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Report on KLYLC Dining Session “Taste of the Bar”
On 30th July 2011, the Kuala Lumpur BAR Young Lawyers Committee (“KLYLC”) hosted the inaugural dining session, themed “Taste of the Bar” with senior members of the Malaysian Bar. Held at Smokehouse, Bangsar, approximately 30 young lawyers across Kuala Lumpur had the opportunity to meet and dine with senior practitioners namely Chen Kah Leng, Tommy Thomas, Robert Lazar, Dato’ Ambiga, Ng Sai Yeang, Jennifer Cheong and Marriete Peters. The afternoon event was also graced by the presence of former Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Datuk Shaik Daud who took the time to share his vast experience with the young lawyers.
The aim of the dining session was to provide a platform for junior and senior members of the Bar to meet and interact with one another. The event began with an opening speech by the organising co-chairperson, Yohendra Nadarajan followed by a short welcoming note by KLYLC’s chairperson, Kenneth Wong. Participants then began their sumptuous 3 course meal. Over the meal, there was a lively exchange of views and opinions on current legal, political and social developments in the country. The senior practitioners further shared their many experiences at the Bar with the juniors present.
As the event drew to a close, Aston Paiva, representing the junior practitioners present at the dining session, proposed a toast paying tribute to the seniors for their continuing effort in upholding the finer traditions of the Malaysian Bar. This was followed by a toast by Tommy Thomas, who responded on behalf of the senior practitioners present. He urged young lawyers to find passion and inspiration in their work and to always strive towards promoting the rule of law in the country.
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Prepared by and photos by the YL.Net.
Edited by the KLYLC and the Publications Committee.
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