AABANY’s 6th Annual Fall Conference, Charting New Frontiers, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the offices of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, this year's host sponsor.
AABANY proudly presents a full day of CLEs and panels, covering a wide range of substantive law issues. Among the day's events are the Pathway to the Judiciary Panel and the invite-only In-House Counsel Forum. We invite attendees to participate in the popular Law Firm Pitch Sessions. All attendees are also invited to our Cocktail Reception at the conclusion of the day, where we will also be kicking off our 2015-2016 Mentorship Program.
The Student Outreach Committee is now using Volunteer Spot to organize volunteers for AABANY events. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here. The link will prompt you to enter your email address twice before you can sign up to volunteer.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Vice President of Finance and Development Will Ng at william.ng@aabany.org.
We look forward to mixing, mingling, and connecting with you as we chart new frontiers!
When: July 10, 6pm-8pm Where: K2 Lounge at the Rubin Museum (150 West 17th Street)
Non-members and members, get to know AABANY for the first time or get to know AABANY better! Join us for a fantastic summer happy hour at the Rubin Museum of Art's K2 Lounge on Friday, July 10th at 6 PM. Get to know the AABANY Membership Committee, the Young Lawyers Committee, the Student Outreach Committee, the Pro Bono Committee, the Real Estate Committee and the Mentorship Program. Additionally, for all of you who were interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, applications for the 2015-2016 AABANY Mentorship Program will go online on July 10, 2015.
Hor d'oeuvres will be served and there is a cash bar featuring 2-for-1 special on all beer, wine, and well drinks from 6 - 7 PM.
Click here to register. Hope to see you all there!
Hosted by the AABANY Membership Committee, Young Lawyers Committee, the Student Outreach Committee, the Pro Bono Committee, the Real Estate Committee, and the Mentorship Program.
AABANY is proud to co-sponsor "You Re-imagined: Big Firm to Small Firm - It's All About You," together with the New York State Bar Association. This program is presented by the ABA's Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. It offers 2.5 CLE credits with two CLE programs aimed at attorneys who are transitioning from large firm to small firm or solo practice. To register for that, go to http://bit.ly/abasmall714.
Also, as part of the program, there will be a National Dialogue for solo and small firm lawyers. As the program's organizers state: "The National Dialogue is a unique forum where solo and small firm lawyers, along with state and local bar leadership, discuss the common needs, challenges and concerns of this largest segment of practicing attorneys." This part of the program is FREE (but no CLEs are offered). To register only for the National Dialogue, go to http://bit.ly/abadialogue714.
We hope to see you there. For more information, click here.
Meet-up Location: Hudson Eats Cafeteria at Brookfield Place, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY
Run Location: Along Battery Park (along the scenic Hudson River) and/or West Side Highway
Distance: 1-3 miles (for slower / beginner runners) going South along Battery Park and 5-7 miles (for faster / experienced runners) going North along the West Side Highway. Time limit is 45 min.
Please join the AABANY Young Lawyers Committee Running Club for our second run on Thursday, July 16th at 7 PM. We will meet at Hudson Eats, where you can leave your belongings. Feel free to hang out afterwards for drinks (non-alcoholic drinks subsidized by AABANY), food and good company. Any questions, contact Amy Ngai at amy.ngai@aabany.org.
Come de-stress with the the Immigration & Nationality Law Committee, Student Outreach Committee, and Women's Committee in a Slow Flow and Restorative yoga class taught by a lawyer for lawyers. Class ends at 8:30pm with light snacks until 9:00pm.
Class Description: Slow Flow and Restorative: We will begin with a slow flow of poses to warm the body up and release tension, then move into restorative postures to bring on deep relaxation, and finally you will be guided through a short guided meditation for even deeper release. For those unfamiliar with restorative yoga, it uses various props (blocks and bolsters) to support and encourage the body to open and release muscular and emotional tightness. Restorative poses are explored for longer periods of time than traditional postures and have been proven to be therapeutic, encouraging peace of mind while managing stress. This is an all levels class, whether you have no experience or years of practice behind you.
Attendance: Space is limited so registration is required. Attendance is free for AABANY members and $20 for non-members, payable upon registration. Bring your own yoga mat or rent one from the studio for $2 cash.
Please join AABANY and the Asian American Law Fund of New York for our Annual Summer Reception on July 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, 4 Times Square.
We’ll be presenting our Community Service Scholarship award and honoring the Joint Minority Bar judicial interns (and their judges) and our other scholarship and fellowship recipients. Network with colleagues and friends and celebrate the summer!
This event is free of charge. Please click here to register by July 13, 2015.
When: Tuesday, July 21, 6pm-9pm -- 6pm - Networking Reception, 6:45pm - CLE Begins
Where: First Nationwide Title Agency LLC, 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 600, Uniondale, NY
AABANY's Real Estate Committee and Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee present Trends in Real Estate Development: Understanding IDA Benefits & Available Property Tax Reductions, featuring:
John V. Terrana, Esq., Partner at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP
Daniel P. Deegan, Esq., Partner at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP
Erika K. DelDuca, Esq., Vice President & Senior Counsel at First Nationwide Title Agency LLC
This program offers 1.5 CLE Credits in Areas of Professional Practice. This program is sponsored by AABANY, AREAA-New York East Chapter, First Nationwide Title Agency LLC, and Forchellio, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP.
AABANY's Real Estate Committee and Commercial Bankruptcy & Restructuring Committee are jointly presenting an educational CLE program at the offices of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (1540 Broadway) on July 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
The panel will discuss the intersection between real estate and bankruptcy law in the context of distressed retail companies. It will cover:
An overview of distressed retail and trends
The current landscape and opportunities for investors
Due diligence issues regarding transactions involving retail leases
Speakers:
Doug Greenspan, GA Keen Realty Advisors
Augustus Moy, AM Companies
Amol Pachnanda, Ingram Yuzek
Vincent Roldan, Ballon Stoll
Nell Gluckman, of The American Lawyer, recently spotlighted Hon. Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin's work in leading historical trial reenactments in, "Cadwalader Partner, Federal Judge Broaden Scope of Reenactments."
An important educational tool for attorneys, the trial reenactments have highlighted the history of Asian Americans in the law. The Chins are now planning to broaden the scope of topics covered. Whatever case they choose next, we trust their talent and judgment and look forward to the thought-provoking questions and conversations that they will inevitably bring up.
AABANY is proud to launch the Speakers Bureau and is seeking to develop a robust roster of AABANY members who are interested in sharing their legal knowledge and expertise and connect them with relevant speaker requests from AABANY Committees, bar associations and other organizations.
This is an excellent opportunity to not only hone your presentation skills but also to raise your profile as an expert in your practice area.
Membership Secretary Irene Tan is seeking interested law students to serve as Membership Committee Delegates for AABANY. As a Membership Committee Delegate, law students will participate on the Membership Steering Committee and have the opportunity to work with senior leadership to develop and execute key strategic membership initiatives for the organization.
Membership Committee Delegates are required to attend a minimum of four AABANY-sponsored events in a semester where the Membership Committee Delegate will assist with checking in attendees at events, distributing marketing materials, and promoting the organization. Membership Committee Delegates will be invited to participate on other Membership projects on an ad hoc basis.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in getting more involved in the organization. Membership Committee Delegates will attend AABANY events for free, quickly develop an expansive network within the organization, and contribute to and collaborate on membership initiatives for one of the largest minority bar associations in New York.
Those interested should contact Membership Secretary Irene Tan at irene.tan@aabany.org.
Help AABANY’s Career Placement Committee help you. Launched at the 2013 Fall Conference, the Career Placement Committee seeks to match qualified AABANY members with available legal positions. AABANY members who are actively seeking or are considering seeking a new position are encouraged to complete the Career Placement Committee Intake Form at http://bit.ly/cpc_intake2015 and email resumes/CVs to resume@aabany.org.
All information disclosed will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Career Placement Committee at careers@aabany.org.
Judge seeks volunteer attorneys with experience in criminal, landlord-tenant, or consumer debt matters. Judge presides on appellate cases and also handles some trial court matters.
Full-time or four days per week preferred, but flexible schedule can be arranged. A wonderful learning and mentee opportunity for volunteer, and an excellent resume-enhancer. Although not guaranteed, many of our former volunteers have moved onto paying legal positions. Opportunity to enhance research/writing and oral skills.
Willing to fill out paperwork for fellowships, if necessary. Rolling deadline. Opportunities open year round.
Please send cover letter, resume and references by email to Lynn Cho at LCho@NYCourts.gov
Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2015 Legal Internship Program. Open to college students, law students and law grads, AABANY is looking for a few talented, energetic and motivated interns to help plan and organize AABANY programs and events, provide research and administrative assistance and perform other tasks and assignments to advance and promote AABANY’s mission. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. For full details and information on how to apply go to bit.ly/Lgl_Intrn_Details.
Please direct any questions to Executive Director Yang Chen at yang.chen@aabany.org.
The NAPABA Law Foundation Partners and In-House Counsel Community Law Fellowship Program applications are due Sept. 18, 2015. More information on our Fellowships page. Fellowship announcements can be found on AABANY's website under Resources, in the sub-menu item "Fellowships." To see current announcements for Fellowships go to http://bit.ly/aabany_flwshps.
Agency Attorney, Commission on Human Rights, New York
Legislative Counsel, New York City Council, New York
Vice President - Merchant Banking & Real Estate Investing Compliance, Morgan Stanley, New York
Staff Attorney, Advocates for Children of New York, Inc., New York
For more information on these listings and other open positions go to the AABANY Career Center. Members must be signed in to have access to the Career Center. Either search by keyword or just hit "Search" at the bottom of the form to see a complete listing of jobs.
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AABANY’s 6th Annual Fall Conference, Charting New Frontiers, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the offices of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, this year's host sponsor.
