Corporate Law Committee Hosts Golf & Game Night at Five Iron Golf, Sponsored by PNC Bank

On Friday, July 11, AABANY’s Corporate Law Committee hosted Golf & Game Night, a high-energy evening of virtual golf, ping pong, drinks, and community connection, generously sponsored by PNC Bank. The event, led by Vice Chairs Ashley Wong and Kyle Zhu, was held at Five Iron Golf in Midtown Manhattan and welcomed attorneys, in-house counsel, and professionals in industries ranging from capital market transactions to international tax law for a night that balanced fun with a distinctly corporate-law twist.

From the moment guests walked in, the space buzzed with friendly competition and good cheer. Screen golf bays lit up with simulated fairways as participants took their swings—some practicing carefully calculated drives, others simply enjoying the chance to unwind after a long week. Nearby, ping pong matches sparked bursts of applause, while the foosball table quickly became a hotspot for spontaneous showdowns and cross-table banter.

Guests sipped cocktails and munched on light bites between games, mingling with old colleagues and making new connections across firms and industries. The turnout, peaking at over 40 attendees, reflected a strong desire within the AABANY community for more casual, low-pressure ways to engage.

Winners of the night’s golf challenges pose with their prizes.

The event was more than just an opportunity to relax—it was a thoughtful attempt to reignite community. As Vice Chair Kyle Zhu shared, “The corporate law culture makes it hard to organize social events, but we’ve had a lot of support—corporate sponsors, vendors, folks outside the committee—who’ve helped us bring things to life. Going to [NAPABA national conference] is great, but it’s the local stuff that really matters. That’s how we build community.”

With laughter echoing from the golf bays and conversations continuing long after the last swing, the event affirmed how much community can be built when people come together—not just to network, but to simply enjoy each other’s company.

Special thanks to our sponsor PNC Bank for helping to make this event possible.

AABANY’s Women’s Committee, Corporate Law Committee, and Membership Committee Co-Host 2022 Golf Outing

On October 22, 2022, AABANY held its 2022 Golf Outing at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort on a sunny autumn afternoon.  The event was presented by the Women’s Committee, Corporate Law Committee, and Membership Committee.

The 27-hole world class golf course, which has hosted the PGA Championship, was designed by renowned architect A.W. Tillinghast.  Carpools left New York City Saturday morning for the hour and a half drive to the Pocono Mountains.  AABANY members, friends, family and children enjoyed the magnificent colors of the fall foliage on a picturesque day for golf.  Golfers met at the Shawnee General Store for lunch and then hit the driving range for some practice swings.  Five AABANY foursomes, including several beginners and first time golfers, teed off in the early afternoon and played several holes across water on an island in the middle of the Delaware River.  Following the round, AABANY golfers dined together in the Shawnee Inn’s River Room at a table set for 20.

Thank you to the Women’s Committee, Corporate Law Committee, and the Membership Committee for coming together and organizing this successful outing.

Registration for the NAPABA Golf Tournament has been extended!

If you missed the registration deadline for the NAPABA Golf Tournament, now is your chance to register! The NAPABA Golf Tournament to Benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the beautiful Maderas Golf Club, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 public golf courses in America. The tournament will be played “shot gun” style in the scramble format with all foursomes teeing off at 8 a.m. Enter to win amazing prizes! The tournament will be immediately followed by an awards reception, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

Registration will close on Oct. 21. For more information or to sponsor the tournament, click here.

Register to play in the NAPABA Golf Tournament by Sept. 1

The NAPABA Golf Tournament to Benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation will be held at the beautiful Maderas Golf Club, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 public golf courses in America. The tournament will be played “shot gun” style in the scramble format with all foursomes teeing off at 8 a.m. Enter to win amazing prizes! The tournament will be immediately followed by an awards reception, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

For more information on how to play and sponsor the tournament click here.