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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 ([email protected]) or Charles Youn, Executive Director ([email protected]).

Event Location:

American Whiskey
247 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001

To RSVP to this event, please CLICK HERE.

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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 [email protected]. 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.

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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.

Already registered? Click here to log back into your registration and add exciting new programming to your agenda.

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!

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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

For full details on this event and to register, please click on the link in the title.

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Novelist Kermit Roosevelt on the Internment of Japanese Americans

The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development and the American Constitution Society invite you to join us for a conversation with novelist and University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt.

Professor Roosevelt will discuss his acclaimed new novel, Allegiance, which explores the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, arguably one of the most shameful civil rights violations committed by the U.S. government.

Date
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Time
5:30 p.m.

Location
St. John’s School of Law
Belson Moot Court Room | Second Floor

We’re proud to foster an ongoing dialogue on civil rights at St. John’s Law and we hope you’ll join us and add your perspective to this vital community conversation.

More Information
You don’t need to RSVP to attend this event. If you have any question, please contact Professor Elaine Chiu at [email protected].

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Asian Stereotypes: Understanding How Microaggressions Impact Professionals & Youth

What do Asian stereotypes have to do with the way we’re treated in schools and the workplace? How do the “model minority” and “perpetual foreigner” images influence our academic and professional careers – and how do we overcome the “bamboo ceiling”?

On Oct. 27, leadership consultant Gloria S. Chan and psych expert Kevin Nadal will lead us in an illuminating discussion about the impact of Asian stereotypes on our everyday lives and how we can effectively address them to achieve growth and success.

Event Details:

Tues., Oct. 27, 6-8 PM
505 8th Ave., 20th Floor

RSVP:

Seating is limited. To RSVP, please CLICK HERE.

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PRESS RELEASE: Navdeep Singh Appointed as NAPABA’s Policy Director

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For Immediate Release
Oct. 14, 2015

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

Navdeep Singh Appointed as NAPABA’s Policy Director

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Navdeep Singh as its new policy director, announced NAPABA Executive Director Tina Matsuoka. As policy director, Singh will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and programs to support NAPABA’s policy priorities.

An expert in strategic legal policy and civil rights, Navdeep Singh brings important experience as a policy advocate to NAPABA. Prior to joining NAPABA, Singh served as policy director at the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), where he co-authored “Turban Myths” – the first study on implicit bias and the Sikh American community – with researchers from Stanford University, advised the FBI on the implementation of expanded hate crimes categories, and developed the first national Sikh American television public service announcement. Singh is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the George Washington University Law School.

“Navdeep Singh is a proven leader in the Asian Pacific American community and I am excited to bring him on board as NAPABA’s new policy director,” Matsuoka said. “We look forward to working with Navdeep to enhance NAPABA’s national presence and expand our coalitions within the legal profession and the broader community to support diversity and inclusion.”

“It is a tremendous honor to join NAPABA,” said Singh. “I am excited to support NAPABA in its continued efforts to address the civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities, and to help ensure a robust, dynamic, and successful future for NAPABA and the Asian Pacific American community.”

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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 almost 50,000 attorneys and approximately 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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