Volunteer Lawyer Support

Linda is a non-lawyer mediator of 20 years and works alongside lawyers when she mediates shareholder, family, healthcare disputes etc. She often sees the psychological toll it takes on lawyers representing high conflict emotional clients. She is also a qualified conflict coach and has coached and mediated disputes between lawyers.  

She is an empathetic listener and has the ability to ask thought provoking questions. She is also a good resource person for issues related to conflict and behavioural sciences. She has become comfortable with her strengths and weaknesses and is always striving to live each day better than the last. 

She enjoys traveling and thrives on having authentic conversations with different people, whilst basking in natural landscapes. She particularly loves the diverse temperaments of the ocean and would love to spend every day on the sea if possible.  

She is married with 4 children – 3 of whom are late teens and young adults. Linda appreciates the struggles of meeting high expectations both from within and without, and the challenges of dealing with many curve balls in life. 

Ling Ling has been in the legal profession for 17 years (as of 2025). With a broad background in general litigation, she enjoys working across various areas including civil, commercial, family, and criminal defence matters. She also spent around four years specialising in Mental Capacity Act litigation, deepening her understanding of the legal and human aspects of mental health. 

Outside the courtroom, Ling Ling finds balance through martial arts. She currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Japanese Ju Jitsu, and has previously practised Taekwondo and Wing Chun. 

She joined the Wellness Buddies Programme at a friend’s invitation, motivated by a desire to support fellow practitioners. She’s a caring and attentive listener who also enjoys writing. Whether you need someone to talk to or just want to share your thoughts over a message, Ling Ling is here to listen and support you. 

Meet Dixon. Dixon is an IP Strategist who does all things IP — not Internet Protocol or Important Person (though he insists he is both on weekends). He is an Interested Party, which basically means he cares… a lot. Especially about his peers and their mental health. He joined the programme because he understands how the need of a listening ear feels like. 

While others run from awkward conversations like they are allergic to feelings, Dixon runs toward them — like a golden retriever with a psychology degree. Anxiety? He reads you a funny brochure from his secret stash. Depression? He provides snacks, a listening ear, and a Spotify playlist titled “Mood: I Got You.” He is not a therapist (he once tried and ended up in a 45-minute discussion about someone’s houseplants), but he is the kind of guy who makes sure no one feels alone — even if it means sending memes at 2 a.m.

Dixon knows mental health isn’t all sunshine and gratitude journals. It is messy, hard, and sometimes comes with emotional baggage heavier than carry-on allowance. But he is there to say, “It’s okay to not be okay,” and also, “I brought Tutu Kueh.”

Because supporting your peers doesn’t mean having all the answers. Sometimes it just means showing up, being kind, and laughing at your own jokes until someone else does too. 

Francis is Rajah & Tann’s Regional Head of Disputes Group and is recognised as a leading disputes lawyer by leading ranking publications. He chairs both the ICDR Asia Advisory Council and the International Arbitration Committee of the Russian Arbitration Center.   

He is a past global President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2020) and also a Past President of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (2019).  

He is the General Editor of two major publications – “Civil Litigation in Singapore” (Sweet & Maxwell, 2017) and “Arbitration in Singapore: A Practical Guide” (2nd Edition, Sweet & Maxwell, 2018).   

Francis believes in work life balance and the importance of fostering a compassionate and understanding community and to provide support to those in need.  He works hard on being a good listener and spreading good in small ways. 

Francis is a fitness buff (enjoys cycling/swimming and outdoor activities). He is also an avid drummer and loves gardening. 

Peggy is the Founding Director of PY Legal LLC and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1988 after graduating with an LLB (Hons) from the National University of Singapore. This year marks her 38th year of legal practice. She specialises in family law, conveyancing, and probate and trust matters. Her practice is client centred and she is particularly defined by empathy and a strong commitment to justice. This is especially so for the marginalised and vulnerable sectors of our society. 

Peggy has been a key advocate for access to justice, playing a pivotal role in the Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities Symposium and calling for a national task force on invisible disabilities. Her work reflects a deep dedication to equity, dignity, and mental wellness. 

Over the years, she has supported many individuals facing mental health challenges, both legally and personally. Her decision to join the Wellness Buddies Programme stems from a lifelong mission to uplift those whose struggles are unseen and misunderstood.  

Through this role, Peggy hopes to provide direct, compassionate support beyond the courtroom – walking alongside individuals on their mental health journeys. She believes in creating a society where mental health is prioritised, and no one faces their struggles alone. 

Outside of work, Peggy is working towards obtaining a black belt in Taekwondo.