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Thank You to Our Volunteers at the Brooklyn Pro Bono Clinic in January

Thank you to the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY,) AABANY’s Pro Bono & Community Service (PBCS) Committee , the Chinese-American Planning Council, our incredible volunteers, and our community partners for your support at the pro bono legal clinic in Brooklyn on January 10th. Our volunteers met with 24 clients to address legal matters involving housing, wills and trusts, public benefits, immigration,  and workers compensation.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Vishal Chander for providing remote immigration assistance, and to everyone who stayed past 2:30 p.m. to ensure all clients were seen. We are especially grateful to Beatrice Leong, who traveled from Queens in a foot brace and stayed past 3:30 p.m. to assist our final client. Your dedication, including staying later than necessary to ensure no client was turned away, is truly admirable!

In addition to answering legal questions, these clinics aim to train law students and young attorneys on how to communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to our clients’ stories and providing them with a space to be heard.

Here’s one of the clients’ comments –”Gary is the best lawyer…. Thanks very much.”

Volunteer attorneys:

  • Vishal Chander
  • Victoria Cheng
  • Francis Chin
  • Jack (Zixu) Hsia
  • Kwok Kei Ng
  • Beatrice Leong
  • Arthur Lin
  • May Wong
  • Jameson Xu
  • Gary Yeung

Interpreters/shadowers:

  • Sam Chen
  • Philip Han
  • Nikita Kohli
  • Tianyuan Shu
  • Albert Tong

Please join us at our upcoming clinics:

January 21st [Manhattan link here] from 6:30-8:30pm, AAFE Community Center, 111 Norfolk Street, NY, NY 10002

February 4th [Queens link here], from 6:30 – 8:30pm, AAFE One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355


March 14th [Brooklyn link here], from 12:30 – 3:30pm, CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

To learn more about the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, visit probono.aabany.org.

Thank you for making a significant difference in our community!

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 SAIL Scholarship & Judicial Council Internships

Two Opportunities to Support Your Journey to a Legal Career

2026 SAIL Scholarship
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026

The NAPABA Law Foundation is now accepting applications for the distinguished SAIL Scholarship Program—a rare, career-shaping opportunity created to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.

The SAIL Scholarship offers far more than financial support. Selected scholars receive:
– $7,500 in funding (distributed evenly across their 2L and 3L years)
– One-on-one mentorship from seasoned legal professionals
– Exclusive access to executive-level networking and leadership opportunities

Who Should Apply?

  • Current 1L students (rising 2Ls in Fall 2026) who demonstrate:
  • Strong academic achievement (undergraduate and 1L performance)
  • Leadership potential and a commitment to “paying it forward”
  • Volunteer or public service experience
  • Knowledge of or dedication to advancing AAPI communities

This program provides sustained support throughout law school — financially, professionally, and personally — helping recipients build a foundation for a career rooted in leadership, service, and impact.

If you know an exceptional first-year law student, please encourage them to apply.

Students: Be sure to review the SAIL Scholarship FAQ to confirm eligibility and expectations before submitting your materials.

Let the SAIL Scholarship help launch your path toward meaningful change in the legal field. To apply, click this link.

2026 NAPABA Judicial Council Summer Internships
Deadline to Apply: January 15, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the NAPABA Judicial Council is offering three prestigious summer internship opportunities with distinguished federal judges for Summer 2026. Each selected intern will also receive a $1,500 scholarship stipend to support their experience.

These internships provide invaluable exposure to federal judicial work, insights into the court system, and the opportunity to learn directly from leaders in the judiciary. Each full-time internship will last approximately 4-10 weeks, with dates and times to be arranged between each intern and judge.

To view application requirements, click here.

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Kwok Kei Ng Honored as Community Leader at 2025 Brooklyn Democratic Gala

AABANY is proud to celebrate Kwok Kei Ng, who was recognized as a Community Leader at the 2025 Brooklyn Democratic Gala on October 30, 2025 for his outstanding dedication to public service and community engagement.

A cornerstone of AABANY’s Pro Bono & Community Service Committee since 2019, Kwok has been instrumental in the success of the Brooklyn Pro Bono Clinic. In his role as Co-Chair, he has cultivated strong, trusting relationships with local community-based organizations and mobilized volunteer attorneys to serve the community. Furthermore, his commitment to justice extends to his service on the board of the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), where he supports scholarships and community-focused initiatives that help expand access to justice.

Kwok’s career is marked by a deep commitment to the justice system. Beginning as a court interpreter, he now serves as a court attorney and remains a strong advocate for language access within the courts. In addition, as the Deputy Vice President of the High School Division for the Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program, he has facilitated summer internships with federal and state judges for over a hundred high school students.

Please join AABANY in offering Kwok our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved honor. We always welcome more volunteer attorneys, law students, and interpreters to support our vital efforts. To learn more about the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, please visit probono.aabany.org.  

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