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AABANY Descends on Seattle for the NAPABA Convention

From Nov. 7 through 9, NAPABA held its National Convention in Seattle at the Hyatt Regency, for three days of programming, meetings, plenary sessions and the 36th Anniversary Gala capping things off on Saturday night.

AABANY members and friends once again came out in large numbers, with nearly 150 people signed up for AABANY’s WhatsApp group. The group’s members updated each other on programs they planned to attend, made lunch and dinner plans, and connected with each other about various receptions, parties and events around Seattle.

The AABANY Trial Reenactment Team presented its latest production, “AAPIs and Education: Tape v. Hurley and Gong Lum v. Rice” on Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, to a capacity audience. The program told the stories of Mamie Tape and Martha Lum and their efforts to fight discrimination in public education, through narration, reenactment of court proceedings and historic photographs. This was the sixteenth in a series of historic reenactments presented by the Asian American Bar Association of New York. For more information about AABANY’s trial reenactments, visit reenactments.aabany.org. 

We congratulate all the awardees and honorees recognized at the Convention, with special shout-outs to the following AABANY member honorees:

We also congratulate Sapna Palla, past AABANY President, and Anushree Bagrodia, current Co-Chair of AABANY’s In-House Counsel Committee, for joining the NAPABA Board as At-Large Members!

Thanks to all the outgoing NAPABA Board members for their service, and congratulations to AABANY member and past Board officer, Anna Mercado Clark, on her highly successful year as President.

We congratulate Muhammad Faridi, AABANY Member and President of the New York City Bar Association, on receiving the Pro Bono Service Award.

Thanks and congratulations to the many AABANY members who organized a panel or spoke at one. We know that it is not easy to get a program selected for the NAPABA Convention and that much hard work goes into putting on a quality program for the many attendees who come from across the continent to learn from you all. Please send us your photos and, if possible, a short recap about your program. You can send it to [email protected].

Many bonds were made and strengthened among AABANY attendees over the course of the Convention, and many new connections were made with the approximately 3400 registered attendees from across North America. Judging by many social media posts from those who attended, a great time was had by all. We hope everyone got back to New York City safe and sound, and we are looking forward to another inspiring NAPABA Convention when it moves to Denver, Colorado, Nov. 6-9, 2025.

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AABANY’s Litigation, Prosecutors’ and Labor & Employment Committees Host Litigators’ Happy Hour at Three Monkeys

On June 21, 2022, the Litigation, Prosecutors’ and Labor & Employment Committees hosted a Litigators’ Happy Hour at the Three Monkeys. Conveniently located in Midtown, law clerks, litigators, prosecutors, and lawyers in various practice areas enthusiastically attended the event after work. A range of platters including buffalo chicken spring rolls, macaroni and cheese bites, and nachos were served for everyone to share. The night was filled with lively conversations among the attendees. Many expressed their continued excitement for more in-person programming and happy hours as part of the hosting committees’ efforts. Litigation Committee Co-Chair, Aakruti Vakharia, reminisced about this year’s Annual Dinner and even shared a few tips with other attendees as to how to stay stylish by securing a free personal shopper from nearby department stores. Others were celebrating successes on their cases, while new members and first-time attendees were welcomed by introducing them to AABANY’s extensive network. 

The committees also discussed ideas for programming and events for the upcoming year. Thanks again to everyone who attended the first joint event of the fiscal year from the Litigation, Prosecutors’ and Labor & Employment Committees. We look forward to many more events to come, whether collectively or individually, from these committees. To learn more about the different committees, please visit the Litigation Committee here, the Prosecutors Committee here, and the Labor and Employment Committee here. 

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Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Registration – National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

T-Minus 5 Days Until the Advance Registration Deadline

Register here by Oct. 21 | Rates will go up by $200 in San Diego

The NAPABA Convention is less than three weeks away and you won’t want to miss the largest gathering of Asian Pacific American attorneys in the country! Check out some of our Convention highlights you have to look forward to below. A full Convention schedule can be found here.

Already registered for the Convention and see something you’d like to add to your agenda? Click here to modify.

Visit NAPABA Sponsor Exhibit Booths

NAPABA has partnered with firms and companies that want to meet you! Whether you are looking for career or networking opportunities, stop by their booths during the Convention. A complete list of NAPABA partners and supporters can be found here.

Microsoft Recruiting at 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego

Microsoft will be attending the NAPABA Convention in San Diego from Nov. 3-5,  and we are looking to connect with top talent who are at the Convention. Microsoft wants to reach out and see if you would be interested in learning more about the Microsoft legal department and potentially meet with us while at the Convention.

If you or someone you know might be open to connecting with us, please visit our Microsoft NAPABA landing page to provide a few details and we’ll be in touch.

Thursday

8 a.m.–3 p.m. | NAPABA Golf Tournament to benefit the NAPABA Law Foundation
Advance registration required. Registration has closed.

10 a.m.–4:50 p.m. | Specialty Programming (see schedule for details)

  • NAPABA Affiliate Leadership Summit sponsored by MUFG Union Bank
  • Solo & Small Firm Network Bootcamp presented by the Solo & Small Firm Network
  • International Law Symposium presented by the International Law Committee
  • Inaugural Women’s Leadership Workshop presented by the Women’s Leadership Network
  • Pro Bono Language Access Update and Forum presented by the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee

3–3:30 p.m. | First Time Attendees Meeting

First time attending a NAPABA Convention? This session is for you! Join us as seasoned NAPABA Convention-goers share the best ways to navigate and take advantage of all the ways in which you can network, engage, and connect with NAPABA and your colleagues.

3:45–4:45 p.m. | NAPABA Committee/Network Social

Meet with NAPABA Committee/Network Leaders and active members to learn how to maximize your involvement with a NAPABA council, affinity network, substantive law committee, and/or service committee. Learn what events committee leaders have planned during the Convention and how to participate!

5–7 p.m. | Welcome Reception featuring the Best Under 40 Awardees sponsored by DLA Piper

Join us as we kick-off the Convention in San Diego and honor the 2016 class of Best Lawyers Under 40 Award winners.

8–10 p.m. | Committee/Network Dinners Advance registration required. Register by Oct. 21.

8–10 p.m. | NAPALSA Bowling Social sponsored by the United State Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps

10 p.m.–midnight | Late Night Bowling at East Village Tavern & Bowl

Friday

6:30–7:30 a.m. | Early riser? Join us for a morning jog or yoga.

CLE Breakout Sessions including NAPALSA Programming

Earning CLE credit? Click here to view our accreditation chart and written materials for each panel.

  • 9–10:15 a.m. | CLE Breakout 1
  • 10:30–11:45 a.m. | CLE Breakout 2
  • 12–1:30 p.m. | Luncheon & Plenary Session | The Portrait Project: A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Lawsponsored by Duane Morris LLP
  • 1:45–3 p.m. CLE Breakout 3

2–5 p.m. | 2016 National APA Pre-Law Conference

FREE registration for prospective law students. Click here for more information.

3:30–4:45 p.m. | Committee/Network Business Meetings

5–6 p.m. | Committee/Network Receptions

6–7:30 p.m. | Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Reception sponsored by Walmart

7:30–10:30 p.m. | NAPABA Partners/In-House Council Dinner Advance registration required. Please email[email protected] for more details.

8–10 p.m. | Judicial Council Dinner Advance registration required. Limited to bench officers.

8–10 p.m. | NAPALSA Reception sponsored by the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps

11 p.m.–2 a.m. | Late Night Karaoke at Fluxx

Saturday

6:30–7:30 a.m. | Early riser? Join us for a morning jog or yoga.

8–9 a.m. | Women’s Leadership Breakfast & Plenary | Asian Pacific Americans in the Media

CLE Breakout Sessions including NAPALSA Programming

Earning CLE credit? Click here to view our accreditation chart and written materials for each panel.

  • 9:15–10:30 a.m. | CLE Breakout 4
  • 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |  CLE Breakout 5
  • 12:15–1:45 p.m. | Luncheon & Plenary Session | An Informal Conversation with Asian Pacific American Federal Judges sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2–4:30 p.m. | Tours (register by Oct. 21)

  • AleSmith Brewing Company Tour/Tasting
  • San Diego Asian Film Festival | Film Screening: Bad Rap
  • Old Town Trolley Tour
  • Walking Tour of Historic Balboa Park

2–4 p.m. | Committee/Network Business Meetings

2–4:30 p.m. | Real Property Case Study Advance registration required.

3–5 p.m. | Basketball Tournament Advance registration required.

4:30–6 p.m. | Thomas Tang Moot Court Reception & Presentation

5–6 p.m. | Committee/Network Receptions

6 p.m. | Doors open for Gala

6:30–10 p.m. | 28th Anniversary Gala Ticket is included with each full registration. Guest tickets may be added on for an additional $275.

10 p.m.–midnight | President’s Party

Sunday

Community Service Project and Farewell Breakfast

During each Convention, NAPABA gives back to the city that hosts our attendees. This year, NAPABA has partnered with the San Diego Rescue Mission, an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and hunger.

Join Convention-goers as we prepare toiletry kits for San Diego Rescue Mission’s community dinner to be held on Nov. 19, 2016. More than 2,000 people from the street will attend for a free turkey dinner. For every kit that we assemble, NAPABA will donate $5 to the San Diego Rescue Mission. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 kits assembled! Breakfast will be provided.

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NYC Bar Office for Diversity and Inclusion: Call for Speakers/Faculty

The New York City Bar seeks recommendations for potential speakers and faculty members for our annual programming (e.g. Committee programs, CLE, etc.) We encourage you to share this form with your colleagues who may be interested in speaking at future events.

The form can be found at the following link: http://bit.ly/1arrXuz (or for those who have trouble accessing the online form, you can submit the attached PDF to Monica Parks at [email protected]).

Once you have completed the form, please submit a CV/bio to [email protected] with the subject “Call for Speakers.” Questions can be directed to Monica Parks at [email protected].

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