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February 12, 2015

AABANY Congratulates Kin W. Ng on His Promotion to Chief of the Immigration Fraud Unit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2015

Contact: Yang Chen, Executive Director
(718) 228-7206

NEW YORK – February 12, 2015 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) is proud to announce that Kin W. Ng has been promoted to Chief of the Immigration Fraud Unit in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, formed in 2014 by District Attorney Ken Thompson. Chosen for his expertise and unique understanding of the immigrant experience, Kin’s leadership of the Immigration Fraud Unit aims to strengthen the mission of dedicating resources to under-reported and difficult-to-prosecute crimes in the immigrant community.

Since joining the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in 1991, Kin has tried a full range of serious cases including rapes, robberies, felony drug sales, and homicides. His roles have included Deputy Bureau Chief in the Early Case Assessment Bureau, Bureau Chief in the Domestic Violence Bureau, Director of Training for more than 500 Assistant District Attorneys (2007-2013), and most recently, Deputy Bureau Chief for Felony Trials in the Orange Trial Zone.

After emigrating from Hong Kong as a child, Kin has maintained strong ties with the Asian American community in Brooklyn and New York City, understanding firsthand the experience of many immigrants. Not only has Kin lectured before various government agencies and community-based organizations on a wide range of topics related to the criminal justice system, he also works regularly with local and foreign media to educate and raise awareness in the immigrant community. Kin is an active member of AABANY, as well as founder and former Chair of AABANY’s Prosecutors’ Committee, representing the interests of New York-area Asian American prosecutors. He co-founded the National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors’ Association (“NAPIPA”) in 2011, and currently serves on NAPIPA’s National Executive Board and as President of its New York Regional Chapter.

“Kings County is home to a diverse population of immigrants, including many from Asia. Immigration fraud plagues our immigrant communities all across New York City, and AABANY commends District Attorney Thompson for appointing Kin Ng to the important position of Chief of the Immigration Fraud Unit,” says AABANY Executive Director Yang Chen. “With Kin leading the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in combatting immigration fraud, we anticipate that victims of notarios, unscrupulous lawyers and pseudo-lawyers, will have someone in the District Attorney’s office looking out for them. Kin’s dedication to the community is well-known and well-established. We congratulate Kin on this well-deserved appointment, and AABANY looks forward to working with him and the District Attorney’s office to protect members of the community against immigration fraud.”

For more information, please contact Yang Chen, AABANY Executive Director, at (718) 228-7206, or direct any inquiries tomain@aabany.org.

The Asian American Bar Association of New York is a professional membership organization of attorneys concerned with issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community. Incorporated in 1989, AABANY seeks not only to encourage the professional growth of its members but also to advocate for the Asian Pacific American community as a whole. AABANY is the New York regional affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).

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February 12, 2015December 4, 2018

February 10, 2015

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) has announced the recipients of its 2015 Justice in Action Awards:

Jessica Hagedorn, novelist, poet, and playwright;
Neal Katyal, partner at Hogan Lovells, Paul Saunders Professor at Georgetown University, and former Acting Solicitor General of the United States; and
John W. Kuo, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Varian Medical Systems.

They will receive the awards at AALDEF’s Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Monday, February 23, 2015 at PIER SIXTY, Chelsea Piers, in New York City.

AALDEF is offering AABANY members tickets at $250. To purchase tickets, email Lillian Ling at lling@aaldef.org or call (212) 966-5932 ex. 202. For more information, click here.

Over 800 leaders of the civil rights, legal, business, and arts communities are expected to attend AALDEF’s 2015 Lunar New Year Gala. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by the Justice in Action Awards ceremony and a banquet dinner.

Since 1974, AALDEF has been protecting and promoting the civil rights of Asian Americans across the nation through litigation, advocacy, organizing, and community education. All proceeds from the Lunar New Year Gala will go directly towards supporting AALDEF’s legal and educational programs in immigrant rights, economic justice for workers, voting rights and civic participation, educational equity, and the elimination of hate violence, police misconduct, and human trafficking.

February 10, 2015

AABANY Law Review Board & Staff Positions: Accepting Applications Until Feb. 13

The AABANY Law Review is a journal which provides comprehensive analyses of law and commentary on groundbreaking cases and legislation that impact the Asian Pacific American community, and serves as an effective research tool for practicing attorneys and law students.

Being an executive board or staff member will be much like being on a law journal in law school, where we will edit and fact check the items we publish. This issue will be our second special edition, featuring four annotated trial reenactments. Staff teams will review the legal and historic resources AABANY has on hand at its partnering law offices to fact check and annotate the reenactments.

Getting involved in AABANY is a great way to network with not only fellow students, but also practicing attorneys. To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to Michelle Chan (michelle.grace.chan@gmail.com) by February 13, 2015.

February 9, 2015

First Annual Asian Heritage Scholarship Winner Announced

Infinity Law Group is pleased to announce that it has awarded the inaugural Asian Heritage Law School Scholarship.

Congratulations to our very own AABANY member Keli Huang, who has been announced as the inaugural recipient of Infinity Law Group’s Asian Heritage Law School Scholarship!

Keli graduated with a BA from Binghamton University, where she made the Dean’s list four semesters in a row. She was also recognized by the NY Attorney General’s office for superior service while working at their Investor Protection Bureau. Her interest in this area stems from her own family’s financial difficulties subsequent to the housing boom and crash in the mid-2000s.The $1,000 Asian Heritage Scholarship is sponsored by Gabriel Cheong of the Infinity Law Group, and is intended to encourage Asian Americans to consider a legal career.

To read Keli’s compelling story, click on the link.

February 9, 2015

School of Law – Asian Pacific American Law Students Association 2015 Lunar New Year Dinner | St. John’s University

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association 2015 Lunar New Year Dinner

March 6, 2015, 6pm-11pm

Open to Alumni
Registration Required
Cost: $70+

Join us for the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association 2015 Lunar New Year Dinner honoring Lisa Chun ‘00, Executive Vice President, Paulsen & Co. Open to alumni, students, friends, and family!

Where: Vermilion, 480 Lexington Ave, New York. NY 10017

Two Options to choose from:

Option 1:

3 Course Meal
Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres
From 6pm-11pm
Students: $70 per person
All Others: $75 per person
At the Door: $80 per person

Option 2:

Reception Only (1 hour open bar & Hors d’oeuvres)
From 6pm-7pm
$40 per person

To attend the event, please complete and return the reply card by February 24, 2015.

More Information: Kevin Wong ’16 | kevinwong233@gmail.com or Christina Nguyen ’16 | christinama rienguyen@gmail.com

February 9, 2015December 4, 2018

February 9, 2015

KALCA’s 15th Anniversary Benefit Gala: Investing in Civic Leadership

On March 20, 2015, the Korean American League for Civic Action will hold their 15th Anniversary Benefit Gala at the Yale Club. This year’s honorees are Congresswoman Grace Meng and Xerox General Counsel & Secretary Don H. Liu, a member of our Advisory Committee and long-time supporter of AABANY. Both honorees have been friends of KALCA since its founding. We encourage you to support KALCA and their honorees this year as they continue to inspire, connect, and promote civic participation. To learn more about KALCA and the outstanding work that they do, click here.

To purchase tickets, click here.

To download the sponsorship form, click here.

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE GALA CHAIR:
March 2015

Dear Friend,

As the Chair of this year’s Gala and on behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to invite you to consider participating in the Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA)’s 15th Anniversary Benefit Gala.
This year’s event will truly be a celebration on many levels. First, we will be honoring two champions of the Asian American community who are beacons of leadership and civic participation: Congresswoman Grace Meng and Don H. Liu, Esq. KALCA has had the privilege of having these two outstanding individuals as friends and it is our great honor to celebrate their successes, commitment, and passion to inspire our next generation of civic leaders.

It is also a very special anniversary for our organization. Fifteen years ago, our forward thinking and passionate founders came together to imagine a future where our civic leaders would be as diverse as our communities and Asian Americans could feel empowered and prepared to pursue careers in public service and public interest. In less than two decades since this bold dream was conceived, KALCA has invested in and empowered over a hundred student leaders who have gone on to improve the lives and rights of millions around the world and in our own communities.

This is what KALCA is all about. KALCA educates, empowers and engages our Asian American community and the next generation of civic leaders. We inspire, connect, promote civic participation and invest in our next generation. We help build a future where America is better because we have the most qualified, informed and passionate Asian Americans as participants and leaders. However, to continue this vision and to sustain our programs, we need your help.

In the upcoming weeks, I and one of our KALCA Alumna from the Class of 2009, Juliette Cho, would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about how you can partner with us in our work. You can reach out to us at gala@kalca.org.

We are so appreciative of your support over the years and know we could not have started or continue this journey without your partnership. We welcome the chance to count you as continued friends and look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, March 20, 2015. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Very truly yours,
Judy H. Kim
Gala Chair 2015

February 9, 2015December 4, 2018

February 6, 2015

PALS Mentoring Program: Open Enrollment Until March 8

The second enrollment period for law students seeking Attorney Mentors is now OPEN, APPLY TODAY! This open enrollment period will conclude on Sunday, March 8th.

APPLICATION MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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 CollegeJacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

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.

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.

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 MentoringManual and sign a participation agreement with their mentor.

Click Here To Apply!

If you have any questions or concerns about the PALS Mentoring Program, please contact PALS at coordinator@palsprogram.org.

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PALS Mission Statement:

PALS is dedicated to enhancing the skills and careers of minority law students and early career attorneys. PALS does this by offering customized mentoring, educational and professional development opportunities. PALS provides resources to augment the law school and employer training of, respectively, minority law students and beginning lawyers, and will continue to offer its services free of charge.

Providing Mentoring, Career and Skills Development for Minorities in the Legal Profession Since 1984