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Join us for a Fireside Chat with Samuel Huen (GC, Bank of Singapore),Eunice Chew (CEO, Providence Law) & our very own law students Maegan Chan (Year 4) and Hilary Chan (Year 2).

You know this – in the age of AI, what makes a great lawyer isn’t just what you know. It’s how you connect, how you think, and how you earn trust. Join us for a lively dialogue with a unique mix of seasoned practitioners and student panelists as they delve into the human skills that drive real career success in legal practice.

Why come along?

This is your chance to:

• Hear about the realities of the legal profession from those who have walked the path and prepare yourself for the next chapter
• Ask the questions you have to develop a better understanding of workplace realities
• Learn how to cultivate positive relationships with mentors, colleagues and clients and even how to manage stress at work.
• Gain fresh perspectives and calibrate your own response to the challenges ahead
• Explore the big one: How should you use AI while still sharpening your own legal judgment?

💡 From diamonds in the rough to trusted advisors

Whether you’re wondering how to find allies and mentors, win a partner’s confidence, or build rapport with clients — come for an honest, warm, and practical conversation.

Bring your curiosity. Leave with clarity.

About the Speakers

Eunice Chew
CEO, 
Providence Law Asia LLC 

Eunice Chew is the CEO of Providence Law Asia LLC, an award-winning Singapore disputes firm specialising in cross-border litigation and arbitration, where she leads the Firm’s business and talent strategies, operations and risk management.

Admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2006, Eunice has built a career across private practice, in-house leadership and public service. She began as a disputes lawyer at Allen & Gledhill LLP before joining EY, where she served as Singapore and ASEAN General Counsel and later as ASEAN Risk Management Leader, handling sensitive, multi-regulator cross-border investigations. From2023 to 2025, she was a Deputy Public Prosecutor, prosecuting cases ranging from financial crime to serious offences, and helped design and pilot AI tools for the Crime Division.

Her areas of expertise include commercial disputes, regulatory and internal investigations, financial crime, enterprise risk management and legal technology. She has been recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Southeast Asia and was a finalist at the SCCA Singapore Chief Legal Officer Awards 2022. Eunice has taught at the NUS Faculty of Law and the NUS Centre for Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education, and serves on the Board of Directors of ProBonoSG.

Samuel Huen
Global Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance,
Bank of Singapore

Samuel Huen is among the trailblazing Singaporeans who began their legal careers in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. He is an Ivy League-educated triple-qualified international lawyer and an award-winning financial sector professional with a deep understanding of Asia-Pacific and the global wealth management industry.

A multiple honor-winning professional, he was educated at Raffles Institution and read law at Cornell and the National University of Singapore. A member of Chatham House and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, he is also an alumnus of executive & continuing programs at Harvard, INSEAD, Oxford, Wharton, LSE, IESE Business School, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He is a senior member of the Bar in New York & Singapore and is on the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales.

Maegan Chan
LL.B Year 4, NUS Law

Maegan Chan is a fourth-year law student who has, through various internships in a range of practice areas, come to appreciate the importance of building trust and communicating effectively as a lawyer.

Maegan has also participated in a variety of mooting and negotiation competitions, such as the Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition Sophia in Japan and the UNSW Private Law Moot in Australia, which allowed her to learn about different areas of law outside of the classroom, such as International Law and Australian Private Law and develop both her oral advocacy and negotiation skills. Based on her experiences, she is happy to share with students the importance of life outside the classroom as well as practical tips for career-related networking events.

Hilary Chan
LL.B Year 2, NUS Law

Hilary Chan is a Year 2 law student at NUS with a keen interest in mediation and negotiation. Having competed in local and international dispute resolution competitions, she has gained practical experience in navigating complex commercial negotiations. As Training Director of the NUS Law Conflict and Dispute Resolution Club, she also leads the development of training programmes to equip fellow students with the skills to excel in mediation and negotiation. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for the role of curiosity, trust and communication in building meaningful professional relationships and resolving conflicts effectively.

About the Moderator 

Penny Leng
Careers Advisor,
NUS 

An NUS Law alumnus, Penny has been an Intellectual Property & Marketing lawyer, with both private practice and in-house experience, for close to 30years. Penny began her career as an IP lawyer in Drew & Napier LLC, where she advised many international brands on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights. After a decade at Drew & Napier, Penny moved in-house to Aman resorts, a global luxury hotel chain, as their Global IP & Marketing counsel.

In 2019, Penny joined Airbnb, a vibrant and exciting US tech entity, where, as Lead Counsel for APAC IP & Marketing, she advised on regional IP issues and led on legal counselling for innovative Marketing initiatives run in the region, such as OOA (Only On Airbnb) and Icons.

Always passionate about investing in young lives, Penny has served as a mentor in various mentorship programs (both local and global) during her career. Most recently, she put together a mentorship program at Airbnb for disadvantaged law students, to create a more level playing field for all. Penny enjoys helping students navigate the myriad of career options available to them and hopes that they will thrive in their chosen path.