In This Edition

1. Last Week to Register for AABANY's 2nd Annual Wellness Day!
   
2. AABANY Prosecutors Committee Presents: Summer Mixer - July 17
3. AABANY Issues Committee Presents: July Monthly Meeting - July 18
4. AABANY Intellectual Property Committee Presents: Dinner at Charoen Krung - July 22
5. AABANY Presents: Pathways to the Bench - Joining the State Judiciary - July 23
   
6. AABANY Co-Sponsors: Pro Bono Clinic Rooftop Summer Fundraiser - July 24
7. AABANY Young Lawyers Committee & Student Outreach Committee Host: International Trade Hearing - July 26
8. AABANY Co-Sponsors: Come Support the Family of Christina Yuna Lee in Court - July 30
9. AABANY Presents: Bi-monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Queens - August 7
10. AABANY Career Placement & Membership Committee Present: Creative Day at Art Cafe Studio - August 8
11. AABANY Parents Committee Presents: Summer Lunch - August 9
    
12. Event Highlight
13. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
14. NAPABA Affiliate Membership Code Now Available
15. Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
16. Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
17. AABANY Clerkship Directory
18. AABANY Speakers Bureau
19. AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
20. NAPABA News
    
21. This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
22. Fellowship Announcements
23. Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
24. Other Events on the AABANY Calendar
25. Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center

When: 07/20/2024 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Brooklyn Law School (Subotnick Center, 10th Floor), 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

AABANY is excited to share that it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Wellness Day on July 20 at Brooklyn Law School, during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Join AABANY in building a supportive network embracing wellness and well-being in the legal community!

Invest in your wellbeing and spend the day learning from our amazing speakers as they cover topics such as stress, burnout, fear and depression. Be inspired from leaders and trailblazers as they share how to be resilient and how they prioritize wellness and well-being while juggling work, life and everything in-between!

For further information and to register by 07/17/2024 please click here.

When: 07/17/2024 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: TapHaus33, 14 East 33rd St, New York, NY 10016

AABANY’s Prosecutors Committee and NAPIPA’s NY Chapter invites you to their 2024 summer mixer!
Catch up with old friends, meet new people, network, or just to relax. Everyone is welcome!
Cash bar; Complimentary appetizers provided. Please register if you are interested. See you soon!

For more details and to register by July 15, click here.

AABANY Issues Committee Presents: July Monthly Meeting

When: 07/18/2024 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Via Zoom

Join the AABANY Issues Committee for their monthly virtual committee meeting to network, discuss committee events, and share thoughts about any issues.

If you have any questions or ideas you want to address before the meeting, you can email the co-chairs Vishal Chander (vchander@chanderlaw.com) and Chris Kwok (chrismkwok@gmail.com).

For more details and to register by July 16, click here.

When: 07/22/2024 - 6:30 pm
Where: Charoen Krung, 955 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Please join the IP Committee for its next dinner on July 22 – Thai cuisine at Charoen Krung!

New members and non-members interested in intellectual property are always welcome. (Check out the recap from our most recent dinner here).

Cost: $25 per person

Space is limited. For more details and to register by July 20, click here.

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013.

Please join the Government Service and Public Interest Committee, Judiciary Committee, Student Outreach Committee, and Young Lawyers Committee for a panel on the different ways to join the state judiciary. Judges from multiple levels of the judiciary and specializing in varied practice areas will talk about how their career led them to putting on the robe and what lessons they would give to aspiring jurists. A reception will follow.

For more details and to register by July 21, click here.

Join the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee on July 24th for a night of celebration and giving! Your support will directly contribute to providing free legal pro bono clinics that have helped hundreds of low-income Asian American families across NYC. During this time of critical need, we are gathering to strengthen resources to uplift the most vulnerable to provide services that are linguistically and culturally accessible. The Committee holds clinics in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens and with the help of AABANY volunteers have assisted with legal matters ranging from housing, immigration, criminal law, family law, and more.

Plus, enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks (limited) and an array of amazing auction items!

Join us for a night of fun, purpose, and the joy of truly making a lasting impact.

For more information and to register by July 22 please click here.

When: 07/26/2024 - 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Where: U.S. Court of International Trade, 1 Federal Plaza. New York, NY 10278

Come join AABANY’s Young Lawyers Committee and Student Outreach Committee on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10AM, as we observe a morning hearing at the U.S. Court of International Trade (1 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278). The event will be followed by lunch and a visit with Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves to discuss careers in international law and clerking from ~1PM to 2:30PM.

Spaces are limited and young lawyers and law students are encouraged to RSVP for this unique opportunity. We will send details to those who are confirmed for the event.

For more information and to register by July 23 please click here.

When: 07/30/2024
Where: Part 71, 100 Centre St, New York, NY 10013

Join AABANY and KALAGNY as we support the family of Christina Yuna Lee in court on Tuesday, July 30th. Christina’s life tragically ended on February 13, 2022 when Assamad Nash broke into her apartment and stabbed her more than 40 times, killing her. Her killer has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree and Burglary in the First Degree and will be sentenced in New York Supreme Court to 30 years to life in state prison. Christina’s violent death shocked the city’s Asian American communities that were already suffering from ongoing attacks inspired by the pandemic. On July 30th, let’s gather to mark this moment of justice and to denounce anti-Asian hate and violence.

The location of the sentencing will be Part 71, at 100 Centre, Street, NY, NY. There are security procedures in the lobby that may have lines. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the sentencing.

Right now, the exact time of the sentencing is not yet known. When you register, please provide your name and mobile number in the RSVP comments. Note: AABANY and KALAGNY will be using WhatsApp as the communication portal.

Please share this announcement broadly and encourage people in your networks to attend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please write to Professor Elaine Chiu, St. John’s University School of Law, at chiue1@stjohns.edu.

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: August 7, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:30pm. [it's preferable that you stay the entire session given limited spaces]

Location - AAFE One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355

All volunteers must arrive at the clinics by 6pm for orientation and dinner! More details to follow after you have confirmed attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact PBCS at probono@aabany.org

When: 08/08/2024 - 6:45 pm
Where: Happy Medium, 49 Market Street, New York, NY 10002

Join us at the Art Cafe Studio for a fun and creative experience!

We’ll dive into a variety of artistic activities like moulding clay, painting pots, painting on canvas, sketching with charcoal, and building a collage!

For more information and to register by August 6 please click here.

When: 08/09/2024 - 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Where: Cho Dang Gol, 55 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001

Do you need group therapy or just to get away from your kids for a meal? We are looking to start the AABANY Parents Committee and recruiting founding members. Any member who is a parent is welcomed to join.

Please fill out the survey by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please email Jeong Ah Joy Lee at jeongahjoylee@gmail.com.

On Monday, June 24, the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY) gathered with members of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) to celebrate the recipients of AALFNY’s 2024 Public Interest Scholarships at the AALFNY-AABANY Summer Reception at FTI Consulting, held at their offices at 1166 Avenue of the Americas.

To read the full blog post please click here.

T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

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.

NAPABA Affiliate Membership Code Now Available

Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel

Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force

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.

AABANY Clerkship Directory

AABANY Speakers Bureau

AABANY Seeks Legal Interns

Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2024 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.

NAPABA News

• NAPABA Condemns Attack Against Former President Trump
• NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Ryan Y. Park to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• 2024 NAPABA Convention: Apply for a Scholarship Today!
  
• NAPABA Announces Launch of New Program: The NAPABA ADR Institute
  

This Week on WE Blog @AABANY

• AABANY Members: Pro Bono Opportunity – Help Close Civil Justice Gap through New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP)
• Opportunities in New York City’s Office of Administrative Tribunals and Hearings (OATH)
  

Fellowship Announcements

Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Legal Fellows One-Year Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, in coordination with the New York State Unified Court  System, offers one-year Legal Fellowships to recent law school graduates interested in pursuing a legal career in public service. The Fellowships are renewable for one additional year at the discretion of the Williams Commission. The Legal Fellow assists with  researching and writing and rotate in the various courts for the judicial district where the Legal Fellow is assigned in order to be  exposed to various areas of the law. This assignment will offer valuable professional legal experience to new attorneys while also  exposing them to judicial decision making and court operations. The Legal Fellows Program also will offer a special window into the  justice system. Forums will be conducted for the Legal Fellows to meet with judges, elected officials, government appointees and public policy makers to learn about their work in public service as well as their individual professional experiences. Together with the Fellowship assignments, these forums will provide practical insight into the court and professional opportunities in the legal  system. 

ASSIGNMENT:  There is one (1) one-year fellowship available in Upstate New York (Buffalo, Syracuse or Rochester). The fellowship is renewable for one additional year at the discretion of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Duties include but are not  limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal issues, drafting orders, opinions, and correspondence, proofreading opinions,  learning and utilizing court technologies and resources, and preparing for trials, which includes drafting jury charges and verdict  forms. A comprehensive state employment benefits package will be available. 

Deadline to submit an application is July 18th, 2024.

For more information about this and other fellowship opportunities, click here.

Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar

• July 17: AABANY Prosecutors Committee Presents: Summer Mixer. For additional details, and to register by 7/15/2024 click here.
• July 18: AABANY Issues Committee Presents: July Monthly Meeting. For additional details, and to register by 7/16/2024 click here.
• July 18: FY25 AABANY Committee Chairs Quarterly Meeting. For additional details, click here. 
  
• July 20: AABANY's 2nd Annual Wellness Day. For additional details, and to register by 7/17/2024 click here.
• July 22: AABANY Intellectual Property Committee Presents: Dinner at Charoen Krung. For additional details, and to register by 7/20/2024 click here.
• July 23: AABANY Presents: Pathways to the Bench - Joining the State Judiciary. For additional details, and to register by 7/21/2024 click here.
• July 24: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Pro Bono Clinic Rooftop Summer Fundraiser. For additional details, and to register by 7/22/2024 click here.
• July 26: AABANY Young Lawyers Committee & Student Outreach Committee Host: International Trade Hearing. For additional details, and to register by 7/23/2024 click here.
• July 30: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Come Support the Family of Christina Yuna Lee in Court. For additional details, and to register by 7/26/2024 click here.
• August 7: AABANY Presents: Bi-monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Queens. For additional details, and to register by Noon on 08/05/2024 click here.
• August 8: AABANY Career Placement & Membership Committee Present: Creative Day at Art Cafe Studio. For additional details, and to register by 08/06/2024 click here.
• August 9: AABANY Parents Committee Presents: Summer Lunch. For additional details, and to register by 08/07/2024 click here.

Other Events on AABANY Calendar

• July 16: Her Forum Presents: Women in Law Mixer, New York City. For more information, click here.
• July 22: Small Claims Arbitrator's Association Presents: Fifth Annual Golf Outing and Paint 'n Sip. For more information, click here.

Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center

• Associate General Counsel - Intellectual Property, Gifts, and Contracts, The Juilliard School, New York, NY
  
• Assistant United States Attorney (General Crimes), USAO Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN
• Assistant United States Attorney (MMIP), USAO Northern District of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
• Supervising Attorney - Housing, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Geneva, NY