Notice of SABA AGM, SABA Gala Details, SABA Liaison Nominations and More!

SABA AGM - July 26, 2023 at 6 pm

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Voting for Candidates

July 13, 2023

Notice of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”)

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. (Toronto time)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an AGM of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (“SABA Toronto”) will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. (Toronto time) by electronic conference (the "Meeting"), for the following purposes:

1.    to receive and consider SABA Toronto’s annual financial statements for the financial year ending January 31, 2023;

2.    to elect up to eight (8) directors for a two-year term; and

3.  to transact such further or other business as may properly come before the Meeting (or any adjournment thereof).

Members of record as of the close of business on Thursday, July 13, 2023 shall be entitled to vote at the Meeting.

All members of SABA Toronto, and in particular those members unable to join the Meeting, are encouraged to vote in advance and at their earliest convenience by dating and signing the form of proxy (click here for a copy) and returning it to their proxyholder in .docx or PDF format.

DATED at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, this 13^th day of July, 2023.

Candidates' Statements of Interest

An alphabetical list of candidates to serve on SABA Toronto’s board of directors follows immediately below. You can click on each candidate’s name to download their statement of interest – learn more about the candidates before voting at our AGM or in advance by submitting your proxy.

Annie Tayyab

Christopher Dias

Davin Michael Garg

Gurteg Singh

Hisham Imtiaz

Imran Kamal

Lipi Mishra

Mohena Singh

Mohit Sethi

Pardeep Brar

Rinku Deswal

Register for the AGM



Register for the AGM by clicking on the link immediately below. Registration for the AGM is free. All SABA Toronto members are encouraged to attend to learn more about our board of directors and our activities over the past year.

We look forward to seeing you on July 26. Please make time to submit your proxy if you cannot attend the AGM to ensure that your vote is counted!

SABA Gala & Awards is TONIGHT!

Important Details Below!

EVENT DETAILS

Registration is located in the main foyer. Please enter through the main entrance off Lake Shore Blvd. West and proceed to the check-in table. No ticket is required - simply quote your name or firm to complete your check-in. 

COCKTAIL 

5:30 PM to 7:00PM

This year we will have an extended cocktail/networking session at Palais Royale’s 4000 square foot two-tier lakeside terrace, overlooking the beautiful views of Lake Ontario. 

Please remember to dress for the weather. Evenings on the lake can be a little cooler.

DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

 Plated 3-course dinner, and awards ceremony indoors in the Palais Royale Ballroom.

AFTER PARTY NETWORKING 

9:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Please join us after dinner on the Lakeside Terrace for some entertainment & late night snacks.

DRESS CODE

South Asian/Business Formal.

LOCATION

The beautiful Palais Royale, located at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M6K 3C1

(Click for map)

GETTING TO THE VENUE

PLEASE NOTE: ROAD CLOSURES ON LAKE SHORE BLVD. WEST BETWEEN STRACHAN AVE & BRITISH COLUMBIA ROAD

Please adjust travel times accordingly to account for road closures where necessary.

From the West

Take the Gardiner Expressway East & exit at Lake Shore Blvd. East.

Stay in the left-hand lane & look for the Palais Royale signage.

Immediately after Palais Royale, make a left (where U-turns are permitted)

onto Lake Shore Blvd. West. Access to parking lot is only from

Lake Shore Blvd. Westbound.

From the East

Take the Gardiner Expressway West to the exit at Dunn Ave. / Jameson Ave.

Stay left for Lake Shore Blvd. West & stay in the left hand lane.

Palais Royale parking is on the left side with signage indicating the entrance.

PARKING

Free Parking is available at the venue – accessible from Lakeshore Blvd.

Congratulations to our SABA Gala Award Winners!

We've had unprecedented demand for gala tickets this year and sold out within a week! For all attending please see the details regarding the event on the above poster, and look forward to seeing you there.

We thank all of our sponsors for making this event possible!

We thank all of our sponsors for making this event possible!

Student Liaison Positions: Call for Nominations - July 14

Are you a student looking to build connections, create networking opportunities, and become involved in the largest South Asian Bar chapter in North America? If so, SABA Toronto is looking for driven and passionate students to fill its Student Liaison positions described below.

All positions will be voluntary for a term of 1 year. The positions are:

1) Student Marketing Liaison

2) Student Membership and Advocacy Liaison

3) Student Social and CPD Liaison

Eligibility: To be eligible you must be a student enrolled in a LLB, JD, or LLM program, and be a member of your school’s SALSA chapter.

SABA ACCOMPLISHMENT CORNER

Congratulations to Madam Justice Renu Mandhane on receiving the Pioneer Award which will be presented at the SABA North America Conference in Boston on July 22nd.

Justice Mandhane will also be the keynote speaker at the conference gala!

Congratulations as well to SABA President, Devin Persaud, who will be receiving one of the Rising Star Awards

Congratulations to current and former SABA Board members: Davin Garg, Ravi Jain and Maneesha Gupta on being recognized on the "50 Under 50: Young and Aspiring Indo-Canadians" list.

“50 Under 50: Young and Aspiring Indo-Canadians” illuminates the achievements and narratives of 50 remarkable individuals who are under the age of 50 and proudly representing their Indo-Canadian heritage. This compilation celebrates the diversity and accomplishments of the younger generation, offering an inspiring glimpse into their talents, aspirations, and noteworthy contributions across various domains. Through 50 Under 50, readers gain insights into the rich tapestry of the Indo-Canadian community and the impact these emerging leaders are making both within Canada and on the global stage.