In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month this year, AABANY is presenting or co-sponsoring several events this month. Check this blog post for the current list. Check back for updates throughout the month. We hope to see you during AAPI Heritage Month!
AABANY’s 36th Anniversary Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street. AABANY is excited to hold its Annual Dinner during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The theme for the 2025 Annual Dinner and the AABANY fiscal year is “Together We Thrive: The Power of Us!” This theme embodies AABANY’s dedication to fostering collective growth and unity, empowering AAPI lawyers to reach new heights while working together to address the legal needs of our community. We invite you to join us in building a stronger, more connected future where we thrive together through the power of collaboration.
This year, we are proud to honor:
Henry Hadad, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Bristol-Myers Squibb, with AABANY’s Corporate Leadership Award, and
Elaine Chiu, Professor of Law at St. John’s University, with AABANY’s Women’s Leadership Award.
For more information about our honorees, please click here.
We are pleased to announce that CeFaan Kim will be our Master of Ceremonies.
Ticket sales are closed. For more details, go here.
Table purchases now open through sponsorships. See Sponsorship Package here.
NEW YORK – May 12, 2025 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) is pleased to announce that Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has been selected to receive the inaugural AABANY Law Firm Leadership Award. The award will be presented at AABANY’s Annual Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street on May 29, 2025, during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The General Counsels Reception page of the Annual Dinner 2025 website has been updated. Gohere to see the current list, in formation. These GCs represent a broad spectrum of industries, encompassing finance, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, among others. We are honored to be joined by at least 45 General Counsels so far this year.
The GC Reception takes place at the 2025 Annual Dinner on May 29 at Cipriani Wall Street. It is by invite only, and open to GCs and sponsors. If you are a GC and wish to attend or learn more, please contact ad25@aabany.org. If you wish to become an Annual Dinner sponsor, more information can be found here.
Thanks to Groombridge Wu for hosting the GC Reception at our 2025 Annual Dinner.
When: 05/20/2025 - 12:45 - 2:15 PM Where: Queens Supreme Court – Civil Term Ceremonial Courtroom 25, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, New York 11435
The Government Service & Public Interest Committee (GSPI) and the Judiciary Committee are co-sponsoring “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience: Then and Now in the Context of Korematsu and Thind” hosted by the Queens County Women’s Bar Association (QCWBA) in conjunction with Queens Supreme Court Civil Term Equal Justice in the Courts Committee (QSC-EJIC).
Please join us for an engaging conversation with the bench, the bar and the legal scholar about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history and the continuing impact of these landmark cases on race, civil rights, and belonging.
Food and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
For more information and to register for the event, please click here.
When: 05/21/2025, 5pm - 7pm Where: Flushing Bank 1122 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
This CLE will review the 2023 NYS CLE Requirement for Cybersecurity Credit; Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes Defined and what are the red flags and how they are contributing to real estate deed theft; cybersecurity prevention; red flags and hygiene and best practices to prevent wire and real estate fraud.
Registration closes on May 19; please click here for more information.
When: 05/24/2025, 12:00 to 2:00 PM Where: Glow Cultural Center, 133 - 29 41st Avenue Flushing, NY 11355
To commemorate her profound contributions to the judicial system and the Asian American community, AABANY, along with a number of Asian American community groups, have announced that they will hold a memorial service for Hon. Dorothy Chin-Brandt (Chen Cuifang) on May 24th, 2025.
“Should I go abroad to study?” “Should I consider returning to China?” These may be the questions lingering in the minds of many Chinese and American legal professionals in recent years.
Faced with visa uncertainties, career “ceilings,” and the tensions in U.S.-China political relations, an increasing number of legal professionals in the U.S. are asking themselves: “Should I stay or go back?”
On the flip side, with the downturn in China’s legal services market, salary cuts, layoffs, and the closure of foreign law firm offices, more legal professionals are considering studying in the U.S. as a way to change their environment—or even their career path.
Staying in the U.S. may mean greater professional recognition, a more liberal lifestyle, but also the pressures of visa status, cultural adaptation, and career advancement. Returning to China may offer a more familiar cultural context and a stable living environment, but it could also mean facing a more fiercely competitive legal market.
AABANY is delighted to co-host an online salon with Chinese American Lawyers Forum (CALF), CLECSS, and Inside the Lawyers Podcast. We have invited legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and rich bilateral U.S.-China career experiences to discuss “To Be or Not to Be: Career Path in U.S. or China?” They will share their insights and experiences, hoping to provide some guidance for those grappling with the same questions.
Discussion Topics:
U.S. Perspective: current status of law students in the U.S, visa solutions and career prospects, job search strategies, quality of life in America, and navigating relationships & social life.
China Perspective: current state of the legal job market, business development and client acquisition, market trends and challenges, readapting to life in China, and rebuilding professional networks.
Fee:
Free admission—all are welcome to join the discussion!
When: 05/24/2025, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Where: Pier 45, Hudson River Greenway New York, NY 10014
The AAPI 5K is on May 24 at Pier 45 in the Hudson River Greenway. Run to support AALFNY/AABANY projects like the Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, Pro Bono Clinics, and Public Interest Fellowships.
Bib & T-shirt Pickup – If you are running in the AAPI 5K you will need to pick up your race bib before the race. Bib pick up is available at:
Hoka (172 5th Ave, New York)
Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 22, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday, May 23, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
If you would like Vishal Chander to pick up your race bib, please reach out to him before Thursday May 22 at 5:00 pm at vchander@chanderlaw.com.
Race Day – The start location is Pier 45, Hudson River Greenway, NYC, NY. This is NOT the same location as last year. We will meet at 8:00 am for a group photo.
Donate – If you are not running in the AAPI 5K, you can still support by donating! Please consider donating any amount to the runners using this link. Your donations go to support the important work of AALFNY. Please share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
When: 5/28/2025, 5:30pm – 6:45pm Where: 111 Broadway, 10th Floor / Or Virtual New York, New York 10006
On April 20, 2024, as part of the New York State Budget, New York State adopted the Heirs Property and Deed Theft Prevention Act of 2024. Among the many aspects of law was the creation of the Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) as defined in New York Real Property Law (RPL) Section 424. New York State has joined other states in recognizing the use of TODD, which in NY is limited to the distribution of real property upon death.
This program will help you understand the purpose and ramifications of the new law, whose focus is to permit options to lengthy probate and judicial and trust administration proceedings, as well as the form itself and availability of revocation. Margaret Ling, Co-Chair of the Real Estate Committee, will be one of the speakers.
After the program, in-person attendees are invited to a networking reception. This will be a hybrid event—you can attend online or in-person.
Alysha Naik, AABANY Membership Director and Partner at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, is looking for an associate who is more than just “a good lawyer.” They are searching for someone who dives headfirst into complex cases and has sharp insights,
an innate curiosity, and a relentless drive to tackle tough questions and uncover creative solutions.
The ideal associate thrives on getting into the nitty-gritty details, coming up with practical solutions, and taking on
hands-on legal work like depositions, court conferences, and direct communications with counsel, government agencies, and clients.
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.
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!
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.
Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2025 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.
Are you taking full advantage of your membership benefits? As part of AABANY, you get a complimentary membership in NAPABA, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. That means access to resources like:
Career Center, including NAPABA’s online national legal job board and career resources
Networking opportunities nationwide
Scholarships to attend NAPABA events
Leadership development programs to boost your career
Webinars and workshops for continued education
If you are a current member of AABANY, your NAPABA membership will be activated upon receipt of your dues with us. Please sign in to your NAPABA Account to confirm your profile is current, view options to join new Committee & Networks, and purchase Member Add-Ons. If you are a new member to AABANY, please contact us at main@aabany.org for a private link to create your New Member Profile.
Take note: NAPABA memberships follow the calendar year and run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, no matter what point in the year you join, while an AABANY membership is good for one year from when you joined or renewed. To get the full benefit of your free NAPABA Affiliate Membership, please renew it now.
NAPABA Law Foundation (NLF) is excited to invite you to register for the 2025 Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition!
The Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition is an appellate advocacy competition sponsored annually by the NAPABA Law Foundation. The purpose of this Competition is to help law students develop advocacy skills and to foster legal talents of the future.
Everytown Law seeks creative and thoughtful attorneys for 2-year Litigation Fellowships, focusing on our affirmative litigation work, with fall 2025 start dates and fall 2027 end dates.
For more information about this and other
fellowship opportunities, click here.
May 20: GSPI & Judiciary Committees Co-Sponsor: “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience." For more information, click here.
May 21: AABANY Real Estate Committee Presents: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Real Estate Fraud. For more information, click here.
May 21: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more information, and to register to volunteer by 5/19, click here.
May 24: Community Memorial Service for Honorable Justice Dorothy Chin-Brandt. For more information, click here.
May 24: AABANY Co-hosts: Online salon with CALF, CLECSS, & Inside the Lawyers Podcast. For more information, click here.
May 24: Join AABANY at the AAPI 5K on May 24th at Pier 45. For more information, click here.
May 28: Real Estate & T&E Committees Co-Sponsor: Transfer on Death Deeds Law Under NY Real Property Law For more information, click here.
May 29: AABANY 2025 Annual Dinner. Individual ticket sales are now closed. For additional details please click here.
May 31: AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more information, click here.
June 3: AABANY IP Committee Presents: Emerging Trends in Trademark Counterfeiting - U.S. and China Strategic. For more information, and to register by May 30, click here.
June 4: AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more information, click here.
Assistant Attorney General #25-160, Division of Law, Environmental & Clean Energy Practice Group, Trenton, NJ
Attorney in Charge of Western New York Regional Support Center, NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, Buffalo, NY
Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx), The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY
Assistant Attorney General, Transactions Section, Office of the New York State Attorney General, New York, NY
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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