Official blog of the Asian American Bar Association of New York
AABANY is sad to receive the news that our friend Han Choi, a NAPABA trailblazer, mentor and leader, is battling cancer. In his honor, a scholarship fund has been created, to be administered by the NAPABA Law Foundation.
For more details on the fund and to lend your support, please click here.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the Southeast Regional Conference, hosted by Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, is now open! The conference will take place at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead and kick off with GAPABA’s Annual Gala on April 12 followed by continuing legal education sessions on April 13. Click here to register.
HOTEL
GAPABA is proud to partner with the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead for the Southeast Regional Conference & Gala. The InterContinental is offering a block of discounted rooms at a rate of $189 plus taxes and fees. Click here to make a reservation.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
GAPABA is also hosting a Golf Tournament on the morning of April 12 to benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation and GAPABA Law Foundation. Click here to learn more about the Golf Tournament.
SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE
Consider sponsoring the Southeast Regional Conference. View our sponsorship packages here.
Visit us at www.gapaba.org/gala to learn more about the Southeast Regional Conference.
Join the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation, East Midtown Partnership, The Grand Central Partnership, Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, and Confucius Institute for Business at SUNY as they celebrate Lunar New Year on Madison Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10!
Please click link above for more details.
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Join the NAPABA Board for dinner in Vancouver, British Columbia! Coinciding with the ABA Annual Meeting, the NAPABA Board & Member dinner will take place on Friday, Feb. 2, from 7–10 p.m. The dinner is a fantastic opportunity to mix and mingle with NAPABA leadership and to meet other local affiliate members. The registration fee is $55. Follow the link in the title to register. Deadline: Jan. 30.
Washington, DC | May 7-8, 2018
Join us for NAPABA’s 2018 Lobby Day in Washington, DC, from May 7-8, 2018. Lobby Day is an opportunity for our NAPABA members from across the country to come and meet with members of Congress and congressional staffers on issues of importance to the Asian Pacific American community. Lobby Day is a way for members to play an active role in promoting NAPABA’s mission of advocating for justice, equity, and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.
Participants will meet with legislators and voice their perspectives on a range of topics. As a participant, you will be given all the information and materials you will need to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill. Registration for Lobby Day includes a webinar training prior to Lobby Day as well as onsite training the day of meetings so that all participants are prepared for meetings with congressional members and staffers.
Registration
Register for Lobby Day here.
Deadline to register is April 6, 2018.
Stipend
Stipends are available for NAPABA direct members traveling to Washington, DC, from out-of-town.
Deadline to submit an application is March 9, 2018.
Congressional Reception
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NAPABA will host a Congressional Reception bringing together Lobby Day participants, members of Congress and their staff, and leaders in the Asian Pacific American community.
This event is open to the public, including NAPABA members who are unable to participate in Lobby Day.
Hotel
NAPABA has secured a room block through Hyatt Place Washington DC/U.S. Capitol.
Rate | $229/night (plus applicable taxes & fees)
Address |33 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Last day to book a room is April 6, 2018.
Reserve your room online here, or call Reservations at 1-888-492-8847.
Visit our 2018 Lobby Day page for more information.
