- Thank You to the Volunteers at the Manhattan Pro Bono Clinic in December
- AABANY is Hiring: Intake Coordinator, Legal Referral and Information Services
- Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
- AABANY Trusts & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting
- AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic
- Join AABANY's Anti-Asian Violence Task Force for a Prayer Walk for Michelle Go
- AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting
- AABANY Presents: Solo & Small Law Firm Litigators: Strategies for Success and Why Clients Should Care
- AABANY Presents: Pathways to Court-Connected ADR
- AABANY In-House Counsel and Corporate Law Committees Present: Winter Soiree
- Highlights of Recent Events
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T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
- Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
- We’ve Added a Benefit to Your Membership!
- NAPABA News
- This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
- Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
- Other Events on AABANY Calendar
- Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
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| Thank You to the Volunteers at the Manhattan Pro Bono Clinic in December |
 We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee (PBCS) and all the dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and expertise at the December 17th Pro Bono Clinic in Manhattan. We truly appreciate your commitment, especially given the extreme cold weather.
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AABANY is Hiring: Intake Coordinator, Legal Referral and Information Services |
AABANY is seeking a bilingual Intake Coordinator (part time or full time) for this opportunity who can work remotely in a private and professional setting to respond to requests for legal information and assistance from attorneys and members of the public, especially from the AAPI community. For the full description, please click here (LinkedIn) or here (Idealist).
Please help us share widely.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume via email to main@aabany.org and include the words “Intake Coordinator” in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are seeking a part-time or full-time position and confirm that you have the requisite language skills for this position. |
| Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
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Our Pro Bono Clinics need you! Please consider volunteering. Click on the flyer for more information.
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| AABANY Trusts & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting |
When: Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Where: Zoom - to be emailed to registrants
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 January 7, click here.
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| AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic |
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Where: CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11232
For more information and to sign up by January 8, click here. 
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| Join AABANY's Anti-Asian Violence Task Force for a Prayer Walk for Michelle Go |
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10am - 11am
Where: Meet on West 45th Street near the NE corner of Broadway, Manhattan
On January 15, 2022, Michelle Alyssa Go, who was standing at the downtown R subway platform, was pushed by Martial Simon onto the front of an oncoming train. Simon, a 61-year-old schizophrenic and homeless man, has been charged with second-degree murder for Michelle Go's death. However, Simon has not yet been tried because he was found mentally unfit to stand trial. The killing of Michelle Go was a dramatic example of the rise in anti-Asian violence and hate since 2020.
On the fourth anniversary of the murder of Michelle Go, AABANY's Anti-Asian Violence Task Force is organizing a prayer walk, led by Judge Marilyn Go (Ret.), a member of the Task Force. We will assemble in front of the public access walkway at 160 West 45th Street and march down Broadway to the 42nd Street platform of the R subway. The prayer walk will be led by Justin Go, Michelle Go’s father, and Reverend Cristobal Tong, a Pastor at 3Stone/NYCAC, who also serves as a Spiritual Life Advisor at NYU. Please join AABANY and the community in honoring Michelle Go’s memory and in celebration of her life, along with the lives of the numerous victims and survivors of anti-Asian hate and violence in New York and around the country. For more information, and to register by January 13, click here.
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| AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting |
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 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 January 13, click here. 
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| AABANY Presents: Solo & Small Law Firm Litigators: Strategies for Success and Why Clients Should Care |
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Welcome to Chinatown, 115 Bowery, New York, New York 10002
Co-Presented by AABANY's Solo & Small Firms Practice, Judiciary, Litigation and Membership Committees.
Panel discussion on how to build a successful solo/small firm litigation practice.
For more information and to register by January 19, click here. 
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| AABANY Presents: Pathways to Court-Connected ADR |
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Where: New York County Supreme Court, 60 Centre Street, Room 300, New York, New York 10007
Presented by AABANY's Government Service & Public Interest and Alternate Dispute Resolution Committees.
This CLE program will provide an introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the court system, including an overview of mediator qualifications, apprenticeship pathways, and the process for joining court rosters. Participants will explore the growing prominence of mediation in today’s legal landscape and compare ADR with traditional litigation across various practice areas, such as family, civil, employment, commercial, personal injury, probate, and community disputes. The program will also offer practical guidance on court roster compensation procedures and best practices for successfully concluding court-annexed mediation.
Registration is free for current AABANY members. Please make sure to be signed in to register by clicking here. Registration deadline is January 15, 2026.
CLE credit is available only for in-person attendance. 
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| AABANY In-House Counsel and Corporate Law Committees Present: Winter Soiree (Invite Only Event) |
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. 
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| T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence |
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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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| Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel |
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 Clerkship Directory |
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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| AABANY Speakers Bureau |
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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| AABANY Seeks Legal Interns |
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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.
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| AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage! |
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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.)
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| We’ve Added a Benefit to Your Membership! |
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.
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| This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
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| Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
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- December 22: IP Committee 2025 Year End Dinner & Optional Secret Snowflake. Registration has closed.
- January 9: Trust & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by January 7, click here.
- January 10: AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by January 8, click here.
- January 15: Join AABANY's Anti-Asian Violence Task Force for a Prayer Walk for Michelle Go. For more details and to register by January 13, click here.
- January 15: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by January 13, click here.
- January 20: AABANY Board Meeting. For more details and to register by January 15, click here.
- January 21: AABANY Presents: Solo & Small Law Firm Litigators: Strategies for Success and Why Clients Should Care. For more details and to register by January 19, click here.
- January 22: AABANY Presents: Pathways to Court-Connected ADR - Expanding Access And Understanding for Diverse Practices. For more details and to register by January 15, click here.
- January 22: AABANY In-House Committee and Corporate Law Committees Present: Winter Soiree (Invite only event). For more details, click here.
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| Other Events on AABANY Calendar
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- January 7: Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Presents: Lunch with a Judge. For more information, please click here.
- January 27: NYC Bar Presents: From Dred Scott, the 14th Amendment, to Wong Kim Ark’s Journey Toward Citizenship. For more information, please click here.
- January 28: The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Presents: Judiciary Night. For more information, please click here.
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| Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
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- 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
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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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