Who are we?

Welcome to Overheard in Asia, where legal updates are served with a side of cheekiness.

We’re your go-to bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to the world of dispute resolution and arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region.  

In a space often dominated by dull and serious reporting, we saw a gap for something different – something that speaks to you, not at you. We bring you the latest in the region's legal news with engaging insights, punchy commentary, and a personal touch. 

Overheard in Asia is your antidote to the dry legalese by delivering useful information with a side of wit.

We don’t just inform; we entertain you with: 

  • Our Spotlight section where we feature dispute practitioners from diverse backgrounds across the world, especially those who do work in Asia.

  • A calendar of Events to keep you in the know on all the region’s must-attend functions.

  • And since nothing brings people together like Good Food, we’ll be serving up some tasty tidbits too (this one is particularly loved by our readers!) 

So, stay in the loop, stay ahead, and most importantly, stay engaged with Overheard in Asia.

Get to Know the OiA Crew!  

  • Ling Yah is an ex-lawyer who swapped legal briefs for the thrill of personal branding, storytelling, and saying "yes" to every intriguing opportunity that comes her way. After a decade in law, she made the Great Leap back in April 2023 and hasn't looked back since. Now, she's the Chief Editor of Overheard in Asia, the mind behind the So This Is My Why podcast, and a YouTube channel – all while cracking the code on LinkedIn’s algorithm with viral success. 

    From hiking to Everest Base Camp during a global lockdown to landing her podcast on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Ling Yah is all about chasing adventures and helping others do the same. While she’s been featured in Business Insider, Tech in Asia, and LinkedIn Top Voice title in 2024, Ling Yah’s journey is just getting started.  

  • Meet Ji En, the legal tech enthusiast with a passion for innovation. After years as an associate at a global law firm in Singapore, he decided to switch gears and founded Chambers Lab, a startup focused on making the practice of law not just effective, but enjoyable. 

    With over 9 years in the legal tech space, he has been leaving his mark on the legal industry – from building Nusa Chambers, the first Asian-centric virtual chambers; to co-founding the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA); and leading Legal Hackers Singapore. He has even contributed to strategies for the Singapore government on the future of law in a tech-driven world and taught Law Firm Management at the University of Malaya’s Faculty of Law. 

    Ji En’s expertise has taken him around the world, speaking on technology and innovation in law from Korea to Italy to Singapore. When he’s not busy working, speaking or lecturing, he enjoys yoga and cycling – including a 130 km round-the-island trip in Singapore. And here’s another fun tidbit: he also once organised an international fashion modelling competition in Xi’an! 

  • A trailblazer in the legal tech space, Adeline has been instrumental in shaping the future of legal innovation in Malaysia and across the Asia-Pacific region. She was the driving force behind Malaysia's first LawTech Hackathon which set the stage for the rise of legal tech in the country. 

    Adeline co-founded Chambers Lab, a legal consultancy firm, as well as Cyrus Book Store, a digital law book specialist store that carries titles from various commonwealth jurisdictions. She currently also serves as the co-chair of ALITA and is an active member of the AIAC Tech Expert Committee.

    Adeline is named as one of the '30 Legal Tech Innovators in Asia-Pacific to follow in 2023' by Asia Law Portal and is the winner of the Distinguished Young Alumni Award 2021 awarded by the Malaysian Australian Alumni Council. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling to off-the-beaten-path destinations - ziplining down a desert dune in Iran and admiring the sunrise from a Tibetan yurt.

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