In this edition
- Highlight: AABANY @ NAPABA 2016
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- Don H. Liu Scholars Program Application Now Available
- Empire Mock Trial Needs Judges, Nov. 12-13
- Mentorship Program Kick-Off Reception, Nov. 15
- Get to Know AABANY Happy Hour, Nov. 16
- AABANY Leadership Panel, Nov. 17
- Human Trafficking CLE, Nov. 21
- Congratulations to Steve and Sonia
- Group Outing Interest Survey: New York Philharmonic
- Know Your Rights Community Trainings - Volunteers Needed
- AABANY Group Membership for Law Students
- New York City Bar 2015 Diversity Benchmarking Report
- Discounted Membership - New York City Bar Association
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- New Career Placement Committee Intake Form Now Available
- NAPABA News
- Wanted: Volunteer Attorney/Law Grads for Appellate Court Judge
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- Read the Current Issue of the Advocate
- This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
- Fellowship Announcements
- Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
- Other Events on the AABANY Calendar
- Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
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AABANY made a strong showing at the NAPABA 2016 Convention in San Diego, held from Nov. 3 through 6. Thank you to everyone who represented AABANY and made the NAPABA Convention a truly great time for everyone. We were part of a record-breaking year that drew some 1900 attendees from around the country.
Click here to see our photos from the weekend.
Click here to see the list of panels that included AABANY members.
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The Judiciary Committee has created a clerkship directory to gather information about our members who may be willing to act as future resources and/or ultimately want to become a judge. If you've ever clerked for a judge, please take a minute to fill out this survey and forward to others: http://bit.ly/aabanyclerks
We deeply appreciate your help! Stay tuned for more information about a possible How to Apply to Be a Judicial Clerk Panel.
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 The Don H. Liu Scholars Program is currently in its third year and is currently accepting applications. The application deadline is November 18, 2016.
Click here for more information.
Founded in 2014 by two past presidents of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”), the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc. (“Program”) seeks to identify, cultivate and inspire future Asian American leaders within the legal profession in order to address the single most important reality facing Asian American professionals today – the barrier to advancement.
This year, the Selection Committee will select up to 3 scholars. Each scholar will be awarded $15,000 each and have access to prominent mentors, including Don H. Liu, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Target Corporation. Additionally, scholars will have assistance in securing summer internships.
To be eligible for the Program, the applicant must be of Asian descent and be enrolled full-time as a 1L in a law school in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or the District of Columbia. Application materials are due on November 18, 2016.
Please apply and share this with your networks. If you have any questions, please email the Program's Vice President of Communications Ligee Gu at lgu@donhliuscholars@gmail.com.
Apply today!
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Earn 3 CLE credits for FREE while taking part in a great cause!
Empire Mock Trial is short on volunteers – particularly on Sunday, Nov. 13. Attorneys volunteer just a few hours of time to evaluate the students on the quality of their legal arguments and trial advocacy skills. All participating attorneys earn 3 free CLE credits. If there is a group which would like to judge a round together, please indicate that on the registration form.
This will be the nonprofit Empire’s tenth annual “World Championship” mock trial program on November 12-13 at the federal court in Brooklyn. Over 650 talented high school students from across the globe are traveling to the Big Apple and they need you to serve as their mock judges and jurors but real life educators! By volunteering just a few hours of your time, you can make a meaningful impact in these young people’s lives while earning CLE credit in the process. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Click here for more information and to sign up.
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We are delighted to invite all mentors and mentees to a reception to officially launch AABANY’s 2016-2017 Mentorship Program!
The event will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the offices of Baker & McKenzie LLP, which is graciously supporting AABANY as exclusive sponsor of this year’s Mentorship Program.
We ask that mentors please reach out to their mentees in advance of the event and encourage all to attend.
Please RSVP by Friday, November 11, 2016. Click here to register.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Join us for a fantastic happy hour and light appetizers at District Social on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30 PM. Meet and get to know members of AABANY's Membership, Solo and Small Firm Practice, Immigration, and LGBT Committees.
We'll meet you on the basement level of the bar. Feel free to bring a friend.
Click here to RSVP.
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Interested in running for an AABANY officer or Board position, or simply learning more about these positions?
Please join us for an informational panel featuring current officers and Board members who will discuss their different backgrounds, roles, and responsibilities. Learn about positions opening up in the 2017-2018 term and how to apply. This event is open to all AABANY members.
The following positions will be up for election:
- President-Elect
- Vice President, Programs and Operations (2 positions)
- Vice President, Finance and Development
- Treasurer
- Membership Director
- Secretary
- Director (2+ open positions)
We encourage you to attend if you have any inkling at all - it's never too soon to get your foot in the door!
Click here to register.
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The panel aims to shed light on the impact of human trafficking on Asian-Pacific Islanders, with special attention to Filipino trafficking victims. The panel will discuss what constitutes human trafficking (under the Trafficking Protocol of 2000 adopted by the UN, as well as American laws), challenges facing human trafficking victims in the United States, legal barriers to obtaining effective and timely assistance, and abuses of the relevant laws in civil litigation. The panel will also discuss areas for reform and advocacy, including the potential impact of proposed legislation.
Moderator: Amanda K. Kramer, Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where she serves as the Office’s Human Trafficking Coordinator.
Speakers:
- Hon. Pamela K. Chen of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- Xyza Cruz Bacani, a photojournalist who has been featured in the New York Times and other publications, in part for her work featuring victims of human trafficking
- Concepcion A. Montoya, Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Please email info@falanewyork.org to RSVP! AABANY is proud to co-sponsor this event. Click here for more information.
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On Nov. 1, the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) held its 7th annual Lawyers Forum at the Eventi Hotel in midtown Manhattan. During the program, CUP recognized its 2016 class of CUP Catalysts: Change Agents in Law. We are pleased and proud to congratulate past AABANY Board member Steve Chung, Senior VP, NBCUniversal Newsgroup Legal, and current AABANY Board member Sonia Low, General Counsel, The ONE Group Hospitality Inc., as part of that group of excellent attorneys who have achieved extraordinary success in the legal profession while at the same time making a significant impact in their communities.
We also congratulate the other CUP Catalysts in Law for 2016:
- Kermitt Brooks, Deputy General Counsel, AXA US
- Damaris Hernandez, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore (first Latina partner)
- Rossie Turman, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (African American partner at Skadden but first was promoted 30 years ago)
Secretary of Homeland Defense Jeh Johnson presented inspirational keynote remarks.
Over 200 attendees got to network and catch up before and during the dinner. Congratulations to CUP on another successful Lawyers Forum, and we wish continued success to all the 2016 CUP Catalysts in Law!
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Dear Members,
AABANY’s Young Lawyers Committee and Women’s Committee are fielding interest for a group outing for one of the following New York Philharmonic concerts, for which we can receive a discount at a group rate. If you are interested in joining us, please indicate which concerts you would like to attend. Once the concert is chosen and the details are finalized, we will contact you with further details.
Possible dates and concerts:
Click here to take the survey.
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Have you ever wanted to take initiative and lead a volunteer project? Sign up today to volunteer with AABANY's Know Your Rights Program: http://bit.ly/kyraabany
AABANY is recruiting volunteers to be trained to give trainings on how to get housing repairs to the Flushing community at Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) located at 35-24 Union Street.
Trainings to the volunteers will be provided by Legal Services NYC at 40 Worth Street and by webcast. Starting on September 21, volunteers can shadow experienced public interest lawyers on a monthly basis at night. Eventually, once the volunteer becomes comfortable, they can give the training themselves under the supervision of an experienced housing lawyer. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work at the Pro Bono Committee’s Monthly General Advice Clinic in Manhattan Chinatown!
We are looking for committed volunteers who have demonstrated interest in social justice and want to help the community. As a volunteer, you will be asked to commit to being trained, observing at least one training, and giving one or more trainings to the community. Chinese language skills are a plus although may not be necessary.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Government Service & Public Interest Committee Co-Chair Anita Wu at anita.wu@aabany.org.
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AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee is excited to launch a group membership rate for APALSA members. For a group rate of $100, AABANY will offer your APALSA members free one-year memberships. This group rate covers all AABANY events, including free and discounted CLE and non-CLE programs, AABANY’s Mentorship Program and Diversity Career Fair & Expo at the Annual Fall Conference.
This is a huge discount given that the regular rate for law students is $15 for individual members. For APALSA members who are already dues-paying members, participation in this group rate will extend current memberships by another year. If you are interested in participating, please have one representative from your respective APALSA reach out to Keli Huang (keli.huang@gmail.com) for further instruction.
The deadline to sign up for this membership rate is December 1, 2016. After December 1, the membership rate will no longer be available.
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The New York City Bar Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2015 Diversity Benchmarking Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the successes and challenges of the law firms that have signed onto the City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles face in their respective diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as recommendations for enhancing the career opportunities of women and minority attorneys.
The results of this survey are an integral part of how the City Bar establishes goals and priorities to best support our signatory firms through our Office and our diversity committees, and we are grateful to the firms that participate in the survey each year and help us to provide this resource.
Please feel free to reach out to Gabrielle Lyse Brown directly with any questions or feedback regarding the findings.
Click here to read the report. Check out this Above the Law article breaking down the report and noting the alarming rate of Asian attorneys leaving law firms.
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The New York City Bar Association is offering discounted membership to AABANY members. They will waive your one-time admission fee and give you 20% off your first membership dues payment. Membership dues are dependent on your earliest year of admission in any state or country.
Click here to take advantage of this great deal.
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Interested in future speaking opportunities? Join the confidential AABANY Speakers Bureau if you're open to raising your profile and sharing your expertise. Click here to access the form.
AABANY regularly receives requests from AABANY Committee Chairs and other bar associations for speakers to speak on various legal topics. This form is designed to collect information from our membership and engage those who are most interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise with various legal audiences.
We respect your privacy. All information disclosed will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Email main@aabany.org if you have any questions.
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Interested in moving your legal career forward? Launched at the 2013 Fall Conference, the Career Placement Committee seeks to match qualified AABANY members with available legal positions.
The new Career Placement Committee Intake Form is now available. Click here to help us help you. Feel free to also email your resumes and 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.
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Judge seeks volunteer attorneys/law grads with experience in criminal, landlord-tenant or consumer debt matters. Judge presides on appellate cases and also handles some civil Supreme Court matters.
Full-time or four days per week preferred, but flexible schedule can be arranged. A wonderful learning and mentee opportunity, as well as an excellent resume-enhancer. Although not guaranteed, many of former volunteers have moved onto paying legal positions. Opportunity to enhance research/writing and oral skills.
Willing to fill out paperwork for paid fellowships, if necessary. Rolling deadline. Opportunities open year round.
Please send cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and references by email to:
Rebecca Wohl, riwohl@nycourts.gov
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Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2016 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.
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 In this Issue:
- 2016 Norman Lau Kee Trailblazer Sylvia Chin
- Letter from President Susan Shin
- AABANY at NAPABA 2016 Northeast Regional Conference
- Summer and Fall 2016 Highlights
- Sponsor Spotlight: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Time is running out for law students and recent grads to apply for the Spring and Summer Law Internships/Fellowships with the Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD)! 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.
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- Nov. 9: AABANY Pro Bono Monthly Clinic, 6:30pm-8:30pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 9: AABANY Board Meeting, 7pm-9pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 15: Mentorship Program Kick-Off Reception, 6:30pm-8pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 15: EB-5 & Foreign Investor, 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 16: Get to Know AABANY Happy Hour, 6:30pm-9pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 17: AABANY Leadership Panel: What It Takes to Serve on Our Board, 6:30pm-8pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 21: AABANY co-sponsors FALA New York's Human Trafficking CLE Panel, 6:30pm-8pm. For more information, click here.
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- Nov. 9: Career Insights From Successful Diverse IP Attorneys & Networking Event, 6:30pm-8pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 12: Volunteers Needed - Bronx Community Law Day, 10am-12pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 12-13: Volunteers Needed - Empire 10th Annual Mock Trial Program. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 15: Speaking the Victim's Language, 12:45pm-4pm. For more information, click here.
- Nov. 16: Thomson Reuters and Berg & Androphy present Joe Jamail, King of Torts, 6pm-8pm. For more information, click here.
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- Assistant Deputy Attorney General, New York State Office of the Attorney General, White Plains
- Diversity & Inclusion Summer Intern, Bristol Myers-Squibb, New Jersey
- Chief of Special Victims Unit, Office of the Bronx County District Attorney, Bronx
- Honors Law Clerk, National Labor Relations Board, Boston
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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