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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 emailkbazaldua@mwe.com 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.
