Dumplings & Discussion Wraps Up 2025 with Alan Chang, NY Yankees GC

On December 9, AABANY hosted the final Dumplings & Discussion fireside chat of the year, featuring Alan Chang, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of the New York Yankees.  Over a wide selection of dumplings and other bites, Alan generously shared his career journey, offered candid insights into the sports industry, and gave practical advice for junior lawyers navigating their own paths.  Thank you to the audience for their thoughtful questions and lively engagement, which made the discussion dynamic and meaningful.  Attendees continued networking and exchanging ideas well into the night during the post-chat reception. 

We are grateful to all of the incredible speakers of 2025 who helped the Dumplings & Discussion series continue to be a welcoming forum for sharing stories and candid dialogue:

  • Alan Chang, New York Yankees
  • Michelle Lee, MediaCo
  • Christopher Chan, JLL Technologies
  • Sonia Low, Javits Center
  • Liz Nie, Acorns
  • Stephen Mar, Odeko
  • Osamu Watanabe, Moelis

Thank you to each of these leaders for inspiring our community and contributing to meaningful conversations throughout the year.

We’re excited to keep the momentum going in 2026 with more opportunities to connect, learn, and—of course—enjoy dumplings together.  Stay tuned for announcements on future Dumplings & Discussion fireside chats. 

See here to read about past Dumplings & Discussion chats.

— Written by Jeffrey Mok, AABANY Board Director and Co-Chair of AABANY’s Intellectual Property Committee

Membership Mixer at Yankee Stadium on August 6, 2021

On August 6, 2021, the Membership and Bankruptcy Committees co-hosted an in-person membership mixer at Yankee Stadium where the New York Yankees played the Seattle Mariners. 25 members had a blast as they eagerly watched all the on-field action from behind the outfield. Catch this: they also received a free bobblehead of one of the Yankee players (Gerrit Cole). It was a no-doubter that old friends and new had a great time attending America’s pastime in a night filled with conversation, cold drinks, and memories. Kudos to the Bankruptcy Committee once again for making this exciting night a win!

Next in our star-studded Membership Committee events lineup include a cruise around the Hudson River, billiards and arcade night, dinner mixers, and an in-person Talent Show, with details to follow. Stay tuned and don’t strike out on them! If you’re not a member yet, sign up to be a part of the team. You will join a league of talented current and future AAPI legal professionals and get the latest on what AABANY has to offer! To learn more about the Membership Committee, go to https://www.aabany.org/page/130.