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The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers British Columbia Society ("FACL BC") is proud to present a new collaboration with The Turkish-Canadian Lawyers Association ("TCLA") for NCA Candidates.
TCLA is a national non-profit organization that aims to build strong legal, business, and cultural connections within the Turkish legal community and has expanded its organization to Vancouver, B.C.
FACL BC and TCLA recognize that the NCA process can often feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. To support students on this journey, we’re excited to present a panel discussion designed to offer practical insight and guidance as you navigate your NCA exams.
The panel will feature NCA students who have completed their required exams, as well as an experienced NCA tutor. Together, they will share their perspectives on exam selection, study strategies, and personal experiences.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (PT) and join us on Zoom for this informative session.
Registration is open to FACL BC and TCLA members.
Disclaimer: FACL BC and TCLA does not endorse any specific tutoring services. This discussion is intended to provide guidance, foster community, and support students in navigating the NCA process.
Moderated and Organized by: Ashleen Toor and Winnie Tang
The panelist:
Vanessa Santaguida
Vanessa is the founder of NCA Mentor™️, has a rich educational background with an LLB obtained with first-class honors from the University of Sussex in England. Recognizing a lack of support for Internationally trained law students and lawyers (ITLs) in the NCA market upon her return, Vanessa's passion for teaching and empowering legal professionals led her to establish NCA Mentor™️. With an Undergraduate and master’s degrees in business, a Bachelor of Education, and a teaching certificate from the Ontario College of Teachers, Vanessa brings over a decade of teaching experience to her role.
Abby Pang
Abby is a family lawyer with an office in downtown Vancouver. She has been practicing law since 2012. She attended the University of British Columbia for an undergraduate degree in psychology and family studies. She attended an exchange program through the University of Hong Kong for law school. Upon her return, she completed her NCA exams while working at a large law firm in Vancouver. Abby has volunteered through FACL in the mentorship committee, advocacy committee, and membership committee. Currently, Abby runs her own boutique family law practice while taking a collaborative family-first approach.
Reena Parmar
Reena Parmar is a second-generation Canadian and one of the first in her family to have the opportunity and privilege to pursue higher education. Driven by a deep commitment to social justice, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Bond University in Australia.
Reena is currently articling with Peter Grant KC in Vancouver, with joint oversight from Phillips Barristers P.C. in Toronto. Her articling focuses on Aboriginal Title, Civil Litigation, and Administrative Law. Before attending law school and during her NCAs, Reena worked at Indigenous Tourism BC, where she was honoured to contribute to the organization’s growth by leading key initiatives in governance, strategic planning, and economic development.
