctor Anywhere, shares her journey navigating the dynamic world of health tech. With 10 years
Dawn Tan On Networks, Writing And Autonomy
Starting on your own may sound appealing at first, but it’s a tough slog, as Dawn Tan of Ashurst ADTLaw shares.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN It’s hard not to gasp when you enter the sleek offices of Ashurst ADTLaw, which offer sweeping
Sadhana Rai: Finding Her Calling
A champion of pro bono lawyering, she receives the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN The hush of of the State Courts Towers is broken by a booming voice. “Welcome, this is
Elaine Tan On Life In Mas Legal
The Assistant General Counsel of Singapore’s central bank sheds light on its inner workings and how its younger legal officers are nurtured.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Coming from CCCS, the competition watchdog and later, private practice to the Monetary Authority of Singapore marked
Why I Practise Syariah Law As A First-year Lawyer
BY SHUKRINA SALAM “How has your first year in practice been?” asked one of the Registrars at Syariah Court, noticing that
Shobna Chandran: A Year-End Conversation
Her takes on mentorship and clients, both old and new.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Year-end traditions are different for everybody. One that Ms Shobna Chandran has cultivated over time is the
Tay Eu-Yen: Leaving (and Coming Back to) Practice
She started her legal career more than 15 years ago at Drew & Napier. Now, after colourful stints in the hospitality and entertainment industries, she’s back.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Scrolling through Ms Tay Eu-Yen’s LinkedIn feed, it’s clear that the Director at Drew & Napier is
5 Questions With Lee Weilin On Lawyering In The Sustainability Space
She heads Rajah & Tann’s sustainability practice.
How did you get into the sustainability practice of Rajah & Tann? In the years just before COVID, I saw
Diana Ngiam On ‘fighting The Good Fight’ In A Male-dominated Field
Plus, what wellness and mental health in the workplace mean to her.
Kuah Boon Theng SC: How Finding Meaning In Her Work And Motherhood Powered Her Through 30 Years
The senior lawyer on what has helped her practise “so happily, for so long”.
BY RACHEL CHIA She leads a firm of 10 lawyers, lectures at tertiary institutions, and volunteers on a slate of
Stand By Me: Cheah Wui Ling And Ng Pei Yi On Friendships In The Law
Having satisfying and fulfilling relationships can boost our physical and emotional wellbeing. We ask good pals Associate Professor Cheah Wui Ling and in-house counsel at Visa Ng Pei Yi how they keep themselves happy and balanced through life's ups and downs.
Associate Professor Cheah Wui Ling (left) and Ms Ng Pei Yi (right) BY FOO KIM LENG HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT
Back To Practice: Hoon Shu Mei’s Journey
How a good, communicative relationship with her team allows her to be the mother she has always wanted to be.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN One of my favourite questions to ask an interviewee is “Tell me about yourself”. There’s a lot
Joy Tan Reflects On A 30-year Career
How a commercial approach and stint as a JLC have made her the lawyer she is today.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN People are clearly important to Ms Joy Tan: during our hourlong breakfast, the WongPartnership partner speaks glowingly
Joyce A. Tan On The Biggest Test Of Her Career
Starting out on her own, trusting her gut and shaping TechLaw.Fest—a wide-ranging conversation with Joyce A. Tan.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN This past August has been a memorable one for Joyce A. Tan: it began with her invitation
Leading Singapore Lawyer Corina Song On What Her Indonesian Counterparts Should Know
The Senior Accredited Specialist in Maritime and Shipping Law reflects on her career and the next generation of lawyers.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN As our virtual interview gets underway, I notice that Corina Song’s office overlooks Marina Bay. It’s a
Corina Song On Shipping Law And 25 Years At A&G
The Senior Accredited Specialist in Maritime and Shipping Law reflects on her career and the next generation of lawyers.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN As our virtual interview gets underway, I notice that Corina Song’s office overlooks Marina Bay. It’s a
Lesley Fu On Applying For Accreditation
The Partner at WongPartnership was appointed an Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law this year.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Ms Lesley Fu’s first taste of construction came early in her career, when she practised at a
Debby Lim On Finding Joy In The Grey
The Director of BlackOak on what the new the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 will bring and why diversity in her area of law matters.
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