Former Board Member Vinoo Varghese in the News
Former Board Member Vinoo Varghese was recently quoted in New York Law Journal. Check out the details from Varghese & Associates below.
The New York Law Journal sought Vinoo’s opinion on the highly-covered 76-day trial in which the government charged three former executives with fraud claiming their actions led to the demise of the white-shoe law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf. The judge declared a mistrial yesterday after 21 days of deliberations and the jury deadlocked on most counts against the three.
Vinoo described to the New York Law Journal the process of and history behind a judge’s instructions to a jury to continue deliberations when there’s no verdict. He also explained what a mistrial means for the defense and client.
Specifically Vinoo told the New York Law Journal:
If a jury hasn’t reached a verdict and sends notes declaring that it is deadlocked, the judge can read a so-called “Allen” charge instruction, derived from an 1896 U.S. Supreme Court case, that is basically a push from the judge to reach a verdict….
Some defense lawyers believe that a mistrial is good because you live to fight another day, but the question then becomes, does the client have the stomach for that. This isn’t a simple issue for a defense lawyer.
To read the article, click here.
TESTED
WORLD PREMIERE Attending NYC’s elite public schools – Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Brooklyn Tech – can set students up for future success, but first they have to beat the odds to claim a coveted spot. Each year, middle-school students pin all of their hopes on a single test: the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). But issues of racial diversity persist, calling into question the apparent even playing field the SHSAT provides. Tested explores questions of access as it follows a group of students preparing for the test.
For a list of showtimes and ticket information, please CLICK HERE.
Fresh Off the Vote: A Night of Voter Empowerment and Drinks
Fresh Off the Vote: A Night of Voter Empowerment and Drinks
Fresh Off the Vote: A Night of Voter Empowerment and Drinks
Event Details:
To kick off the 2016 election season, KALCA (Korean American League for Civic Action) is partnering with KAPA (Korean Americans for Political Advancement) to raise awareness and funds to address and combat barriers facing Asian American voters. Taking place on November 3rd at 6:30pm, Fresh Off the Vote: A Night of Voter Empowerment and Drinks is both a celebration of Korean and Asian American empowerment, and a push for these communities to increase voter presence and power.
As a much needed opportunity for people to meet advocates, community organizers, public servants, and non-profit professionals in the front lines, guests will be able to enjoy libations and food while networking with community members who care about social, civic, and political change for Asian Americans.
To show how our communities can be politically active, Community Board Chair, Gigi Li, will chat with guests about the current Chinatown rezoning controversy. By learning about how Gigi and Chinatown’s community leaders are fighting to keep the neighborhood affordable for immigrant communities, attendees will have the opportunity to see how individuals and civic groups can protect their political and racial identities.
Attendees who provide their business card/contact information and register to vote at the event will have the opportunity to win a delectable food and karaoke experience at INSA, a Korean BBQ restaurant opening in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Package includes one hour of karaoke (up to 8 people), one beverage per guest, and a selection from the bar menu to feed that passion for singing! Restrictions may apply.
Should you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Yejin Lee, Steering Committee Member (yejin@kalca.org) or Charles Youn, Executive Director (charles@kalca.org).
Event Location:
American Whiskey
247 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
To RSVP to this event, please CLICK HERE.
Call for Attorneys: Help Out NAPALSA at the NAPABA Conference
Interview/Resume Review Program
NAPALSA is seeking attorneys to participate in their mock interview/resume review program during the NAPABA Conference in New Orleans! Interested attorneys will be matched one-on-one with students from around the country for a short 20-30 minute mock interview session. Any questions about the program may be directed to vp.napalsa@gmail.com. Please fill out the form if you are interested in participating.
Law Student Eight Minute Mentoring
NAPABA attorneys – please register to attend the mentoring program with law students taking place on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4-5 p.m. This important program and benefit to law students is part of the Convention registration form.
NAPABA Convention Updates
Registration
Register for the NAPABA Convention by Oct. 26 for maximum savings. Members automatically save $100 off the non-member rate. Not a member? It’s not too late. Join before registering for the Convention for additional savings.
Gala and Plenary Speakers You Won’t Want to Miss!
Friday Luncheon Plenary-The Voting Rights Act 50 Years Later: A Call to Action
- Karen Narasaki (moderator), Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
- Dale Ho, Director (panelist), Voting Rights Project, ACLU
- Natasha Korgaonkar (panelist), Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Nina Perales (panelist), Vice President of Litigation, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Saturday Breakfast Plenary-Women in Public Service
- Ivan K. Fong (moderator), Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 3M Company
- Michelle K. Lee (panelist), Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Jenny Yang (panelist), Chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Saturday Luncheon Plenary-The Changing American Racial Landscape Post 9/11
- Deepa Iyer (moderator), Senior Fellow, The Center for Social Inclusion
- Nusrat Choudhury (panelist), Staff Attorney, ACLU
- Peggy Nagae (panelist), Owner, Peggy Nagae Consulting
- Navdeep Singh (panelist), Policy Director, NAPABA
Saturday Luncheon Plenary-The Changing American Racial Landscape Post 9/11
- Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, United States Senator for Hawaii
- Master of Ceremonies: Thanh Truong, News Anchor, CBS Affiliate WWL-TV
Explore these events and more!
Highlighted events include:
- Thursday Specialty Programming – Don’t miss out on programming beginning on Nov. 5. Arrive early to take part in the Affiliate Leadership Summit, International Law Symposium, Solo Small Firm Bootcamp, and Military and Veterans’ Legal Issues CLE (free session presented by the ABA)!
- Friday and Saturday NAPABA Committee/Network Receptions – Interested in joining or learning more about a NAPABA Committee or Network? Attend a reception and mingle with current committee/network members in an informal setting.
- Best Under 40 Award Reception – Join the 2015 class of honorees as they continue the BU40 legacy of excellence and leadership in both the legal and APA communities.
- Trailblazer Award Reception – Celebrate this year’s exception award winners as we recognize their outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership.
- NAPABA Committee Networking & Recruiting Breakfast – Open to all! Join NAPABA Committee and Network leaders and learn about taking a more active role in a NAPABA Committee or Network.
- Real Estate Case Study – The Real Estate Committee’s 4th annual Case Study promises to be their best one yet, bringing together jazz, revival, performance space and food in signature New Orleans style! All NAPABA attendees are welcome to participate.
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Convention Mobile App
Stay tuned for information about NAPABA’s Convention mobile app that will be available in your Apple and Android stores on Oct. 21. Download the mobile app for access to the complete Convention schedule, sponsor information, and access to the NAPABA Partners Directory!
Mapping a Literary Landscape: The Cambridge Companion to Asian American Literature
Mapping a Literary Landscape: The Cambridge Companion to Asian American Literature
Event Details:
World War II incarceration camp literature, adoptee subjectivities, post-9/11 narratives, and queer interventions. The Cambridge Companion to Asian American Literature (Cambridge University Press, August 2015) provides insight into the myriad historical formations, cultural movements, and literary genres that have shaped the Asian American literary landscape. Co-editors Crystal Parikh and Daniel Y. Kim toast the Companion’s publication with contributors and leading scholars Josephine Park and Joseph Keith. Ed Lin and lê thi diem thúy read from recent works. Introduced by Sukhdev Sandhu.
The Companion will be available for purchase at a 20% discount.
Co-sponsored by the NYU English Department and Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program in the NYU Department of Social and Cultural Analysis.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Location:
Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU
8 Washington Mews
New York, NY 10003
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM