Cecile S. Chung, EMBA, LL.B

Cecile S. Chung, EMBA, LL.B

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
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A high-performing, results-oriented C-suite legal and business executive with broad legal and operational expertise. Proven track record of success in leading strategic initiatives particularly in high-risk jurisdictions and industries. A trusted advisor, skilled at change management across all levels from front-line supervisors to the Board of Directors.

Leading and implementing Samuel’s strategic roadmap for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Also responsible for leading Samuel’s corporate giving strategy and initiatives.

An analytical and pragmatic leader able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day business issues.

Professional Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions | Corporate and Commercial Law | Team Development | Post-Acquisition Integration | Corporate Finance | Change Management | Board Governance | Regulatory Compliance | Litigation Management | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Environmental, Social & Governance

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Experience

Education

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    Activities and Societies: • Valedictorian of the Schulich graduating class

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    Activities and Societies: Leadership excellence program for female executives.

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Licenses & Certifications

  • NEBOSH Safety Certification - 1st Class Standing Graphic

    NEBOSH Safety Certification - 1st Class Standing

    NEBOSH

Volunteer Experience

  • Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Graphic

    Co-Chair, Order of Sport Awards

    Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Education

    Honouring the best in Canadian sports and helping bring the inspiring power of sport through Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Beyond The Win education program.

  • Toronto Global Graphic

    Board Member, Chair of the Audit Committee

    Toronto Global

    - 4 years 10 months

    Economic development agency focused on attracting foreign direct investment in the Greater Toronto Area region.

  • INVICTUS GAMES Toronto 2017 Graphic

    Board Member, Chair of the Audit Committee

    INVICTUS GAMES Toronto 2017

    - 3 years

    Health

    • 2017 host city for international sporting event founded by Prince Harry commemorating and honouring ill, wounded and injured soldiers, and their families
    • As Chair of the Audit Committee, responsible for oversight of financial and risk-related matters for the Games

  • The Stop Community Food Centre Graphic

    Board Member

    The Stop Community Food Centre

    - 2 years 3 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    • Organization focused on addressing food insecurity in Toronto through community-based programs
    • Member of the Fundraising Committee

  • Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital) Graphic

    Board Member - Foundation

    Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital)

    - 6 years 8 months

    Health

    • Regional hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and complex continuing care.
    • Chair, Annual Wine Tasting Event (2011-2014)

Projects

  • Panelist - Asian Pacific American General Counsel Forum

  • “Building Your Brand within Your Organization” - Panelist - Women, Influence, Power & Law Conference, Washington

  • “Business Case for Diversity” - Panelist - Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Toronto

  • "Contractors and Subcontractors” - Lecturer - Construction Law Course, University of Toronto Faculty of Law

  • "Health and Safety Risk Management Fundamentals” - Presenter - Association of Corporate Counsel, Toronto

  • “Nuts and Bolts of Regulatory Compliance” - Panelist - Canadian Corporate Counsel National Spring Conference, Toronto

  • “Persuasive Presence” - Panelist – Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Leadership Series, Toronto

  • "Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Update: How Companies get into Trouble and What to do when it Happens” - Panelist - Canadian Corporate Counsel Association World Summit, Montreal

  • “How Unconscious Bias Holds Women Back” – Panelist - BMO LRC Diversity Counsel on International Women’s Day

    Panelist, Women General Counsel Canada Annual Conference

  • “You Can’t Change What You Can’t See: Interrupting Bias in the Legal Profession” – Panelist - Blakes’ In-House Women of Colour Program, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Toronto

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  • “Resilience in Action: GC’s Developing, Demonstrating and Calibrating Individual Resilience” – Panelist, Women General Counsel Conference, Toronto

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Honors & Awards

  • Law Department Leader of the Year Excellence Awardee

    Canadian Law Awards

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Cantonese

    Limited working proficiency

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