NAPABA Voter Eligibility: Deadline Extension July 22
To be eligible to vote in this year’s elections, you must be a direct NAPABA member OR activate your NAPABA affiliate membership online. NAPABA has extended the deadline to July 22!
AABANY is an affiliate of NAPABA. If you are an active member of AABANY and eligible to vote, you should have received information from us about how to activate your NAPABA affiliate membership. If you did not receive this email, contact Margaret Langston at [email protected].
Being an active affiliate member will not be sufficient for voting purposes beginning this year! You must activate your NAPABA membership! For more information about NAPABA’s membership changes, click here. Please also consider reviewing NAPABA’s Membership FAQs Sheet.
If you have already received a code from AABANY, please proceed to activation with the following instructions.
- Visit: http://www.napaba.org/login.aspx
- Enter your email address and the password [password1]
- Click manage profile to renew your membership.
- Follow the steps to update your profile.
- On the last and final page enter the code from your affiliate in the promotional code box. Click “apply code”.
Congratulations, you have successfully renewed your NAPABA membership through 12/31/2015!
If you receive an error that says username and password combination not found, please click here to register and proceed with the following instructions:
- Select the following options from the bottom of the page: Affiliate, Affiliate with Partners Directory ($250), Affiliate Associate, or Affiliate Law Student.
- Follow the registration prompts to create a new profile. Please note that you can waive the $100 fee on the last page of the registration form.
- On the last and final page enter the code from your affiliate in the promotional code box. Click “apply code”.
Congratulations, you have successfully renewed your membership through 12/31/2015!
Please note that the deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm PDT on July 22, 2015.
Press Release: NAPABA Applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Marriage Equality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2015
Contact: Tina Matsuoka
(202) 775-9555
WASHINGTON – The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which requires states to license marriages between same-sex couples or recognize such marriages performed in other states.
“NAPABA has been a longstanding supporter of marriage equality because Asian Pacific Americans were long denied equal access to fundamental rights, including the fundamental right to marry. Today’s landmark decision is an important step toward eliminating discrimination and achieving equality under the law for all Americans.” said NAPABA President George C. Chen.
Obergefell is the consolidation of four separate lawsuits from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee in which same-sex couples challenged their states’ refusal to recognize their marriages or permit them to marry in those states. The Court’s decision nullifies the bans against marriage equality in 14 states.
NAPABA has joined numerous amicus briefs supporting the marriage rights of same-sex couples, including in the cases consolidated in Obergefell. Recognizing that broader equality for the LGBT community has yet to be achieved, NAPABA is committed to challenging other laws that deny equal rights for LGBT Americans.
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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and approximately 70 national, state, and local bar associations. Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal services and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA engages in legislative and policy advocacy, promotes APA political leadership and political appointments, and builds coalitions within the legal profession and the community at large. NAPABA also serves as a resource for government agencies, members of Congress, and public service organizations about APAs in the legal profession, civil rights, and diversity in the courts.
NAPABA 2015-16 Board Elections Call for Nominations
Apply by July 13
The NAPABA Nominating and Elections Committee is now accepting nominations for election to the officer positions of NAPABA’s Board of Governors for the 2015-16 term. All nominations are due on or before Monday, July 13, 2015, at midnight PDT. The officer positions subject to election are the following:
- President-Elect
- Vice-President for Finance and Development
- Vice-President for Programs and Operations
- Vice-President for Membership
- Vice-President for Communications
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Additional information about these positions, as well as a complete explanation about candidate qualifications and nomination requirements, is available at http://www.napaba.org/?Elections
To be eligible for election to an officer position, a candidate must complete and submit the following information and documents online on or before Monday, July 13, 2015, at midnight PDT:
- Online Candidate Information Form
- Nomination Petition with Signature Pages
- Personal Statement
- High-resolution Digital Photograph (optional)
- Short Bio (optional)
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Please contact NAPABA Executive Director Tina Matsuoka at [email protected] or 202-775-9555, ext. 4, with any questions.
2015 Bryan Cave / NAPABA Law Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Deadline: May 29, 2015 at 9 pm ET
Diversity is a core value of Bryan Cave LLP and an engrained part of our culture. Bryan Cave LLP has partnered with the NAPABA Law Foundation to offer the Bryan Cave / NLF Community Service Scholarship, which will provide a $2,500 scholarship award for one law student who is a summer law intern that works on issues on behalf of, or that benefits, the Asian Pacific American community. Click here to apply or for more information.
Scholarship Application – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Scholarship Application – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Deadline to Apply: July 13, 2015 at 11:59 pm PDT
NAPABA strives to keep the Convention affordable for our members and offers one of the best values among legal education conferences. Apply today and take advantage of NAPABA’s scholarship fund to help defray costs for attendees through registration fee waivers, travel stipends, and lodging stipends.
Application Requirements
- Submission of this application is not a guarantee of assistance. The decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
- If you are awarded a scholarship, you must be or become a direct member of NAPABA. To become a member, please click here.
- Scholarships are non-transferable.
- Group applications will not be accepted.
- Please note that all monetary stipends shall be awarded in the form of reimbursements. Please fill out the reimbursement form, attach original receipts, and return by December 31, 2015.
Registration Fees
To estimate your registration costs, please use the early-bird rates below:
- Attorney: $595
- Government/Judges/Public Interest: $325
- Student: $150
Speaker Resources – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Speaker Resources – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Missed your opportunity to submit a CLE panel discussion? It’s not too late. Fill out the Call for Speakers form below and show your interest in lending your expertise to a CLE panel. Please note that your submission does not guarantee that you will be put on a panel, but you may be contacted if there is an opening.
Before you Arrive
- Register for the NAPABA Convention. All speakers receive a complimentary registration the day of their speaking engagement. If you plan on attending more than one day, please register for the entire Convention.
- Make your hotel reservation.
- Apply for a scholarship.
- Take part in a call with your Program Chair or Moderator to review the expectations of your particular panel.
- All NAPABA CLE panels are allotted 75 minutes. Rehearse your presentation and be sure to stay within the time allotted so that all speakers have an opportunity to speak. A Q&A session with audience members should be slated for the end of the presentation.
On-Site Tips
- Arrive on-site early and pick up your badge and registration packet.
- Report to the room in which your presentation will take place 10 minutes early.
Follow the link in the title to fill out the Call for Speakers.
Register for the 2015 NAPABA Annual Lobby Day
Register today for the 2015 NAPABA Annual Lobby Day, which will be held in Washington, DC, from May 18-19. NAPABA’s Annual Lobby Day gives you the opportunity to educate members of Congress and congressional staffers on issues of importance to the Asian Pacific American community.
NAPABA needs your participation to make Lobby Day a success and to demonstrate the strength of the APA community. We look forward to seeing you in May!
Registration
Lobby Day: bit.ly/NAPABA2015LobbyDay
Congressional Reception (May 18, 2015): bit.ly/NAPABA2015Reception
Stipend
Stipends are available for NAPABA members traveling to Lobby Day from out of town. The deadline to submit an application is April 3, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST. To apply for a 2015 Lobby Day stipend please click here.
Hotel
Embassy Suites – Downtown DC
1250 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Cut-off date to book: April 24, 2015
Rate: $329 for single/double
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Make your reservation here!
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
NAPABA Lobby Day Training (part one of three)
Experts from NAPABA and our partner organizations will lead Lobby Day participants in a training about the basics of lobbying and the key issues prioritized for Lobby Day. A question and answer period will follow. Lobby Day participants should plan to attend the live webinar, but a recorded version will be available for participants unable to join. Lobby Day participants are required to attend the live webinar or view the recording prior to Lobby Day.
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Location: Webinar
Monday, May 18, 2015
NAPABA Lobby Day Training (part two of three)
We will review the basics of lobbying and prepare for meetings with legislators and staff the following day. Key logistical information will be shared at this time, and a question and answer period will follow. Participants will have the opportunity to meet in their lobbying groups and strategize with their team members.
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: TBA
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Congressional Reception
The reception will bring together Lobby Day participants, members of Congress and their staff, and leaders in the APA community.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Hart Senate Office Building, SH 902, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
RSVP: bit.ly/NAPABA2015Reception
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Training Breakfast (part three of three)
Policy experts will briefly go over each issue and will be available to answer questions. Participants will have the opportunity to meet in their lobbying groups and strategize with their team members.
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: TBA
Member Visits on the Hill
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Will vary based on individual schedules and locations of members’ offices.
Participant Debriefing & Happy Hour
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: TBA
NAPABA Call for Programs Deadline Extended
Deadline Extension: April 12, 2015, 11:59 PM PDT
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is now accepting program proposals for the 2015 NAPABA Convention, which will be held in New Orleans, LA, from November 5-8. We welcome program submissions on topics that celebrate the diversity of NAPABA and will provide practical solutions and advice for our attendees’ future development and advancement.
Submission Guidelines
Carefully review the detailed submission guidelines before you begin the submission process.
Submission Resources
Sample speaker invitation letter
Ready to Begin? Submit Now.
Submit your program proposal online.
You must fill out all required information in order to submit. After you push the submit button, you will be taken to a screen that confirms your submission. Click “Edit your response” and bookmark the url if you wish to make any edits to your submission before the deadline.
Timeline*
- Program proposals due: April 12, 2015
- Notification to program chairs: May 8, 2015
- Speaker release form/bios due: June 30, 2015
- Required materials (timed agenda and specialty credit information) for CLE accreditation due: July 31, 2015
- Course materials due: August 31, 2015
*Late/incomplete submissions will not be accepted. If materials are not received by the CLE deadlines, NAPABA will NOT seek CLE credit for the program/panel.
Questions?
Please direct inquiries to Priya Purandare, NAPABA Meetings & Membership Manager, at [email protected].
Press Release: NAPABA Opposes Indiana Governor’s Passage of Anti-LGBT Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2015
Contact: AuriaJoy Asaria
(202) 775-9555, ext. 3
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law SB 101, legislation that would enable businesses to discriminate under the banner of religious freedom against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Religious claims have in the past been used to justify slavery, segregation, and bans on interracial marriage and are now being used in the same manner to support discrimination against LGBT individuals.
“Governor Pence’s decision to support a law that permits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is disheartening and a step backwards for all Americans,” said George C. Chen, president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). “Religious freedom is important, but discrimination masked as religious freedom is not acceptable anywhere in our nation.”
With this new law, Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. this year to enact legislation by allowing corporations and individuals to refuse to provide services to individuals simply by asserting that a discriminatory act is based on a sincerely held religious belief. Supporters of the bill deny that the bill is about discrimination and argue that religious liberties are under attack and must be protected. But this kind of legislation opens the door for widespread discrimination and goes against American values of diversity and inclusion. NAPABA supports efforts to oppose SB 101 and similar bills pending in others states to ensure equality for all Americans regardless of sexual orientation.
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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 70 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.