We are proud to announce that Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was selected as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Each year, the WEF recognizes the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world. The nominations are judged on the record of professional accomplishments, commitment to society and the potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through inspiring leadership. The WEF is an international institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation and engages political, business, academic and other leaders of society in collaborative efforts to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Caroline is very humbled to have been chosen for this opportunity and looks forward her term with the World Economic Forum. You can view the news release here: https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/03/meet-the-2015-class-of-young-global-leaders/ and the complete class of 2015 can be viewed here: http://widgets.weforum.org/ygl-2015/04.html
Canada Night at the Races, March 6th, 2015 (Singapore)
HJM Asia Law was once again a proud sponsor of Canada Night at the Races, organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, which was held at the Singapore Turf Club. HJM Asia law has been one of the main sponsors of the event for the past five years. Canada Night at the Races is one of the biggest Canadian events in Singapore each year and once again it was a huge success with many Canadian, local and expat attendees. As always, HJM is already looking forward to next year’s event!
SIHA Ice Dragons Classic Ice Hockey Tournament, March 4th-7th, 2015 (Singapore)
This week HJM Asia Law is once again a proud main sponsor of the second Annual Singapore Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) Ice Dragons Classic Hockey Tournament taking place at the J-Cube Rink from March 4th-7th. The Singapore Ice Dragons were founded in 2001 by a group of dedicated dads from the Canadian Association and aims to promote youth ice hockey in Singapore. Kids from Australia, China, Malaysia and Singapore will participate in the tournament this year. HJM will award the winners during the Finals Ceremony on Saturday and is looking forward to congratulating all the participating teams!
Gong Xi Fa Cai- Canadian Alumni Singapore CNY Dinner, February 17th, 2015 (Singapore)
Last night Caroline Berube attended the Canadian Alumni Singapore (CAS) Chinese New Year dinner at the Padang Place Restaurant. The event was a huge success and brought Canadian Alumni from all over the world together. Caroline represented McGill as she is the Chapter President in Singapore. You can find some of the event photos here. Happy Chinese New Year from the HJM Team! 恭禧發財!
Global Inspirational Leadership Award- Caroline Berube, World Women Leadership Congress and Awards (February 2015)
Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was awarded the Global Inspirational Leadership Award during the World Women Leadership Congress which took place in Mumbai in February 2015. In addition to receiving the award, Caroline was also a speaker on a panel titled “Women Leaders as Architects of Change.” As debates on the empowerment of women takes place around the world, the conference in Mumbai aimed to bring to the forefront of business the importance of having women in positions of change. You can view more information on the congress on the website:www.worldwomenleadershipcongress.org
“Dreams are made if people try”- Terry Fox Run, February 8th, 2015 (Singapore)
Over the weekend, the Terry Fox run gathered a large number of Singaporeans and expats aiming to raise funds for cancer research. Sponsored by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the Canadian Alumni of Singapore, the run gathered thousands of participants. HJM Asia Law has supported the run for a number of years in both Singapore and Guangzhou. This year Caroline was also representing the McGill Alumni in Singapore as she was the team captain. Some photos from the run can be found below.
Fall 2014- The Primerus 180 Magazine, Caroline Berube’s message as the Chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific
Caroline Berube was appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP). Her term has officially commenced at the Primerus Global Conference in Monterey in October 2014. Caroline is excited about her term and talked about her initiatives for the 2015, as well as the Primerus Annual Asia Pacific meeting which will be held in Singapore from April 1st-2nd, 2015 in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of Singapore. You can view messages from all the incoming chairs published in the Primerus 180 Magaine Fall 2014 issue here: PRI_180_Fall2014_InstituteChairLetters
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from HJM, your law firm for doing business in Asia!
Caroline Berube appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP), Fall 2014
We are proud to announce that Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP). Her term has officially commenced at the Primerus Monterey Conference in October 2014. Caroline is very excited to the year ahead and has already assisted in planning several Asia Pacific initiatives such as the PBLI-AP newsletter and the “Primerus Doing Business in the Asia Pacific Region” chart. Additionally, the Primerus Asia Pacific meeting will be held in Singapore in April 2015 in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of Singapore.
12th Terry Fox Run, December 6th, 2014 (Guangzhou)
Last week the HJM team in Guangzhou participated in the annual 12th Terry Fox Run which is strongly supported by the Canadian Chamber in Guangzhou, Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, Guangdong Friendship Association, Guangdong Charity Federation and Guangzhou Friendship Association. It is an annual tradition for HJM’s staff to participate in the run. The Singapore team will participate in the Terry Fox Run on February 8th, 2015 at the Big Splash on the East Coast in Singapore.
