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On July 10, the AABANY Membership Committee, the Young Lawyer’s Committee, the Student Outreach Committee, the Pro Bono Committee, the Real Estate Committee, and the AABANY Mentorship Program welcomed lawyers, law students, prospective lawyers, and AABANY members and non-members to a summer “Get to Know AABANY Happy Hour” at the Rubin Museum of Art’s K2 Lounge. Membership Secretary Irene Tan and Mentorship Program Coordinator David Sohn were on hand to meet and greet all attendees and spread the word about the amazing work of AABANY. Hor d’oeuvres were served and attendees were invited to a 2-for-1 special cash bar. Attendees networked over drinks and good company.
To learn more about the various committees of AABANY, please visit our website. Applications for the 2015-2016 AABANY Mentorship Program are now available online at: http://www.aabany.org/?page=542.
Special recognition to the volunteers at the event: AABANY Intern Christopher Arcitio, Boston University Law Student Judy Lu, and Fordham Law Student Kyung Joon Shin.
Write-up by Chris Arcitio.
(Source: http://www.aabany.org/)
Tomorrow: Nepal Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
A devastating earthquake struck Nepal, leaving thousands dead and injured, and countless lives uprooted throughout South Asia. Join SABANY, AABANY, MuBANY, SABA-NJ, NetIP, SAJA and others to support the relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake.
Where: Pranna
When: Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Please RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/4UouU2QJp0
What: Suggested donation $20
Drink Specials and passed appetizers.
Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/events/920220614704463/
Proceeds from the event will be directed towards Adhikaar, a Jackson Heights based organization on improving the lives of the Nepali speaking community in NYC. Adhikaar has been spearheading relief and recovery efforts in Nepal.
Additional information and to donate online see here: http://www.adhikaar.org/news/451.php
Additional organizations collecting funds for relief efforts include:
Food For Life Global – http://www.ffl.org/en/
Blue Diamond Society – http://www.bds.org.np/donate-us/
Along with various other multinational organization, more information available here: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/world/asia/where-to-donate-for-nepal.html?_r=0
