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KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference

KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference The ‘Business Case’ for Diversity & Inclusion:  Lessons Learned from In-House, Government, and Law Firm Counsel Today’s economic climate is one of constant change.  Increased regulatory compliance, technological innovation, low interest rates, and other factors have together created a highly challenging business environment.  In order to remain competitive, …

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Press Release: NAPABA and Partners Applaud Ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and its partner organizations applaud the Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, which reaffirms the principle that diversity in higher education is a compelling interest. In light of this decision, colleges and universities may continue to develop effective admissions policies …

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NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 15, 2016 For More Information, Contact​​:Brett Schuster, Communications Manager202-775-9555; [email protected] WASHINGTON — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. If confirmed, Scholer will be the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in Texas or …

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On Saturday, February 27, we co-sponsored the 5th Annual Columbia APALSA Conference: Not Your Model Minority – Where We’re Really From and Where We’re Going. This year’s conference featured many AABANY members and friends, including: Hon. Danny K. Chun, Kings County Supreme Court Kyoko Lin, Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Sylvia Chin, Partner at …

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Press Release: NAPABA Statement on Today’s Arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas

For Immediate ReleaseDec. 9 , 2015 For More Information, Contact: Brett Schuster, Communications [email protected], 202-775-9555 Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas-Austin, a challenge to the University’s race-conscious admissions policy. As the arguments demonstrated, the Court should continue to uphold the long-standing precedent that diversity is a compelling interest in …

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PALS Presents: The Vast Opportunities as In-House Counsel

You Are Invited To Attend A Career Panel & Networking Reception On  The Vast Opportunities as In-House Counsel Thursday, April 3, 2014 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hosted By:   One Madison Ave Auditorium East End New York, NY 10010 Sponsored By:  The panelists will represent various companies and in-house positions.They will provide law students and …

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Re-Envisioning Race in a ‘Post-Racial’ Era: New Approaches in Critical Race Theory Yale Law School127 Wall StreetNew Haven, CTSaturday, April 5, 2014(with informal events on Friday, April 4, 2014) Registration Deadlines:  Early Registration: ends February 15Regular Registration: February 16 – March 29Late Registration: March 30 – April 3 REGISTER HERE Keynotes by Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and …

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MBBA Press Release: 2014 MBBA Thirtieth Anniversary Awards Gala Honorees

Dear MBBA Members and Supporters: On behalf of President R. Nadine Fontaine, the Officers and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, we are pleased to announce that we are holding our Thirtieth Anniversary Awards Gala on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Pier Sixty, New York, NY.    The 2014 MBBA Anniversary Awards …

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