AABANY is pleased to announce that the 2023 Annual Dinner will take place on May 23, 2023, at Cipriani Wall Street. AABANY is pleased to announce that we are honoring:
Michael Wu, Chief Legal Officer, Bath & Body Works, Inc. with AABANY’s Corporate Leadership Award
Prisca Bae, Chief Partnerships Officer, The Asian American Foundation with AABANY’s Women’s Leadership Award
U.S. Senator Charles Ellis Schumer, AABANY's Impact Leadership Award
AABANY is pleased to announce that over 50 General Counsels have accepted our invitation to join us at the Pre-Dinner GC Reception, taking place from 5:30 pm to 7 pm on May 23 at the Annual Dinner, at Cipriani Wall Street. Only sponsors and invited guests of AABANY are admitted to the Pre-Dinner GC Reception. To see the current list, click here.
We thank Kirkand & Ellis for sponsoring the Pre-Dinner GC Reception.
The 2023 AABANY Fall Conference is taking place in-person at Fordham Law School on Saturday, September 23.
If you are planning to submit a program for the Fall Conference or know of anyone interested in doing so, Wednesday, May 31, is the last day to submit, via this link.
The basic items that the form calls for are:
Program title and description and how it aligns with this year's theme "Embracing Wellness and Well-Being - Strengthening the Legal Profession by Investing in Ourselves";
If you would like to submit a program for consideration, please give thought to the four items above and complete the form by the May 31 deadline.
With regard to speaker names, moderator names and potential sponsors, you can submit names even if they are not yet confirmed, but we will follow up with you after the May 31 submission deadline to lock down those details.
For examples of past AABANY Fall Conference programs, please visit our website, under the Conference tab in the top menu.
On May 1, City & State published their 2023 list of the Law Power Asian 100 in New York. As stated in the article:
City & State’s Power of Diversity: Asian 100 list features these elected officials and also highlights other power brokers who are managing government agencies, running businesses, advocating for policy changes – and ensuring Asian Americans have a voice at the table.
AABANY is pleased to announce that our Immediate Past President William Ng has been named one of City & State’s Asian 100 at 56 on the list.
NEW YORK – May 11, 2023. The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) is excited to announce the return of its pro bono clinic to Confucius Plaza, to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Organized by AABANY's Pro Bono and Community Services (PBCS) Committee, the next Manhattan clinic will take place on May 17, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The clinic will be held at Confucius Plaza, located at 33 Bowery, New York, NY 10002. AABANY is pleased once again to be partnering with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York for this Pro Bono Clinic.
AABANY’s Pro Bono Clinics are available to assist New Yorkers with legal questions in various fields, including housing, employment, labor, and matrimonial law. Interpreters will be on hand during one-on-one consultations with volunteer attorneys to ensure effective communication. No appointments are needed; walk-ins are welcome.
We are seeking attorneys and non-attorneys to assist limited English proficient (LEP) clients who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and/or Korean in their legal matters. Please sign up to volunteer (as attorney, language interpreter and/or administrative help) at these pro bono clinics. Spaces are limited.
All volunteers must be AABANY members for professional liability coverage purposes. Volunteers may sign up here to become an AABANY member.
Date and Time of Clinic: Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Volunteer registration closed on May 12.
Manhattan Location - 33 Bowery, Community Room at Confucius Plaza, New York, NY 10002
Time commitment for each clinic - 6:00pm - 8:3pm [it's preferable that you stay the entire session given limited spaces]
All volunteers must arrive at the clinics by 6pm for orientation and dinner! More details to follow after you are confirmed attendance.
When: 05/18/2023 6:00-8:00 PM Where: New York County Supreme Court, 60 Centre Street (Rotunda) New York, NY
The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, the New York State Unified Court System's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Asian American Judges Association of New York, the Asian Jade Society of the New York State Courts, and the Asian American Bar Association of New York present: Empowered Asian American Leadership
To register and for more information please click on the flyer below.
When: 05/19/23 6:00 - 8:30 PM Where: JAMS New York, NY Times Building 620 8th Ave, 34th Floor New York, New York 10018
6:00 PM - Registration 6:30 PM - Welcome Address 6:40 PM - China Roundtable Discussion 7:40 PM - Social Networking
In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses must stay ahead of the curve, especially when navigating the complex legal and economic landscape between the United States and China. As China transitions from its zero-Covid policy, the nation will face new challenges and opportunities in its economic development and global interactions.
The Asia Practice Committee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee will co-host a China Roundtable on May 19, 2023, which aims to bring together law professionals, academics, and business leaders to engage in an in-depth and open discussion on current and emerging legal and economic issues between the two countries.
The Roundtable will explore topics such as cross-border investments, dispute resolution, the impact of China’s lift of its zero-Covid policy on business operations as well as opportunities across the region. Participants will have the opportunity to share their insights and expertise, as well as to ask questions and challenge assumptions in a collegial and respectful atmosphere.
Join us for this exclusive event and seize the opportunity to enhance your understanding of the US-China business landscape and unlock new possibilities for growth and success.
Light food and refreshments will be provided. Registration fee is $25 for an AABANY member, and $35 for a non-AABANY member.
Roundtable Speakers
Chris Kwok, JAMS (Moderator)\
James Jiang, Davis Polk
Jason Ye, Ortoli Rosenstadt
Jerry Wang, Hi2 Global
Jessie Ning, Goldman Sachs
Jian Wu, Kobre & Kim
Yin Wu, Citigroup
For more information, and to register by May 19, click HERE
When: 05/21/23 - 11:00 AM Where: 6th Avenue & 44th Street, New York, NY
Join AABANY and help represent our organization.
FREE* t-shirts for participants! *$25 deposit required. We will refund the full amount after your participation in the parade.
Please register by May 15 if you would like to order a t-shirt. Registration will remain open through May 18, but anyone registering after May 15 will not be able to place a t-shirt order.
This year, for AAPI Heritage Month, the Equal Justice Committee of the Twelfth JD will be presenting a virtual fireside chat with Judge E. Grace Park, who is sitting in Bronx Family Court, about her path to the bench highlighting any adversity she might have faced along the way.
On the day of the event, May 24, at 1 pm, click here for the Microsoft Teams link to join online.
When: 05/30/23 - 6:30 PM Where: Dim Sum Palace 33 W 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001
Join the IP Committee for a night of authentic Cantonese cuisine and conversation. Anyone interested in IP law is welcome - no need to be a committee member as we welcome members and newcomers alike!
AABANY’s Litigation Committee is excited to announce its first quarterly meeting of the year, open to all members.
It will take place over zoom during lunch time, from 1:00-2:00PM, on Wednesday May 31, 2023. Come meet the co-chairs, hear about our plans for the coming year, suggest ideas for which programs you would like to see this year, and learn how you can get more involved.
When: 05/31/2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Where: Via Zoom (Details will be emailed)
Do you enjoy learning about the latest cutting edge technology? Are you passionate about protecting one’s creations, brands, and innovations? Simply curious about what intellectual property is? If so, please join AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee and the IP Committee for, “What Do IP Attorneys Do?” to learn more about the exciting field of intellectual property!
The program will be moderated by Kristen Liu and Chenyun Ma.
The panel will have an engaging conversation about what IP attorneys do and the myriad of specialties and career paths available within the IP practice area.
When: 05/31/23, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Where: Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
For over fifty years, New York native Corky Lee photographed his hometown's Chinatown, and Asian American communities around the country. With a strong sense of social justice, he captured activists, celebrities, and everyday heroes with equal passion, taking over a hundred thousand photos. Through his own words and pictures, Dear Corky reveals the man behind the camera, an indefatigable personality who sought to shed light on the contributions of Asian-Americans and to set the record straight about the Asian-American history.
Join us for a special screening of Dear Corky, followed by a conversation with the film director Curtis Chin and Virgo Lee, advisor to the Estate of Corky Lee, and a special report on the forthcoming book, Corky Lee’s Asian America, from Penguin Random House. We look forward to seeing you at this evening’s event to honor the life and work of a beloved photographer, who was determined to change the world, one photograph at a time.
One of the benefits of being an AABANY member is that you get a FREE Affiliate Membership to NAPABA. The code for 2023 is now available. Please contact margaret.langston@aabany.org to get the code and instructions to activate your Affiliate Membership. Note that NAPABA's membership follows the calendar year, i.e., January 1 to December 31, so to maximize your membership, be sure to renew now.
AABANY, in partnership with the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), is pleased to announce the Turning the Tide (T3) Project. Following the February 10, 2021 publication of AABANY and Paul, Weiss’ report, A Rising Tide of Hate
and Violence against Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19: Impact, Causes, Solutions, AABANY established an Anti-Asian Violence Task Force to advance the proposals outlined in the report and consider other solutions to
address the surge of anti-Asian hate and violence in the community. The Task Force advances the T3 project, which aims to incorporate a three-pronged approach encompassing education and communication, advocacy, and research, to address
anti-Asian hate and violence.
Please stand together with AABANY and AALFNY in turning the tide against anti-Asian hate and violence. We are now accepting donations to support the T3 Project. Donations can be made to AALFNY
and will be tax deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law.
For more details about the T3 Project, please click here.
In Fall 2020, AABANY launched a legal referral and information service (“LRIS”) as a public service primarily to help the general public, and especially the Asian American community. The goals of the LRIS are to provide information and
referrals, to recommend lawyers or other resources to provide competent, ethical legal advice and representation, to educate the public about legal representation and to increase respect for the legal profession.
We are
seeking qualified and experienced lawyers to serve on the panels of lawyers eligible to receive referrals from AABANY’s LRIS.
This is a vital program for AABANY that we anticipate will greatly benefit our panelists and fellow
members as well as the public, and especially the Asian American community. If you would like to apply to be considered for the LRIS panel, please contact joinlris@aabany.org,
and we will send you an application form. If you have any questions, please send them to the same address.
AABANY’s Issues Committee is pleased to invite you to join the 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. During these challenging
times, 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.
PLEASE
NOTE that the Community Response Task Force form has been updated. Even if you have already filled out the form, we kindly ask that you resubmit your interest here.
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 here. We appreciate your help
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.
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.
Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2023 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 please click here.
Please direct any questions to Executive Director
Yang Chen at yang.chen@aabany.org.
New: Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Legal Fellows Program, in coordination with the New York State Unified Court System, is offering Legal Fellowships to recent law school graduates interested in pursuing a legal career in public service. To view and apply for this fellowship, please click here.
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), USAO Northern District of Indiana, Hammond, IN
Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel) Open Continuous, Antitrust Division (ATR), Various Locations, US
Staff Attorney |Disability Advocacy Program (DAP), Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY), Utica, NY
Deputy Attorney General 2 (Office Manager), Division of Law, Newark or Trenton, NJ
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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