AABANY's 2026 Fall Conference will take place on Saturday, September 26, at Fordham University School of Law. Please save the date in your calendar. The theme for this year’s conference is “Rising Up to Meet the Future: Cultivating Tomorrow’s
Leaders Today.”
Program proposals are now being accepted and may be submitted at this link.
We invite all AABANY Committees as well as other bar associations, law firms, and other groups to submit programs. The deadline is THIS THURSDAY, April 30.
The basic items that the form calls for are:
1. Program title and description, and how it aligns with AABANY's theme this year;
Please submit a program for consideration and complete the form by the April 30 deadline.
With regard to speaker names, moderator names, and potential sponsors, you can submit names even if they are not yet confirmed. We will follow up with you soon after the April 30 submission deadline to lock down those details.
After April 30, the Selection Committee will decide on the programs that will be included in this year's Fall Conference, and we will notify the Program Chairs about the decision by mid-May.
On March 23, 2026, City & State New York published its 2026 “Above & Beyond: Women” list, celebrating incredible visionaries, policymakers, and leaders who are dedicated to propelling New York forward by tackling
new challenges and enhancing services across the state. Genny Ngai, Co-Chair of the AABANY Litigation Committee and Partner at Morrison Cohen, has been recognized on this distinguished list.
The Asian American Bar Association of New York's Annual Dinner
2026 will take place on May 28th at Cipriani Wall Street. This year's theme, "Rising Up to Meet the Future: Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders Today," celebrates our commitment to empowering the next generation of Asian American legal
professionals. Connect with colleagues, honor outstanding achievements, and be part of shaping the future of our legal community.
We are pleased to announce our honorees this year:
Alvina Lo, Head of Advice, Planning and Fiduciary Services, BNY Wealth, for the Industry Leadership Award; and
Hon. L. Austin D'Souza, Supervising Judge, New York City Civil Court (New York County), for the Public Service Award.
Join us in congratulating these honorees for their distinguished accomplishments!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Click here to access the sponsorship package and check out the different levels
of support. If your firm is interested, sign up early as certain levels of sponsorship have limited spots. Please also feel free to share the sponsorship package to your networks! If you wish to join as a sponsor, we need to receive your commitment by May 14, 2026.
Consider supporting AABANY with the purchase of an ad in the event program. More details here.
Individual ticket sales are now available for purchase! For more details, click here. The purchase of an individual ticket includes a one-year renewal of membership for members or automatic membership for non-members. The General Counsel Reception is not open to individual ticket holders, and no individual tickets are sold for the General Counsel Reception. To attend the GC reception, please consider sponsorship to the Annual Dinner.
Save the date, and make plans to join us for one of the premier events in the New York legal community. Visit the Annual Dinner website here.
General Counsels who have accepted our invitation to attend the AABANY GC Reception have been added to the 2026 Annual Dinner website. Go here to see the list, in formation. These GCs represent a broad spectrum of industries, encompassing finance, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, among others. Last year we were joined by approximately 40 GCs. This year, nearly 60 GCs have accepted our invitation. Thank you to our General Counsel Reception Sponsor: Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP.
The GC Reception takes place at the 2026 Annual Dinner on May 28 at Cipriani Wall Street. It is by invite only, and open to GCs and sponsors. If you are a GC and wish to attend or learn more, please contactad26@aabany.org. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, go here.
A number of AABANY Committees are currently looking for Co-Chairs to spearhead their programming for the upcoming fiscal year (FY27), which runs from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Committees that seek Co-Chairs include but are not limited to:
Academic
Immigration
Interested in learning more about the role? A recording of the information session held on March 11 is available to watch through this link.
To express your interest, please submit your resume and a statement of interest to main@aabany.org by no later than April 27th. Please
also direct any questions you may have to that email address.
Looking for an easy way to connect with other AABANY members? The new AABANY CIRC Program brings members together in small pods to connect, stay involved, and engage with AABANY as a group.
Pods earn points for things like meeting up, attending events, recruiting new members, sharing about AABANY on social media, and more! Each month, top pods are eligible for prizes (plus bragging rights).
The program is open to everyone—new and longtime members alike.
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 April 15th Pro Bono Clinic in Manhattan.
Where: On Zoom and in-person at NYCLA, 111 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10006
AABANY is co-sponsoring New York County Lawyers Association's CLE program in-person and on Zoom: Title Insurance
Claims and Real Estate, Wire and Mortgage Fraud – Are We Covered?
Join us for a review of the basics and red flags of real estate, mortgage, and wire fraud in real estate transactions. The title insurance policy and specific
provisions will be applied to confirm either coverage under the policy or denial of coverage. Discovering red flags and prevention of claims will be fully discussed.
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 Linda Lu, Chief Legal and Risk Officer of leading digital
financial services company Zip Co Limited. Networking reception to follow. Linda oversees Zip’s legal, compliance, enterprise risk and financial crime functions. She has over 25 years' experience in highly regulated companies.
Where: Seyfarth Shaw, 620 8th Ave, #32, New York, New York 10018
Curious about getting more involved with AABANY? Join us for Meet the Committees! You can browse our various committees, chat with current Committee
Chairs, and find the right fit for your interests. Whether you're passionate about advocacy, professional development, community outreach, or something in between, there's a place for you. Come learn what each committee does, ask questions,
and get involved.
This event is open to AABANY members and prospective members. All are welcomed!
For more details and to register by April 28, click here.
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00am Where: Start at Bedford Ave (L); End at Canal St. & Chrystie St.
Join us for weekly warm-up runs leading up to the AAPI 5K! We will start in Williamsburg
at the Bedford Avenue L stop, run over the Williamsburg Bridge, and end in Chinatown. These will be warm up runs for the AAPI 5K charity run on May 23. Team AABANY will be running to support AALFNY.
Where: Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Courtroom 2.95, 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
AABANY is co-sponsoring the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee's celebration of AAPI
Heritage Month, Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together. Please join us in honoring the NYS Courts Asian Jade Society and AABANY's Pro Bono & Community Service Committee Co-Chair and Associate Court Attorney Kwok Kei
Ng, Esq. The event will include live entertainment including magic by Su Xiong Wu, the Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori, and Chinese classical dance by Helen Zhu & Claire Mao.
Where: Sparrow's Nest Studio, 35 W. 35th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10018
AABANY is co-sponsoring a Beginner's Mahjong event with the New York Women's Bar Association's (NYWBA). We invite you
to an evening of fun and community as we learn the basics of Mahjong together! NYWBA has reserved a private space with automatic Mahjong tables exclusively for the event. Dinner will be served from 6:00–7:00 PM, followed by guided
lessons from 7:00–9:00 PM. Open to members and non-members alike. Bring your friends!
Where: Blue Cliff Monastery, 3 Mindfulness Rd, Pine Bush, New York 12566
We invite you to join us for a rejuvenating mindfulness Wellness Retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery in upstate New York, designed exclusively for AABANY. With the stress and demands of the legal profession, nurturing our mental and emotional
well-being is essential.
For more details and to register by May 4, click here.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Nexus Club, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007
The AABANY Judiciary Committee proudly presents the 2026 Annual Judges’ Reception on May 19, 2026, at the Nexus Club. The Judiciary Committee’s signature event seeks to recognize and celebrate all newly elected, elevated, and retired AAPI
judges. The event will include an Award Ceremony and Light Dinner Reception.
For more details and to register by May 17, click here.
Where: Anderson & Associates, 347 W 36th St, Suite 1003, New York, New York 10018
AABANY invites you to celebrate AAPI Month with us by reading We Do Not Part by Nobel Prize winning South Korean author Han Kang. Come ready to explore the story of a friendship set against the backdrop of the 1948 Jeju massacre
in South Korea, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and connection. The novel is the winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and a New York Times bestseller.
For more details and to register by May 17, click here.
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:45pm - 2:15pm Where: New York Supreme Court Appellate Division - Second Department, 45 Monroe Place, Brooklyn, New York, New York 11201
AABANY is proud
to co-sponsor the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department's Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
For more
information on how to register by May 15, click here.
Where: Citi Field, 41 Seaver Wy, Flushing, New York 11368
Don’t miss an evening of fun at Citi Field with AABANY members on Tuesday, June 23, when the Mets take on the Chicago Cubs! The first 15,000 fans will receive a free Mets necklace, so be sure to arrive early. Enjoy $5 hot dogs, beers,
soda, pretzels, and popcorn as part of Five Dollar Tuesdays at Citi Field. Tickets are $50 per person.
AABANY members will be reimbursed $20 after attending. Non-members will pay the full ticket price of $50.
For
more details and to register by June 17, 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.)
Members of AABANY are eligible to receive a 50% discount on their NAPABA membership! NOTE that this discount is a change from prior years, and the Affiliate Membership is no longer free, as it had been in the past.
As NAPABA
grows and broadens its offerings, it has adopted an updated membership model that aligns with national best practices and strengthens the long-term sustainability of the programs and services our community relies on.
Even
with this update, members of AABANY continue to enjoy significant savings and full access to NAPABA’s robust suite of benefits—including complimentary and discounted CLEs; more than 30 practice committees and affinity networks; national
visibility and leadership pathways; structured mentorship and leadership development programs; access to NAPABA’s national advocacy infrastructure; preferred pricing and stipends for key events; nationwide community and networking
opportunities; career advancement tools and resources; and continued investment in strengthening the AANHPI legal community.
If you wish to redeem this benefit, contact main@aabany.org to
get the discount code. You will be prompted to enter this code when you join or renew your membership with NAPABA.
PLEASE NOTE: NAPABA's membership works on the calendar year, meaning that it runs from Jan. 1, 2026 and ends
on December 31, 2026. To maximize your benefit, consider joining or renewing your NAPABA Affiliate Membership now.
For assistance or questions regarding your NAPABA membership, please contact membership@napaba.org.
April 27: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Title Insurance Claims and Real Estate, Wire and
Mortgage Fraud-Are We Covered? For more details, click here.
April 29: AABANY Presents: Fireside Chat with Linda Lu, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Zip Co Limited. For more details and to register by April 27, click here.
April 29: AABANY Asia Practice Committee Presents: US-China Legal Elite Dialogue Forum & Dinner. The
event is currently at capacity.
April 30: [DEADLINE] Call for Program Submissions - Fall Conference 2026. For more information, and to submit a program proposal, click here.
April 30: AABANY Presents: Meet the Committees. For more details and to register by April 28, click here.
May 2: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Korean Hat Day at Yankee Stadium. For more details, click here.
May 3: AAPI 5K - Sunday Run Day. For more details, click here.
May 6: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together. For more details, click here.
May 6: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Beginner's Mahjong. For more details, click here.
May 6: AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion Series Featuring Judge Pamela K. Chen. The event is currently at capacity.
May 9: AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by May 7, click here.
May 10: AAPI 5K - Sunday Run Day. For more details, click here.
May 13: AABANY Board Meeting. For more details and to register by May 10, clickhere.
May 16: AABANY Presents: 3rd Annual Wellness Retreat. For more details and to register by May 4, click here.
May 17: AAPI 5K - Sunday Run Day. For more details, click here.
May 19: AABANY Judiciary Committee Presents: 2026 Annual Judges' Reception. For more details and to register by May 17, click here.
May 19: AABANY Book Club Presents: We Do Not Part by Han Kang. For more details and to register by May 17, click here.
May 27: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program. For more details on how to register by May 15, click here.
June 23: AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Mets Baseball Game. For more details and to register by June 17, click here.
April 30: The Nassau County Equal Justice in the Courts Committee Presents: Neurodiversity in the Workplace. This is a FREE CLE program that is also available remotely. For more information, please click here.
May 4: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Presents: Mediation Seminar. ADR Committee Co-Chair Rachel Yoo is speaking on this panel. For more information, please click here.
May 15: The New York State Judicial Institute Presents: The Path Restored. For more information, please click here.
May 26: Kings County Family Court's AAPI Heritage Committee Presents: A Celebration of Asian Resilience. For more information, please click here.
Assistant, Associate or Senior Counsel for Contracts - State University of New York
Assistant General Counsel, OLC - The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Assistant General Counsel or Associate General Counsel - Open Space Institution
Agency Counsel for Advocate’s Office - New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
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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