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.
Each year, at the Annual Meeting, AABANY honors an Outstanding Member of the Year, Outstanding Program of the Year and Outstanding Committee of the Year to recognize the achievements of a member, AABANY program or Committee during the past fiscal year. You can view a list of last year’s awardees here.
This year the Annual Meeting will be taking place on February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at the offices of King & Spalding located at 1290 6th Ave, New York, NY. If you plan on attending please make sure to register by February 8, 2026 at
the following link.
If you would like to submit a nomination for any or all of the categories listed above, please click on the links below to do so. Self-nominations are also acceptable.
To ensure that your nomination is timely considered, please submit any or all nominations by 11:59pm on January 30, 2026. If you have any further questions please send an email to main@aabany.org.
AABANY is considering organizing a group trip to a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026 for networking and socializing.
We are asking members to complete a short survey (LINK HERE) to gauge interest and a sense of preferred dates and ticket pricing. The feedback will be used to plan the event, secure tickets, and obtain group discounts! Thanks in advance for filling out the survey.
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).
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.
Thank you to the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY), AABANY’s Pro Bono & Community Service (PBCS) Committee , the Chinese-American Planning Council, our incredible volunteers, and our community partners for your support at the pro bono legal clinic in Brooklyn on January 10th. Our volunteers met with 24 clients to address legal matters involving housing, wills and trusts, public benefits, immigration, and workers compensation.
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.
AABANY thanks all the sponsors supporting the event, including our Platinum Sponsors:
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Where: NAPABA Webinar.
Favorable views from the public of the Supreme Court of the United States remain near a historic low, with a poll indicating
that overall confidence in the American judicial system declining more than any other civic institution. Do these trends suggest that Supreme Court reform is needed, in part, to restore credibility in our legal system? While perceptions
may often align with party affiliation, after mounting criticism over perceived ethical lapses, the Supreme Court in late 2023 finally adopted its own code of ethics, something that all lower courts have had for decades. In 2024, NAPABA
called for an effective mechanism to ensure that any such code for the Supreme Court be enforceable. Meanwhile, proposals like term limits, increasing the size of the Court, and others have again surfaced, prompting ongoing discussion
over whether or how reform should proceed. These questions reside at the heart of whether the Court is a neutral umpire, as Chief Justice Roberts has famously claimed, or if it acts instead as the highest policy making body in the land.
Join NAPABA for a thought-provoking conversation with leading experts as we explore the contours of possible Supreme Court reform to improve the functioning and perception of the nation's highest court. This program is approved
for 1.0 hour of general CLE credit in Pennsylvania; credit may qualify elsewhere. Please check your jurisdiction’s reciprocity rules.
When: Wednesday. January 28, 2026, 5pm - 7pm Where: Rutgers Law School - Newark Room 125, 123 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Inspired by Prof. Rose Cuison Villazor’s law review article, “Rediscovering Oyama v. California: At the Intersection of Property, Race, and Citizenship,” 87 Wash. U. L. Rev. 979 (2010), the reenactment deals with the California Alien Land
Law which prevented “aliens ineligible from citizenship” – i.e., Japanese – from owning land. The case explored the ways in which denial of property rights also served to promote racial discrimination against the Japanese in California.
In the case, Kajiro Oyama, a Japanese immigrant who was ineligible for United States citizenship at the time, bought a parcel of farm land which he deeded to his minor son Fred, who was born in the United States and was thus a citizen.
Under the Alien Land Laws, this transaction was deemed a fraud and the State of California brought suit against Fred Oyama to escheat the property. The case went all the way up to the United States Supreme Court, where the statute’s
constitutionality was placed before the Court for its review.
Using actual trial transcripts and a reconstruction of the argument before the United States Supreme Court, illustrated with photos from the time, this reenactment
brought back to life an important but nearly forgotten case in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States and the part played by Asian Americans in that movement. The doctrines and alliances formed in litigating the
Oyama case laid the groundwork for later cases that dealt with equal rights and equal treatment under the law, including Brown v. Board of Education.
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: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to Friday, February 13, 2026 Where: The Westin Jersey City Newport, 479 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310
NAPABA is co-sponsoring the
ABA 2026 Women in Litigation CLE Conference, taking place February 11–13, 2026 at the Westin Jersey City Newport in Jersey City, NJ.
About this Event Building on the momentum of past conferences, the 2026 event will
once again unite women litigators from across the country. This year, the ABA is placing a special emphasis on ensuring every attendee leaves feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped to accelerate their career trajectory by leading with
purpose. This year’s theme “Launch & Lead: Empowering Women Litigators to Lead with Purpose” sets the stage for an unforgettable gathering of dynamic legal professionals.
Early bird registration and hotel block savings are available through January 20. More details and registration can be found here.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00pm - 6:30pm Where: AAFE Community Center, 111 Norfolk Street, New York, New York 10002
Join Jack Hsia, Deng Lin and the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee (PBCS) to learn how to answer common
housing legal questions, including the (1) typical timeline for an eviction, (2) common defenses to nonpays and holdovers, and (3) legal options for housing repair and landlord harassment issues.
To register for this event
by February 16, click here.
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 20: AABANY Board Meeting. Registration deadline has passed.
January 21: AABANY Presents: Solo & Small Law Firm Litigators: Strategies for Success and Why Clients Should Care. Registration deadline has passed.
January 21: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. Registration deadline has passed.
January 22: AABANY Presents: Pathways to Court-Connected ADR - Expanding Access and Understanding for Diverse Practices. Registration deadline has passed.
January 22: AABANY In-House Counsel Committee and Corporate Law Committees Present: Winter Soiree (Invite only event). For more details, click here.
January 28: NAPABA Presents: Order in This Court: Does the U.S. Supreme Court Need Reform? For more details, click here.
January 28: AABANY Co-Sponsors: A Re-Enactment of Oyama v. California. 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 11- 13: NAPABA Co-Sponsors: 2026 ABA Women in Litigation CLE Conference. For more details, click here.
February 18: AABANY Presents: Housing Law 101 for Pro Bono Lawyers. For more details and to register by February 16, click here.
February 18: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by February 16, 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.
February 10: NYWBA Elder Law and Disabilities Committee Presents: Lunch and Learn. For more information, please click here.
Head of Commercial Legal, Strategy and Enablement -- Adyen
Temporary, Part-Time Attorney - TakeRoot Justice
Environmental Associate or Counsel -- Nixon Peabody
Assistant Attorney General - Litigation Bureau - #LIT_NYC_AAG_3846 --Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG)
Special Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Justice Division MFCU -- Criminal Justice Division Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Appeals Bureau - #CAFHC_NYC_AAG_3843 --New York State Office of the Attorney General
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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