Check out the June 2016 Franklin H.Williams Judicial Commission Newsletter, particularly the following articles:
“New York State Bar Association Examines Judicial Diversity”: The program considered the advantages of a diverse judiciary and provided useful advice when aspiring to all levels of the judiciary within the court system. AABANY was a co-sponsor of this April 2016 panel.
“Commission Member Highlight” featuring Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan, who was on the first AABANY Board and is a long-time member of AABANY. She serves as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, First Department.
NAPABA is currently seeking applicants for the fourth annual Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy (CBLA) in Seattle, Washington, from June 26-28, 2016 (Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning).
The CBLA is intended for up-and-coming bar leaders who have been in practice for 5-15 years and have served as officers of a NAPABA affiliate and/or co-chair of a NAPABA committee. It is a collaborative effort among the American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, National Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, and NAPABA. Beginning this year, the National LGBT Bar Association has joined as a collaborative partner. The purpose of CBLA is to strengthen the pipeline of diverse bar association leaders through leadership training and professional development programs. This is an excellent opportunity to foster collaborative relationships across national bar associations at the local or regional level, share best practices, and develop potential business opportunities and friendships.
If you have attended a previous CBLA, please consider joining us at CBLA this year for robust alumni programming.
Deadline to submit an application is Friday, May 13 by 8 p.m. EDT.
Applicants will be asked to submit a brief essay of 250-500 words; a CV/resume; and two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a NAPABA member.
More information about the program can be found on the CBLA website. Please contact CBLA Steering Committee member Daniel Sakaguchi with any questions at dsakaguchi@ArmstrongTeasdale or at 314-342-4178.
On January 25, the New York State Bar Association will hold their 2016 Celebrating Diversity Reception and Trailblazer Award Ceremony at the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas) honoring Christopher S. Auguste. We are proud to co-sponsor this special event to explore opportunities for professional development and enrichment through the New York State Bar.
The Elder Law and Special Needs Section’s Diversity Committee of New York State Bar Association is seeking law students with an interest in elder law to apply for free registration and attendance at the Section’s Annual Meeting held in January 2016 in New York City. We will provide a limited number of paid registrations to attend the Diversity Reception on January 25th, our meeting on January 26th and a reception afterwards.
We are looking for students from ethnically diverse backgrounds who are considering a practice in the dynamic and growing fields of Elder Law and Special Needs. The deadline for a response is January 12, 2016. Assistance with arranging for travel and lodging may be available.
All selections will be made at the discretion of the Committee.
The Fall Kick-Off Reception is designed to assist all law students and junior attorneys of color with developing a network of attorneys committed to diversity and inclusion.
STUDENTS & JUNIOR ATTORNEYS Please join us to learn more about the: Law Student Mentoring Program New Summer Fellowship Opportunities Career Panels & Networking Events Exam Preparation Workshops Supplemental Bar Review Course Professional Skills Development Workshops Retreat For New Associates of Color Community of Practicing Attorneys Dedicated to Your Success!
PRACTICING ATTORNEYS Please join us to meet our students and junior attorneys, catch-up with old friends, and learn more about the PALS Mentoring Program ************************************************* 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.
In this Special Report, the New York Law Journal recognizes the tenacity and creativity of professionals working daily to create a diverse legal community, …
Congratulations to Kathy Hirata Chin, Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and driving force behind AABANY’s Historical Trial Reenactments, for being named one of the Diversity Initiative Honorees 2015 in The New York Law Journal’s Special Report on March 30, 2015.
This issue recognizes the determination of attorneys who make it possible for other attorneys to succeed. The honorees assess the effectiveness of the diversity programs within their firms and to keep what worked, toss the rest, learn from mistakes and, if necessary, start over.
To read about Kathy’s great work and the notable accomplishments of other leaders, click on the link above. (Subscription may be required.)
