Dec 21, 2023
Fiona Wong initially studied medical science
but ultimately became a migration lawyer – and is now an
award-winning practitioner in that space. Here, she discusses the
state of affairs for practitioners in this space coming into the
new year.
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy
speaks with Gilton Valeo executive director and partner Fiona Wong
(who won the migration category at the 2023 Partner of the Year
Awards) about how and why she became a migration lawyer, what she
finds so stimulating about this practice area, the state of affairs
for practitioners in this space, and whether now is the most
difficult it has ever been for such lawyers.
Ms Wong also reflects on striking the right balance between
proactivity and reactivity in how one interprets what’s going on in
the world and thus advising clients, evolving client demands and
expectations, how lawyers in this space can keep their heads above
water, what constitutes best practice for those working in this
space, and her advice for those coming through the ranks in
migration law.
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