In This Edition- Asian American Bar Association of New York Congratulates Judge Mike Paek for Historical Appointment as the First Asian American and Pacific Islander Bankruptcy Judge in the Second Circuit
- Asian American Bar Association of New York Hosts Second Annual Wellness Day at Brooklyn Law School During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- Asian American Bar Association of New York and Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York Urge Community to Support Court Watching for Sentencing of Christina Yuna Lee's Murderer
- Press Release and Public Notice: United States Magistrate Judge Vacancies
- AABANY Solo & Small Firms Committee & IP Committee Co-Host: Day at the Museum - August 3
- AABANY Presents: Bi-monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Queens - August 7
- AABANY Career Advancement Committee & Membership Committee Present: Creative Day at Art Cafe Studio - August 8
- Summer Lunch to Gauge Interest in Potential AABANY Parents Committee - August 9
- AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Meeting - August 9
- AABANY Young Lawyers Committee Presents: AABANY Annual Picnic - August 10
- AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Dinner - August 14
- AABANY Issues Committee Presents: August Monthly Meeting - August 15
- AABANY Presents: Monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Manhattan - August 21
- Save the Date: Fall Conference 2024
- Save the Date: AABANY 2025 Annual Dinner
- Highlight: AABANY Committees Host a Panel on Pursuing a Specialization in Bankruptcy
- T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
- NAPABA Affiliate Membership Code Now Available
- Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
- Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- NAPABA News
- 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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| Asian American Bar Association of New York Congratulates Judge Mike Paek for Historical Appointment as the First Asian American and Pacific Islander Bankruptcy Judge in the Second Circuit |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) congratulates Kyu Young (Mike) Paek on his historic appointment as the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Bankruptcy Judge to serve in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Read the full press release here. |
| Asian American Bar Association of New York Hosts Second Annual Wellness Day at Brooklyn Law School During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month |
NEW YORK – July 26, 2024. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) held its second Annual Wellness Day at Brooklyn Law School during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, in support of AABANY’s ongoing initiative to promote wellness and well-being in the legal profession. Read the full press release here. |
| Asian American Bar Association of New York and Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York Urge Community to Support Court Watching for Sentencing of Christina Yuna Lee's Murderer |
NEW YORK – July 25, 2024 - The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) urges the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as well as broader community to join AABANY and the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (“KALAGNY”) in supporting the family of Christina Yuna Lee in court on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at 9:30 AM. Read the full press release here. |
| Press Release and Public Notice: United States Magistrate Judge Vacancies |
Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie announced today [July 24] that the Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York have appointed a Merit Selection Panel composed of attorneys and residents of the district. (See Administrative Order No. 2024-14 here.) The Panel will consider candidates for three United States Magistrate Judge vacancies in Brooklyn, New York, for eight (8)-year terms, to be created by the retirement of U.S. Magistrate Judges Lois Bloom and Cheryl L. Pollak, effective May 17, 2025 and August 1, 2025, respectively, and by the appointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Sanket J. Bulsara as United States District Judge, effective on the date of the signing of the Presidential Commission in December of 2024. Read full blog post here. |
| AABANY Solo & Small Firms Committee & IP Committee Co-Host: Day at the Museum |
When: 08/03/2024 - 1:00 pm
Where: Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
Join the Solo & Small Firms and the IP Committee for a day at the Museum of Natural History on August 3rd. Tickets are $23 each and you will be refunded $10 after attending the event.
Space is limited. For more information and to register by August 1 please click here. 
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| AABANY Presents: Bi-monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Queens |
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
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| AABANY Career Advancement Committee & Membership Committee Present: Creative Day at Art Cafe Studio |
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! Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
For more information and to register by August 6 please click here. 
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| Summer Lunch to Gauge Interest in Potential AABANY Parents Committee |
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. |
| AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Meeting |
When: 08/09/2024 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Where: VIA ZOOM - Details will be sent to registrants
When you register, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card. For more information and to register by August 7 please click here. 
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| AABANY Young Lawyers Committee Presents: AABANY Annual Picnic |
When: 8/10/2024 - 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: Heckscher Picnic Area Central Park, 7th Avenue and Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
Come join us in celebrating summer in the great outdoors at AABANY’s Annual Picnic. Enjoy food, refreshments, fun activities, and quality time! Feel free to bring family, friends, and pets! Please indicate any additional guests when you register for an accurate headcount. For more information and to register by August 8 please click here. 
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| AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Dinner |
When: 08/14/2024 - 6:30 PM
Where: Hwa Yuan, 42 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002 Join us for the Quarterly Dinner on August 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Hwa Yuan on 42 East Broadway (Beijing Duck Restaurant | Chinese Seafood Restaurant NYC (hwayuannyc.com)). Mix and mingle with the Litigation Committee.
For more information and to register by August 12 please click here. 
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| AABANY Issues Committee Presents: August Monthly Meeting |
When: 08/15/2024 - 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 and 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 information and to register by August 13 please click here. |
| AABANY Presents: Monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Manhattan |
When: 08/21/2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: AAFE Community Center, 111 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002 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.
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 Pro Bono & Community Service Committee at probono@aabany.org.
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| Save the Date: Fall Conference 2024 |
AABANY's Fall Conference will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Fordham Law School. co-sponsored by the Center on Asians Americans and the Law.
Please save the date and make plans to join us. Check back here for updates.
If you have any questions, please email fall.conference@aabany.org. 
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Save the Date: AABANY 2025 Annual Dinner
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We are pleased to announce the date of the 2025 Annual Dinner. It will take place on May 29, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street.
Please save the date and make plans to join AABANY for our 36th anniversary Annual Dinner.
If you have any questions, please contact main@aabany.org. 
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| Highlight: AABANY Committees Host a Panel on Pursuing a Specialization in Bankruptcy |
What is bankruptcy law? How does it differ from general litigation and transactional practices? Why do people call it “restructuring?” And how do I get a job in this amazing field? On July 11, 2024, AABANY’s Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Student Outreach, and Young Lawyers Committees held a panel at the offices of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP to answer these questions—hopefully enticing students and junior attorneys to join the next generation of corporate bankruptcy lawyers and providing added perspectives for the benefit of current legal and non-legal practitioners in the audience. Read the full blog post here. |
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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.
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One of the benefits of being an AABANY member is that you get a FREE Affiliate Membership in NAPABA. The code for 2024 is now available. Please contact main@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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Did you clerk for a judge? Have you served as a court attorney? If so, please fill out our AABANY law clerk/court attorney survey!
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!
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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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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.
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Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Legal Fellows Temporary One-Year Program 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 courts and professional opportunities in the legal system.
Applications must be postmarked or received by August 15, 2024.
For more information on this fellowship opportunity click here.
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- July 30: Come Support the Family of Christina Yuna Lee in Court. For additional details, and to register by 07/29/2024 click here.
- August 3: AABANY Solo & Small Firms Committee & IP Committee Co-Host: Day at the Museum. For additional details, and to register by 08/01/2024 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 Advancement & Membership Committee Present: Creative Day at Art Cafe Studio. For additional details, and to register by 08/06/2024 click here.
- August 9: Summer Lunch to Gauge Interest in Potential AABANY Parents Committee. For additional details, and to register by 08/07/2024 click here.
- August 9 - AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Meeting. For additional details, and to register by 08/07/2024 please click here.
- August 10: AABANY Young Lawyers Committee Presents: AABANY Annual Picnic. For additional details, and to register by 08/08/2024 please click here.
- August 14 - AABANY Litigation Committee Quarterly Dinner. For additional details, and to register by 08/12/2024 please click here.
- August 15 - AABANY Issues Committee Presents: August Monthly Meeting. For additional details, and to register by 08/13/2024 please click here.
- August 21 - AABANY Presents: Monthly Pro Bono Clinic in Manhattan. For additional details, and to register by Noon on 08/19/2024 click here.
- October 12: Save the Date: Fall Conference 2024. For additional details please click here
- May 29: Save the Date - AABANY 2025 Annual Dinner. For additional details please click here.
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- August 6: NYC Bar Presents Careers in Cybersecurity. For more information, click here.
- August 15: A Conversation with In-House Counsel at Entertainment Studios. For more information, click here.
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- Special Litigation Counsel, Division of State Counsel Litigation Bureau, New York or Albany, NY
- Labor & Employment Associate, Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, Buffalo, NY
- Insurance Litigation Associate, Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, Rochester, NY
- Staff Attorney, Foreclosure Prevention Unit (Bronx), The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY
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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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