Register for NAPABA Convention in San Diego
From NAPABA:
Have you registered for the 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego? Don’t miss out on what we have in store for you and over 1,600 legal professionals on Friday, Nov. 4!
- 27 CLE breakout sessions featuring a diverse array of cutting-edge legal topics and experts in their fields!
- 3 NAPALSA sessions to develop skills as law students and jump-start your career in the legal profession!
- Luncheon & Plenary Session | The Portrait Project: A Portrait of Asian Americans in Law
Generously supported by Duane Morris
Presenting findings from a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study on the past, present, and future of Asian Americans in the legal profession, this plenary session will be led by California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and Yale Law Professor Ian Ayre. Over the past three decades, Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group in the legal profession. Asian American enrollment in law school has more than quadrupled since the mid-1980s, and today there are nearly 50,000 lawyers who are Asian American, a 250% increase since the year 2000. Within the span of a generation, Asian Americans have become a visible presence in all sectors of the legal profession. Yet there has never been a systematic study of the career paths of Asian Americans in the law. The Portrait Project is the first such effort.
- Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Reception
Generously supported by Walmart
The Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award, NAPABA’s highest honor, recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian Pacific American attorneys. Trailblazers have demonstrated vision, courage, and tenacity in their practice. They have also made substantial and lasting contributions to the Asian Pacific American legal profession, as well as the broader Asian Pacific American community. Join us as we celebrate this year’s exceptional award recipients.
- Networking Receptions
- In-House Counsel Reception | Generously supported by Prudential
- Insurance Law Committee Reception
- Joint Corporate Transactions, Real Property & Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’/Debtors’ Rights Reception
- Solo & Small Firm Network Reception
- Women’s Leadership Network Reception
- Late Night Karaoke
Generously supported by JAMS
Take part in the official NAPABA late night activity and annual tradition of karaoke!
For a more complete schedule of our Friday programming and a look at what the rest of Convention has to offer, view the Convention agenda here.
Early-bird registration for the 2016 NAPABA Convention will close on Aug. 26. NAPABA members save an additional $200 off the non-member rate. Not a member? Become a member today and save!
PRESS RELEASE | NAPABA Supports Judges Lucy Koh and Florence Pan at Nomination Hearing
NAPABA Supports Judges Lucy Koh and Florence Pan at Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON — Today, Judges Lucy H. Koh and Florence Y. Pan sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on their nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, respectively.
“Today’s hearings demonstrate that Judge Lucy Koh and Judge Florence Pan are two highly qualified nominees,” said Jin Y. Hwang, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) president. “Both are experienced and fair jurists who were unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate for their current positions, and they continue to receive strong bipartisan support. It is also important that these two nominees have been and would be trailblazers for Asian Pacific American women in the federal judiciary.
“NAPABA urges for a prompt vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee and for the Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Koh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Pan to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.”
Judge Lucy H. Koh was unanimously confirmed by the Senate, 90-0, to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 2010. She enjoys bipartisan support, including former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who appointed her to the Superior Court of California – County of Santa Clara. If confirmed, Judge Koh would become the first Korean American woman to be a circuit court judge and only the second Asian Pacific American woman to serve as a federal appellate court judge.
Judge Florence Y. Pan was confirmed to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by unanimous consent by the Senate in 2009, following her nomination by President Obama. She enjoys bipartisan support for her nomination, including former Attorney General Michael Mukasey. If confirmed, Judge Pan will be the first Asian Pacific American woman to serve on the federal district court bench in the District of Columbia.
NAPABA provided testimony in support of Judges Koh and Pan, stating: “Judge Koh and Judge Pan would both make an immediate contribution as a federal circuit court judge and a federal district judge, respectively. Their qualifications, integrity, intellect, and commitment to the justice system are unquestionable. They bring a talent and understanding of the issues before the court, and a willingness to tackle complex issues, that is inspiring… [T]he swift confirmation of both Judge Koh and Judge Pan is important to NAPABA and the Asian Pacific American community.”
For more information, the media may contact Brett Schuster, NAPABA communications manager, at 202-775-9555 or [email protected].
Startup & Entrepreneurship Career Panel – Wednesday, July 20
KALCA, in partnership with the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), will be hosting a Startup & Entrepreneurship Career Panel on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. It will be held at The Korea Society (950 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022). Light refreshments will be served.
Panelists:
1. Bob Wu, Teleport
2. Esther Lee, General Assembly
3. Esther Lim, GORI
4. Nicholas Chung, Paper and Soap
RSVP to [email protected]
Annual Mock Interviews & Hiring & Interviewing Skills Panel For Law Students of Color
Date: Tuesday, July 26th 2:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Weil, 42 West 44th Street Between 5th & 6th Avenues
Come and learn how to present yourself at an interview in the most effective and successful manner. This workshop is designed to help law students of color prepare for the fall recruiting season by identifying key factors legal employers look and listen for during interviews for positions as summer associates, interns and clerks. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in two mock interviews and receive critical feedback from practicing attorneys on their interviewing skills.
Event Timeline: 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Check-In 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Hiring and Interviewing Skills Panel 4:30 pm – 5:10 pm
Student Interview #1 5:15 pm – 5:55 pm
Student Interview #2 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
Students please review the FAQ document link
1. Students must arrive promptly at 2:45 pm in business attire.
2. Students are required to RSVP, and interview matches are assigned in advance on a rolling basis.
3. Students must attend the entire hiring/interviewing skills panel to participate in the interviews.
4. Each student should bring several copies of his/her resume and transcript to the workshop.
REGISTER TODAY
Register today and invite your fellow colleagues/classmates.
Event registration will end on Wednesday, July 20th.
NAPABA Affiliate Dinner | San Francisco| Friday, Aug 5th, 2016
Join NAPABA in San Francisco! NAPABA would like to invite you to join NAPABA and NAPABA Law Foundation leadership at the affiliate dinner. The cost to attend the dinner is $55/person. Guests are welcome, but must be registered. Space is limited.
Click here to register by Aug. 1. Online payment must be received in advance of the dinner.
NAPABA Affiliate Dinner | 7-10 p.m.
Fang Restaurant
660 Howard St.
Looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco!
Hooligan Sparrow, Opening Night with Asia Catalyst
Hooligan Sparrow, Opening Night with Asia Catalyst
Come out to the movies for a special New York opening night screening of Hooligan Sparrow and a short Q & A with filmmaker Nanfu Wang and Asia Catalyst.
Friday July 22nd, 7:05 pm
Cinema Village,
22 East 12th Street,
New York, New York
Hooligan Sparrow follows the incredible story of a group of Chinese activists, including Ye Haiyan, or “Hooligan Sparrow,” who risked their lives to protest against the sexual abuse of school girls by their principal.
Tickets purchased from Asia Catalyst are $20 and include a supplementary donation to Asia Catalyst. Use the link in the title to pre-purchase tickets.
Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission – Newsletter June 2016
Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission – Newsletter June 2016
Check out the June 2016 Franklin H.Williams Judicial Commission Newsletter, particularly the following articles:
- “New York State Bar Association Examines Judicial Diversity”: The program considered the advantages of a diverse judiciary and provided useful advice when aspiring to all levels of the judiciary within the court system. AABANY was a co-sponsor of this April 2016 panel.
- “Commission Member Highlight” featuring Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan, who was on the first AABANY Board and is a long-time member of AABANY. She serves as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, First Department.
PALS Proudly Announces the Establishment of the PALS Young Leadership Board
PALS is pleased to announce the launch of its first Young Leadership Board (YLB), designed to provide early career attorneys with an opportunity to serve PALS in a meaningful role, develop their leadership skills and increase their civic involvement.
This inaugural class of YLB members will collaborate with the PALS Board of Directors and PALS Executive Director to assist in the planning of PALS’ strategic development and support the programming, fundraising, mentoring, branding and advocacy efforts of PALS.
PALS is looking for excited and committed attorneys who believe in the PALS mission and are willing to devote their time and resources to further develop the PALS program. In return, PALS will provide each YLB member ongoing board training, significant networking opportunities and preparation for future non-profit board service.
To learn more about this amazing opportunity please visit PALS’ SITE for the full description and application.
The application period is NOW OPEN and concludes on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Applications will be reviewed and decided on a rolling basis, attorneys are encouraged to apply early.
Should you have any questions regarding the PALS Young Leadership Board, please email the Executive Director of PALS, Paula Brown Donaldson, Esq. at [email protected].
2016 Presidential Town Hall & Voter Protection Training
Join NAPABA and its partners to elevate the voices of the Asian Pacific American community and protect voting rights. Be a part of the 2016 National Asian American and Pacific Islanders Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas and learn how you and your affiliate can host voter protection trainings and monitor elections.
1) 2016 Presidential Town Hall | Aug. 12 | Las Vegas
Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote and the Asian American Journalists Association are co-hosting the 2016 Presidential Town Hall, which NAPABA is joining as a National Partner.
- Since 2008, the Town Hall has served as a non-partisan forum for Asian Pacific Americans to discuss issues relevant to our communities and ensure that our concerns are addressed and by campaigns and the media. By giving presidential candidates a forum to directly address AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers, the Town Hall has become one of the few spaces that allows candidates to speak directly to AAPIs, about AAPIs.
- Reserve your seat, book a room, and learn more HERE.
2) NAPABA Voter Protection Training (CLE) | Aug. 13 | Las Vegas
As part of the 2016 Presidential Town Hall community programming, NAPABA will be offering a CLE about non-partisan voter protection and poll monitoring. Participants will learn from experts from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA about how to monitor elections for compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act, including ensuring language access, and how to prepare other attorneys to engage in voter protection work. The CLE is free and open to the public.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 | 2-5 p.m. PDT
- Registration information coming soon.
3) Host a Voter Protection Training
Teach your members how to protect the rights of voters, including individuals who are limited English proficient, on election day. NAPABA affiliates interested in hosting voter protection trainings in their communities may apply for Affiliate Grant programs to help cover costs associated with the trainings. Partner with advocacy organizations such as AALDEF and Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates (AAJC, ALC, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles) to help provide technical assistance to voters.
- Apply for an Affiliate Grant and learn about partner organizations HERE.