Official blog of the Asian American Bar Association of New York
On January 22, 2020 AABANY co-hosted a Lunar New Year party with the Financial Services Network of NAPABA at the offices of Mayer Brown. Over 50 attendees enjoyed food, wine and drinks. Kendrick Nguyen, founder of Republic Bank, spoke briefly about his journey from being a lawyer to CEO of a start-up with 60 employees.
We thank Mayer Brown and all who attended this event.
On February 21, 2019, the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) at St. John’s University School of Law recognized Michael J. Rhee as the 2019 APALSA Honoree during their Lunar New Year Reception at China Blue-Tribeca. AABANY congratulates Michael J. Rhee on his recognition as the 2019 APALSA Honoree.
Michael J. Rhee received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1998 and went on to lead a remarkable legal career. Mr. Rhee had served as a Special Counsel in the real estate department at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. Currently, Mr. Rhee is Vice President and General Counsel of the Durst Organization, one of the most prominent real estate companies in New York City. As Vice President and General Counsel, Mr. Rhee advises on leasing, acquisitions, construction and development activities, as well as the corporate and legal needs of the company. Mr. Rhee also oversees insurance and collections and manages outside counsel.
Michael J. Rhee is not only a distinguished member of the legal community
Join the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation, East Midtown Partnership, The Grand Central Partnership, Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, and Confucius Institute for Business at SUNY as they celebrate Lunar New Year on Madison Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10!
Please click link above for more details.
Toisan Social Meetup Group Fundraiser for Tenants of 85 Bowery St.
Thanks to Shirley Ng for sharing this announcement with us.
Gong hay fat choy!
The Toisan Social Meetup Group is pleased to announce that as of late Friday Jan. 19th, it was unanimous that Li Mai, Kim and I decided to make our Lunar New Year event a fundraiser for the individuals and families that were evicted at 85 Bowery St.
A friend reached out to Shirley and asking, “What can we do for these families?” It was a no brainer that with our Lunar New Year event already planned but not yet announced, it was quickly decided to switch this event to support the families in the Chinatown community. Shirley has already reached out to NY Assembly Woman, Yuh-Line Niou on how to distribute the funds.
Please join us on Friday, February 9th to support the tenants of 85 Bowery. Our community needs us. With Lunar New Year right around the corner, it wouldn’t feel right knowing we have a home to go to when others don’t. We can all lend a helping hand.
Come network, make new friends and support our local community at the same time.
Your $15 admission gives you 20% off all food and drink all night at 1 Pike Cafe & Bar. You will receive a hand stamp. There are NO REFUNDS and tickets are NOT TRANSFERABLE. Cash and credit is accepted for food and drinks. Paid entry only from 6-9pm.
Tickets are $10 and $15 while they last. Limited amount of online tickets available. Entry at the door will be $20. Cash and credit will be accepted. All online sales end February 6th.
Tickets will only be sold at the door till 8:30pm. If you do not have a hand stamp at anytime, you will pay regular price for food and drink
A big THANK YOU to Bill of 1 Pike Cafe & bar for quickly working with us to change this event to a fundraiser for the tenants at 85 Bowery.
Thank you. Do good, pay it forward. Happy Lunar New Year.
