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NAPABA PRESS RELEASE: NAPABA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

1612 K Street NW, Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2013

Contact: Azizah Ahmad
(202) 775-9555

NAPABA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

WASHINGTON — Over 1,200 Asian Pacific American (APA) judges, attorneys, law professors, and law students attended the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) 25th Annual Convention in Kansas City, MO, from November 7-10, 2013. The Annual Convention’s MOmentum theme highlighted and celebrated the monumental achievements of APA attorneys over the past 25 years at the highest levels of the legal profession while also encouraging attendees to collaborate for future progress and successes.

The four-day convention included an annual International Law Symposium, Pro Bono & Public Interest Summit, and over 50 panels and plenaries with some of the brightest minds in the legal profession. Special events included a lunch plenary with special guests Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Representative Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI), who talked about their experiences as APA women in Congress. The Convention’s sold-out annual basketball tournament tested the talents of attorneys and law students against the Benchwarmers—an all-star line-up of APA judicial luminaries, including Judge Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Justice Goodwin Liu of the California Supreme Court.

The Honorable Sri Srinivasan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit gave the keynote address during the 25th Anniversary Gala and Installation Dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2013. During the Gala, Judge Alok Ahuja of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District swore in the following members of the 2013-2014 NAPABA Board of Governors:

Executive Committee

President: William J. Simonitsch, Partner, K&L Gates LLP

President-Elect: George C. Chen, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP

Vice President for Communications: Cyndie M. Chang, Partner, Duane Morris LLP

Vice President for Finance & Development: Alexander M. Lee, Principal, Law Offices of Alexander M. Lee

Vice President for Membership: Brad Yamauchi, Partner, Minami Tamaki LLP

Vice President for Programs and Operations: Jin Y. Hwang, Assistant General Counsel, Verizon Enterprise Solutions

Secretary: Tacie Yoon, Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP

Treasurer: Pankit J. Doshi, Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Immediate Past President: Wendy C. Shiba, retired (former Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary, KB Home)

Regional Governors

Central Region: David S. Kim, Attorney, Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Northeast Region: Judy H. Kim, Associate Counsel, New York Liquidation Bureau

Northeast Region: Sophia Lee, Chief Counsel – Litigation, Sunoco, Inc.

Northwest Region: Trung D. Tu, Partner, McEwen Gisvold LLP

Southeast Region: John Truong, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia

Southwest Region: Eileen Sullivan, Principal, Sullivan Law Firm, PC

Northern California Region: Quyen Ta, Partner, Keker & Van Nest LLP

Eastern California/Nevada Region: Marlo Nisperos, Deputy District Attorney, Solano County District Attorney Office

Central California Region: Audra Mori, Partner, Perkins Coie

Southern California Region: Lloyd S. Costales, Partner, Page, Lobo, Costales & Preston, A.P.C.

At-Large Members

Curtis Hom, Principal, Innova Legal Group, PLLC

Steven Y. Reeves, Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Janet Shih Hajek, Of Counsel, Holland & Hart LLP

Marla Tun Reschly, Of Counsel, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Please join us next year in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, from November 6-9, 2014, for the 26th Annual NAPABA Convention, Convergence.

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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and 67 national, state, and local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of people of color in the legal profession.

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CUP Fellows Program: Deadline Nov. 22

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Dear CUP Members & Friends,   

The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) is seeking dynamic emerging leaders from the business, consulting, digital and technology, finance, legal, media and entertainment, and non-profit and public sectors for its CUP Fellows Program.  Powered by American Express, the CUP Fellows Program is entering into its seventh year.

CUP Fellows are talented and visionary, multicultural and women professionals, aged 25 to 45, with the passion to become powerful leaders in their community. Through the CUP Fellows program, participants complete a rigorous ten month leadership development experience that includes skills-based training, networking events, and board placement services that prepare them for impactful civic involvement.   

There is no greater experience than being a CUP Fellow!  

In addition to equipping professionals with the skills needed to lead with impact, the CUP Fellows Program provides participants with a lifelong springboard for prestigious opportunities such as appointments to nonprofit and public sector boards. By exposing CUP Fellows to public sector opportunities and an influential network of professionals, the program is designed to equip participants with the skills, information, and resources needed to manage their careers effectively and position themselves for leadership opportunities. 

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT PERKS

  • Capstone Experience: The Capstone Project is a significant part of the CUP Fellows experience. The purpose of the project is to give the Fellows the opportunity to apply the leadership and professional skills learned throughout the program to a real-life organizational challenge in the non-profit sector.
  • CUP Board Matching Program: Through CUP’s “A Seat at the Table” initiative, we secure strategic board and career matches for CUP Fellows, fulfilling our vision of increasing the diversity of boardrooms and enhancing the capacity of organizations to better serve our communities. 
  • CUP Executive Level Membership: At the conclusion of the program, CUP Fellows receive a one-year CUP Executive Level membership. This membership gives access to members-only receptions, networking opportunities, leadership development forums and more.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW INFORMATION:

To apply, please click here to carefully read the application process details, including information about the eligibility requirements and supplemental application materials.

All CUP Fellows Program applicants must complete the application form and submit the following supplemental materials:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Essay
  • Letter of Recommendation
The application deadline for the 2014 CUP Fellows Program is November 22, 2013. Select candidates will be invited to interview on December 6, 7, 13 or 14. All candidates must be available to interview on one of the scheduled dates. 

Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to receiving your application materials.

Best regards,

Avital Tamir, Director of Programs, CUP Leadership Institute  

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From CUP: Fall 2013 Executive Leadership Program

Maximize Your Leadership Potential! 

Apply Today for the Fall 2013 CUP Executive Leadership Program

Kick-Off Retreat November 14 – 16
Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center, Florham Park, New Jersey 

Who Should Apply:

High performing, senior professionals from all industries are welcome to apply.  The ideal candidate for CUP’s Executive Leadership Program will have the following profile:

  • Financial Services & Professional Services Firms: Senior Vice Presidents, Directors, Executive Directors, New Managing Directors
  • Law Firms: Senior Associates, New Partners, Deputy General Counsels, Associate General Counsels
  • Media & Entertainment Firms: Directors, Vice Presidents

For more information, click here.

All applicants must be nominated by your firm or provide two letters of recommendation from current or previous managers.

All nominations must be submitted to Sonnia Shields at [email protected] by Friday, September 27.

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From the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs: Neighborhood Leadership Institute

Dear Friends and Colleagues, 

I hope all is well. The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is delighted to announce the second annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI), a leadership training program for emerging immigrant leaders.  In partnership with Citizens Committee for New York City, the Neighborhood Leadership Institute is a signature program of One NYC One Nation, a mayoral initiative increasing civic engagement within immigrant communities.

The Neighborhood Leadership Institutes will bring residents together on quality of life issues, build a network of community partners, provide a better understanding of government, and increase resilience through emergency preparedness training. This training will be led by the Office of Emergency Management and will serve as a pipeline for multilingual New York City residents to join Community Emergency Response (CERT) teams in their communities. Starting in April, we will conduct a series of NLI workshops in each of the five boroughs. 

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is NOW accepting applications for the NLIs in each borough. The ideal Neighborhood Leadership Institute candidate is an emerging immigrant leader who wants to develop a better understanding of local government and a range of communication, problem solving and community building skills. Candidates must possess a strong motivation to participate in local civic engagement opportunities. Candidates must be interested in the well-being of their neighborhood and working within their community to make a difference. Upon completion of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, groups will be connected to leadership and funding opportunities, and will receive a certificate of completion from the Mayor’s Office. Candidates must be proficient in English and be willing to commit to at least five 3-hour workshops to receive a certificate. 

For more information on workshop details and tentative dates, please see the institute brochure attached to this e-mail.  Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis HERE. Please share this opportunity widely. If you have specific questions contact Sarah Flatto at [email protected] / 212-341-9075.

Click HERE to see the brochure.

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Council of Urban Professionals: 6th Annual Leadership Gala

Invitation to CUP's 6th Annual Leadership Gala  
THE COUNCIL OF URBAN PROFESSIONALS
along with
CUP’s Gala Honorary Chair, Co-Chairs, 
and Benefit Committee
Graciously Invite You to Attend our

An Evening of Recognition and Celebration 

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
6:00 PM COCKTAILS
7:30 PM DINNER & AWARDS

@ ESPACE
635 West 42nd Street 
(Between 11th & 12th Avenues)

New York City

FESTIVE ATTIRE

A limited number of individual tickets will be available.
To Purchase Tickets, Click Here. 

CUP is offering a limited number of discounted member tickets for current members in good standing. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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CUP PROUDLY HONORS

KATHY & KENNETH CHENAULT
Philanthropic Leadership Award

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
Breakthrough Leadership Award

VIACOM MEDIA NETWORKS
Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award

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To Purchase Tickets, Click Here.

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HONORARY GALA CHAIR
VALENTINO D. CARLOTTI
Goldman Sachs & Co.

GALA CO-CHAIRS
Nicole Bernard, The Fox Group
Sharon Bowen, Latham & Watkins LLP
David Brown, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Jocelyn Cooley, BET Networks
Eunu Chun, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
James E. Francis, Paradigm Asset Management Co. LLC
Beatrice Hamza-Bassey, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
David Jones, CastleOak Securities, L.P.
Shawn Lytle, UBS
Keija Minor, Brides Magazine
Martez Moore, BET Networks
Charles Patton, Oak Hill Capital Partners
Luis R. Penalver, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
David Sutphen, Brunswick Group
Jose L. Tavarez, Bank of America – Merrill Lynch
Rossie E. Turman III, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Wanji J. Walcott, American Express Travel Related Services Company
Kelly M. Williams, Credit Suisse – Customized Fund Investment Group
GALA BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Janelle Alexander, Alprion Capital Management
Sherrese Clarke, Morgan Stanley
S. Jeanine Conley, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Carlos Davila-Caballero, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Lisa Davis, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Leonard de Montagnac, Wells Fargo
Joseph Drayton, Cooley LLP
Maria Fernandez-Williams, IBM
A. Mark Getachew, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Keli Goff, Loop21.com 
Roderick Hardamon, Citi
Duane L. Hughes, Morgan Stanley
Cheryl C. Joyner, The Global Ivy Society
Monika Mantilla, Altura Capital Group LLC
Levan Moulton, Goldman Sachs & Co
Reginald M. Rasch, LinkShare Corporation
Johnita Walker Mizelle, Lyxor Asset Management
Gregory M. Weston, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Dawanna Williams, Dabar Development Partners
Katerina Zacharia, PromaxBDA

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CUP is Grateful for the Support of Our

6th Annual Leadership Gala Sponsors:

PLATINUM
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley

CUP’S PIONEER CIRCLE
Valentino D. Carlotti
Amelia & Bayo Ogunlesi
Kim & Tarrus L. Richardson
Angelique & James Francis

GOLD
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Deutsche Bank
New York Life Insurance Company
Wells Fargo
Williams Capital Group, L.P.

SILVER
Barclays Bank
CastleOak Securities, L.P.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Pfizer, Inc.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Thomson Reuters
The Fox Group
UBS

BRONZE
Ariel Investments
Bank of America
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP/ Luis Penalver
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York
Credit Suisse
HBO, Inc.
Johnita Walker Mizelle
Ogilvy & Mather
RBC Capital Markets
The McGraw-Hill Companies

FRIENDS
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Leigh & Jarrod Fong

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For sponsorship information, please contact:

Samantha E. Erskine, Director of Development, at [email protected].

 View Photo’s from Last Year’s Gala

 To Purchase Tickets, Click Here.

  
For more information on CUP, visit  www.nycup.org.
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2013 CUP Fellows Application Deadline

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Dear CUP Members & Friends,   

Please note that the new deadline for the 2013 CUP Fellows Application is Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:00pm.  Further details are below.

There is no greater experience than being a CUP Fellow!  

In addition to equipping professionals with the skills needed to lead with impact, the CUP Fellows Program provides participants with a lifelong springboard for prestigious opportunities such as appointments to high profile cultural institutions, policy commissions and more. By exposing CUP Fellows to public sector opportunities and cultivating their networks, the program is designed to equip participants with the skills, information and resources needed to manage their careers effectively and position themselves for leadership opportunities. 

Application and Selection Information:
All information about the application process can be found here. 

The application deadline for the 2013 CUP Fellows is Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:00pm. 

Interviews of select candidates will be scheduled to take place between January 7, 2013 and January 25, 2013. 

The 2013 CUP Fellows will be announced on February 4, 2013.  Thank you! 

Alicia L. Young, Director of Programs, CUP Leadership Institute

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CUP Fellowship

Dear CUP Members & Friends,

The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) is seeking dynamic and emerging leaders from the digital and technology, legal, business, media and entertainment, consulting, finance, public and non-profit sectors for its CUP Fellows Program.

Through the CUP Fellows Program, participants complete a rigorous ten-month leadership development experience that includes comprehensive training, events and board placement services that prepare them for impactful civic involvement.
 
There is no greater experience than being a CUP Fellow!  

In addition to equipping professionals with the skills needed to lead with impact, the CUP Fellows Program provides participants with a lifelong springboard for prestigious opportunities such as appointments to high profile cultural institutions, policy commissions and more. By exposing CUP Fellows to public sector opportunities and cultivating their networks, the program is designed to equip participants with the skills, information and resources needed to manage their careers effectively and position themselves for leadership opportunities. 

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT PERKS

  • Capstone Experience: Held over the course of an entire day, the experience provides the CUP Fellows with the opportunity to strengthen their bonds as they attend plenary discussions and smaller hands-on workshops.
  • CUP Board Matching Program: Recent research demonstrates that boards, which are the governing bodies of the sector, are not as diverse in age, gender or ethnicity as the communities with which they work. CUP assists in placing Fellows on nonprofit boards in the interest of transforming the sector.
  • CUP Executive Level Membership: At the conclusion of the program, CUP Fellows receive a one year CUP Executive Level membership. This membership gives access to members-only receptions, networking opportunities, leadership development forums and more.
  • CUP Fellows Alumni Board: The CUP Fellows Alumni Board is a voluntary collaboration between CUP Fellows Alumni and CUP Staff. The Alumni Board assists in the selection of CUP Fellows and offers strategic insight on the future direction and scale of the program. 

Application and Selection Information:
All information about the application process can be found here. 

The application deadline for the 2013 CUP Fellows is December 12, 2012. 

Interviews of select candidates will be scheduled between January 7, 2013 and January 25, 2013. 

The 2013 CUP Fellows will be announced on February 4, 2013. 

Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to receiving your application materials.

Best regards, 

Alicia L. Young, Director of Programs, CUP Leadership Institute