May 2013
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Michael Wu featured in May issue of Inside... →
Congratulations to Michael Wu, General Counsel of Rosetta Stone and AABANY Advisory Committee member, on this great profile in the May issue of Inside Counsel Magazine.
Michael Wu had what he describes as a “nomadic” upbringing. Throughout his childhood, he lived what many travel-lovers would consider the ideal life—spending time in New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Korea, Atlanta, Saudi Arabia...
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WatchOn May 16 and 17, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, “Iva: The Myth of Tokyo Rose,” co-produced by the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) and the Asian American Arts Alliance, was performed at the Asia Society.
The world premiere on May 16 played to a full house, followed by a stimulating talkback led by the Hon. Denny Chin that included Kathy...
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AABANY Law Review Student Note Competition
The AABANY Law Review is pleased to announce its inaugural Student Note Competition. One student note will be selected for publication in the Fall 2013 issue, and the winner will be awarded a $300 cash prize. Our hope is that the timing of the competition will encourage those students who are writing relevant seminar papers this spring to satisfy their course requirement while also creating an...
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AABANY Co-Sponsors: Community Briefing: The...
On Sunday, May 19, you’re invited to a Community Briefing: The Immigration Reform Debate. This year, President Obama has made immigration reform a major priority. Congress wants to make major changes to our immigration laws that will have a lasting effect on our community. What are the proposals? How can we have an impact on the debates and the process? Come find out more. Rsvp required...
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WatchJoin AABANY at the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival on May 18
The 34th Annual AAPI Heritage Festival will take place in Manhattan this year on May 18 at Confucius Plaza from 11 am to 6 pm. From the organizers:
Organized by the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans since 1979, this annual festival is the longest running and largest event celebrating pan-Asian heritage...
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Join AABANY at the KALAGNY Gala Dinner on June 11,... →
http://kalagny.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1548605
KALAGNY will be celebrating its 27th Anniversary Gala Dinner this year on June 11 at the Harvard Club.
Honoree and Keynote Speaker, Michael Lewis, Chief Legal Officer of Lukoil Americas Corporation, a subsidiary of OAO LUKOIL
Trailblazer Honoree, Joon H. Kim, Chief Counsel for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District...
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Immigrant Civic Leadership Program: Now...
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs in partnership with Coro New York Leadership Center is proud to announce the launch of recruitment for the2013 Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP). ICLP is a signature project of One NYC One Nation, a citywide civic engagement initiative bringing together philanthropic, public and community leadership to strengthen New York City’s immigrant...
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Litigation Committee Gathers for Happy Hour on May...
The Litigation Committee celebrated its first Happy Hour for 2013 at The Stag’s Head on May 9 in midtown on the East Side. After the rain cleared, a group of loyal and enthusiastic members, both old and new, straggled in and enjoyed an evening of friendly banter. It was a good way to spend a beautiful spring evening in Midtown.
To learn more about the Litigation Committee and to find...
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"Iva: The Myth of Tokyo Rose" - Recognizing our...
We are delighted that numerous Community Partners are helping us get the word out about “Iva: The Myth of Tokyo Rose - Allegiance on Trial,” opening on Thursday, May 16, at the Asia Society.
Please join us in recognizing and thanking our Community Sponsors:
AARP AsianinNY A/P/A Institute, NYU AAARI AAIFF/Asian Cinevision AALDEF APEX Asian American Federation Asian American...
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5th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month...
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center
Join us for the Fifth Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration: One World, Many Cultures. The celebration includes something for everybody!
Cultural dances
Musical and vocal performances
Arts and crafts displays
Tea ceremony
Health awareness
AAAB Youth Orchestra
Photo exhibition
Cultural and community...
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A New Film & Theater Performance By Undocumented...
May 20, 7:30-9 | The Culture Project, 45 Bleecker Street
#UndocuAsians brings the lived experiences of people most intimately affected by immigration laws to The Culture Project’s stage. This rare theater performance features undocumented Asian American youth sharing their personal stories of growing up in the United States in a culture of silence.
The performance opens with a short film...
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NYIC 40-hour Immigration Law Training
The New York Immigration Coalition in collaboration with The New York State Office for New Americans Presents
40-hour Immigration Law Training Schedule To Prepare for BIA Recognition and Accreditation
(Click here)
Monday, June 17, 2013 through Friday, June 21, 2013 Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 2013 Pre registration opens for ONA agencies and Non-Profits April 29, 2013. ...
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CHIEF JUDGE LORETTA A. PRESKA AND CONGRESSMAN...
Loretta A. Preska, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), and Congressman José E. Serrano (NY–15) announced today that the court received $10.44 million to build a security pavilion outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, located at 500 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan. “We gather here today to...
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VOLUNTEER and Join Us at the Annual Citywide...
Please Support AABANY and Volunteer with Us for the Saturday, May 11th, Citywide Citizenship Day 2013.
We invite you to participate in the largest naturalization application assistance event in New York State! Your skills and experience will be an enormous asset and we greatly value your commitment.
AABANY is co-sponsoring this event again. This year, we hope to have at least 10 experienced...
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NY City Bar: Talent Night 2013!
The Entertainment Committee of The City Bar
Invites you and all Bar Members to Talent Night 2013.
If you have talent, please contact:
Kathryn Salensky
ksalensky@yahoo.com
If not, just come for the party!!! Invite your friends, young and old.
May 13th
The Great Hall
City Bar 44 West 44th St
6:15 onward.
We welcome all talent!
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NYLJ: Asian Americans Find a Voice Within the Law →
The indifference toward Asian American equality is a result of our having been classified under the rubric of the ‘model minority’ and thus viewed as achieving success by keeping our heads down and working hard. But Asian Americans have not achieved the success and equality that we are perceived to have reached, particularly in the legal profession.
Congrats to Mike Huang, AABANY...
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April 2013
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Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Meeting:...
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee organized a committee meeting and was honored to have as its featured speaker Rosemary Yu, Co-Director of the Immigrant Affairs Program at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Ms. Yu spoke about the important work of the Immigrant Affairs Program, which was established in 2007 to investigate and prosecute fraud...
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From Asia Society: APA Heritage Month Kick-off,...
Kick Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Asia Society Friday, May 3 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | FREE ADMISSION Click here to join the Facebook event and invite your friends!
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Kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a night of fun and culture at Asia Society. Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues while enjoying the...
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KALAGNY's Law Student Scholarship
From KALAGNY’s April 24, 2013 Announcements
KALAGNY Announces $1000 Law Student Scholarship
KALAGNY is currently seeking submission of applications from its law student members for the third annual KALAGNY Law Student Scholarship Award in the amount of $1000 which will be presented to the winning law student member at KALAGNY’s upcoming 27th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, June 11, 2013,...
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DERRICK KAHALA WATSON CONFIRMED TO HAWAII DISTRICT...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2013
NAPABA Contact: Emily Chatterjee (202) 775-9555 AAJC Contact: Kimberly Goulart (202) 499-7027
DERRICK KAHALA WATSON CONFIRMED TO HAWAII DISTRICT COURT Watson becomes only person of Native Hawaiian descent to serve on federal bench
WASHINGTON - Today, leaders of the Asian Pacific American community applaud the confirmation of Derrick Kahala Watson to...
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AALDEF Fundraisers - Mets & Yankees Tickets
From our friends at AALDEF:
The baseball season is heating up! Did you know that there’s a way that you can attend Mets and Yankees games and support the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund? AALDEF participates in a special program that helps to raise funds for public interest organizations. By purchasing tickets to select baseball games through this program, your cost will...
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Help for Hong Kong Residents Overseas
Passing along information from Anita Chan, Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, for visitors from Hong Kong who may have been affected by the Boston Marathon explosion on April 15.
The Boston explosion was such a tragedy. I hope no one you know was affected. We have been in close touch with the Immigration Department of Hong Kong, the Chinese Consul General in New York, as...
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For Immediate Release: CACF Names Karen Kithan Yau...
AABANY congratulates Karen Yau on her appointment as Executive Director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. Karen is a member of AABANY and co-chair of the Government Service and Public Interest Committee.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 12, 2013
Contact:
Vanessa Leung, Deputy Director
vleung@cacf.org
212.809.4675 x 102
COALITION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN CHILDREN...
SDNY NOTICE: SDNY Seeks Applicants to CJA Panel
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is seeking applicants for the SDNY Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel. Applications are available on the court’s website at www.nysd.uscourts.gov/cja.php. Completed applications must be addressed to David Patton, Executive Director of the Federal Defenders of New York, and submitted electronically by May 31, 2013...
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NAPABA Submits Testimony in Support of Srinivasan...
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
1612 K Street NW, Suite 1400 Washington, DC 20006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2013
Contact: Emily Chatterjee (202) 775-9555
NAPABA SUBMITS TESTIMONY AND URGES SWIFT CONFIRMATION OF SRI SRINIVASAN TO BECOME THE FIRST INDIAN AMERICAN FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT JUDGE IN THE NATION’S HISTORY
WASHINGTON, DC - In anticipation of...
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Metropolitan Black Bar Association Press Release:...
President R. Nadine Fontaine of the Metropolitan Black Bar is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has nominated the Honorable Sheila Abdus-Salaam to the New York State Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Justice Abdus-Salaam will be the first African-American woman to sit on the highest court of this State. Her confirmation will fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Associate...
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NAPABA Annual Lobby Day - May 20-21, 2013
NAPABA Annual Lobby Day
Lobby Day gives you the opportunity to educate members of Congress and congressional staffers on issues of importance to the Asian Pacific American community and to meet other NAPABA leaders from around the country.
We hope that you are able to participate in the Lobby Day meetings and Congressional Reception celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this year....
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From APIAVote: Asian American and Pacific Islander...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters Up for Grabs, Survey Finds
WASHINGTON—Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders—two of the fastest-growing demographics in the U.S.—are open to persuasion by either major party at the ballot box, a new survey released today revealed.
The findings in “Behind the Numbers” are the result of a survey that interviewed...
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Pauline Yeung-Ha quoted on WNYC Radio
Congratulations to Pauline Yeung-Ha, co-chair of AABANY’s Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee, for being quoted in an April 8 article on WNYC Radio about lack of regulation in adult daycare centers.
Yeung-Ha said she was alarmed at how easy it is to open these so called social adult daycare centers and said stricter rules are needed to ensure that providers are running legitimate...
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AABANY Press Release: Blossom Kan, Teena-Ann V....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2013
Contact: Yang Chen, Executive Director
(718) 228-7206
AABANY APPLAUDS SELECTION OF BLOSSOM KAN AND TEENA-ANN V. SANKOORIKAL AS MINORITY CORPORATE COUNSEL ASSOCIATION’S RISING STARS
NEW YORK – April 4, 2013 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) applauds the selection of Blossom Kan and Teena-Ann V. Sankoorikal for being named one...
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SDNY NOTICE: No Mediation Panel Applications...
COURT NOTICE TO THE BAR CONTACT: Rebecca Price, 212-805-0650 APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN COURT’S MEDIATION PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APRIL 8
Please be advised that after April 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) will temporarily stop accepting new applications for its mediation panel, the court’s roster of volunteer...
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NYC Mayoral Republican Candidates Forum's Straw...
AAF HOSTS NYC MAYORAL REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FORUM STRAW POLL RESULTS ARE IN!
The Asian American Federation’s Republican Mayoral Candidates Forum was held on April 2nd at the CUNY Graduate Center. Many thanks for Adolfo Carrión, Jr., John Catsimatidis, and George McDonald who graciously shared two hours of their evening with our community leaders. Our discussion panelists, S. Mitra...
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USCIS E-Verify Connection: New FORM I-9 Special...
E-Verify Connection A publication of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) March 2013 Issue XII Note this issue now contains a correction! Welcome to E-Verify Connection, an e-newsletter from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for U.S. employers and workers. Each issue will bring you updates about E-Verify’s advances and activities, as well as other useful information...
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WatchMore photos from the 2013 Annual Dinner, thanks to professional photographer Steven Wu. Enjoy!
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