AABANY Hosts Dumplings & Discussion with Allen Lo

On September 29, 2026, AABANY hosted the latest installment of its Dumplings & Discussion fireside chat series, featuring Allen Lo, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment. The event drew a fantastic turnout, bringing the community together for a night of vibrant conversation, high-level career insights, and excellent networking.

Allen gave a candid look at his remarkable career journey and shared thoughtful, deep insights with the room.  Allen stayed well into the night for the reception, generously sharing his time with attendees.

It was a special treat to welcome back Dumplings & Discussion alum Kelly Koyama-Garcia, who proudly sported her dumpling pin.

A big thank you to Allen for his candor, his practical advice, and his generosity with his time. We’re glad to have him in the New York community. Additional thanks to host Jeffrey Mok, and to everyone who joined and made it another memorable night of great conversation, company, and, of course, great dumplings.

See here to read about past Dumplings & Discussion chats.

AABANY Dumplings & Discussion Series Features Suemyra Shah 

On May 1, Suemyra Shah, Head of Content Legal Affairs at Audible joined AABANY’s Dumpling & Discussion Series.  The series brings notable AAPI leaders in the legal industry, with a fireside chat in a casual, intimate setting.  Attendees enjoyed a wide selection of delicious dumplings and other Chinese food.  

Suemyra discussed her background and her pathway to legal profession.  She shared candidly about her career journey that led her through various law firm and in-house positions, before landing at her current position at Audible.   

Suemyra also talked about how she leads her team and has tackled challenges that she has faced in her career.

The evening ended with more food and drinks, as attendees formed new connections and fostered existing ones.      

Check the AABANY calendar for future editions of the Dumplings & Discussion series.