Challenging discrimination and bias in law with Fiona Wong (Law, Juris Doctor, 2020)

On our season 3 kick-off episode, we speak with Fiona Wong, a UVic Law graduate with a passion for labour and employment law. She has served as President of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, helped produce an award-winning law documentary called “But I Look Like a Lawyer”, and launched a podcast featuring Asian-Canadian lawyers.During her time at UVic, Fiona founded the First Generation Network at UVic to reduce barriers for law students who are the first in their family to attend post-secondary.We talk with Fiona about facing discrimination as an Asian student and lawyer, how her identity shapes her career in law, and much more.Resources from this episodeFirst Generation NetworkBut I Look Like a LawyerUVic LawThe UVic Co-op ProgramAccessing career support Connect with usSign up for our weekly e-newsletterFollow UVic Co-op and Career on social media (02:52) - What drew Fiona to the field of law? Why UVic? (04:42) - What inspired Fiona to start the First Generation Network to connect with other students who are the first to attend post-secondary? (07:30) - What does it mean to be a labour and employment lawyer, as well as a civl rights lawyer? (09:50) - Fiona tells us what she loves most about her job (12:05) - Fiona shares how her identity as an Asian woman has shaped her experience in the field of law (15:50) - What opportunities does Fiona see for change in removing barriers for Asian students to study and practice law? (18:12) - Fiona gives advice to students who are interested in a career in law (22:39) - What’s next for Fiona? (24:04) - Rapid fire questions (24:20) - Favourite off-campus spot (24:55) - Favourite on-campus spot (25:05) - Faculty members who inspired Fiona