Jacqueline So

Great Ayton Railway Station, Philippines, Toronto

Senior Asia Pacific News Editor at Key Media

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Articles

Sarah DeSourdy Hastings makes partner at Russell McVeagh

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The newly promoted homegrown star started her legal career with the firm as a summer clerk By Banking and finance lawyer Sarah DeSourdy Hastings has been elevated to partner at Russell McVeagh. DeSourdy Hastings is a homegrown star within the firm, having started her legal career as a summer clerk there. She has advised on regulatory capital instruments, debt capital markets programmes and issuances and regulatory issues affecting banks and other financial institutions.
Kelly McDermott receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

5 days ago | lawtimesnews.com | Jacqueline So

The former Ontario Bar Association president has been recognized as a champion of equity and inclusion BY 02 Jun 2025 Former Ontario Bar Association president Kelly McDermott has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, acknowledging her significant contributions to Canada's legal profession. The region of Durham senior solicitor had led the OBA for 18 months after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grant Jones on the vulnerability of realising a mistake - and needing to admit it

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

For the AIA Australia GC, his biggest lessons have been learned from his mistakes By Grant Jones was first drawn to in-house law because of his father, and the financial services lawyer has since excelled in this area of the law, logging a successful stint as GC at MLC Life Insurance before he made the jump to AIA Australia earlier this year.
Emmeline McIllree is Gilchrist Connell's new chief people officer

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

McIllree takes over the role previously held by incoming CEO Belinda Cohen By Emmeline McIllree has been announced as Gilchrist Connell's new chief people officer. McIllree steps into the role with immediate effect, taking over for Belinda Cohen who becomes Gilchrist Connell's CEO on 1 July.
HSF, Kramer Levin complete combination into Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The merged firm began operating as its new entity yesterday By Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin have completed their combination into Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as of yesterday 1 June. This concludes a merger plan that was first announced last November. The new entity will comprise approximately 2,700 lawyers in 26 offices worldwide - including a partnership of 630. "Today we embark on an exciting new chapter.
US justice department restricts American Bar Association's contribution to judicial candidate selection

5 days ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

Judicial nominees will no longer respond to ABA questionnaires By The US justice department has restricted the American Bar Association's role in evaluating candidates for life-tenured federal judiciary positions, reported Reuters.
Disputes expert Paul Hewitt to chair global firm Withers

5 days ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

Hewitt succeeds Justine Markovitz in the leadership post By Global firm Withers has appointed disputes lawyer Paul Hewitt as its new chairperson as of July 1. Hewitt succeeds Justine Markovitz, who has been in the role since 2019 and served two terms as chair. "I'm privileged to have been elected to the role of chair and look forward to representing the diversity of voices and opinions across the firm and making sure that all have the opportunity to be heard.
MLT Aikins LLP welcomes Erika Carrasco and Riley Graydon to the partnership

6 days ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

They operate from the Calgary and Vancouver offices By MLT Aikins LLP has welcomed Erika Carrasco and Riley Graydon as partners in its Calgary and Vancouver offices, respectively. Erika Carrasco Carrasco began working with MLT Aikins's advocacy group on May 1. She concentrates on litigation and emerging technology law. She has advised on complex disputes for clients across the technology, insurance, cannabis, construction, and energy sectors.
Grace Georgilopoulos wants to see more focus on early-stage lawyer development

2 weeks ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The CIPM-accredited RedeMont lawyer also talks encounters with clients using AI for legal advice By As someone who benefited strongly from mentorship when she was a new lawyer, Grace Georgilopoulos wants to see the legal profession put a greater focus on early-stage lawyers' development. The CIPM-accredited RedeMont lawyer believes that mentorship leaves the next generation moe prepared for coming challenges.
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers launches family law offering, welcomes Paul Lewis

2 weeks ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

He joins the firm as a senior legal counsel with expertise in family and relationships law By Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has launched a family law offering and welcomed family and relationships law expert Paul Lewis as a senior legal counsel. Lewis will mainly work across the firm's Sydney and Parramatta offices. According to Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, he was among the first lawyers in Australia to receive training in collaborative law in 2005.