In This Edition

1. Celebrate 2026 AAPI Heritage Month with AABANY!
2. AABANY Annual Dinner 2026
   
3. Welcome to the General Counsels Expected to Attend the GC Reception at the 2026 Annual Dinner
4. Thanks to our 2026 Annual Dinner Sponsors
5. Join the AABANY CIRC Program!
   
6. Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
   
7. AABANY Co-Sponsors: Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program
8. AABANY Trial Reenactment: Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark
9. AABANY Presents: Boba Break: Recharge & Connect
10. AABANY Presents: Match Day at Gotham FC (vs Houston Dash)
11. AABANY Co-Sponsors: Combatting Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
12. AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic
    
13. AABANY Presents: Habeas Corpus Practice in Immigrant Detention - A Training for Lawyers
14. AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion featuring Sandra Leung
15. AABANY Solo & Small Firm Practice Virtual Networking Event
16. AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Special Yankee Stadium Tour and Discussion with Alan Chang
    
17. AABANY's 4th Annual Wellness Day
18. Highlights of Recent Events
19. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
20. Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
21. AABANY Clerkship Directory
22. AABANY Speakers Bureau
23. AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
24. Fellowship Announcements
25. AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
    
26. Get Your NAPABA Affiliate Member Discount Code
27. NAPABA News
28. This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
29. Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
30. Other Events on AABANY Calendar
31. Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center

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 26: AABANY’s GSPI Committee Presents: “Make It 10 Cents!” Community Panel + GSPI Meeting and Dinner. For more details, click here.

May 26: Kings County Family Court’s AAPI Heritage Committee Presents: A Celebration of Asian Resilience. For more details, click here .

May 27: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program. For more details, click here .

May 27: AABANY Trial Reenactment: Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark. For more details, click here.

May 27-29: Lucky FM 2 by Slant – La MaMa Theatre. For more details, click here .

May 28: AABANY Annual Dinner 2026. For more details, click here.

May 29: AABANY Presents: Boba Break: Recharge & Connect. For more details, click here.

May 31: AABANY Presents: Match Day at Gotham FC (vs Houston Dash). For more details, click here .

 

The Asian American Bar Association of New York's Annual Dinner 2026 will take place on THIS THURSDAY, 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!

If your firm is looking to inquire about sponsorships, please email AD26@aabany.org to see if it is still possible to be a sponsor.

Individual Tickets sales closed last week. To inquire on how to be put on a waitlist if space becomes available, email ad26@aabany.org. 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.

We hope you will 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. These GCs represent a broad spectrum of industries, encompassing finance, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, among others. This year, over 70 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.

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor: 

Thank you to our General Counsel Reception Sponsor:

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors:

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors:

 To see our current list of sponsors, go here. For sponsorship information, click here.

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Our Pro Bono Clinics need you! Please consider volunteering. Click on the flyer for more information.

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 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.

Registration is now closed.  Please contact La Tonya Brooks at LaTonya.Brooks@cwt.com with any questions.

For more details, click here.

When: 05/29/2026 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: King & Spalding LLP, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NY, New York 10104

Finals are done -- take a break with AABANY. Join us for a casual post-finals hangout with DIY bubble tea, light snacks and great company. No panels, no stress -- just good drinks, good people and well-earned downtime.

For more details and to register by May 27, click here.

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 28, click here .

Where: New York City Bar, 42 West 44th Street, NY, New York 10036

With antisemitic incidents in K–12 schools rising at alarming rates, New York City school leaders are facing unprecedented legal and educational challenges. This timely program brings together leading experts to examine the surge in antisemitism in New York City and across the country to discuss how schools can respond effectively and lawfully. Participants will gain practical insight into key federal protections, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as real-world case studies and proactive prevention strategies. Designed for school leaders, attorneys, educators, and compliance professionals, this session examines how to foster safe, inclusive, and legally compliant learning environments.

Free for Members, Nonlawyers and Members of Cosponsoring Organizations | $40 for Nonmembers 

For more information, click here.

When: June 3, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: AAFE One Flushing Community Center
133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, New York, NY 11355

For more details and to register by June 1st, click here.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Virtual - Zoom details will be emailed to registrants

Hosted by AABANY's Issues Committee and Immigration Committee

Co-Sponsored by the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens.

The Asian American Bar Association of New York, in coordination with Immigrant ARC and the New York Habeas Project at NYU Law School, presents a 90-minute virtual training on the use of habeas corpus to challenge immigrant detention in federal courts.

The program will feature a panel led by Karen Lucas and her team, who will provide practical guidance on litigation strategies, jurisdictional considerations, and recent developments in habeas practice. A volunteer from the NY Habeas Project will also share firsthand experience representing detained individuals and how to become involved as a pro bono attorney.

For more details and to register by 6/2, click here.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Midtown - To be shared with attendees

Cost - $20 for nonmembers, $0 for AABANY members (please sign in to register).

For more details and to register by June 8, click here.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Where: Virtual - Link will be sent to registrants

Join the Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee for a mid-day break to socialize with other committee members! This event will be virtual.

For more information and to register by June 8, click here.

When: Friday, June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: Yankee Stadium, One East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Join AABANY in a special behind the scene tour of Yankee Stadium with Alan Chang, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of the New York Yankees who will host a post-tour discussion. Event expects to last approximately 1-2 hours. Limited spots available. Sign up now!

New York Yankees / Alan Chang have generally donated this tour to AABANY with all proceeds going towards AABANY’s mission.

$60 for members
$75 for non-members

For more details and to register by June 5, 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.

For more information on the event, visit the Wellness Day website.

• Prof. Elaine Chu and Rachel Lee Represent AABANY at the AAPI Summit in Washington, D.C.
• AABANY Hosts Third Annual Wellness Retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery
• AABANY Corporate Law Committee Hosts First Meet & Greet of FY27 to Connect with Committee Members
• AABANY Celebrates AAPI Heritage Night with the New York Liberty at Barclays Center
• AABANY Book Club Honors AAPI Month with Han Kang’s We Do Not Part

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.

2027 Legal Fellow Sponsorship for Organization-Funded Fellowships

Position: Legal Fellow Sponsorship

Terms of Employment: Temporary Full-Time/Exempt/Local Union 2320 (NYCLU staff is currently working in a hybrid model; a number of in-person days will be required).

Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004

Salary: Subject to the NYCLU’s attorney salary scale, which is based on years of legal experience (new law-school graduates will start at $87,000 in 2027) *

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026 (applications will be considered until the position is filled).

For more information, click here.

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.

• Know Your Rights: NAPABA Releases Multilingual Immigration Law Resources for AAPI Communities
• Upcoming NLF Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

• New York Courts Request Public Comments on Mandatory Electronic Filing Proposal
• Henry VI at Public Theater – Special Discount Code Available
  

• May 26: AABANY's GSPI Committee Presents: "Make It 10 Cents!" Community Panel + GSPI Meeting and Dinner. Registration deadline has passed for this event.
  
• May 27: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program. For more details 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 29: AABANY Presents: Boba Break: Recharge & Connect. For more details, and to register by May 27, click here.
• May 31: AABANY Presents: Match Day at Gotham FC (vs Houston Dash). For more details on how to register by May 28, click  here.
• June 3: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Combatting Antisemitism in K-12 Schools. For more details, click here.
• June 3: AABANY Bi-Monthly Queens Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by June 1, click here.
  
• June 4: AABANY Presents: Habeas Corpus Practice in Immigrant Detention - A Training for Lawyers. For more details and to register by June 2, click here.
• June 10: AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion featuring Sandra Leung. For more information, and to register by June 8, click here.
• June 10: AABANY Solo & Small Firm Practice Virtual Networking Event. For more details and to register by June 8, click here.
• June 12: AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Special Yankee Stadium Tour and Discussion with Alan Chang. For more details and to register by June 5, click here.
• June 13: AABANY's 4th Annual Wellness Day. For more information, and to register by June 11, click here.
  

• May 27 - 29: Lucky FM 2 by Slant - La MaMa Theatre. For more detals click here.
• May 28: The Nassau County Equal Justice in the Courts Committee Presents: GENDA & Beyond. For more details click here.
• May 28: SCAA Small Claims Arbitrator Training. For more details click here.
• May 31: FALA New York Presents: Robin Mangaser Tizon Mahjong Fundraiser. For more details click here.
• June 11: SCAA's Seventh Annual Golf Outing & Paint 'n Sip. For more details click here.
• June 11: FALA NY Annual Dinner 2026. For more details click here.

• Voting Rights Analyst - Social Justice Division Civil Rights Bureau
• Staff Counsel - Department of Consumer and Worker Protection - 30087
• Associate General Counsel - Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  
• Assistant, Associate or Senior Counsel for Contracts, State University of New York
• General Counsel, MOME, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME)