(From left) Mr Roden Tong, President of The Law Society of Hong Kong; The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, the first female Chief Justice of Malaysia; Dr the Honourable Elsie Leung Oi-sie, the first female Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government; and Ms Melissa Pang, the first female President of The Law Society of Hong Kong
Women leaders reimagining justice in Asia
11 February 2026
The Symposium on Diversity and Inclusion – “First But Not Last: Women Leaders Reimagining Justice in Asia” – hosted by The Law Society of Hong Kong and supported by CUHK and its Faculty of Law, was held on 20 January 2026. As a highlight event celebrating the 20th anniversary of CUHK LAW, the Symposium brought together three trailblazing women legal leaders who hold some of the most influential legal positions in Asia.
In his welcome remarks, Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, stated that the Symposium reflected the shared commitment of CUHK LAW and The Law Society of Hong Kong to the advancement of the legal profession and to the values of diversity, inclusion and public service.
Moderated by Mr Roden Tong, President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, the Symposium brought together The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, the first female Chief Justice of Malaysia; Dr the Honourable Elsie Leung Oi-sie, the first female Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government; and Ms Melissa Pang, the first female President of The Law Society of Hong Kong. They shared their perspectives on fostering diversity, inclusion and ethical leadership within the legal profession.
Reflections from the three pioneering speakers underscored the need for both courage and systemic support in sustaining inclusive legal cultures. The Symposium concluded with a call for continued advocacy to advance inclusiveness and diversity in legal leadership, recognising these values as essential to the profession’s ability to serve justice, strengthen public trust, and meet the evolving needs of society.
