May 8, 2026 – New York, NY. The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) is pleased to announce that Morrison Foerster (MoFo) will be this year’s recipient of the AABANY Law Firm Leadership Award. The award will
be presented at AABANY’s Annual Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street on May 28, 2026, during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month this year, AABANY is presenting or co-sponsoring several events this month. Check this blog post for
the current list. Check back for updates throughout the month. We hope to see you during AAPI Heritage Month!
Highlights of events this week include:
May 12: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Reflections of Unity and Strength in our AANHPI Communities. For more details, click here.
May 16: AABANY Presents: 3rd Annual Wellness Retreat. For more details and to register by May 14, click here.
May 16: AABANY Co-Sponsors: 2026 Southern Brooklyn AAPI Heritage Month Celebration. For more details, click here.
May 16: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Asian Americans and the Law, Featuring Hon. Denny Chin. For more details, click here.
May 17: AAPI 5K - Sunday Run Day. For more details, click here.
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:
Grace Fu, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Nanit, for the Corporate Leadership Award;
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. Early bird prices close after May 13! 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. This year, over 65 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. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, go here.
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.
The Asian American Bar Association of New York was recently featured in the New York State Bar Association’s Attorney Well-Being newsletter, The Balance, March/April 2026 issue, highlighting AABANY’s growing commitment to wellness and well-being in the legal profession.
The Membership Committee is considering hosting activities where many of these activities will require a minimium number of participants to go forward and to receive a group rate. We are asking for your participation in this survey to
indicate in what events you would consider participating. This does not commit you to attend. Please complete by May 18, 2026.
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 14, click here.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM Where: White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601
Hon. Denny Chin, United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit (and past AABANY President), will be presenting a talk about Asian Americans and the Law for AAPI Heritage Month in White Plains on May 16.
When: Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:45pm Check In; 6:00pm Program Where: Appellate Division, First Department, 27 Madison Avenue [on 25th Street between Madison and Park Avenues], New York, New York 10010
In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department, in partnership with the Center on Asian Americans and the Law presents:
"
Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice: A Historical Reenactment."
Conversation with Special Guest Karen Korematsu to follow.
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: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Where: Zoom
Join the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY)’s Issues Committee for our monthly meeting, where we come together to discuss, respond to, and take action on the most pressing legal and social issues impacting our communities.
For more details and to register by May 19, click here.
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Where: Blue Panda Office Spaces 134 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors, Brooklyn, New York 11249
Join the AABANY Solo and Small Firms Practice Committee for an evening of networking, connection, and community building at Blue Panda Office Spaces in Brooklyn.
Enjoy light bites, drinks, and meaningful conversation with fellow
attorneys and professionals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This is a great opportunity to meet members of the Solo & Small Firms Practice Committee and expand your professional network.
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00pm - 10:30 PM Where: Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11217
AABANY is celebrating AAPI Heritage Night with the NY Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 21, Thursday, at 8pm. Come cheer for the home team as they take on the Golden State Valkyries.
Use this link to purchase tickets. Portion of the proceeds will go towards AABANY's mission.
When: Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30 PM Where: Blue Blossom NYC, 108 W. 39th Street, New York, New York 10018
Join the AABANY Intellectual Property Committee's May Dinner at Blue Blossom NYC, generously supported by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.
As usual, it will be a casual dinner, open to anyone with even the slightest
interest in intellectual property. New faces always welcome, bring a friend!
Cost: $30 for members and $40 non-members Everyone will pay $40 at registration but we will reimburse $10 to members who attend the dinner.
Non-members will not be reimbursed. No-shows will not be reimbursed.
For more information, and to register by May 20, 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.
When: 5/27/2026, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, 200 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10281
Join AABANY for its latest trial reenactment, Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark, recounting the famous case that established birthright citizenship as a Constitutional right -- a right currently under challenge before
the United States Supreme Court.
This is the 17th in a series of historic reenactments developed by the Asian American Bar Association of New York and will be moderated by Hon. Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Kathy Hirata Chin,
a retired Cadwalader partner.
Register by May 21 by clicking on the flyer below. Please contact La Tonya Brooks at LaTonya.Brooks@cwt.com with any questions.
Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium, 600 Cape May St, Harrison, New Jersey 07029
Join AABANY in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Gotham FC in nearby Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ (easily
accessible via PATH). This is a FREE event ($20 to register and fully refunded after attendance or cancelled at least a week before the event) open to members (and 1 non-member guest). Please sign in to register. Guest information
can be entered by clicking "Save & Add Another Attendee" on the Registration form.
For more details and to register by May 25, click here.
Where: Brooklyn Law School, 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Join AABANY in building a supportive network embracing wellness and well-being in the legal community! AABANY is excited to share
that it will be hosting its 4th Annual Wellness Day on June 13 at Brooklyn Law School.
For more details, and to register by June 11 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.
May 12: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Reflections of Unity and Strength in our AANHPI Communities. For more details, click here.
May 13: AABANY Board Meeting. For more details and to register by May 11, clickhere.
May 16: AABANY Presents: 3rd Annual Wellness Retreat. For more details and to register by May 14, click here.
May 16: AABANY Co-Sponsors: 2026 Southern Brooklyn AAPI Heritage Month Celebration. For more details, click here.
May 16: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Asian Americans and the Law, Featuring Hon. Denny Chin. For more details, click here.
May 17:AAPI 5K - Sunday Run Day. For more details, click here.
May 18: App. Div. 1st Dept. Presents Korematsu Historical Reenactment. For more details click here.
May 19: AABANY Co-Sponsors: New York County Civil Court's Screening of "Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate." 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 19: New York County Civil Court Presents: A Screening of "Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate." For more details click here.
May 20: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by May 18, click here.
May 21: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by May 19, click here.
May 21: AABANY'S Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee Presents: Networking Night at Blue Panda Office Spaces. For more details and to register by May 17, click here.
May 21: AABANY's Membership Committee Presents: AAPI Heritage Night at the NY Liberty. For more details click here.
May 22: AABANY's Intellectual Property Committee Presents: May Dinner. For more details and to register by May 20 click here.
May 23: Join Team AABANY for 2026 NYC AAPI 5K to Support AALFNY. For more details and to register by May 5, 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.
May 27: AABANY Trial Reenactment: Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark . For more details click here.
May 28: AABANY Annual Dinner 2026. For more details, click here.
May 31: AABANY Presents: Match Day at Gotham FC (vs Houston Dash). For more details on how to register by May 25, click here.
General Counsel - New York City Comptroller’s Office
Associate Attorney - Silversmith Associates
Policy Counsel- New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor - State University of New York, Albany
No-Fault Attorney - State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Associate or Senior Counsel, Litigation and Labor - State University of New York, Albany
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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