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Look for These AABANY Members and Leaders at the NAPABA Convention in Los Angeles!

Are you attending the NAPABA Convention on November 12-14, 2026 in Los Angeles this year?  Check out some of these events and programs at which you can find  AABANY members and leaders while you are there!  

This list will be periodically updated as we get new information about AABANY member participation, so check back here for updates.

You can find the full Convention agenda here.

Panels

Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:00 PM-2:15 PM PT

Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp 1 | Scaling Your Practice: Partnerships, Mergers, and Exit Strategies for Solo & Small Firm Lawyers.  

  • AABANY Board Director and Issues Committee Co-Chair Vishal Chander and AABANY Board Director Jennifer Wu will be on this panel.

2:45 PM-4:00 PM

Public Sector Network Workshop 2 | Public Interest Lawyering in the Age of Trump 2.0.

  • AABANY Academic Committee Co-Chair Dennis Fan will be on this panel.

Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp 2 | Cutting Through the Hype: Practical AI Implementation for Solo & Small Law Firms 

  • AABANY Board Director and Issues Committee Co-Chair Vishal Chander will be on this panel.

Friday, November 13, 2026

9:00 AM-10:15 AM PT

Shark Tank Part IV: The GC Hot Seat — Live Pitch Coaching and Business Development Mastery

  • AABANY Past President and member Susan Shin is the moderator. AABANY member Allen Lo and former AABANY Director and former member Steve Chung will be on this panel.
  • Sign Up To Deliver a Live Pitch: Attorneys interested in pitching to the GC panel: register here. Advance sign-ups receive priority; participation depends on avaialble time.

10:45 AM-12:00 PM

General Counsel Roundtable

  • AABANY In-House Counsel Committee Co-Chair David Sohn and AABANY member Michael Wu will be co-moderating this panel, and a number of GCs from AABANY, including Don Liu and Allen Lo will be speaking.

Law Student Workshop 2 | Breaking Into Public Interest and Impact-Driven Advocacy: Strategies for Finding Purpose-Driven Legal Careers

  • AABANY members Louise Lingat and Professor Rose C. Cuison-Villazor will be on this panel.

Hate Crimes in the COVID‑19 Era and Beyond: The Unfinished Work Facing Attorneys, Advocates, Government, and Society

  • AABANY Board Director Jennifer Wu will be on this panel.

Behind the Curtain: What Really Happens in Mediation and Arbitration

  • AABANY Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Co-Chair Chris Kwok will be on this panel.

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Mainstage Event: Friday Plenary Luncheon: A Conversation with Min Jin Lee and Don Liu

  • AABANY member Don Liu will be moderating.  AABANY Board Director Jennifer Wu will introduce the speakers.  Her firm, Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone, LLP is sponsoring this luncheon.

2:00 PM-3:15 PM PT 

“Concededly Loyal”: Ex Parte Mitsuye Endo

  • This is the newest AABANY Trial Re-Enactment, presented for the first time at NAPABA.  AABANY members Hon. Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin will be narrating this reenactment, along with a cast featuring many AABANY members.

Dueling Experts: Inside the Damages Battles That Decide High-Stakes Litigation

  • AABANY Past President and member Brian Song will be on this panel.

Hyper Velocity, Higher Stakes: Mitigating Early Tenure Risk for General Counsel

  • AABANY member Don Liu will be on this panel.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:00 AM-10:15 AM PT

AI in the Crosshairs: Generative AI, Intellectual Property, and the Global Technology Threat

  • AABANY Past President and member Sapna Palla, and NAPABA incoming President-Elect, will be on this panel.

10:45 AM-12:00 PM PT 

Still Under Watch: The China Initiative’s Lasting Impact on Asian American Workers, Academics, and Advocates

  • AABANY Board Director and Issues Committee Co-Chair Rachel Lee will be on this panel.

Awards

Friday, November 13

Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award at the Trailblazer Awards Reception

  • AABANY member Hugh Mo will be honored.

Saturday, November 14

Awards Luncheon

Receptions

AABANY at NAPABA: Get Together at Lazy Dog:  Register here.  The event is now at capacity but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist until Nov 11.

When:Friday, November 13, 20264:00pm – 6:00pm
Where:Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar800 W Olympic Blvd A-180Los Angeles, California  

From former Board Director and AABANY member Will Hao:

University of Michigan Alumni Reception

Friday, November 13th, from 6-7pm

Reception open to all University of Michigan alumni. Come join your fellow Wolverines and kick off the conference! Sponsored by 5Gambit and Alston & Bird. Go Blue!

From Board Director Jennifer Wu:

Reception hosted by North American Taiwanese Bar Association

Saturday, November 14th, from 2-4pm

18 Social at Hotel Indigo, located a short walk from the JW Marriott (899 Francisco St, Los Angeles, CA 90017)

Committee Meetings

Government Enforcement and Compliance Committee

AABANY Members Yi Liu (NYC Law Department), Anden Chow (MoloLamken), and Elizabeth L. Mo (The Law Firm of Hugh H. Mo) are Co-Chairs of this Committee

Thursday 6-7:00pm – Reception sponsored by BRG 

JW Marriott Plaza I 

Friday 3:30-4:15pm – Business meeting 

JW Marriott Olympic I 

A photo scheduled for past and present prosecutors on Friday at 12:10pm; the location is TBD.

Solo and Small Firm Committee

AABANY Board Directors Beatrice Leong and Vishal Chander are Co-Chairs of this Committee

Friday 3:30-4:30 – SFF Membership Meeting

JW Marriott Platinum E

Friday 7:30-11pm – SSF Korean BBQ Dinner

An evening of great food, conversation, and networking with colleagues from across the country!

WhatsApp for AABANY members

Yes, we do have a WhatsApp group for AABANY members at the NAPABA Convention. If you are on WhatsApp and wish to be added, send a request to [email protected].

If you are participating in a panel or will be receiving an honor at the NAPABA Convention, hosting a reception or a Committee meeting, but are not listed above, please let us know at [email protected], and we will update this blog post accordingly.

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Corporate Law and In-House Counsel Committees Host Summer Karaoke Social, Sponsored by McGill and Partners and PNC Bank

On July 9, 2026, AABANY’s Corporate Law and In-House Counsel Committees hosted a vibrant Summer Karaoke Social at Rewind Karaoke Lounge in Long Island City, Queens. The event brought together corporate attorneys and in-house lawyers for an evening of conversation, connection and community. Attendees reconnected with familiar faces, cultivated new relationships and engaged with one another in a lively environment that blended professional networking with a relaxed social setting.

The event reflected the Corporate Law and In-House Counsel Committees’ shared commitment to creating welcoming spaces where legal professionals can connect across practices, industries and career stages. Attendees first enjoyed mingling in the lounge space and connected with each other over fun cocktails and delicious food. Later into the evening, some continued to carry on conversations in the lounge while others sang songs in the private karaoke room.

The Corporate Law Committee is spearheaded by Co-Chairs Keli Huang, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Ashley Wong, Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon, along with Vice-Chairs Kyle Zhu, Senior Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Judy Lin, Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. The In-House Counsel Committee is spearheaded by Co-Chairs David Sohn, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Peter Wei, Head of Legal at Mercuryo, Jack Chen, Deputy General Counsel at Public.com and Michelle Lee, General Counsel at MediaCo Holding Inc.. Their dedication and leadership continue to strengthen the AABANY community.

The Corporate Law and In-House Counsel Committees extend their gratitude to their generous co-sponsors, McGill and Partners and PNC Bank, for helping make the Summer Karaoke Social possible.

– Written by Judy Lin, Vice Chair of AABANY’s Corporate Law Committee

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AABANY’s Winter Soiree 2025 Brings Together In-House Counsel and Law Firm Attorneys at Le Chalet

The AABANY Winter Soiree, hosted by the In-House Counsel Committee and the Corporate Law Committee, stands as one of the premier networking events of the year for senior in-house attorneys and law firm attorneys. Now in its 15th iteration, the Winter Soiree has evolved over the years, previously known as the Summer Soiree and the Wine Tasting and Networking Reception. This year’s invite-only event was held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Le Chalet, a cozy, ski-lodge-inspired lounge set within the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue, providing an elegant and intimate setting for an evening of meaningful connections and professional camaraderie.

Bringing together approximately 150 attorneys, the Winter Soiree offered a unique opportunity for professionals across industries to engage in insightful discussions, explore potential opportunities, and strengthen relationships within the legal community. With breathtaking views of Midtown Manhattan from the venue’s balcony and an inviting indoor ambiance, the evening was truly unforgettable.

The Winter Soiree brought together a distinguished group of senior in-house counsel along with senior attorneys and partners from leading law firms. Fourteen general counsels were in attendance, from financial services, insurance, retail, health, pharmaceutical, and real estate industries. This made for a dynamic networking environment, where professionals had the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships, across a wide range of companies and legal practice areas. AABANY extends its gratitude to the many companies that participated, with a special mention to the following, representing a variety of fields:

  • Apple Inc. 
  • Barclays 
  • Blackstone Inc. 
  • J.P. Morgan Chase
  • Meta 
  • Ralph Lauren 
  • Uber Technologies, Inc. 
  • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 
  • Wells Fargo

The event commenced at 6:00 PM, welcoming guests with an exquisite array of hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and cocktails. Conversations flowed as attendees exchanged experiences, discussed industry trends, and formed new connections while strengthening existing ones. A highlight of the evening were the welcoming remarks delivered by the Co-Chairs of the In-House Counsel Committee, Anushree Bagrodia from MasterCard and David Sohn from J.P. Morgan Chase. They shared insights into the Committee’s ongoing efforts in  support of AABANY’s mission to advance the legal profession and advocate for the AAPI legal community.

David and Anushree then introduced representatives from the Winter Soiree’s Platinum sponsors. James Walker from Perkins Coie, Jayun Koo from Haynes Boone, and Jennifer Wu and Josephine Young from Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP all shared their deep appreciation for AABANY’s work in championing diversity, fostering professional growth, and building a more inclusive legal community. Joining this group was Ken McClure of Broadridge Financial Solutions, AABANY’s Diamond Sponsor. All the sponsors emphasized how much they value supporting AABANY’s mission, acknowledging the impact the organization has made in advancing the careers of Asian American attorneys and contributing to the broader legal profession. Their remarks reflected not just the significance of events like the Winter Soiree, but also AABANY’s ongoing commitment to driving positive change.

Closing out the remarks was John Hwang, Co-Chair of the Corporate Law Committee and Partner at Linklaters. He spoke about his Committee and their activities and also thanked the gold and silver sponsors of the Winter Soiree.

AABANY extends its deepest gratitude to the Winter Soiree sponsors whose support made this event possible: 

Platinum Sponsors: 

Gold Sponsors: 

  • Baker Hostetler
  • EdgarAgents
  • VMG Health
  • Jenner & Block
  • Saul Ewing LLP
  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
  • Littler
  • Quinn Emanuel

Silver Sponsors:

  • Milbank
  • Herrick
  • Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC
  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Jackson Lewis
  • Rivkin Radler LLP
  • Mintz & Gold LLP

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the In-House Committee, led by Co-Chairs Anushree Bagrodia, David Sohn, and Kazuko Wachter, as well as the Corporate Law Committee and its Co-Chairs John Hwang, Keli Huang, Alice Hsu, and Tracy Feng, for their support. A special thanks to the dedicated staff and interns—Yang Chen, Executive Director; Alice Biagini, Deputy Executive Director; Apollo Baltazar, Administrative Assistant; and interns Kevin Louie and Kiran Raval—whose hard work and assistance were instrumental in ensuring the success of the evening.

The Winter Soiree began to wind down about two hours after it started, coming to a successful conclusion as our guests made their way out of Le Chalet to brave the New York City winter chill. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to bringing the legal community together at future AABANY events! To see more photos from the event, go here.

For more information about the In-House Counsel Committee, please visit https://www.aabany.org/page/149. For more information about the Corporate Law Committee, please see https://www.aabany.org/page/128.

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AABANY Litigation Committee and KALAGNY Host Deposition Skills CLE Panel at Haug Partners LLP

On Tuesday, April 20th, AABANY’s Litigation Committee and KALAGNY hosted a Deposition Skills Panel at Haug Partners LLP’s New York Office. The panel consisted of Aakruti Vakharia, Antitrust Associate at Haug Partners LLP and Co-Chair of AABANY’s Litigation Committee (as moderator and speaker), Gene Kang, Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and President of KALAGNY, and David Sohn, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Co-Chair of AABANY’s In-House Counsel Committee. The CLE took place in the boardroom of Haug Partners LLP’s New York office.

The panelists shared their wisdom on the purpose of a deposition, how to prepare to take or defend a deposition, how to deal with difficult witnesses and opposing counsel, and how to prepare your own witness to be deposed. Following the discussion, Haug Partners provided dinner and dessert, and attendees had the opportunity to network with the panelists and each other.

If you wish you could have been there, you can view a recording* of the panel here.

The Litigation Committee plans on hosting several more CLEs this coming year and values the ideas of our Committee membership. If you would like to see a CLE on any particular topic, please share your idea with the co-chairs. Go to the Litigation Committee’s page on the AABANY website to learn more about the Committee and how you can get in touch.

*Please note that CLE credit was only granted for attending in person. Credit will not be granted for viewing the recording.

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March Monthly Membership Hour

On March 20, 2019, our Membership Committee held its last Monthly Membership Happy Hour of the fiscal year at Karaoke City in Midtown Manhattan. A crowd of AABANY members and future members gathered to meet and mingle over drinks, delicious Korean food, and karaoke.

Both Brian Song, President-Elect, and Yang Chen, Executive Director, gave a shout out to David Sohn, Membership Director and Membership Committee Chair, for all his hard work in putting together the Monthly Membership Happy Hours as a unique way to let prospective members learn about AABANY.

We thank the Litigation Committee and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee for co-hosting this successful happy hour, with more than 30 attendees. If you are not already a member, we hope your attendance brings you closer to becoming a member or renewing your membership. And thanks to all the members who came out.

To learn more about joining AABANY go to https://www.aabany.org/page/130

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