Live Chat with the New York Times: Confronting Racism Against Asian-Americans
Live Chat with the New York Times: Confronting Racism Against Asian-Americans
On October 18, AABANY Issues Committee Chair Chris M. Kwok participated in a New York Times live chat with:
- Michael Luo, Deputy Metro Editor of the New York Times
- Anthony Christian Ocampo, Sociologist at Cal Poly Pomona
- Grace Meng, Congresswoman, D-NY 6th District
- Simran Jeet Singh, Senior Religion Fellow, The Sikh Coalition
- Erika Lee, Author of “The Making of Asian America: A History”
- Anand Giridharadas, Author of “The True American”
- Arun Venugopal, Race Reporter, WNYC
The live-chat addressed the important topic of confronting racism against Asian Americans. Earlier in October, Deputy Metro Editor Michael Luo wrote an open letter to the woman to yelled at him to “go back to China.” Since then, thousands of Asian Americans have come forward with their own experiences of racial prejudice. During this conversation, the live-chatters asked the questions of why the letter resonated with so many and what can be done to address the ‘otherization’ of Asian Americans. They addressed many topics including the ‘right’ way to respond to racist attacks and microaggressions, the inadequate education on Asian contributions to American history, and how to contextualize this Asian American moment which has galvanized so many.
We encourage you all to read the conversation at the above link. Among the many contributions of our Issues Chair Chris Kwok were:
- “Asian Americans are hungry for their stories to be heard, and their experiences with discrimination given a platform. They feel its not often given serious attention.”
- “We need to remember AAPI is bound as political category, and not an ethnic and racial one.”
Buy a T-Shirt and Support Black Lawyers Today!
Buy a T-Shirt and Support Black Lawyers Today!
Buy a T-Shirt and Support Black Lawyers Today!
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Ng v. King Henry Realty, Inc., 16 Civ. 0013
Ng v. King Henry Realty, Inc., 16 Civ. 0013
Congratulations to our Government Service & Public Interest Committee Co-Chair Anita Wu! New York Law Journal published the decision Ng v. King Henry Realty, Inc., 16 Civ. 0013. Anita was part of a legal team that represented Plaintiff Chee Sum Ng, who lived on the 7th floor of a building in Chinatown and suffered from end stage renal disease. He needed to leave his apartment several times a week for dialysis treatment but the one elevator in the building was being taken out of service for five months. The landlord did not offer Mr. Ng any accommodation, such as a first floor apartment, that would permit him to safely exit and enter the building. After reaching a settlement in favor of Mr. Ng, Anita and her team moved for and was awarded nearly $40,000 in attorneys’ fees in the case.
She had this to share from Judge James Francis’ decision:
“Many of the defendants’ other objections to hours worked are entirely frivolous. For example, the defendants’ attorney objects to Ms. Wu’s billing entries totaling 8.6 hours on December 30, 2015 because ”[her] firm is in the public sector and I doubt that they are required to work a total of 7 full hours in 1 day.“ (Def. Memo., ¶15). The crux of the defendants’ argument is that lawyers at not-for-profit organizations are categorically unwilling to work long hours to meet their clients’ needs. This view is entirely divorced from reality and requires no further attention, except to note that it is debunked by the conduct of the plaintiff’s lawyers in this case. After learning of the planned elevator shutdown less than a week before it was scheduled to occur, the attorneys worked on a holiday weekend to file the case in time to stop the defendants from shutting the elevator down. (Wu Decl., ¶¶4, 6).”
Judge at Empire New York
Earn 3 CLE credits for FREE while taking part in a great cause!
The nonprofit Empire Mock Trial is pleased to invite you to participate as a judge in its tenth annual “World Championship” mock trial program on November 12-13 at the federal court in Brooklyn. Over 650 talented high school students from across the globe are traveling to the Big Apple and they need you to serve as their mock judges and jurors but real life educators! By volunteering just a few hours of your time, you can make a meaningful impact in these young people’s lives while earning CLE credit in the process. It’s a win-win for everyone!
I’ve included general information about the program below, and you can register to judge HERE.
- Features four preliminary rounds of competition, and you can judge as many or as few as you like—no litigation experience is required.
- Please feel free to invite a friend or colleague to judge with you at the program. We’ll pair you together!
- Our participants hail from 7 countries (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States) and 20 states.
- We’ll serve complimentary food and beverages as a token of our appreciation.
- NEW this year: pre-trial evidentiary argument and “guest witnesses” – one witness must come from a different team, meeting the directing attorney less than an hour before trial!
- Registering takes less than a minute – you can do so here.
We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have; simply call (917-426-3682) or email us at[email protected]. Thank you!
Supreme Ambitions: A Novel
Supreme Ambitions details the rise of Audrey Coyne, a recent Yale Law School graduate who dreams of clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court someday. Audrey moves to California to clerk for Judge Christina Wong Stinson, a highly regarded appeals-court judge who is Audrey’s ticket to a Supreme Court clerkship. While working for the powerful and driven Judge Stinson, Audrey discovers that high ambitions come with a high price. Toss in some headline-making cases, a little romance, and a pesky judicial gossip blog, and you have a legal novel with the inside scoop you’d expect from the founder of Above the Law, one of the nation’s most widely read and influential legal websites.
Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
T-Minus 5 Days Until the Advance Registration Deadline
Register here by Oct. 21 | Rates will go up by $200 in San Diego
The NAPABA Convention is less than three weeks away and you won’t want to miss the largest gathering of Asian Pacific American attorneys in the country! Check out some of our Convention highlights you have to look forward to below. A full Convention schedule can be found here.
Already registered for the Convention and see something you’d like to add to your agenda? Click here to modify.
Visit NAPABA Sponsor Exhibit Booths
NAPABA has partnered with firms and companies that want to meet you! Whether you are looking for career or networking opportunities, stop by their booths during the Convention. A complete list of NAPABA partners and supporters can be found here.
Microsoft Recruiting at 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego
Microsoft will be attending the NAPABA Convention in San Diego from Nov. 3-5, and we are looking to connect with top talent who are at the Convention. Microsoft wants to reach out and see if you would be interested in learning more about the Microsoft legal department and potentially meet with us while at the Convention.
If you or someone you know might be open to connecting with us, please visit our Microsoft NAPABA landing page to provide a few details and we’ll be in touch.
Thursday
8 a.m.–3 p.m. | NAPABA Golf Tournament to benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation
Advance registration required. Registration has closed.
10 a.m.–4:50 p.m. | Specialty Programming (see schedule for details)
- NAPABA Affiliate Leadership Summit sponsored by MUFG Union Bank
- Solo & Small Firm Network Bootcamp presented by the Solo & Small Firm Network
- International Law Symposium presented by the International Law Committee
- Inaugural Women’s Leadership Workshop presented by the Women’s Leadership Network
- Pro Bono Language Access Update and Forum presented by the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee
3–3:30 p.m. | First Time Attendees Meeting
First time attending a NAPABA Convention? This session is for you! Join us as seasoned NAPABA Convention-goers share the best ways to navigate and take advantage of all the ways in which you can network, engage, and connect with NAPABA and your colleagues.
3:45–4:45 p.m. | NAPABA Committee/Network Social
Meet with NAPABA Committee/Network Leaders and active members to learn how to maximize your involvement with a NAPABA council, affinity network, substantive law committee, and/or service committee. Learn what events committee leaders have planned during the Convention and how to participate!
5–7 p.m. | Welcome Reception featuring the Best Under 40 Awardees sponsored by DLA Piper
Join us as we kick-off the Convention in San Diego and honor the 2016 class of Best Lawyers Under 40 Award winners.
8–10 p.m. | Committee/Network Dinners Advance registration required. Register by Oct. 21.
8–10 p.m. | NAPALSA Bowling Social sponsored by the United State Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
10 p.m.–midnight | Late Night Bowling at East Village Tavern & Bowl
Friday
6:30–7:30 a.m. | Early riser? Join us for a morning jog or yoga.
CLE Breakout Sessions including NAPALSA Programming
Earning CLE credit? Click here to view our accreditation chart and written materials for each panel.
- 9–10:15 a.m. | CLE Breakout 1
- 10:30–11:45 a.m. | CLE Breakout 2
- 12–1:30 p.m. | Luncheon & Plenary Session | The Portrait Project: A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Lawsponsored by Duane Morris LLP
- 1:45–3 p.m. CLE Breakout 3
2–5 p.m. | 2016 National APA Pre-Law Conference
FREE registration for prospective law students. Click here for more information.
3:30–4:45 p.m. | Committee/Network Business Meetings
5–6 p.m. | Committee/Network Receptions
6–7:30 p.m. | Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Reception sponsored by Walmart
7:30–10:30 p.m. | NAPABA Partners/In-House Council Dinner Advance registration required. Please email[email protected] for more details.
8–10 p.m. | Judicial Council Dinner Advance registration required. Limited to bench officers.
8–10 p.m. | NAPALSA Reception sponsored by the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps
11 p.m.–2 a.m. | Late Night Karaoke at Fluxx
Saturday
6:30–7:30 a.m. | Early riser? Join us for a morning jog or yoga.
8–9 a.m. | Women’s Leadership Breakfast & Plenary | Asian Pacific Americans in the Media
CLE Breakout Sessions including NAPALSA Programming
Earning CLE credit? Click here to view our accreditation chart and written materials for each panel.
- 9:15–10:30 a.m. | CLE Breakout 4
- 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | CLE Breakout 5
- 12:15–1:45 p.m. | Luncheon & Plenary Session | An Informal Conversation with Asian Pacific American Federal Judges sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
2–4:30 p.m. | Tours (register by Oct. 21)
- AleSmith Brewing Company Tour/Tasting
- San Diego Asian Film Festival | Film Screening: Bad Rap
- Old Town Trolley Tour
- Walking Tour of Historic Balboa Park
2–4 p.m. | Committee/Network Business Meetings
2–4:30 p.m. | Real Property Case Study Advance registration required.
3–5 p.m. | Basketball Tournament Advance registration required.
4:30–6 p.m. | Thomas Tang Moot Court Reception & Presentation
5–6 p.m. | Committee/Network Receptions
6 p.m. | Doors open for Gala
6:30–10 p.m. | 28th Anniversary Gala Ticket is included with each full registration. Guest tickets may be added on for an additional $275.
10 p.m.–midnight | President’s Party
Sunday
Community Service Project and Farewell Breakfast
During each Convention, NAPABA gives back to the city that hosts our attendees. This year, NAPABA has partnered with the San Diego Rescue Mission, an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and hunger.
Join Convention-goers as we prepare toiletry kits for San Diego Rescue Mission’s community dinner to be held on Nov. 19, 2016. More than 2,000 people from the street will attend for a free turkey dinner. For every kit that we assemble, NAPABA will donate $5 to the San Diego Rescue Mission. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 kits assembled! Breakfast will be provided.