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NAPABA Names White & Case LLP as Its 2016 Law Firm Diversity Award Recipient

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named White & Case LLP as the 2016 Law Firm Diversity Award recipient. NAPABA created the Law Firm Diversity Award to recognize law firms that actively, affirmatively, consistently, and enthusiastically recruit, retain, and promote Asian Pacific American lawyers to equity partnership and firm leadership.

The award will be presented at the NAPABA Anniversary Gala at the 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego, California, on Nov. 5, 2016.

“White & Case is a distinguished industry leader when it comes to workplace diversity,” said NAPABA President Jin Y. Hwang. “To be regularly lauded by your peers as one of the nation’s leaders in diversity practices is extraordinary, and NAPABA celebrates White & Case’s constant devotion to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.”

White & Case is regularly recognized as a leader in diversity by various prominent benchmarking surveys. The Law360 Diversity Snapshot has ranked White & Case as the most diverse law firm with respect to lawyers of color in the United States in 2016, as well as ranking 3rd among the 10 best law firms for Asian Pacific American attorneys. The firm also currently holds, for the third consecutive year, the No. 1 position on The American Lawyer Diversity Scorecard as the most diverse firm in the U.S. in a 2016 survey of over 220 of the largest and highest-grossing law firms in the country.

Additionally, White & Case scored an eighth consecutive perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index that measures employers’ commitment to LGBTQ workplace issues. The LGBTQ-related policies and practices evaluated by the survey include non-discrimination policies, domestic partner benefits, and diversity training.

For more information, the media may contact Brett Schuster, NAPABA communications manager, at202-775-9555 or [email protected].

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Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Early-Bird Registration Deadline | Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

Take part in the largest gathering of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, and law students in the country! The 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego is one you won’t want to miss. Early-bird registration discounts end on Aug. 26. Register today and save $150 from the advance rate! NAPABA members are eligible for further discounts of $200 off the non-member rate.

Not a member? Become a member for maximum savings!

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Prospective Partners Program – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Prospective Partners Program – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

NAPABA Prospective Partners Program

Application Deadline | Sept. 15, 2016

​Are you on track for partnership? Apply for the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program!

The Prospective Partners Program (PPP) aims to increase the number of Asian Pacific American partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. In anticipation of the program’s seventh year, the PPP is inviting candidate applications and nominations to participate in PPP sessions taking place at the 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego, California. For more information and to apply by Sept. 15, click here.

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Internship Program – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Internship Program – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

NAPABA provides undergraduate and law students who are interested in the legal profession and advocacy within the Asian Pacific American (APA) community with the opportunity to work in Washington. D.C. The program develops leadership and professional skills and encourages political and civic engagement. 

To learn more and to apply follow the link in the title.

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Register to play in the NAPABA Golf Tournament by Sept. 1

The NAPABA Golf Tournament to Benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation will be held at the beautiful Maderas Golf Club, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 public golf courses in America. The tournament will be played “shot gun” style in the scramble format with all foursomes teeing off at 8 a.m. Enter to win amazing prizes! The tournament will be immediately followed by an awards reception, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

For more information on how to play and sponsor the tournament click here.

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2016-17 At-Large Board Member Candidates – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

2016-17 At-Large Board Member Candidates – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

NAPABA SEEKS AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES

Deadline | Thursday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. EDT

The NAPABA Board of Governors will appoint two At-Large Board Members to each serve a two-year term beginning with the 2016-17 bar year. The NAPABA Nominating and Elections Committee invites all members in good standing to apply to be At-Large Board Members by submitting a statement of interest and completing a short demographic survey before 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.

For additional information, click on the link above to review the complete At-Large Board Members Guidelines and to apply online.

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

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2015 NAPABA Year-in-Review

The 2015 Year-in-Review revisits an extraordinary year for NAPABA.

Highlights include:

  • NAPABA newsmakers,
  • An overview of the four NAPABA Regional Conferences,
  • Annual Lobby Day recap,
  • NAPABA’s policy resolutions and amicus briefs,
  • A special tribute section to Minoru “Min” Yasui and his Presidential Medal of Freedom,
  • A rundown of the 2015 NAPABA Awards, and of course,
  • The 2015 NAPABA Convention!

This digital version of the NAPABA Year-in-Review can be viewed here and on the NAPABA website.

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Thomas Tang Moot Court – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Thomas Tang Moot Court – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

The Thomas Tang Competition, held by the NAPABA Law Foundation, is open to all law students but is especially designed to reach out to APA law students and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their writing and oral advocacy skills and compete for scholarships totaling $10,000.

Competition rules, problem text and registration available online at the link above.

  • Northeast Regional – Washington D.C., September 30, 2016 – October 1, 2016
  • National Rounds – San Diego, CA at NAPABA Convention, November 4-5, 2016

The Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition was founded in 1993 by the APA Law Student Association of the South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas. It is administered by the NAPABA Law Foundation and the NAPABA Judicial Council. The Competition honors the late Judge Thomas Tang, a champion of individual rights, an advocate for the advancement of minority attorneys, an ardent supporter of NAPABA and the moot court competition. Judge Tang served on the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 1977 until his passing in 1995. Judge Tang’s wife, Dr. Pearl Tang, continues the legacy and participates every year.

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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