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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.

(Source: https://www.facebook.com/)
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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

Class actions today come in all shapes and sizes, on behalf of all kinds of individuals, and seek broad relief for all types of infractions.  For many publicly traded companies, highly regulated industries, manufacturers, retailers, service providers, and employers of a sizable workforce, the threat of a class action lawsuit can be palpable and constant.  Our panelists will discuss some recent trends and noteworthy decisions in class action practice, as well as recurring themes and issues for practitioners prosecuting, defending, or counseling companies vulnerable to these bet-the-company lawsuits.  

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
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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
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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

Today’s economic climate is one of constant change.  Increased regulatory compliance, technological innovation, low interest rates, and other factors have together created a highly challenging business environment.  In order to remain competitive, companies and law firms are placing a growing emphasis on legal teams that are resilient, creative, and diverse.  Governmental entities are also beginning to recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in their recruiting efforts.

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
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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
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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.

This panel will explore criminal procedural issues in the context of the Peter Liang trial, such as the indictment and grand jury process, what is the standard for homicide versus manslaughter, and will also look at the civil rights aspect of the case. How did the APA community respond to the tragedy and what can we learn from it going forward?

  • 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
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