Speaking & Continuing Legal Education
Dr. Ningjing (Natalie) Zhang speaks regularly on immigration litigation, judicial review, refugee law, and the intersection of gender, migration, and access to justice. She is available for CLE/CPD programming, academic seminars, bar association events, and community legal-education talks in English and Mandarin.
Recent & Upcoming Engagements
Law Society of Ontario — Mental Health Summit (Speaker)
Dr. Zhang is participating in the LSO Mental Health Summit, contributing the perspective of an immigration litigator working with clients in acute psychological distress and the toll that high-stakes refugee and removal litigation takes on counsel.
Inaugural CILA Conference 2025 — Toronto (November 2025)
Dr. Zhang attended and presented takeaways at the inaugural Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association Conference in Toronto, a landmark event that brought together 250 immigration law professionals for discussions on the future of Canadian immigration law. Read more →
“Many Hands, One Journey” — KEYS Event, Kingston (September 2025, Keynote Speaker)
Dr. Zhang delivered the keynote address at “Many Hands, One Journey: A Collaborative Path Towards a Welcoming Community,” an event bringing together community organizations in Kingston dedicated to supporting newcomers and building an inclusive community. Read more →
Kingston Women Entrepreneur Expo 2025 (October 2025)
Dr. Zhang participated in the Kingston Women Entrepreneur Expo, an event celebrating local women leaders, innovators, and business owners shaping Kingston’s economic and social landscape. Read more →
Immigration Masterclass for International Students — Kingston (October 2025, Speaker)
Dr. Zhang presented an immigration masterclass for international students and recent graduates in Kingston, covering Canada’s changing immigration programs, pathways from study permits to permanent residence, and practical tips for navigating the system. Read more →
Civic & Community Leadership
- Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) — Board Director
- WomenatthecentrE — community partner on gender-based violence and migration
- Charter Challenge plaintiff — named applicant in constitutional litigation on social-welfare clawbacks affecting refugee families
Topics
- Federal Court immigration judicial review — practice and procedure
- IAD & IRB appeals — strategy and evidence
- Cross-border family & estate disputes — Canada / U.S. / China
- Refugee law and gender-based persecution
- Mental health, trauma, and high-stakes immigration practice
- Comparative fiduciary doctrine (English / Chinese / U.S. systems)
Booking
To invite Dr. Zhang to speak at your bar association, university, CLE program, or community organization, please contact our office.