AABANY and KALAGNY Congratulate Andrew T. Hahn, Sr. as New York Law Journal Distinguished Leadership Award Honoree
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2017
NEW YORK – July 27, 2017 – The Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (“KALAGNY”) and the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) congratulate Andrew T. Hahn, Sr. on being named a 2017 Distinguished Leadership honoree by the New York Law Journal, the most circulated legal periodical in the U.S. This honor is a part of the New York Law Journal’s Professional Excellence Awards event, which recognizes outstanding attorneys and judges every year. The Distinguished Leadership award honors lawyers whose leadership skills have proven to be exceptional in their effectiveness and the inspiration they provide to others. Mr. Hahn and the other Distinguished Leadership honorees will be featured in a special section of the New York Law Journal and honored at a dinner at Tribeca Rooftop on October 17, 2017.
A partner at Duane Morris LLP, Mr. Hahn is an experienced litigator who has been named a Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area and is “top-rated” by Super Lawyers. Focusing on commercial litigation matters involving contract disputes, franchising, insurance and software licensing matters, Mr. Hahn has also provided his expertise in class actions relating to products liability and toxic torts, securities, antitrust, bankruptcy and banking. Over the years, Mr. Hahn has served as President of the National Asian and Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and as Chairman of KALAGNY, and has also served as AABANY’s Judiciary Committee Chair, Board Director, and in 2004, served as AABANY’s President. Mr. Hahn has previously been recognized as a “Top 100 Under 50” Diverse Executive Leader by Diversity MBA Magazine, and received KALAGNY’s Trailblazer Award in 2008.
As a Korean-American who has practiced in the legal profession for over 30 years, including within the military and in private practice, Mr. Hahn has witnessed various forms of open and implicit discrimination in the workplace and in the Courts. Throughout his career, he has promoted diversity at every opportunity, working to dismantle stereotypes and eradicate glass ceilings on the way to the ultimate goal of fair treatment of each individual.
“KALAGNY takes great pride in its nomination of Andy Hahn for the New York Law Journal’s Distinguished Leadership Award,” states KALAGNY President Karen Kim, “and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate Andy’s extraordinary ability to lead and inspire. Andy has been involved with KALAGNY since its inception and continues to share his time, expertise and guidance with our organization. We congratulate him whole-heartedly on being a Distinguished Leadership honoree and thank him for his devotion to the legal profession, KALAGNY and the greater community.”
“AABANY is proud of Andy Hahn for this well-deserved recognition,” states AABANY President Dwight Yoo. “AABANY, its members and the community have all benefited from Andy’s leadership over the years, and we are excited and pleased that the New York Law Journal has recognized his contributions as a leader in the profession with the Distinguished Leadership Award.”
For more information, please contact Karen Kim, KALAGNY President, at (212) 545-1900, or direct any inquiries to kalagny@gmail.com. You may also contact Yang Chen, AABANY Executive Director, at (212) 332-2478, or direct any inquiries to main@aabany.org.
About KALAGNY
The Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY) is a professional membership organization of attorneys and law students concerned about issues affecting the Korean American community in greater New York. Incorporated in 1986, KALAGNY seeks to encourage the professional growth of its members as well as provide legal support for the Korean American community.
To achieve these goals, KALAGNY provides its members with training and resources useful for professional advancement; expands access by Korean Americans in greater New York to legal services and education; and provides a forum for the expression of opinions concerning social, political, economic, legal and other issues of concern to our members. KALAGNY is a New York regional affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).
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About AABANY
The Asian American Bar Association of New York is a professional membership organization of attorneys concerned with issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community. Incorporated in 1989, AABANY seeks not only to encourage the professional growth of its members but also to advocate for the Asian Pacific American community as a whole. AABANY is a New York regional affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).
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On Friday, February 24, AABANY, together with the Korean American Lawyers Association of New York (KALAGNY), the Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York (FALA-New York), the Muslim Bar Association of New York (MuBANY) and the Migrant Center, Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, presented a Writ of Habeas Corpus Training to a full house at San Damiano Hall at the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi on West 31st Street.
The course covered the recent Executive Orders on immigration and provided training on filing habeas corpus petitions. Among the speakers was Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Co-Chair Amanda Bernardo.
For more photos from the event, click on the embedded Facebook post above from FALA-New York.
Thanks to everyone who took part in this important and timely program, and thanks to KALAGNY for spearheading the organization of this event.
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KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
Calling All Those Similarly Situated: Hot Topics and Recurring Issues in Class Action Litigation
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The panel will also seek to demystify class action practice by addressing some of the following questions: Why are class actions attractive for plaintiff’s attorneys and what are the risks and pitfalls of bringing them? Why are they so scary to defendants? What are some ways to potentially circumvent class actions? What is the anatomy of a typical class action? What are some practical tips and considerations for discovery, class certification, and settlement? How can these strategies vary depending on the nature of the suit (e.g., securities, labor, mass torts, antitrust, consumer protection)?
- Sung W. Kim, Esq., Special Counsel, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Arun Subramanian, Esq., Partner, Susman Godfrey LLP
- Susan L. Shin, Esq., Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP
- Phil Cha, Esq., Partner, Archer & Greiner, P.C.
- August T. Horvath, Esq., Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
Running for Elected Positions as the Asian Candidate – Lessons Learned
In this panel discussion, we’ll have Asian Americans who have won elections (and lost elections); they will discuss their experiences about the process, pitfalls and their successes.
- James Cho, Esq., Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York
- Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan, Justice, Appellate Term, First Department, New York State Supreme Court
- Jun Choi, CEO; former Mayor, Menlo Realty Ventures; Former Mayor of Edison, NJ
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
The ‘Business Case’ for Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons Learned from In-House, Government, and Law Firm Counsel
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This panel discusses the growing awareness that diversity and inclusion are not only helpful, but also critical towards the success of an enterprise. Senior in-house, government, and law firm counsels will discuss how staffing diverse legal teams has driven superior business results and contributed towards their organizations’ success. This panel will also discuss unique opportunities that exist for teams that can successfully apply diversity and inclusion to their practices. Finally, the panel will also discuss how APA attorneys may position themselves to identify and help meet these needs, stepping forward as leaders during this critical juncture.
- Sahang-Hee Hahn, Esq., Assistant Vice President and Counsel, MassMutual
- Dwight S. Yoo, Esq., Partner, Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- Austin K. So., Esq., General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, StoneMor Partners L.P.
- Sonia Low, Esq., General Counsel, The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.
- Jimmy Yan, Esq., Special Counsel to the Chief Investment Officer & Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Office of the New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
Ethical Consideration for In-House Attorneys
In-House Attorneys serve dual roles in that they act as both attorneys for their respective companies, as well as clients in working with outside counsel. As such in-house attorneys have added responsibilities to keenly understand ethical issues both as attorneys and clients. Seasoned panelists will consider and discuss issues such as who the client is, escalating potential issues/violations, and attorney client privilege/work product from both in-house and outside counsel perspectives.
- An-Ping Hsieh, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Hubbell Incorporated
- Edward S. Cheng, Esq., Partner, Sherin and Lodgen LLP
- Jung Choi, Esq., Senior Counsel, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Clara Ohr, Esq., Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer, LUKOIL Pan Americas, LLC
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY – 2016 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
A Shot in the Dark: The Peter Liang/Akai Gurley Tragedy
Akai Gurley, a 28-year-old African-American man, was fatally shot on November 20, 2014, in Brooklyn’s Louis H. Pink Houses, by rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who had entered a stairwell with his firearm drawn. The shooting was declared an accidental discharge; the bullet ricocheted off the wall and Gurley was struck once in the chest and later died from the shot. On February 10, 2015, Liang was indicted by a grand jury on manslaughter, assault, and other criminal charges, and on February 11, 2016, Liang was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct, becoming the first NYPD officer in over a decade to be found guilty of shooting and killing a citizen while on duty. The shooting and trial touched off a firestorm of opinion and protests, and in the post-Ferguson era, the case has added another twist to the intense ongoing debate about race and accountability in policing, as well as the Asian American community’s place in that debate and race relations.
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- Alexander M. Lee, Esq., Principal, The Law Offices of Alexander M. Lee
- Christopher M. Kwok, Esq., Supervisory ADR Coordinator, U.S. EEOC (appearing in individual capacity)
- Jin P. Lee, Esq., Principal, The Law Office of Jin P. Lee
- Sandra Leung, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Vinoo Varghese, Esq., Principal, Varghese and Associates, P.C.
- Thomas Ong, Owner, Ong Investigative Group, LLC