In This Edition

1. Thank You to Our Volunteers at the November Manhattan Pro Bono Clinic
2. Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
3. AABANY Know-Your-Rights Outreach in Chinatown: Seeking Volunteers
4. AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic & Immigration Basics Training
   
5. AABANY Real Estate Committee Presents: "The Basics of Title Insurance Underwriting"
   
6. AABANY Presents: Fireside Chat with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda
7. AABANY Trusts & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting
8. AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion with Alan Chang
9. AABANY Co-Sponsors: Joint Bar Association Holiday Party
10. AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic
11. AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting
12. AABANY IP Committee x NYIPLA Young Lawyers Committee Present: Board Games Night
    
13. AABANY In-House Counsel and Corporate Law Committees Present: Winter Soiree
    
14. Highlights of Recent Events
    
15. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
16. Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
17. AABANY Clerkship Directory
18. AABANY Speakers Bureau
19. AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
20. AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
21. We’ve Added a Benefit to Your Membership!
22. NAPABA News
23. This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
    
24. Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
25. Other Events on AABANY Calendar
26. Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center

AABANY extends a heartfelt thank you to the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), and AABANY’s Pro Bono and Community Service, Issues and Immigration Law Committees, as well as all the dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and expertise at the November 19th Pro Bono Clinic held in Manhattan. We were able to make a significant difference in the community by offering essential legal assistance to those in need.

To read more, click here.

Our Pro Bono Clinics need you! Please consider volunteering. Click on the flyer for more information.

• When: Sunday, December 7 or Saturday, December 13 (2pm-5pm)
  
• Where: Manhattan Chinatown (exact meeting location will be provided upon RSVP)
  
• Please RSVP by Thursday, December 4 at this link.
  

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 Clinic 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.

Session 2: Immigration Court & Relief
Program time: 6pm- 6:30pm (30 minutes)

Topics:
1. What to expect in an immigration proceeding
2. What kinds of relief are available in Immigration Court

To register for this training and/or Pro Bono Clinic by December 1, click here.

When: 12/04/2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Key Bank, 1 North Main Street, Port Chester, New York 10573

1.0 CLE Credit in the Areas of Professional Practice

Networking and light refreshments will be provided.

Speaker:

Margaret T. Ling, Esq., NYS Agency Underwriting Counsel & Education Director, AmTrust Title Insurance Company

To register by Dec 2nd, click here.

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.

Doors open: 6 pm
Fireside chat: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Reception: 7:30 - 9 pm (refreshments and appetizers)

To register by Dec 1, click here.

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.

To register by Dec 3, please click here. 

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.

This event is at capacity.  To be put on the waitlist before Dec 7th, please click here.

When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6pm
Where: American Arbitration Association, 150 East 42nd Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10017

For AABANY members, register here for $25. Limited space available at this rate. You must be logged in as an AABANY member to receive this price.

For more information, and to register for the $55.20 regular pricing, please click the flyer below to be directed to the Eventbrite.

When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: AAFE Community Center, 111 Norfolk Street, New York, New York 10002

Please sign up to volunteer by Dec 15 by clicking here.

When: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1pm - 2pm
Where: Zoom

The Issues Committee of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) invites you to our monthly meetings—an open space to discuss emerging issues, brainstorm advocacy initiatives, and build community power.

What to Expect: • Updates on advocacy efforts and events • Opportunities to get involved with impactful projects • Networking with attorneys and advocates across sectors

Open to all AABANY members and interested community partners. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to AABANY, we welcome your voice and ideas.

Questions: Contact Vishal Chander (vchander@chanderlaw.com) or Rachel Lee (rachel.sarang.lee@gmail.com)

For more information and to register by December 16, click here.

When: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Where: Fish & Richardson P.C., 7 Times Square, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10036

Escape the winter chill and join the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) and AABANY members and friends for a festive Board Games Night before the holidays! Everyone is welcome—not just IP lawyers—so bring a friend! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or brand new to games, we’ll have a variety of options from lighthearted party games to strategic favorites. Unwind and connect in a relaxed setting while enjoying dinner and refreshments.

To register by December 16, click here.

When: Thursday, January 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. 

For any questions, including sponsorship information, please email winter.soiree@aabany.org.

Dumplings and Discussion with Michelle Lee on November 12

• Michelle Lee Shares Her Journey at Dumplings & Discussion on Nov. 12
• AABANY and SABANY Co-Host 2025 Fall LGBTQ Reception at A&O Shearman

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.

Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2026 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.)

• 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 Congratulates Eric Tung on his Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• NAPABA Trailblazer Sandra Leung to Receive ABA Spirit of Excellence Award
  

• Spring 2026 Legal Internship for Law Students with the New York Unified Court System
• Request for Public Comment from NY Courts on Proposed Rule Changes Regarding AI and Equal Rights Amendment

• 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. 
• December 9: AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion with Alan Chang. Event registration is at capacity.  For more details and to be put on the waitlist 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 11: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Joint Bar Association Holiday Party.  For more details and to register by Dec 9, click here.
• December 16: AABANY Board Meeting. For more details and to register by Dec 12, 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 Present: Board Games Night. For more details and to register by Dec 16, click here.

• December 4: RCBA Presents: [FREE CLE] Addressing the Ethical Implications of Mental Health & Substance Use. For more information, please click here.
• December 4: Welcome to Chinatown: 5-Year Fundraiser.  For more information, please click here.
• December 8: Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program Informational Session (for High School Students). For more information, please click here.
• December 9: Federal Bar Association: Judicial Lifetime Achievement Award.  For more information, please click here.
• December 10: The United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit Presents: Dodging Racial Justice.  For more information, please click here.

• Corporate Tax Associate -- Nixon Peabody
  
• Corporate Tax Counsel -- Nixon Peabody
  
• Executive Director -- MinKwon Center for Community Action
• Immigration Staff Attorney --- Social and Legal Services --  MinKwon Center for Community Action