In this edition
- A Tribute to a Chinatown Icon: Norman Lau Kee
- Press Release: AABANY Congratulates Honorable Phillip Hom on his Induction to New York Civil Court
- SAVE THE DATE: AABANY 2018 Annual Dinner
- Help Plan the 2018 AABANY Annual Dinner
- Thank You to our Pro Bono Clinic Volunteers
- Join AABANY on Jan. 17 at "Next China: How the Middle Kingdom Will Reshape Your World”
- At the Asia Society: Democracy and Political Development in Asia, Jan. 24
- Highlights: Dec. 4 and Week of Dec. 11
- Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- Discounted Membership - New York City Bar Association
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- Career Placement Committee Intake Form Now Available
- NAPABA News
- Wanted: Volunteer Attorney/Law Grads for Appellate Court Judge
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- Read the Latest 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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Justice Peter Tom paid tribute to Asian American trailblazer and community leader Norman Lau Kee in the December 13 edition of the New York Law Journal:
Recently a prominent Chinese American attorney in New York City quietly passed away at the age of 90, receiving little attention outside the Asian community. However, the passing of Norman Lau Kee represents a significant historic milestone and was a major news event in the city’s Chinese community.
Norman Lau Kee was one of the pioneers of the legal profession in Chinatown. He was a grandson of Chinese immigrants, a successful academic, a World War II veteran and most significantly, was part of a very small vanguard of Asian lawyers who first provided legal representation for Chinatown residents beginning in the 1950s. However, these accomplishments only tell part of the story of the lifelong achievements of Norman Lau Kee and his well-accomplished family.
Read the full article on the NYLJ website here. (Subscription required.)
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NEW YORK - December 15, 2017. The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) congratulates the Honorable Phillip Hom on his induction to the Civil Court in Queens County. A native New Yorker and alumnus of SUNY Binghamton, Judge Hom began his legal career in 1997 as an Agency Attorney for the New York City Human Resources Administration. At that time, he also worked on John Liu’s campaign for New York City Council. After John Liu’s appointment as Council Member in 2001, Judge Hom served as his Chief of Staff. Judge Hom was appointed Assistant Director and Legislative Counsel for the New York City Council in 2005, serving as Council Member Liu’s main liaison to Community Boards 7 and 11 in Queens. After John Liu’s appointment as New York City Comptroller, Judge Hom served as Deputy General Counsel in the Comptroller’s Office in 2011. Click here to read the full press release.
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AABANY's 2018 Annual Dinner will be held at Cipriani Wall Street on February 28th, 2018. SAVE THE DATE for one of AABANY's biggest events of the year.
Come celebrate with us!
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The initial meeting for those interested in helping to plan the 2018 Annual Meeting was held on Monday evening, Nov. 6, at the New York City Bar Association. Thanks to all who attended. If you are interested in helping us to plan and organize our largest event of the year but were not able to make the meeting, please contact President-Elect James Cho at james.cho@aabany.org to find out how you can get involved. Thank you.
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AABANY held its monthly pro bono clinic on December 13 at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Confucius Plaza. We would like to thank the following volunteers who saw 34 clients that evening.
Attorneys:
- Asako Aiba
- Chris Kwok
- Mihea Kim
- Charles Chen
- Dave Lu
- Leah Ko
- Karen Kithan Yau
- Michelle Yeung
- Tsui Yee
- Ming Chu Lee
- Shengyang Wu
Interpreters:
- Quentin Wong
- Wai Yee Yeung
- Jiayun Zhang
- Shogo Takada
Our pro bono clinics take place on the second Wednesdays of each month. The next one will be held on January 10. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pro Bono Committee Co-Chair Ariana Pabalan at ariana.pabalan@aabany.org.
Please join us in thanking all the volunteers who gave their time and talents on December 13.
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AABANY is proud to be a partner in an all-day conference taking place on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018 at the Times Center in midtown Manhattan, on West 41st Street. Come and learn about the great impact that China will have in fields such as technology, healthcare, politics, and philanthropy :
The China we knew is gone. China is no longer the land of low-cost jobs and copycat products. From fintech, e-commerce, and stem cell research to AI, EV, on-demand bike rental, and facial recognition convenience stores, China is going to shake your world. The speakers will discuss the most important trends in China’s economy and politics, and highlight business and investment opportunities within technology and healthcare.
400 attendees will listen to some of the most innovative thinkers in finance, tech, business, healthcare, and politics. Attendees include Fortune 500 companies, investment managers, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Family Offices, Investment Consultants, Pension Funds, Endowments, Foundations, Sovereign Fund and other registered investment advisory firms.
Though the regular price is $850, AABANY has discount codes that will lower the price to $300 for regular members (savings of $550) and to $200 for student members (savings of $650). If you are an AABANY member interested in receiving these codes, contact margaret.langston@aabany.org
For more details about this conference go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-china-how-the-middle-kingdom-will-reshape-your-world-tickets-38424516764
Questions? Email Chris Kwok at chris.kwok@aabany.org
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2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Japan’s Meiji Restoration, an important period in Japanese history credited for ushering in an era of major political and social change. The subsequent transformation during the Meiji period resulted in Japan’s modernization and democratic transition. This program will discuss political transitions in Indonesia, Myanmar, and East Timor, each of which face crucial challenges in shaping the future of their democratic practices. Through examining democratic transitions, the panel of experts will address issues related to interaction between democracies and authoritarian regimes that continue to influence the future of the region.
The first 15 AABANY members to register will receive free admission to this event. Register by January 19. More details at bit.ly/asiasoc012418
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AABANY’s Issues Committee is pleased to invite you to join the newly formed AABANY Community Response Task Force!
The Community Response Task Force (CRTF) is AABANY’s answer to the rapidly changing legal landscape and the need for quick, effective, and coordinated responses to the emergent issues that affect our communities. AABANY is firmly committed to being a strong voice and steadfast advocate on behalf of the Asian-American/Pacific-Islander community. In the past several months, we have all been witness to sweeping changes that necessitated powerful legal responses. While there have been some great triumphs, there were often times when it was difficult to obtain information, to find ways to contribute, or to organize a response quickly enough to be effective.
The CRTF is specifically designed to address these needs. The CRTF will serve as a central clearinghouse for information and coordination – tailoring the alerts sent to each volunteer based on that volunteer’s preferences and the needs of the community. Alerts and actions will range from emergency legal services to direct non-legal service actions and from workshops to rallies.
Read more here.
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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 appreciate your help!
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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 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 2017 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:
- Interview with Hon. Randall T. Eng, Recipient of the 2017 Norman Lau Kee Trailblazer Award
- Sponsor Spotlight: Baker McKenzie LLP
- New York Law Journal Distinguished Leadership Honoree Andy Hahn
- Letter from AABANY President Dwight Yoo
- Practitioner Update on Changes to USCIS Procedures
- Book Review of Robert Haig’s Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, Fourth Edition
- Perspectives on A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law
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Fellowship announcements can be found on AABANY's website under Career Center, in the sub-menu item "Fellowships." To see current announcements for Fellowships, click here.
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- Dec 20: Women's Committee Monthly Breakfast, 8:00 am. For more information, click here.
- Jan. 9: AABANY Board Meeting, 7-9pm.
- Jan 10: AABANY Monthly Pro Bono Legal Clinic, 6:30-8:30pm. For more information, click here.
- Jan 18: AABANY Immigration Committee presents: Exhibit Tour of MOCA FOLD - Golden Venture Paper Sculptures, 7pm. For more information, click here.
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- Jan 8: DEADLINE TO APPLY: 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Law Department Summer Internship Program. For more information, click here.
- Jan 18: Long Island Hispanic Bar Association Annual Holiday Party, 7-11pm. For more information, click here.
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- Per Diem Consultant Hearing Officer - Attorney, MTA, NYC
- Faculty Positions, New York Law School
- Senior Staff Attorney, A Better Balance, NYC
- Litigation Director, Open Society Foundations, NYC
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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