The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) was a prominent presence at the 37th National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention, held at the Sheraton in downtown Denver, CO, from November 6 to 8, 2025. This year’s Convention boasted the second-largest convening in NAPABA history, with nearly 2,900 AANHPI attorneys, judges, law professionals and law students in attendance, including over 800 first-time attendees.
While the season changes and the leaves turn colors, one thing remains constant: our volunteers and their incredibly generous support for our Pro Bono Clinics.
AABANY thanks our co-organizers, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), Pro Bono & Community Service Committee (PBCS), and all the dedicated volunteers who contributed to the success of our Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn on November 8th, 2025.
Law Student Group Discount Available until November 30, 2025. AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee and Membership Committee are pleased to announce a special discounted group membership rate for law students at local
Asian Pacific American Law Student Associations (APALSAs). For a group rate of $200, AABANY will offer up to 20 APALSA members one-year memberships, cutting the cost by 50% to just $10 per student (regular rate is $20 per person).
This group rate provides access to all AABANY events, including CLE and non-CLE programs, networking opportunities, AABANY’s Mentorship Program, and AABANY’s Annual Fall Conference.
Please note that this group rate
covers up to 20 law students per law school. For groups larger than 20, please email main@aabany.org to discuss additional pricing options.
This discounted rate is available until November
30, 2025. APALSA members who are already dues-paying members will have their current memberships extended by another year. If you are part of an APALSA at a New York area law school and interested in participating, please have one
representative from your APALSA reach out to main@aabany.org for further instructions.
Member Benefits Networking with Future Employers Collaborate with lawyers
in your Career Field Free CLE Credits Volunteer Work/Pro Bono community work Career Development Discounted Tickets to NYC Events (like the Opera, movies, baseball games, and other sports and entertainment) Free
Membership to National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
This law student group discount offer will remain in effect until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
When: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Kings County DA's Office, 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Join AABANY's Prosecution and Student Outreach Committees and the National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association for Careers in Government and Justice: Inside the Criminal Legal System, an engaging panel discussion highlighting
pathways to public service and prosecution.
Following the discussion, a networking hour will provide attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with attorneys, ask questions, and begin building professional relationships.
Event will be in person and Zoom. Please indicate in RSVP comments if you prefer to attend remotely.
When: Sunday, November 30th, 3:10 PM Where: Producers Club, 358 W 44th St, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10036
"Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate," a documentary produced by the Asian American Bar Association of New York and the Asian American Law Fund of New York, was nominated for best documentary short at the New York Independent Art Film Fest. All nominees and winners will have their films screened on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Producers Club Theater at 358 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, starting at 12 pm. The full schedule can be found here:
"Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate" will be screened at 3:10 pm. The screenings are FREE, so please consider coming out with friends to see this documentary about the struggles of AAPI victims, survivors and activists during a time of unprecedented hate and violence against the AAPI community.
If you would like to host your own screening of this documentary, contact Daphne Mei, Program Manager, AABANY Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, at daphne.mei@aabany.org.
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Where: AAFE One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing New York, New York 11355
This clinic will be preceded by a training from 6pm-6:30pm. Clinic details appear below. Please indicate on the registration if you will attend one or both. Immigration Basics For Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
AABANY’s Pro Bono Community Service Committee, Issues Committee, and Immigration Committee present a series of talks at AABANY’s Pro Bono Clinics entitled Immigration Basics for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers. This series will teach lawyers and law students the fundamentals of advising pro bono clients who are or have family in removal (deportation) proceedings. Each session will take place over dinner during the 30-minute period before the pro bono clinic starts.
When: Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 6pm - 9pm Where: Skadden Arps, One Manhattan West, New York, New York 10001
Please join AABANY’s In-House Counsel Committee for a special fireside chat
with SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, which will be moderated by Michael Wu, Chief Legal Officer of Bath & Body Works. During this conversation, Commissioner Uyeda will discuss a variety of topics, including his career journey, his
work at the SEC, and career advice for lawyers in the audience. Networking reception to follow.
Commissioner Uyeda is currently in his second term as Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been with
the SEC in a variety of roles since 2006, including as Acting Chairman earlier this year, and he is the first Asian-Pacific American to serve as a Commissioner at the SEC. Prior to the SEC, Commissioner Uyeda was Chief Advisor to the California
Corporations Commissioner and worked as a corporate and securities attorney at K&L Gates and O’Melveny & Myers.
Special thanks to Skadden’s New York office for graciously hosting us.
If you have any questions
about this event, please reach out to main@aabany.org.
When: Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00pm Where: Will Be Sent to Registered Attendees
AABANY is pleased to announce that our Annual Holiday Party will take place on Friday, December 5, at a location in downtown Manhattan, serving a buffet of classic Chinese cuisine with two hours of open bar. We will send the details to all registrants closer to the date of the event. There will be plenty of food, drinks, fun, and holiday cheer. We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate the holiday season.
This event is free for AABANY members and $50 per person for non-members.
Event registration is at capacity. To be put on a waitlist, please click here before November 30.
When: Friday, December 5, 2025, 12:30pm-2pm Where: Zoom
The Trusts & Estates Committee of AABANY will host its monthly meeting virtually during a brown bag session. We welcome practitioners
and anyone interested in trusts and estates, elder law and guardianship to join us.
When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Where: Midtown NYC - to be emailed to registrants, New York, New York
Join the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) for the next installment of its Dumplings & Discussion fireside chat series. Enjoy food and drinks and take part in a casual conversation with Alan Chang, General Counsel/Senior Vice President of the New York Yankees. The discussion will cover topics including Alan’s career journey, leadership, and personal insights about the legal industry. Networking reception to follow.
See here to read about past Dumplings & Discussion chats.
This event is free for members, and $20 for non-members.
Members must sign in before registering to order free tickets.
For more details and to register by December 7th, please click here.
When: 01/22/2026, 6:30 PM Where: Will be shared with invitees
AABANY's In-House Counsel Committee and Corporate Law Committee present the annual Winter Soiree, a networking event for in-house counsel and law firm attorneys. This event is open only to invited senior in-house counsels and sponsors. . If you are an in-house counsel and wish to receive an invitation, please contact winter.soiree@aabany.org. Provide your name, title, and employer. For any questions, including sponsorship information, please email winter.soiree@aabany.org.
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.
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.
AABANY is thrilled to announce a member benefit: discounts with Working Advantage! Enjoy up to 60% off movie tickets, Broadway and local shows, theme parks, sporting events, hotels, car rentals, electronics, and more.
To access your discounts: Sign in to your AABANY account to view our Member ID code on this page, or email main@aabany.org to receive it directly. Then visit www.WorkingAdvantage.com, enter your email and create your free account using the AABANY code to start saving immediately. (The reference on the page to "Employee Discounts" applies to AABANY's members.)
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.
November 25: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Pathways to Careers in Government & Justice. For more details and to register by today Nov 24, click here.
December 3: AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic & Immigration Basics Training. For more details and to register by Dec 1, click here.
December 4: AABANY Real Estate Committee Presents: "The Basics of Title Insurance Underwriting." For more details and to register by Dec 2, click here.
December 5: AABANY Trusts & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by Dec 3, click here.
December 5: AABANY Presents: Holiday Party. Event registration is at capacity. To be put on the waitlist click here by Dec 3.
December 9: AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion with Alan Chang. For more details and to register by Dec 7, click here.
December 11: Join AABANY for a Theater Outing to See "Laowang: A Chinatown King Lear." Event registration is at capacity.
December 16: AABANY Board Meeting. For more details and to register by Dec 14, click here.
December 17: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by Dec 15, click here.
December 18: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by Dec 16, click here.
December 18: AABANY IP Committee x NYIPLA Young Lawyers Committee Presents: Board Games Night. For more details and to register by Dec 16, click here.
Executive Director -- MinKwon Center for Community Action
Immigration Staff Attorney --- Social and Legal Services -- MinKwon Center for Community Action
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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