NAPABA Committees & Networks | 2025 Co-Chair Applications are Open

Lead and Inspire:
Become a NAPABA Committee or Network Co-Chair

Deadline: September 12, 2025

NAPABA’s committees and networks are vibrant, peer-led communities that connect members through shared practice areas, professional interests, and lived experiences. Committees focus on substantive legal topics and advocacy priorities such as labor & employment law, civil rights, and emerging technologies. Networks bring together members with common career paths or life experiences—such as in-house counsel, military service, or solo practice. These groups foster knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and leadership development.

Serving as a co-chair is a meaningful opportunity to:

  • Lead within a respected national bar association
  • Develop and showcase your leadership and subject-matter expertise
  • Build lasting relationships with colleagues across the country
  • Shape impactful programs, events, and initiatives that align with NAPABA’s strategic goals

If you are ready to take on a leadership role within NAPABA, we invite you to apply for open 2025 Committee and Network Co-Chair Positions.

Eligibility Criteria

Ideal co-chair candidates will:

  • Bring relevant personal or professional experience to the committee or network’s focus
  • Show a clear commitment to NAPABA’s mission, especially in leadership development
  • Be a NAPABA or NAPABA affiliate member in good standing
  • Commit to serving a six-year term

Application Requirements

Please submit the following materials as a single PDF:

  • Resume or CV highlighting relevant experience
  • Statement of Interest demonstrating the following:
    • Your leadership experience in NAPABA, local NAPABA affiliates, or related organizations
    • Your commitment to integrity and professional excellence
    • Additional relevant experience not included in your resume
  • Professional Bio (a law firm or company profile is acceptable)

2025 Committees and Networks with Co-Chair Vacancies

  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring Committee
  • Cannabis/CBD/Hemp Law & Policy Committee
  • Civil Rights Committee
  • Dispute Resolution Committee
  • Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee
  • Financial Services Network
  • Government Enforcement & Compliance Committee
  • Health Law Committee
  • Immigration Committee
  • In House Counsel Network
  • Intellectual Property Committee
  • International Law Committee
  • Labor & Employment Committee
  • Law School Professors and Administrators Network
  • LGBTQ Network
  • Litigation Committee
  • Mass Torts & Class Actions Committee
  • Military & Veterans Network
  • Partners Network
  • Pro Bono & Community Service Committee
  • Public Sector Network
  • Solo & Small Firm Network
  • Women’s Leadership Network
  • Young Lawyers Network

Questions?

Reach out to us at membership@napaba.org.

2025 NAPABA Convention | Start Your #NAPABA2025 Experience with Powerful Thursday Programming

Join us November 6–8 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado, for one of the largest annual gatherings of legal professionals. Start your 2025 NAPABA Convention experience with immersive programming that fuels growth, connection, and leadership.

Thursday, November 6, features focused workshops and sessions led by NAPABA’s Committees and Networks. Whether you’re growing your practice, deepening your expertise, or advancing your leadership, Thursday’s offerings are crafted to empower and inspire.

INTERNATIONAL LAW SYMPOSIUM
Delve into the evolving landscape of global regulation and innovation through timely sessions that offer cutting-edge insights into the legal challenges redefining international practice today.

  • ILS 1 | Pulling Up the Drawbridge: Regulation of In-bound and Out-bound Investments in the United States
  • ILS 2 | AI Crossroads: Navigating IP Challenges in China and the U.S.

SOLO & SMALL FIRM BOOT CAMP
Sharpen your financial and risk management skills with sessions on billing, trust accounting, audits, and insurance essentials to safeguard your solo or small firm practice.

  • SSF 1 | Locked, Loaded, & Legally Compliant: Strategic Billing, Flawless Trust Accounting, IRS Audits, & Bulletproof Bookkeeping
  • SSF 2 | Legal Landmines & Insurance Lifelines: Insuring Your Practice Against the Unexpected

YOUNG LAWYERS WORKSHOP
Develop essential skills and practical strategies—from personal branding and relationship building to navigating your early years in practice—to thrive as an attorney in today’s ever-evolving legal landscape.

  • YLN 1 | What You Didn’t Learn in Law School: Expanding Your Influence Through Branding and Relationship Building
  • YLN 2 | Navigating the First Decade: Career Strategies for Young Attorneys

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide practical insights and strategies to develop financial know-how and resilience in your personal and professional life.

  • WLN 1 | Keynote Address – Financial Wellness for Women
  • WLN 2 | Financial Literacy for Legal Professionals Panel Discussion
  • WLN 3 | Breakout Discussions

View our full agenda for more information about the sessions above and additional programming!

Additional resources about the Convention are on our website. For further questions, email us at convention@napaba.org.

NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) | Application Now OPEN!

Now Accepting Applications!

Application Deadline: Friday, August 18 at 8:00 pm ET

The NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) application is now open! If you are a senior associate or of counsel at a major law firm who is approaching consideration for partnership, the PPP is designed for you. The PPP aims to increase the number of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. Sessions will take place at the 2023 NAPABA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 9-12.

Prospective partners will receive mentorship and guidance on their career development and connect with senior in-house counsel where they will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and the services of their firms.

Additionally, prospective partners will be paired with a partner mentor from a different law firm who will provide feedback and guidance on the prospective partner’s introduction presentation and career development.

The deadline to apply for this program is 8:00 pm ET on Friday, August 18.

NAPABA Prospective Partners Program Application Extended until Aug. 30!

The deadline to submit an application for the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) has been extended! PPP aims to increase the number of Asian Pacific American partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. Between 2010 and 2018, 72 percent of PPP participants have been promoted to partner or moved to senior in-house positions—84 percent of them within two years of participation! Click here to read NAPABA’s success report

In anticipation of the program’s tenth year, the PPP is inviting candidate applications and nominations for participation in the PPP sessions taking place at the 2019 NAPABA Convention in Austin, TX from Nov. 7-10. The application will close on Aug. 30, 2019

Learn More and Apply Here

Deadline for the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP), August 15

The deadline to submit an application for the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) is two weeks from today! PPP aims to increase the number of Asian Pacific American partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. Between 2010 and 2018, 72 percent of PPP participants have been promoted to partner or moved to senior in-house positions—84 percent of them within two years of participation! 
Click here to read our success report

In anticipation of the program’s tenth year, the PPP is inviting candidate applications and nominations for participation in the PPP sessions taking place at the 2019 NAPABA Convention in Austin, TX from Nov. 7-10. The application will close on Aug. 15, 2019

Learn More and Apply Here