Webinar Speakers & Moderators

AARON SCOTT DONOVAN

Aaron Scott Donovan is an Assistant Senior Social Worker with Fei Yue Community Services, serving in the Integrated Service Provider Team (Youth Department). With over five years of experience in the youth social work sector, Aaron works closely with in-risk and at-risk youths, including those disengaged from education or employment, such as hidden youths and NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) youth.

His primary focus is youth offending intervention through the Guidance Programme (GP), with a specialisation in addressing harmful sexual behaviours in adolescents under GP PAST (Positive Adolescent Sexuality Treatment). Beyond direct practice, Aaron also serves as both an internal and inter-agency supervisor for GP PAST caseworkers, supporting professional development and ensuring quality practice across agencies.

Aaron holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Highest Distinction) in Social Work from the National University of Singapore. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Social Work Chapter under the Singapore Association of Social Workers. Passionate about youth development, Aaron advocates for seeing beyond behaviours to address the underlying needs and lived experiences of young people.

ADELENE SEAH

Adelene leads the Asia Pacific legal function for a global risk consultancy and serves as a key member of the regional management team. With nearly two decades of experience spanning private practice and in-house roles, she drives strategic legal initiatives, advises on data protection and corporate governance, and is recognized as a trusted business partner to the organization. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Adelene is passionate about giving back to the community and embraces a curiosity-driven approach to both work and life.

DR ADELINE LAM

Dr Lam Is the Senior consultant in the Department of General Medicine and Clinical Co-lead ACP team at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. She is also a member of the Advance Care Planning Steering Committee of Singapore.

AHMAD NIZAM ABBAS

Ahmad Nizam Abbas was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in January 1994. In 2013, he obtained a Master of Laws in Islamic Law and Finance from the Singapore Management University. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Crescent Law Chambers.

Ahmad Nizam has published several articles on Muslim law in Singapore, in particular jurisdictional issues between the civil courts ( Family Justice Court) and Syariah Court . In October 2022, a book he co-authored entitled ‘Muslim Family Law in Singapore’ (Academy Publishing)was launched by a High Court judge . He is the co-creator of the module on Muslim Family Law at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and have spoken at various conferences organised by National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University.

Ahmad is active in community and social work and has been involved at diverse organizations such as Central Singapore CDC, MUIS and Mendaki .He has held leadership positions as the Chairman of TRANS Family Services Centre and President of Mendaki Club. For his services in community work, Ahmad was awarded the PBM (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat or Public Service Medal) from the President of Singapore during the 2007 National Day Awards.

ALEX YEO

Alex Yeo is a Director at Niru & Co. He graduated from the University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia with a LL.B (Honours) degree in 2007. He also holds a B.A. (Merit) degree in Economics and Political Science from the National University of Singapore.

Alex was admitted as a Lawyer and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia in 2007. During his time in Sydney, Australia, he was an Associate engaged in corporate practice with a mid-sized City firm.

Alex returned to Singapore in 2008 and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) where he was appointed as a Foreign Service Officer (Political).

Alex left the MFA in 2010 to join Niru & Co and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2012.

In 2017, Alex obtained a Masters in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Alex handles a broad spectrum of litigation and international arbitration matters. These include civil disputes relating to insurance, banking, finance, international trade, building and construction, commercial contracts, company law, commercial fraud, aviation, professional negligence and various areas of tort law.

Besides dealing with the litigation matters of the Firm, Alex has also diversified his practice to include front-end corporate and commercial advisory work.

Alex is passionate about pro bono legal work and believes that no one should be denied access to legal advice when needed. He set up the Legal Clinic at Potong Pasir Community Club (PPCC) in 2016 and now runs both the Legal Clinics at PPCC and One Stop at Paya Lebar.

Outside of the office, Alex is involved in voluntary work with the Grassroots Organisations and serves as the Adviser to the Aljunied GRC Grassroots Organisations. He also serves as Honorary Adviser to the HDB Staff Union and as Deputy President of the Singapore Dragonboat Association.

ANDREW LEE

Andrew is the Associate General Counsel for a global education provider and was formerly an Associate Director at Drew & Napier LLC. His passions lie in dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property, data protection and family law. He’s found volunteering with Pro Bono SG particularly rewarding and fun and looks to continue in his free time.

ANIDHA SUBRAMANION

A third-generation Singaporean, Anidha brings with her over 30 years of legal experience spanning corporate, commercial, technology, and dispute resolution matters She is a graduate of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and is qualified as both an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore and a Solicitor of England and Wales. Anidha started off her career in Commercial Litigation and has held Senior Legal roles at Temenos, Schneider Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, Vodafone, Bayer, Bosch, and Tricentis. Anidha is passionate about the arts and theatre, is married to a lawyer and has two daughters.

BENJAMIN GOH

Benjamin is a commercial disputes and employment lawyer, helping businesses and individuals navigate conflicts, from broken contracts to workplace fallouts.

BESTLYN LOO

Bestlyn is a Counsel and the Pro Bono Advocate at Providence Law Asia. She specialises in commercial and civil litigation, private wealth disputes, professional negligence and white-collar crime. She also has considerable experience in advising clients on regulatory and compliance matters, employment law, and probate and estate matters.

BHARATHI MANOGARAN

Bharathi Manogaran is a seasoned social worker with more than 20 years of clinical practice. Graduating from the National University of Singapore in 2001, she went on to pursue her Master’s at the University of Queensland with distinction, also earning a Dean’s commendation. Adept in spearheading and managing programmes, Bharathi is passionate about providing visionary leadership to teams to hone professional development and drive social service practice to the next level. Presently, she holds the role of Deputy Executive Director at AWARE.

DR CHEN SHILING

Dr Chen Shiling is a physician with special interests in dementia and adults with intellectual disability (ID). She is deeply passionate about improving the lives of both populations, and is currently working with Tsao Foundation and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in providing care for both populations. She is also the founder of “Happee Hearts Movement”, which advocates and provides for the health needs of adults with ID. Dr Chen is currently a member of the Management Committee of Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) and also chairs their Programmes and Services Sub-Committee. She is also a member of the Residential and Community-based Care Services Committee in Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and serves on their Healthcare Working Group. Dr Chen is also a member of the AWWA Programmes and Services Committee and also serves on the board of Mamre Oaks Ltd. She is also an appointed member of the Adult Protection Team (APT), Ministry of Social and Family Development.

CHIANG MING YU

I have 30 years of experience in the legal and financial services industry, with qualifications and certifications in law, compliance, and anti-money laundering.

My core competencies include managing complex regulatory issues, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and standards, conducting audits and investigations, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and providing legal advice and support to the management and business units. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in derivatives trading, client onboarding, financial risk management, and corporate governance. My mission is to ensure the highest level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in the company and to protect its interests and reputation in the market.

CHO PEI LIN

Pei Lin is a pioneer in introducing Litigation PR to Singapore and her forte includes providing strategic PR consultancy in public affairs and public education campaign communications, corporate, litigation and crisis communications and government relations. Her strong acumen for developing creative and effective communication strategies has seen her sought after by clients ranging from government agencies, to global listed companies and non-profit organizations. Pei Lin is an accredited PR Practitioner of the Institute of Public Relations Singapore and has an Honours Bachelor of Law Degree from the National University of Singapore. She volunteers with various community and non-profit organizations.

EUNICE CHUA

Eunice is the Chief Executive Officer of FIDReC and a Research Fellow at the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University School of Law and Deputy CEO of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. Eunice has also served as Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court, and Magistrate of the State Courts. Her areas of expertise are dispute resolution, evidence and procedure.

EZRA BUNYAMIN

Ezra is the Managing Director of Deansgate Barakah Law Corporation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)(Hons) from the University of Manchester in 2015. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology and Counselling (Grad.DipPsy) with an overall distinction and a Professional Diploma in Applied Psychology from the National University of Singapore (NUS)(ext). In 2019, Ezra also attended at the Singapore Polytechnic for a Specialist Diploma in Applied Drama and Psychology and has since obtained a certificate of completion for the first semester.

Ezra is also teaching as an Associate faculty (Public Safety and Security programme) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) with a focus in Singapore Legal System (PSS101) and Criminological Theories & Intervention (CRM305).

FONG WEI LI

Wei Li is the managing director of Forward Legal LLC – a small law firm specialising in Internet and social media law. He primarily practises litigation and arbitration, with a focus on media, Internet, and China-related matters. Wei Li also enjoys sharing his experience. He is an active member of the Law Awareness Committee and is often invited to conduct public talks and seminars aimed at promoting legal knowledge and awareness among laypersons. In addition to lawyering, Wei Li is an adjunct faculty member at the Singapore Management University’s YPH School of Law.

GABRIEL LI

Gabriel serves as VP Legal at Kredivo Group, a leading fintech service provider in the Southeast Asian region. Outside of work, he is the co-founder of The Legal Sauce (TLS), a ground-up initiative focused on providing free, colloquial, digestible legal FAQs to the underserved in our communities. Throughout 2025, to give back, TLS will be publishing half a dozen free legal FAQs to guide ground-ups on topics of interest. Gabriel is fortunate to have clinched several legal awards, including the Legal500 GC Powerlist, the Asian Legal Business 40 under 40, and the Singapore Business Review Under 40 Legal Luminaries.

HANNAH TJOA

Hannah is a commercial and regulatory lawyer with over a decade of experience advising on complex advisory and contentious matters across the Asia Pacific region. She has worked in both private practice and in house settings, and currently is a Senior Legal Counsel at Booking.com. In this role she leads a diverse portfolio of legal issues—including consumer protection, intermediary liability, and payments—providing strategic guidance at the intersection of law, business, and public policy. Hannah excels at distilling legal complexity into pragmatic solutions that support business objectives. She combines deep technical proficiency with a resourceful, “get it done” attitude, adapting quickly in fast moving environments to deliver results with both precision and pace.

JAMES LIM

James Lim is a leader who prioritises a people-centric approach in all aspects of his work, from education to leadership. As the CEO and Master Trainer, James has consistently focused on creating environments where learners and team members alike can unlock their full potential. His vision for cybersecurity training is rooted in making it accessible and relevant, ensuring that those with no technical background can find their footing in this crucial field.

He has worked with teams across aviation, humanitarian aid, and utilities. In his training sessions, participants don’t get slideshows on “password hygiene”, they watch their own systems unravel under live attack simulations.

James' work is deeply informed by his belief that every learner and team member is unique, and that success comes from understanding and addressing their individual needs. This philosophy has guided him in developing a hands-on vocational training programme that bridges the cybersecurity talent gap.

At the heart of James' leadership is a commitment to building trustworthy relationships, whether with his team or his business partners. This approach has enabled him to create lasting partnerships and a strong, supportive team culture, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those he trains and mentors.

JAMES LIM

James Lim is the Director (Programme) at Lutheran Community Care Services Ltd (LCCS), overseeing programmes that support children, youth, and families. Trained in Restorative Practices (RP) by the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), he works with schools across Singapore to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts through training, consultancy, and restorative circles.

He believes that building, strengthening, and restoring relationships is key to helping children thrive. Beyond LCCS, James serves on a primary school’s Advisory Committee and contributes to the Singapore Association of Social Workers’ (SASW) School Social Work Chapter.

JANNELLE LAU

Jannelle is a Senior Legal Counsel at DSV, the largest global freight forwarding company in the world. She currently oversees legal matters across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China and the Indian Sub-Continent). Jannelle graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she was a committee member in the NUS Pro Bono Group.

JEFFREY LIM

Jeffrey Lim is the co-Managing Director of Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC, and he specialises in intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, data governance, and artificial intelligence. He has particular industry expertise in healthcare, life sciences, financial services, media, e-commerce, and technology platforms. He supports and leads on commercial transactions, regulatory advice and clearances, compliance design and frameworks, and litigation matters. He has also advised various organisations ranging from private sector to foreign government bodies to global MNCs.

He is an SAL Senior Accredited Specialist in Data and Digital Economy, an Honorary legal advisor to, (and a Fellow of) the Singapore Computer Society (“SCS”) and member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce International’s Technology Committee. He helped to develop the SCS AI Ethics Body of Knowledge (“BOK”), acting as chief reviewer in the second edition, and helped set up the AI Ethics professional certification, in collaboration with SCS and IMDA. He is a former chair and current member of the Singapore Law Society Cybersecurity and Data Protection Committee and is active in various communities of practice in the technology related areas. He has authored numerous articles on artificial intelligence, data privacy, governance and intellectual property.

JONATHAN LEY

Jonathan currently serves with Temasek Foundation in the Community Networks and Partnerships team, where he co-leads strategic partnerships and programme development to cultivate sustainable social innovations and ventures that address systemic gaps in vulnerable communities, with a strong focus on Persons-with-disabilities. To date, his work experiences span across philanthropy, healthcare transformation, strategy consulting, and innovations across Asia.

Prior to this role, he was with the Ministry of Health’s Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT), where he served as Secretariat Lead for the Digital Mental Health Workgroup, was involved in the conceptualization and implementation of digital tools, and finance redesign of primary care model innovations. In these capacities, he worked closely with public healthcare stakeholders to design, pilot, and scale initiatives with the potential to transform long-term health outcomes.

His earlier career spans the private sector, where he was with Smarter Health, Deloitte Asia Pacific, and The Economist Intelligence Unit (Clearstate). Across these roles, he worked with key stakeholders in the healthcare, medtech and biotech space to open new markets, and drove business innovation and digital transformation.

Jonathan holds a Master’s Degree in IT in Business (Analytics) from Singapore Management University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering from National University of Singapore. He also completed the Digital Business Leadership Program at Columbia Business School and NUS Overseas College Programme at University of Pennsylvania.

JULIA LEE WANYI

Julia is a passionate medical social worker with 13 years of experience working with diverse patient populations at the Institute of Mental Health. In her tenure at IMH, Julia has worked in the Forensic unit, Adult NeuroDevelopmental Services & General Psychiatric inpatient wards & outpatient clinics. Apart from her social work training, Julia is also trained in Counselling Practice & Clinical Supervision. Julia leads a team of medical social workers at IMH and is currently the Vice-Chairperson of the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) Disability Chapter, leading numerous Disability Social Work Networking sessions across 7 years. Apart from work achievements, Julia is also a mother of 3 kids and enjoys nature & music.

KARISHMA GALLIARA

Karishma is a dual-qualified lawyer (India & England) with over 12 years’ private practice and in-house experience in shipping and international trade law. Since 2019, she has been integral to Reliance's legal team for contracts and advisory on crude oil and petroleum product trading activities, overseeing Reliance Singapore’s legal desk while also supporting the group companies based in the UK and UAE. Outside of office, she enjoys volunteering at Kampong Harvest @ Serangoon Moral Family Service Centre, which is a community garden aimed to connect the community as well as promote physical and social well-being.

KATHERINE YAP

Katherine brings to every mediation table a rare combination of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and deep operational knowledge of dispute resolution.

Her 16-year career at Maxwell Chambers wasn’t just about growing an institution—it was about understanding how conflict unfolds and what people truly need to move forward.

Katherine has been a driving force behind Singapore’s rise as a global hub for dispute resolution. But behind every milestone in her journey lies a deeper story—one of a passionate peacemaker, an empathetic listener, and a determined leader who believes in the power of dialogue to resolve even the most entrenched disputes.

Katherine’s professional journey began with a vision—to elevate Singapore's role in the global dispute resolution space. In 2009, she led the pioneering launch of Maxwell Chambers, the world’s first integrated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) complex. At the time, this was uncharted territory. Yet under Katherine’s bold and strategic leadership, Maxwell Chambers quickly gained international recognition, offering state-of-the-art hearing rooms and housing world-renowned arbitration and mediation institutions under one roof.

Her role wasn’t confined to infrastructure and operations. Katherine spent years working closely with international stakeholders, legal professionals, arbitrators, and mediators, managing complex dynamics and creating spaces that allowed disputes to be resolved with dignity. These experiences gave her an exceptional understanding of people, conflict, and what resolution really requires — empathy, clarity, and trust.

In 2019, she once again made her mark by spearheading the expansion into Maxwell Chambers Suites, reinforcing Singapore’s global status as a premier dispute resolution destination. Her leadership not only transformed a building — it reshaped how the world viewed Singapore’s ADR landscape.

But beyond the boardrooms and strategic plans, Katherine found her calling in mediation. The countless interactions with clients in dispute resolution over the years sparked a personal desire to become directly involved in helping people move from conflict to resolution.

Katherine is a certified Associate/Family Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), the Singapore International Mediation Institution (SIMI) and a Master Mediator at the Community Mediation Centre (CMC).

Her experience at Maxwell Chambers has uniquely positioned her with a 360-degree perspective — not just on the legal and logistical frameworks of mediation, but also on the human dynamics that drive conflict.

Her ability to connect with people from all walks of life, coupled with her structured, solution-oriented approach, makes her a trusted, effective mediator — one who balances compassion with clarity, and firmness with fairness.

Whether it’s a family dispute, a workplace conflict, or a community issue, Katherine approaches each mediation with one goal in mind: to guide parties towards common ground and create lasting, meaningful resolutions.

KELVIN KWEK

Kelvin Kwek is a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in corporate law and compliance across Southeast Asia and Oceania. He was formerly the Regional General Counsel of a Fortune 50 multinational corporation, where he advised on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Kelvin is qualified to practice law in both Singapore and Australia, and holds credentials as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and an Accredited Mediator. He is also a Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (MSID).

LIAU YI FANG

Liau Yi Fang is a senior social worker and a registered Professional Deputy and Donee with TOUCH Family Services. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and BA in Counselling Psychology.

She has over 17 years of experience as a social worker, with over 10 years in the elderly sector. She is an active advocate for end-of-life planning and believes in educating and equipping seniors with the knowledge and tools to make provisions for the people close to them.

MELVIN LOH

Melvin Loh is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where he teaches conflict resolution, mediation, and criminal law. A Certified Mediator (SIMI), court-appointed mediator, and Faculty Leader at the Sage Mediation Institute, he also serves as Counsel at Peter Low Chambers LLC. With over 17 years of experience, he has resolved hundreds of cases in courts and communities, both as mediator and counsel, and speaks on global platforms to advance mediation and restorative justice.

Melvin has received the SUSS Excellence in Teaching Award and the CPR Outstanding Professional Short Article Award—the first from an Asian journal to do so. He has also been recognised with the State Courts’ Outstanding Court Volunteer Award, the SMC Faculty Award, and Pro Bono SG’s Top Volunteer Award. He serves on the CLAS and CLC executive committees, and as a Committee Member of the Law Society’s Mediation Committee and Foreign Bar Liaison Committee (China Chapter).

MICHELE WOOI

Michele Wooi is the Deputy Director of the Segment & Market Development team in National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), where she drives strategies to grow giving on the national donation and volunteer platform, giving.sg. Engaging about 600 charities, Michele helps them achieve their fundraising target and volunteer needs. Prior to this role, Michele led the BAGUS Together team in connecting changemakers and groundups, fostering collaboration, and providing the resources and support needed to launch and sustain impactful initiatives.

Before joining NVPC, Michele spent close to a decade at the Singapore Tourism Board, where she had a hand in leading the annual F1 Singapore grand Prix and served as an Area Director in Indonesia.

Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore. In her free time, she is busy pampering her five fur babies and takes to the Singapore seas for an occasional fishing trip.

MUHAMMAD AL-HAKIM ABDUL KADIR

Being a social worker with counselling background, my journey in the social service sector began at a Family Service Centre (FSC), where I gained extensive experience addressing a wide range of issues, from financial instability to domestic violence. Driven by a passion for mental wellness, I transitioned to a Community Intervention Team (COMIT), where I worked closely with individuals and their families affected by mental health conditions. In my current role at FAM@FSC PPIS, I specialize in offering psycho-emotional support, helping individuals/families navigate their unique circumstances with empathy and expertise.

MUHAMMAD RIDHWAAN RIDZI

Ridhwaan discovered his passion for Islamic Finance in his Pre-University studies at Madrasah Aljunied in 2013.

Since then, he has completed three certifications on Islamic Finance, gained three service excellence awards during his national service at SCDF, completed his business degree at NTU, spent six years in the financial space (ING Bank, OCBC Bank, Amanie Advisors, Etiqa et al.) and is currently taking his CFA certification.

He co-founded Islamic Finance Singapore (IFSG Ltd) and RizqX, the former a WhatsApp group turned Shariah Advisory firm, and the latter, a local fintech platform supported by NUS, NTU and SMU, allowing the community access to halal public and private investments.

MUSLIM ALBAKRI

Muslim Albakri is a Partner at Lighthouse Law LLC with over a decade of legal experience. Before joining Lighthouse Law, Muslim led a boutique practice for six years, where he advised clients on areas such as dispute resolution, criminal defence, commercial transactions, and Islamic estate matters.

Muslim’s primary focus of practice is white collar crime, commercial litigation and investigations. However, Muslim also regularly advises on a range of corporate matters including shareholder agreements, investment contracts, employment law, and regulatory compliance. His clients span various industries including financial services, events and media, and non-profit organisations.

Muslim is also actively involved in community and pro bono work, including long-standing service with the Law Society of Singapore’s Criminal Legal Aid Scheme and Justice Without Borders. He has also served on the committees and boards of several non-profit organisations, and helped found the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Singapore in 2021.

NADIA FERNANDOPULLE

After earning her LLB in the UK, Nadia was called to the Bar as a member of Inner Temple in 2011. She went on to complete a Master of Laws with a focus on Intellectual Property before returning to Sri Lanka to serve as a clerk at the Supreme Court. By 2013, she had also qualified as an Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka.

Nadia began her career at MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. as Legal Counsel, where she specialized in corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, and commercial contract negotiations.

In 2018, she joined the Robert Walters Group as Senior Legal Counsel, supporting its Outsourcing business. She now oversees legal and regulatory matters across Asia for the Outsourcing business and was promoted to Principal Legal Counsel in 2022.

Outside of work, Nadia enjoys traveling with her husband, and is always in search of unique food experiences.

NATALIE CHIA

Natalie is Director of Research at SG Her Empowerment (SHE), an independent non-profit supporting girls and women in both online and offline spaces. At SHE, Natalie leads research to understand Singaporeans' perceptions and experiences with gender norms issues. This includes studies on experiences with progressive workplace policies and unconscious bias. In the online harms space, SHE develops insights on the prevalence, impact, and long-term effects of online harms, with a focus on survivors’ help-seeking behaviours and system-wide responses in Singapore. In particular, SHE’s research informs its programmes - including its online harms support centre SHECARES@SCWO - along with public education and advocacy for a safer and more equitable society for women and men alike.

Natalie holds a Master’s from the Oxford Department of International Development (2019), and has held research roles across government, academia, and the non-profit sector - including at the Ministry of Communications and Information, National Council of Social Service, Institute of Policy Studies, and UNICEF.

PATRICK TAY

Patrick is the Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and also Director of NTUC’s Legal Services and Strategy. Concurrently, he is an elected MP and member of the NTUC Central Committee. He chairs the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Education and is a member of the GPC for Law and Home Affairs. He has been representing the Labour Movement in all the tripartite workgroups to review/update employment and industrial relations legislation.

PEGGY SARAH YEE

Peggy is actively involved in various aspects of legal practice, acting for both multi-national, local and individual clients alike. She handles a broad spectrum of legal matters, in particular in the areas of Family and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Conveyancing, Probate and Estate and Corporate matters.

Peggy is particularly interested and invested in Family Law matters. She considers it a privilege to be entrusted with a client's personal family matters. As such, she handles every such matter sensitively. She consistently strategises for her clients so that they can best navigate the legal and emotional humps facing them. The goal is to achieve a solution that best addresses the client's needs and intent. She also believes that an acceptable settlement is preferable to an unsatisfactory judgment.

SADHANA RAI

Sadhana Rai was called to the Bar in 2013. She started her legal career at Drew & Napier LLC under Mr Davinder Singh, SC. In June 2015, she joined the inaugural batch of the CLAS Fellowship as the sixth CLAS Fellow and was there till she was offered the CLAS Advocate role in 2017. In her five years at CLAS, she has appeared before both the Supreme Court and the State Courts and has secured acquittals, and succeeded on appeals. In a recognition of her exceptional work, she was commended by the SAL Selection Committee of The Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award. Sadhana has shared her thoughts on practice matters in her Singapore Law Gazette article in Oct 2020.

SAIRA SULTANAH

Saira has worked in the social service sector since 2018, supporting diverse groups from at-risk youths to destitute adults. She joined the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) in 2023 and now serves as Assistant Manager/Counsellor at SHECARES@SCWO—a one-stop support centre for victims of gender-based online harms, launched in partnership with SG Her Empowerment (SHE). Since its inception, Saira has provided counselling, case management, and safety guidance to help victims navigate online threats. She actively collaborates with community partners, delivering public talks about online harms and promoting resources available through the centre. Driven by a commitment to empower and protect others, Saira continues to be a vital advocate for safety and support in the digital age.

SANGEETHA PUSPHANATHAN

Born in Singapore, bred to face the world. The author is a sharp, skilled, and sound legal professional with proven experience in data privacy compliance, legislative drafting, criminal prosecution, contractual matters, and personnel training. She is proud to be the regional head for data privacy in a medical tech company.

Importantly, the author is a fledgling stage actor, aspiring stand-up comic, mental sums expert, exceptional daughter/sister/aunt, and a blessed wife (all credit to her husband). She will never stop making mistakes and continue to learn from them.

SERENE GAN

Serene is a senior regional legal counsel, qualified in Singapore and New York, with a background in Singapore and regional corporate work as well as commercial litigation. Serene provides practical legal advice to her clients, allowing them to capture business opportunities while effectively managing transactions, operations and on-the-ground legal risks.

She is the board member of the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association and chair of its Pro Bono Chapter which aims to encourage pro bono spirit within the in-house legal community to do volunteer work.

TAN SHEN KIAT

Shen Kiat has often been described as a combination of a lawyer and social worker by those that he worked with. He believes sleep is often underrated, and he needs at least 8 hours to behave humanely for the day. He is a delighted co-founder of Kith & Kin Law Corporation - a dedicated STEM Law practice in estate planning and later-life planning with the mission to help healthy families stay strong.

TARUN SAMTANI

Tarun is a recognised leader in cyber, data protection, privacy, and AI governance with an exceptional track record across diverse industries.

He has successfully led global data protection programs for prominent organisations such as International SOS, Qantas Group (including Qantas and Jetstar airlines), BT and Thomson Reuters.

His expertise has ensured the effective management of data protection challenges across regions including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific.

While based in Singapore, he has been helping organizations uplift their cyber, privacy & AI programs to meet international standards, as well as training staff on data protection and coaching DPOs.

Tarun’s insights into Data Protection, Privacy & AI Governance are highly valued, as evidenced by his contributions to renowned UK publications like the BBC, CNA, MediaCorp, etc.

TOH WEI YI

Wei Yi is partner at Harry Elias Partnership LLP, specialising in commercial litigation involving issues of contract, directors’ duties, shareholders’ disputes, employment, banking law, negligence and defamation. Her experience also includes a non-contentious aspect of advisory work pertaining to regulations and constitutions, statutory regulations, employment matters, commercial contracts and lease agreements.

She has been actively involved as a member of committees of the Law Society of Singapore since 2014 and is keen supporter of its various pro bono initiatives.

VANITA KANESON

Vanita Kaneson leads the State Courts Centre for Specialist Services, a unit offering brief psychological assessment and interventions to court users. Her team of social workers and psychologists provides support to self-represented individuals at the State Courts, including those seeking protection orders under the Protection from Harassment Act. Additionally, she works with accused individuals in the criminal courts, particularly those involved in family violence offenses. Before joining the State Courts in 2014, she served as an Assistant Head and Senior Counsellor at the Counselling and Psychological Services at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she offered counselling and crisis interventions for students and staff. She also provided training for staff and student leaders in handling students in crisis. Vanita obtained her Master's in Counselling from the University of East Anglia in 2009 and her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. She is a Registered Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling.

VERONICA TAN

Veronica oversees the Safer Cyberspace portfolio in the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and is responsible for the national cyber resilience of organisations in Singapore. Under her leadership, the Agency established the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certifications, which are national cybersecurity standards to guide organisations in managing their digital risks effectively.

Veronica takes an active interest in emerging technologies and was previously involved in developing technology roadmaps for emerging tech such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain in the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

Before joining public sector, Veronica was in a network engineering role, managing carrier-grade networks in a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP).

VICTORIA TING

Victoria is an Associate Director with Setia Law LLC, specialising in financial crime, fraud and investigations. Prior to working at Setia Law, she was a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore, where she handled multiple fraud, money-laundering and bribery prosecutions. She graduated from Cambridge University and holds an LLM from Columbia Law School.

VIVIENE SANDHU

Viviene graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Liverpool in 1995 and was called to the English Bar in 1996. In 1998, she was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Viviene is an active Advocate practising in all aspects of dispute resolution with a special focus in Family Law, Employment Law and Negligence (Professional and Personal Injury) Claims. With 25 years of being involved in heavily contested and disputed cases, she has gained considerable exposure and experience in a wide range of legal matters in all levels of the Singapore Court hierarchy.

Viviene has been a mediator with the State Courts and Singapore Mediation Centre since 2010. She received her mediation training from Regent’s University London and the Singapore Mediation Centre, where she is currently a Principal Mediator. She is also a Senior Mediator with the Law Society Mediation Scheme and an Accredited Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute. Viviene has conducted several mediations on a variety of disputes in all the dispute resolution centres in Singapore as well as in her private capacity.

Viviene is also an Assigned Solicitor with the Legal Aid Bureau and a Primary Justice Lawyer at the Community Justice Courts.

Viviene aims to help simplify legal processes and ensure that everyone receives good quality legal advice.

There is a notion that women must choose between their career and their family. Viviene has shown us that women can achieve balance in their lives without letting one thing or the other define them. She is a mother of 3 children and enjoys creating beautiful memories with them.

WALTER LEONG

Walter comes with many years of experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. He has held senior technical and operational roles in multinational corporations, served in impactful positions across various government and environmental organisations, and founded his own agritech company. Walter’s commitment to sustainability, the environment, and animal welfare is not only professional but also deeply personal.

WANG LIANSHENG

Wang Liansheng is a Partner at Bih Li & Lee LLP, and his practice is primarily litigation with a focus on private client matters. Liansheng has been involved in a variety of cases before all levels of the Singapore courts, including divorce and custody matters, post-divorce matters, estate disputes, as well as cross-border disputes.

Liansheng also co-authored Chapter 10 - Advocacy in the Family Justice Courts, of Modern Advocacy – More Perspectives from Singapore (published by the Singapore Academy of Law).

In his free time, Liansheng volunteers with the Pro Bono SG programmes and gives talks to members of the public. Liansheng presently serves as the Chairman of the Board of The Theatre Practice Limited, Singapore’s longest standing professional bilingual theatre institution. The Theatre Practice Limited is a not-for-profit, IPC-status charity.

WEIJIAN LOW

Weijian is Deputy Director of the Behavioural Insights and Research Unit (BIRU) at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With over a decade of experience across government sectors including transport and sustainability, he brings a strong track record of applying research to public policy and organisational change. He holds advanced degrees in Applied Neuroscience and Business Administration, and combines his curiosity about the human brain with a passion for understanding the forces that shape human behaviour.

WILLIAM HOO

Joined the healthcare industry in 2012, took on business development, operations & administrative roles. Been a certified General ACP facilitator since 2020 & have helped clients explore & document their preferred medical treatment & end-of-life wishes.

YAP TEONG LIANG

Teong Liang was called to the Bar of England and Wales (Middle Temple) in 1991 and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in June 1992. On 10 June 2002, he set up his boutique law firm specialising in Family Law.

Teong Liang has been engaged as leading counsel in both first instance and at appellate levels in the Family Division of the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He is listed as a Preeminent and Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in the Doyle’s Guide and Litigation Star for Family and Matrimonial Disputes in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. Between 2021 to 2025, the firm was ranked one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms in Family Law in the Straits Times/Statista survey.

Teong Liang also practices as a Collaborative Family Practitioner, Parenting Coordinator and is a Principal Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre and an Accredited Mediator with the Family Justice Courts and Regent’s University, London (Mediation and Psychology) and appointed onto the panel of Child Representatives by the Family Justice Courts since October 2014.

Teong Liang has presented papers at both local and overseas family law conferences over the years and authored the chapter on Maintenance of Wife and Children in the book “The Art of Family Lawyering”, a publication of the Law Society of Singapore in 2005. He authored the chapter on Ancillary Relief: Orders That Can be Made in the book “The Law and Practice of Family Law in Singapore” published in 2016 and recently co-authored the Chapter on Dispute Resolution Options in the book “The Art of Family Lawyering” (2019 Special Edition).

YEOW MING ZHEN

Ms Yeow Ming Zhen is currently the Associate Director – Strategic Development of Family Services for Methodist Welfare Services (MWS). Prior to this position, she was heading Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (FAM@FSC), under MWS. FAM@FSC programme is an initiative by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) to support couples and families with family counselling, as well as divorce support programmes.

The counselling service is aimed to provide therapeutic support for couples and families who may experience early signs of stress and is an upstream intervention to prevent further issues from occurring within the marital and family system.

The divorce support programmes aim to highlight the impact divorce has on children and encourage cooperative co-parenting from the onset of divorce, many of the cases under divorce support programmes came through the Family Justice Courts (FJC) especially when the parents are undergoing acrimonious divorce, with arising conflicts that are affecting the children.

Ms Yeow Ming Zhen has been a practising social worker and family therapist for the past 14 years, and has been working with families and children throughout this period.

She had presented at various International Conferences and contributed to publications for The Straits Times and CNA Commentary. She is an adjunct lecturer with Singapore University of Social Sciences as well as Kaplan Singapore.