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Fireside Chat: Law and Policy
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026
6 PM – 8:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)
McLaughlin College in MC014
4700 Keele St, S172, Ross Building, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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Join Fireside Chats: Law & Politics for an honest, story-led discussion with professionals who will share the real journeys behind their titles, including the risks they took, the pivots they made, and the moments that shaped them.
If you’re exploring your path, questioning your next step, or trying to understand what leadership looks like for you, this is a space to listen, reflect, and ask meaningful questions.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30pm–8:00pm
📍 York University (Keele Campus), McLaughlin College in MC014
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Where
McLaughlin College in MC014
4700 Keele St, S172, Ross Building, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
Speakers
Dipika Damerla
Speaker Alert 🚨
We’re excited to welcome Dipika Damerla to our upcoming Law & Policy Fireside Chat!
Currently serving as Mississauga City Councillor for Ward 7 (Cooksville), she brings a wealth of experience from both municipal and provincial politics. From representing Mississauga East—Cooksville as an MPP to serving as Minister of Seniors Affairs under Kathleen Wynne, her journey is a powerful example of leadership, service, and impact.
Join us to hear firsthand about her path in public service, the challenges she’s navigated, and the insights she’s gained along the way.
Dipika Damerla
Speaker Alert 🚨
We’re excited to welcome Dipika Damerla to our upcoming Law & Policy Fireside Chat!
Currently serving as Mississauga City Councillor for Ward 7 (Cooksville), she brings a wealth of experience from both municipal and provincial politics. From representing Mississauga East—Cooksville as an MPP to serving as Minister of Seniors Affairs under Kathleen Wynne, her journey is a powerful example of leadership, service, and impact.
Join us to hear firsthand about her path in public service, the challenges she’s navigated, and the insights she’s gained along the way.
Shikha Kasal
Speaker Alert 🚨
We’re excited to welcome Shikha Kasal to our upcoming Law & Policy Fireside Chat!
As Vice President at K2 Group, Shikha brings a powerful blend of experience across law, finance, and real estate. From practicing financial services law in the Cayman Islands to serving as in-house counsel at major Canadian banks, her work has focused on financial regulation and derivatives at the highest levels.
A graduate of York University Schulich School of Business and University of Windsor Faculty of Law, and called to both the Ontario and New York bars, she is also deeply committed to mentorship and community impact—including her involvement with the Royal Ontario Museum.
Join us as Shikha shares her journey, insights on building an impactful career, and how to stay grounded in identity while leading authentically.