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Obtain a PALS Mentor: Second Enrollment Period is NOW Open!

PALS MENTORING PROGRAM

The second enrollment period for the PALS Mentoring Program is now OPEN and will close on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Students must currently attend one of the thirteen New York City metropolitan area law schools, that PALS serves:

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • Brooklyn Law School
  • Columbia University School of Law
  • CUNY School of Law
  • Fordham University School of Law
  • Hofstra University School of Law
  • New York Law School
  • New York University School of Law
  • Pace University School of Law
  • Rutgers University School of Law (Newark)
  • Seton Hall University School of Law
  • St. John’s University School of Law and 
  • Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2. Students must be a 1L or 2L Law Student of Color:

  • However, we would like to continue to encourage 3rd year law students to attend PALS panels, workshops and networking receptions to also meet attorneys and develop mentoring relationships.

3. Students must submit a brief essay of 250-500 words addressing the following topic:

  • As a law student of color what do you hope to gain by participating in the PALS Mentoring Program and the PALS Community? Please explain why it is important for you to pay this forward when you become a practicing attorney.

Apply Today
Only students meeting all of the above requirements will be matched with a mentor. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Completed mentee applications will be matched with mentors in the order in which they are received after the conclusion of the open enrollment period.

Students matched through the program will be required to review the PALS Mentoring Manual and sign a participation agreement with their mentor.

If you have any questions or concerns about the PALS Mentoring Program, please contact PALS at [email protected].

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Levine Lee Profiled in NLJ Litigation Boutiques Hot List

Levine Lee Profiled in NLJ Litigation Boutiques Hot List

Congratulations to AABANY member and Advisory Committee Member, Kenneth Lee, on having his firm Levine Lee recognized by the National Law Journal’s Litigation Boutiques Hot List!

Levine Lee, founded in
2011, goes toe-to-toe with
some of the largest firms in
handling securities litigation, white-collar criminal
matters and governmental
investigations. 

For the full article, click on the link in the title.

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Mei Hua Society’s 2016 Gala Dinner Party Benefiting NYAWC

The Mei Hua Society cordially invites you to a gala dinner party to usher in THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY to benefit New York Asian Women’s Center (NYAWC).

Date: March 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Location: Peking Duck House
236 East 53rd Street (b/t 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York City

There will be boutique, silent auction, raffle, and 10-course Chinese banquet.

Festive Attire

Banquet Ticket Prices
Before March 1: $135
March 1 & after: $150

To purchase tickets online, CLICK HERE

To purchase tickets by mail, please send your check to:
Carolyn Antonio, Director of Development
New York Asian Women’s Center
32 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Please make checks payable to: New York Asian Women’s Center

*seating is limited, so reserve early*

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Asian Pacific Americans are Ready for the Supreme Court

Asian Pacific Americans are Ready for the Supreme Court

NAPABA Op-Ed | APAs are Ready for the Supreme Court

Dear NAPABA Members and Supporters,

I hope you will read NAPABA President Jin Hwang’s op-ed urging the President to nominate an Asian Pacific American to the Supreme Court.

As you well know, there never has been an APA Supreme Court Justice in the 227-year history of the Court. This new Supreme Court vacancy provides the President with a critical opportunity to continue to build upon his legacy of diversity and inclusion in the federal courts and achieve another first for our community.

NAPABA has worked tirelessly to increase the number of qualified APAs serving on the federal bench and we can all be proud that NAPABA has been involved in the nomination or confirmation of every single APA judge nominated by President Obama. For two decades, we have cultivated the relationships and expertise necessary to develop and support a strong pipeline of APA lawyers who are ready, willing, and able to serve at the highest levels of our judiciary.

Through our collective efforts, we have advanced the cause of diversity and inclusion and created a path to the Supreme Court. I look forward to working with you as we travel down this road together and continue to make history.

Sincerely,

Tina Matsuoka
Executive Director

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Manhattan Family Justice Center Hosting Training Sessions

The Manhattan Family Justice Center is happy to announce upcoming special trainings. The training program provides professional development for service providers, community leaders, and city agencies on relevant topics regarding intimate partner violence, sex trafficking, and elder abuse.

Please feel free to share widely.  All trainings are free and located at the MFJC: 80 Centre Street, 5th Floor Training Room.

REGISTER NOW !

Wednesday, 2/24 2-5 pm
Mental Health & Clients in Emotional Distress
Facilitated by STEPS to End Family Violence

  • Responding to clients in emotional distress
  • De-escalation and crisis counseling
  • Assessing suicidality
  • PTSD and trauma response
  • Mental health resources in NYC

Tuesday, 3/8 10 am – 12 pm
Youth and Dating Abuse
Facilitated by Day One

  • Dating abuse among youth and its impact
  • K-12 prevention education
  • Risk factors/red flags that youth will enter abusive relationships in the future
  • Mandated reporting and dating abuse
  • Legal rights of youth

Tuesday, 3/15 11 am – 2 pm
Family Planning with Implications for Reproductive Coercion
Facilitated by Planned Parenthood

  • Describing the range of birth control methods available, including how they work, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of each method
  • Key risk reduction messages related to birth control and reproductive coercion

Child Support 101
Facilitated by HRA Office of Child Support Enforcement & Sanctuary for Families
Tuesday, 3/29 2-4 pm

  • Petitioning for a child support order
  • Support collection
  • Paternity
  • Services for custodial and noncustodial parents

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Flatto at [email protected]

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Press Release: NAPABA Extends Condolences on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Scalia

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For Immediate Release
Feb. 14, 2016

For More Information, Contact​​:
Brett Schuster, Communications Manager
202-775-9555; [email protected]

NAPABA Extends Condolences on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) extends its sincere condolences to the family of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning in Texas. Justice Scalia, who served on the Supreme Court for 30 years, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.

“Justice Scalia’s contribution to the United States and legal jurisprudence was immense,” said NAPABA President Jin Y. Hwang. “I had the opportunity to observe Supreme Court oral arguments as a law student and meet with Justice Scalia afterwards, and his intelligence, marked wit, and strong devotion to originalism left an indelible impression on me.  He freely spoke his mind on the bench, and he will be remembered for his nearly 30 years of dedicated public service on the Supreme Court.”

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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of nearly 50,000 attorneys and over 75 national, state, and local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal services and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government.

NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of people of color in the legal profession.

To learn more about NAPABA, visit www.napaba.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@NAPABA).

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