All eligible AABANY Members, as of the Record Date of January 5, 2026, have received emails to cast their proxy vote for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Members. The Election period opened January 9, 2026 12:00 am EST, and ends on February 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST.
Annual Meeting of Members: The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) Annual Meeting of Members (the “Annual Meeting”) will be held in person on February 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET at King & Spalding located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), New York, NY 10104. There will be no generally available remote option for the Annual Meeting.
Every Active Member in good standing (as defined in AABANY’s by-laws) as of the Record Date of January 5, 2026 shall be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Your vote is very important. We need a quorum of 92 to conduct the Election at the Annual Meeting, and your proxy ballot will help us attain the necessary quorum. If you would prefer to complete and send back a proxy ballot instead, download the PDF form here. In all cases, please cast your ballot by no later than Feb. 6, 2026.
If you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person, register on this page by no later than Feb. 8, 2026.
If you have any questions or problems while voting, please direct them to main@aabany.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What does it take to build a thriving solo or small-firm litigation practice? This panel brings together four litigators to discuss the realities, strategies, and opportunities involved in building an independent practice. The discussion will highlight why solo and small firms are increasingly competitive alternatives to larger firms and how they can serve as strategic, effective partners for clients. The program is designed for attorneys considering entrepreneurship, as well as businesses and individuals interested in working with smaller litigation firms.
Panelist: Tristan Loanzon, Loanzon LLP; Tiffany Miao, Miao Law LLC; David Mou, Mou Legal PLLC; Alysha Naik, Naik Law & Advocacy Group
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 members of AABANY, KALAGNY and NYSCDM.
AABANY Members: Please make sure to be signed in to register. KALAGNY and NYSCDM Members: Please indicate the organization you are a member of in the RSVP comments for verification purposes.
CLE credit is available only for in-person attendance.
If you are attending virtually, please indicate so in the RSVP comment when registering.
For more information and to register by January 15, 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.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Where: AAFE One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, New York, New York 11355
Please sign up to volunteer by February 2, by clicking the link here.
When: Friday, February 6, 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.
On December 22, 2025, members of AABANY’s Intellectual Property (IP) Committee gathered for a festive close to 2025 at Muna restaurant.
The evening kicked off with a warm welcome as attendees enjoyed a relaxed sit-down dinner where old friends and new faces got to meet and mingle. This gathering has become a favorite way for IP practitioners within the AABANY community to reflect on the year’s accomplishments, share highlights from 2025, and look ahead to what’s to come in 2026.
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 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.)
2026 A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellows Program of the American Arbitration Association The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) is now accepting applications for the 2026 A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellows Program. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026.
The Higginbotham Fellows Program is a one-year professional development experience designed to support emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Fellows engage in training, mentorship, and connection with experienced ADR practitioners, including a five-day in-person program in New York during the week of May 4, 2026.
For more information about this fellowship opportunity, 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 21: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. 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.
February 4: AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by February 2, click here.
February 6: AABANY Trusts & Estates Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by February 4, 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.
February 7: The Metropolitan Black Bar Association Presents: MBBA Day at the Barclays Center. For more information, please click here.
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit --The Legal Aid Society
Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) --The Legal Aid Society
Bilingual Paralegal (Spanish/English) --New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation
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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