AABANY has received a request from the Honorable Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge, and the Honorable Norman St. George, First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the New York Office of Court Administration, to disseminate important information to our members. Effective December 1, 2023, all New York attorneys will be required to register and renew their registration using the Office of Court Administration’s Online System. This vital update ensures compliance with registration requirements, and we encourage all members of the bar to review the full details of this important announcement. You can access the complete information in the provided PDF document by clicking here. Stay informed and be prepared for this important change in registration procedures.
Building relationships. Connecting with old friends. Finding inspiration. The NAPABA Convention is more than a conference. It is a critical platform to learn about cutting-edge areas in the law and to explore your unique path to professional success.
Join us in Indianapolis this year, where we will also act on core NAPABA values, such as supporting the LGBTQ+ community, the immigrant community, and opposing ill-advised policies that adversely impact the broader AANHPI community.
Early bird registration, housing, and scholarship opens June 15, 2023, and this is your chance for the best deal you will not want to miss.
Housing and A La Carte Options Early bird registration lets you be first in line to take advantage of our special hotel rates and lets you purchase a la carte plenaries and gala tickets! A room block has been secured at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, the Convention host hotel, and Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown from November 9-12, 2023 for Convention attendees. The unique booking link will be provided to you AFTER you register for the 2023 NAPABA Convention.
To enhance your Convention experience and put you in control of your schedule, the Friday and Saturday Plenary Luncheons and the 35th Anniversary Gala will be available for purchase a la carte. To attend these ticketed events, you must add them to your registration for an additional fee.
Questions? You can find additional resources about the Convention and Indianapolis on our website, but if you have additional questions, contact us at convention@napaba.org.
In celebration of APA Heritage Month, AABANY is presenting or co-sponsoring several events this month. We hope to see you at one or more of them. Follow the links for more details, and please note the registration deadlines.
May 12, 2022
AABANY Co-Sponsors CLE: Invisible Under the Law: Racial Injustice & Bias Against AAPI Communities
Registration for the 2021 NAPABA Convention is now open! Join NAPABA at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. from December 9-12 as we celebrate our 33rd anniversary. Whether you are looking to network with others, earn continuing legal education credits, learn the latest legal insights and trends, or find your next career or business opportunity, the NAPABA Convention is sure to have something for you! Register by September 20 to receive up to an additional $150 off.
Book Your Hotel We have a room block at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.! Take advantage of our $199/night discounted room rate. Apply for a Scholarship NAPABA offers a scholarship to defray the cost of the Convention. Learn more about our scholarship and apply today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to come together and connect with other AAPI leaders and legal professionals!
Your Safety at the 2021 NAPABA Convention NAPABA remains committed to the safety and well-being of its members and invited guests at its annual Convention. As such and given the continued existence of COVID-19, NAPABA will observe a COVID-19 safety protocol at this year’s Convention. To learn more about our COVID-19 Safety Protocol for the 2021 NAPABA Convention, click here.
The 2021 NAPABA Convention is generously supported by our Title sponsor:
Registration for the 2019 NAPABA Convention is now open! Join NAPABA in Austin, TX, Nov. 7-10, as NAPABA celebrates its 31st anniversary. Register before Aug. 25 to take advantage of NAPABA’s early bird rates. Make sure your NAPABA membership is current for even more savings!
Book Your Hotel
NAPABA offers a room block at the JW Marriott Austin! Take advantage of the $269/night discounted room rate.
Apply for a Scholarship
NAPABA offers scholarships to defray the cost of Convention. Learn more about NAPABA’s scholarships and apply today!
To register and learn more about the NAPABA Convention, please clickhere. To renew your membership or become a member, please click here.
In celebration of APA Heritage Month, AABANY is presenting or co-sponsoring several events this month, and we hope to see you at one or more of them. Follow the links for more details. Note the registration deadlines, where applicable.
Monday, May 7
AABANY Presents: Being Out and API at Work, an APA Heritage Month Roundtable Discussion
6:30-8:30PM, Proskauer Rose LLP, 11 Times Sq, New York  10036
Join us for NAPABA’s 2018 Lobby Day in Washington, DC, from May 7-8, 2018. This event is an opportunity for NAPABA members from across the country to meet and discuss with members of Congress and congressional staffers about important issues for the Asian Pacific American and legal community.Â
Participants will meet with legislators and voice their perspectives on a range of topics. As a participant, NAPABA provides all training and materials you need to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill.
In 2018, a few key issues Lobby Day will showcase are:
Protecting the Legal Services Corporation
Continuing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Supporting the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018
Honoring Chinese American Veterans of World War II
Congressional Reception In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NAPABA will host a Congressional Reception. The reception will bring together Lobby Day participants, members of Congress and their staff, and leaders in the Asian Pacific American community. This event is open to the public, including NAPABA members who are unable to participate in Lobby Day.
Hotel | Limited rooms still available until April 6 NAPABA has secured a room block through Hyatt Place Washington DC/U.S. Capitol. Rate: $229 king plus applicable taxes & fees. If you are having any problems with reserving your room at the Hyatt, please contact Oriene Shin at 202-775-9555 or atoshin@napaba.org.
More 2018 Lobby Day information can be found here.
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, Â 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.
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.
Have you registered for the 2016 NAPABA Convention in San Diego? Don’t miss out on what we have in store for you and over 1,600 legal professionals on Friday, Nov. 4!
27 CLE breakout sessions featuring a diverse array of cutting-edge legal topics and experts in their fields!
3 NAPALSA sessions to develop skills as law students and jump-start your career in the legal profession!
Luncheon & Plenary Session | The Portrait Project: A Portrait of Asian Americans in Law ​ Generously supported by Duane Morris Presenting findings from a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study on the past, present, and future of Asian Americans in the legal profession, this plenary session will be led by California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and Yale Law Professor Ian Ayre. Over the past three decades, Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group in the legal profession. Asian American enrollment in law school has more than quadrupled since the mid-1980s, and today there are nearly 50,000 lawyers who are Asian American, a 250% increase since the year 2000. Within the span of a generation, Asian Americans have become a visible presence in all sectors of the legal profession. Yet there has never been a systematic study of the career paths of Asian Americans in the law. The Portrait Project is the first such effort.
Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Reception Generously supported by Walmart The Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award, NAPABA’s highest honor, recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian Pacific American attorneys. Trailblazers have demonstrated vision, courage, and tenacity in their practice. They have also made substantial and lasting contributions to the Asian Pacific American legal profession, as well as the broader Asian Pacific American community. Join us as we celebrate this year’s exceptional award recipients.
​​Networking Receptions
In-House Counsel Reception | Generously supported by Prudential
Insurance Law Committee Reception
Joint Corporate Transactions, Real Property & Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’/Debtors’ Rights Reception
Solo & Small Firm Network Reception
Women’s Leadership Network Reception
Late Night Karaoke Generously supported by JAMS Take part in the official NAPABA late night activity and annual tradition of karaoke!
For a more complete schedule of our Friday programming and a look at what the rest of Convention has to offer, view the Convention agenda here.
Early-bird registration for the 2016 NAPABA Convention will close on Aug. 26. NAPABA members save an additional $200 off the non-member rate. Not a member?Become a member today and save!
