Month: November 2012

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Passing of the Honorable Theodore T. Jones

Passing of the Honorable Theodore T. Jones

Dear MBBA  Members and Supporters:

It is with profound sadness that we must bring you the unfortunate news of the passing of the Honorable Theodore T. Jones earlier this week.  Judge Jones was such an instrumental part of our legal community and the MBBA family – great legal mind, exemplary jurist and attorney, wonderful friend, mentor and supporter to many.   He will be truly missed.  Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Attached is a press release that will be issued today.  Services are as follows:

The wake is to be held on Thursday November 15, 2012 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 212 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11216 and their telephone number is (718) 388-3900.  The funeral will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00am and will aslo be held at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.

A Memorial Fund has been established at St. John’s Law School in honor of Judge Jones.  His family asked that contributions to the Fund be considered in lieu of flowers.  Donations can be sent to:

The Judge Theodore Jones, Jr.  Memorial Fund
St. John’s School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11429

Donations to the fund will also be accepted online at St. John’s Law School’s website in the near future.

Sincerely,

Nadine and Judge Yearwood
R. Nadine Fontaine, President
Hon. Alvin M. Yearwood, Chair of the Board

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RMHC/Asia Scholarship Program

The 2013 RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program, the largest Asian American student scholarship offered in the New York Tri-State area, is now accepting entries at http://www.rmhcnytristate.org/. The scholarship offers six $17,000 scholarships to high school seniors of Asian descent. Attached is a flyer containing additional information about the scholarship including eligibility guidelines and requirements. The deadline for entries is December 20, 2012.

If you know any financially-needy students who may benefit from this scholarship, please feel free to forward this info them. 
If you would like to help promote the scholarship on your social media channels, here are some recommendations: 
Facebook: 2013 RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program now accepting entries. Download a copy of the flyer here.  Twitter: Apply for the 2013 RMHC/ASIA Scholarship! http://bit.ly/asia2013 #2013RMHCASIA
We are also offering free RMHC/ASIA Scholarship workshops to schools and community centers. To arrange one, please contact Peter Ou at [email protected] or (646) 865-3517.
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JOURNEYS Soh Young Lee and Friends

NEW DATE: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 4:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center Theatre

50% of all ticket sales benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Soh Young Lee in Performance

Soprano Soh Young Lee takes a musical journey around the globe, with an eclectic repertoire of opera, art song, folk music, and pop. With her crystalline voice and warm stage presence, Lee performs Native American, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Russian songs, sounding out her solidarity with the global village.Joining Soh Young Lee are saxophonist T.K. Blue and Korean Opera (Pansori) singer Oak Joo Moon.

Praised for his “personal, clear, and incisive” instrumental voice, T.K. Blue has recorded and performed with legendary artists including Abdullah Ibrahim, Dizzy Gillespie, Regina Carter, and Bobby McFerrin.

Recognized as a prodigy of Pansori, Oak Joo Moon has had a stellar career, including numerous international performances. She is a winner of the Korean Presidential Award (1998) and is the only official recognized National Korean Human Cultural Asset living outside of Korea.

Also featuring Keyth Hart (Piano/Voice),
and Ann Zarkind (Piano).

We are pleased to welcome all ticket holders to a reception following the performance. Meet the artists and enjoy some light refreshments!

Sunday, November 18, 2012, 4:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center Theatre

Tickets: $35 (VIP Priority Seating) / $20 (General) / $15 (Seniors) / $10 (Students). Discount of 20% for groups of 5 or more. Reserve by telephone (632-4400), email ([email protected]), or online at www.stonybrook.edu/wang.

50% of all ticket sales benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy Flier »Email now to reserve »

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Positions Open with the AABANY Law Review

AABANY Law Review

The AABANY Law Review (ALR) is an annual journal published by attorneys and law students that seeks to inspire discussion and debate on matters of concern to the Asian Pacific American community while providing law students with valuable journal experience. ALR published its inaugural issue in February 2012. More recently, ALR published a special edition containing annotated re-enactment scripts of historic cases involving Asian Americans written by prominent members of the Asian American legal community.

ALR is currently seeking practitioners, law students, and graduates who are interested in contributing to the journal for the upcoming year. We are aiming to publish our second issue in September 2013, which will contain a mix of original content and republications. ALR also has plans to launch its First Annual Student Note competition in early 2013. ALR will provide opportunities for its members to develop and hone their own research, writing, and editing skills.

Whether or not you have ever participated on a journal, we encourage you to apply for one of the open positions:

Executive Managing Editor: Responsibilities include but are not limited to organizing the student note competition, laying the groundwork for an eventual ALR blog, and managing the ALR staff.

Executive Articles Editor: Responsibilities include but are not limited to soliciting original content from law professors and practitioners, recommending articles for re-publication, and coordinating the cite-checking and Bluebooking of all content going into the journal.

Associate Articles Editor: Responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing article and note submissions, cite-checking, and Bluebooking.

Online Editor: Responsible for uploading content onto the ALR website and improving the design of the website. Must have web experience.

TO APPLY: Please submit the applicant information form (next page), a resume, and a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) to [email protected] by NOVEMBER 26, 2012.

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Post-Sandy Recovery Efforts – Volunteers Needed For Friday’s Pro Bono Clinic

From KALAGNY:

We know this has been a difficult time for many of you. We hope you and your family are safe and are recovering post Sandy.

KALAGNY invites volunteer attorneys to make a difference in the lives of those adversely affected by Sandy.  Along with other social service providers, we will hold a pro bono “clinic” this Friday, November 9, 2012, from 1-6 p.m. at the Korean American Association of Greater New York (149 West 24th Street, 6th Fl. in Manhattan) (map). No specialized legal experience is necessary. A training session and lunch will be served at noon at the same location prior to the clinic.

At the clinic, KALAGNY and its partner organizations will provide legal support to individuals and businesses that may be facing homelessness, unemployment, medical exigencies, business interruption, or a combination of the foregoing. We are seeking 1-2 bilingual (i.e., Korean) volunteers for an information table at the Clinic.  Please e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering by Wednesday November 7, 2012.

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NYS Bar Association Sets Up Legal Hotline to Assist Storm Victims

From the NYSBA website:

1-800-699-5636 Toll-free Number for Legal Questions

New Yorkers with legal problems related to Superstorm Sandy can receive free advice from volunteer lawyers through a program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, President Seymour W. James, Jr. announced today.

“We know there will be a great need for legal assistance in the coming weeks,” said James (The Legal Aid Society in New York City). “We are grateful to attorneys who go above and beyond to serve their communities.”

Volunteer attorneys will answer storm-related questions about insurance, real estate issues (landlord-tenant and other property disputes) and general legal matters, such as replacing missing wills and other documents.

Storm victims seeking legal advice can call a toll-free hotline: 1-800-699-5636. They will receive the name and phone number of a volunteer attorney. Callers will be eligible for a free legal consultation of up to 30 minutes, either by phone or in person.

Individuals whose applications for emergency assistance are rejected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be able to speak with an attorney about how to appeal the decision.

The Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is coordinating the program in partnership with the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. They are working closely with local bar associations, legal assistance providers, community programs and local officials in storm-battered areas of the state.

Attorneys wishing to volunteer can visit  www.nysba.org/DisasterVolunteerSandy or call 518-463-3200.    

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Hurricane Sandy Legal Relief Efforts from probono.net

Thanks to Yomi Ajaiyeoba, President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association, for passing this along:

As the process of recovery begins in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, at Pro Bono Net we express our deepest sympathy for those affected by this devastating natural disaster in New York, and beyond. Pro Bono Net stands ready to support the legal relief efforts that will come together over the next several weeks, and will keep you apprised of the latest developments. Several initiatives are already underway, including:

  • For Long Island-based lawyers: The Touro Law School in Central Islip is opening a Storm Help Center to provide referrals, assistance and legal advice for local residents and small businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Thomas Maligno, Executive Director, Touro Law School Public Interest Center at [email protected].
  • The New York State Bar Association is recruiting volunteer attorneys to provide free telephone consultations to individuals affected by Sandy. If you are able to help, please visit www.nysba.org/DisasterVolunteerSandy and complete a volunteer form.
  • In New York City, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) has mobilized a legal aid disaster relief program to help victims of the storm deal with a range of legal issues. To volunteer to provide pro bono legal assistance, please email [email protected].
  • LawHelp/NY is compiling a current list of disaster relief resources and information for New Yorkers at http://www.lawhelp.org/link.cfm?3607.
  • Pro Bono Net is collaborating with the American Bar Association, Legal Services Corporation, and the National Legal Aid & Defender Association on the National Disaster Legal Aid website (http://www.disasterlegalaid.org/), where Hurricane Sandy resources and information are being posted regularly.
  • Pro Bono Net is participating in a gathering at the City Bar of New York City legal services and pro bono leaders this coming Monday, November 5, 2012, to discuss coordination of relief efforts. Please join the NYC Pro Bono Center (http://www.probono.net/ny/nyc/jointhisarea/) to keep apprised of pro bono efforts as we move forward.

We would like to hear from you about other ways that we can serve the pro bono community and strengthen your efforts in this time of recovery – please contact me with your news and ideas at [email protected].

We look forward to your participation in this dynamic recovery process, and thank you for your commitment to helping the individuals, families, and institutions shaken by Hurricane Sandy.

Sincerely,

Adam Friedl
Pro Bono Coordinator | Pro Bono Net
212.760.2554 x 490 | [email protected]
probono.net | lawhelp.org
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