In honour of the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity on 21st May, ACC Hong Kong and Clifford Chance present
a Panel Discussion on Cross-Cultural Communication
Wednesday 24 May 2023
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Clifford Chance
27th Floor Jardine House
One Connaught Place, Central
ACC HK members will have a chance to hear from three esteemed panellists on ways to be an effective cross-cultural communicator and how to lead or be a key contributor in cross-cultural teams. They will explore the importance of cultural diversity, gender parity and inclusion in the workplace and our role in promoting and sustaining these practices.
Please RSVP by noon 23 May 2023
Each member may invite one guest in-house lawyer. Please ensure to register your guest before the above deadline.
All are welcome to enjoy the pre-event networking, drinks and canapes that will be made available. As well as an opportunity to engage in post-panel thoughts where drinks and fabulous food will be served.
PANELISTS
Dr. Laura McHale
Managing Director and Leadership Psychologist, Conduit Consultants Limited
Dr. Laura McHale (PsyD, CPsychol) is a leadership psychologist and writer specializing in leader development, neuroscience, communication, and organizational culture. She is a communications expert and an accomplished leadership coach. Dr. McHale earned a doctorate in Leadership Psychology from William James College, has a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of California San Diego. She authored a book in 2022 “Neuroscience for Organizational Communication: A Guide for Communicators and Leaders” and has published a variety of articles on gender and diversity issues.
Charlotte Leung
Partner, Clifford Chance
Charlotte specialises in leveraged and acquisition financing, capital call facilities, back leverage and dividend recaps. She also covers ESG loans and has extensive experience in advising on financing involving distressed M&A assets. Her clients span private equity firms, financial institutions, corporates and credit funds. Since August 2021, Charlotte has led a team of lawyers across Clifford Chance's Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing offices on an ongoing pro bono project with UNHCR Hong Kong to assist with the completion of documentation required by the Canadian government for refugees in Hong Kong to resettle in Canada. In addition, Charlotte is passionate about developing the next generation of lawyers and is currently mentoring a senior associate as part of the firm's internal mentoring programme in Asia Pacific.
Puja Kapai Paryani
Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong
Puja Kapai is a former barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong and a multi-award-winning researcher, academic and community justice advocate. She is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law and Convenor of the Women’s Studies Research Centre at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Her expertise lies in international human rights law, minority rights, and intersectional legal studies, focusing on the rights of marginalised communities. Puja has presented her work before the Legislative Council, Poverty Commission and the United Nations, which has led to significant policy reforms.
Dauwood Malik (Moderator)
Managing Partner, Hong Kong, Clifford Chance
Dauwood is the Hong Kong Managing Partner of Clifford Chance. He also previously served on the Clifford Chance Partnership Council (an elected body responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the firm’s leadership and management). With over two decades of experience, Dauwood has a broad banking and finance practice covering a range of debt products; with a particular focus on real assets (including real estate and infrastructure). He also acts as external counsel to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association and drafts the APLMA's template English and Hong Kong law primary documents for syndicated loans. Dauwood is qualified in Hong Kong and in England and Wales, and has worked in London, Tokyo and Singapore before relocating to Hong Kong in 2007. He is a strong supporter of diversity and inclusion at the firm, including mental health and wellbeing, as leadership sponsor in Asia Pacific of Clifford Chance’s REACH (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) and ENABLE disability affinity networks. He is a mentor to a number of Clifford Chance lawyers and partners.
