Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner. This year is our fourth time celebrating it during AANHPI Heritage Month, and we had in attendance approximately 800 attendees, including over 70 General Counsels
at Cipriani Wall Street.
Congratulations to our honorees: Grace Fu, Chief Legal Administrative Officer at Nanit, on receiving the Corporate Leadership Award; Alvina Lo, Head of Advice, Planning and Fiduciary Services at
BNY Wealth on receiving the Industry Leadership Award; and Hon. L. Austin D'Souza, Supervising Judge, New York City Civil Court (New York County) on receiving the Public Service Award. Congratulations also to Morrison Foerster on being
the recipient of the Law Firm Leadership Award.
We congratulate this year's scholarship recipients from the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc: Lucy Chen, Harvard Law School, Junao Lin, Boston College Law School, Joyce Park,
University of Virginia School of Law.
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.
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
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026,6pm - 8:15pm Where: Manny Cantor Center, 197 E Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10002
Join APA VOICE member organizations AAARI-CUNY, Chinese Progressive
Association, Homecrest Community Services, Immigrant Social Services, Metropolitan Asian Deaf Association, MinKwon Center for Community Action, Parent-Child Relationship Association, United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, and other
community-based organizations for a candidate forum. We'll hear from candidates running in Assembly District 65, State Senate District 27, and Congressional District 10.
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: 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 generously 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.
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 1:30 pm Where: Fordham Law School, 150 W 62nd St, New York, New York 10023
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and Fordham Law School’s
Center on Asian Americans and the Law will convene lawyers and law students dedicated to civil rights and community lawyering work. The event welcomes recent law graduates, public interest lawyers, pro bono and volunteer lawyers, and
lawyers from other backgrounds looking to support Asian Americans’ fight for justice.
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1pm - 2pm 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 June 16, click here.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Judiciary Committee of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) welcomed over 90 guests to its Annual Judges’ Reception at The Nexus Club located at 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007.
The event brought together members of the judiciary, attorneys, government officials, law students, and community leaders to celebrate judges who were appointed, elected, or elevated within the past year.
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.
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).
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.
June 3: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Combatting Antisemitism in K-12 Schools. For more details, click here.
June 3: AABANY Co-Sponsors: APA Voice's Assembly District 65/Senate District 27 Candidate Forum. 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 Solo & Small Firm Practice Virtual Networking Event. For more details and to register by June 8, click here.
June 10: AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion featuring Sandra Leung. For more information, 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.
June 16-17: AALDEF and Center on Asian Americans and the Law Present: Justice in Action Conference. For more details, click here.
June 16: AABANY Book Club Presents: Juvenilia by Ken Chen. For more details and to register by June 15, click here.
June 17: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by June 15, click here.
June 18: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by June 16, click here.
Referee, NYS Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, New York, New York
No-Fault Attorney, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Jericho, New York
Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor, State University of New York, Albany, New York
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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