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Scholarship Application – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Scholarship Application – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Deadline to Apply: July 13, 2015 at 11:59 pm PDT

NAPABA strives to keep the Convention affordable for our members and offers one of the best values among legal education conferences. Apply today and take advantage of NAPABA’s scholarship fund to help defray costs for attendees through registration fee waivers, travel stipends, and lodging stipends.

Application Requirements

  • Submission of this application is not a guarantee of assistance. The decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
  • If you are awarded a scholarship, you must be or become a direct member of NAPABA. To become a member, please click here.
  • Scholarships are non-transferable.
  • Group applications will not be accepted.
  • Please note that all monetary stipends shall be awarded in the form of reimbursements. Please fill out the reimbursement form, attach original receipts, and return by December 31, 2015.  

Registration Fees

To estimate your registration costs, please use the early-bird rates below:

  • Attorney: $595
  • Government/Judges/Public Interest: $325
  • Student: $150
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Speaker Resources – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Speaker Resources – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Missed your opportunity to submit a CLE panel discussion? It’s not too late. Fill out the Call for Speakers form below and show your interest in lending your expertise to a CLE panel. Please note that your submission does not guarantee that you will be put on a panel, but you may be contacted if there is an opening.

Before you Arrive

  • Register for the NAPABA Convention. All speakers receive a complimentary registration the day of their speaking engagement. If you plan on attending more than one day, please register for the entire Convention.
  • Make your hotel reservation.
  • Apply for a scholarship.
  • Take part in a call with your Program Chair or Moderator to review the expectations of your particular panel.
  • All NAPABA CLE panels are allotted 75 minutes. Rehearse your presentation and be sure to stay within the time allotted so that all speakers have an opportunity to speak. A Q&A session with audience members should be slated for the end of the presentation.

On-Site Tips

  • Arrive on-site early and pick up your badge and registration packet.
  • Report to the room in which your presentation will take place 10 minutes early.

Follow the link in the title to fill out the Call for Speakers.

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NAPABA Call for Programs Deadline Extended

Deadline Extension: April 12, 2015, 11:59 PM PDT

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is now accepting program proposals for the 2015 NAPABA Convention, which will be held in New Orleans, LA, from November 5-8. We welcome program submissions on topics that celebrate the diversity of NAPABA and will provide practical solutions and advice for our attendees’ future development and advancement.

Submission Guidelines

Carefully review the detailed submission guidelines before you begin the submission process.

Submission Resources

Sample speaker invitation letter

2014 CLE Programs

Ready to Begin? Submit Now.

Submit your program proposal online.

You must fill out all required information in order to submit. After you push the submit button, you will be taken to a screen that confirms your submission. Click “Edit your response” and bookmark the url if you wish to make any edits to your submission before the deadline.

Timeline*

  • Program proposals due: April 12, 2015
  • Notification to program chairs: May 8, 2015
  • Speaker release form/bios due: June 30, 2015
  • Required materials (timed agenda and specialty credit information) for CLE accreditation due: July 31, 2015
  • Course materials due: August 31, 2015

*Late/incomplete submissions will not be accepted. If materials are not received by the CLE deadlines, NAPABA will NOT seek CLE credit for the program/panel.

Questions?

Please direct inquiries to Priya Purandare, NAPABA Meetings & Membership Manager, at ppurandare@napaba.org.

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2014 NAPABA Prospective Partners Program

The NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) aims to increase the number of Asian Pacific American partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. In anticipation of the program’s fifth year, the PPP is inviting candidate applications and nominations for participation in PPP sessions taking place during the Convention. Applications are due September 15, 2014.

Click here for more information.

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2014 NAPABA Convention: Convergence Program Proposals

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There is still time to submit program proposals for the 26th Annual NAPABA Convention, Convergence: Collaborating for a Grand Tomorrow, taking place in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ from November 6–9, 2014. Topics that celebrate the diversity and unity of NAPABA and provide practical solutions and advice for our attendees’ development are encouraged.

Please note the extended deadline. Program proposals must be submitted to this online form by 8:00 pm ET on Friday, April 25. The program proposal submission guidelines can be viewed here. Please email NAPABA Special Events Coordinator Pia Rivera with any questions.

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Convergence: NAPABA Convention 2014

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Don’t miss out on the 2014 Annual NAPABA Convention! There are many ways to get involved starting now. You can:

For more information on the Convention, including how to make your room reservation at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, click here.

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From the MCCA’s Diversity & the Bar: BU40

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The National Asian Pacific Bar Association (NAPABA) celebrated its 25th Annual Convention in Kansas City, MO, last November.  The four-day convention was themed Momentum to celebrate the continuing growth and progress in the Asian Pacific American (APA) legal community, and brought more than 1,200 attendees to the show-me state.  Among awards given out at the annual convention is the highly coveted NAPABA Best Lawyers Under 40 (BU40) Award. MCCA’s bi-monthly publication, Diversity & the Bar, profiled these award recipients, including AABANY members and leaders, Mike Huang, Michael Park and Asim Rehman, in the January/February 2014 issue. Read more here.

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