A practical legal roadmap for founders and business owners—covering business structure, governance, internal risk management, and commercial leasing strategy.
Event Overview
Growing a business brings new legal decisions—your structure, shareholder relationships, internal controls, and leasing terms can either support growth or create costly headaches later.
In this session, Zachary Zhou (Founder of Zlaw Lawyers) will share practical legal essentials to help entrepreneurs build stability, reduce risk, and scale with confidence.
Key Topics
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Adaptive Legal Frameworks: Establishing a structure that supports development while remaining flexible enough to handle a changing business environment.
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Corporate Stability & Governance: Strategies for raising funds, managing shareholder relations, and ensuring a fair, predictable decision-making process.
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Internal Risk Management: Best practices for preventing unfair competition and mitigating the risks of bad faith conduct by shareholders and employees.
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Commercial Leasing Strategy: How to effectively negotiate with landlords to limit liabilities and control occupancy costs.
Who Should Attend
Founders, small and medium-sized business owners, partners/shareholders, and entrepreneurs preparing to scale, raise funds, hire, or sign/renew a commercial lease.
Event Details
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Date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
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Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Venue: YSpace Markham, Unit 300 – 169 Enterprise Blvd, Markham, ON L6G 0E7
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Admission: Free for FACT Members | $20 for Non-members
Agenda
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5:00 – 5:45 PM | Registration & Networking Reception
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5:45 – 6:00 PM | Opening Segment
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6:00 – 6:55PM | Keynote Presentation and Q&A
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7:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking & Mingling
Keynote Speaker
Zachary Zhou
Founder, Zlaw Lawyers
Registration
Secure your spot: [Registration HERE] or Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Payment methods for non-members:
- E-transfer to payments@factto.ca ; please email a screenshot to info@factto.ca with your Name and title.
- Cash at the door accepted.
Organizers & Partners
Organizer: Federation of Asian Canadians Toronto (FACT)
Co-host: BDC
Venue Sponsor: YSpace Markham
Refeshment Sponsor: PORTA VIA
Disclaimer
This session is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
