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AABANY Announcements: June 8, 2026

In This Edition

  1. Join the AABANY CIRC Program!
  2. Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
  3. AABANY Solo & Small Firm Practice Virtual Networking Event
  4. AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion featuring Sandra Leung
  5. AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Special Yankee Stadium Tour and Discussion with Alan Chang
  6. AABANY's 4th Annual Wellness Day
  7. AABANY Immigration Committee - Virtual Monthly Meeting
  8. AALDEF and Center on Asian Americans and the Law Present: Justice in Action Conference
  9. AABANY Book Club Presents: Juvenilia by Ken Chen
  10. AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic
  11. AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting
  12. AABANY Women’s Committee Presents: Mold, Matcha & Mingle
  13. AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Mets Baseball Game
  14. Highlight: Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee Hosts Networking Night at Blue Panda Office Spaces
  15. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
  16. Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
  17. AABANY Clerkship Directory
  18. AABANY Speakers Bureau
  19. AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
  20. Fellowship Announcements
  21. AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
  22. Get Your NAPABA Affiliate Member Discount Code
  23. NAPABA News
  24. This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
  25. Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
  26. Other Events on AABANY Calendar
  27. Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
Join the AABANY CIRC Program!
 

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.


👉 Sign up now to join a pod and start earning points!   

Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers

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


AABANY Solo & Small Firm Practice Virtual Networking Event
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.

AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion featuring Sandra Leung

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).

This event is now at capacity.  To be put on a waitlist by June 8, please click here.

AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Special Yankee Stadium Tour and Discussion with Alan Chang

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 8, click here.

AABANY's 4th Annual Wellness Day 
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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.

AABANY Immigration Committee - Virtual Monthly Meeting

When: 06/16/2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting Link will be emailed to the registrants before the meeting.

The Immigration Committee meeting will provide an opportunity for members to connect and build stronger relationships while discussing ways to increase engagement and collaboration. Attendees will hear updates on upcoming projects and initiatives, and are encouraged to share their own ideas for programming, outreach, and advocacy efforts. The meeting will focus on identifying meaningful ways for committee members to become more involved across all aspects of the organization and to strengthen the committee’s overall impact.

For more details, and to register by June 15th, click here.

 AALDEF and Center on Asian Americans and the Law Present: Justice in Action Conference

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.

For more details, click here.

AABANY Book Club Presents: Juvenilia by Ken Chen

When: 06/16/2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP, 444 Madison Avenue, 23rd Flr., New York, NY 10022

AABANY Book Club meeting on 6/16 to discuss Juvenilia by Ken Chen.

For more details, and to register by June 15, click here.

AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), 111 Norfolk St., New York, New York 10002

For more details and to register by June 15, click here.

AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting 

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.

AABANY Women’s Committee Presents: Mold, Matcha & Mingle

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Kitsby Studio, 393 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10013

Join the Women’s Committee for an evening of creativity, culture, and connection. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about matcha production, make their own matcha lattes, create handmade clay charms, and design beaded chains for their bamboo whisks. Leave with a fully personalized matcha whisk and a unique handmade keepsake while connecting with fellow members of the legal community. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration. This event is sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP.

For more details and to register by June 16, click here.

AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Mets Baseball Game

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:00 pm
Where: Citi Field, 41 Seaver Wy, Flushing, New York, 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.

Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to purchase as soon as possible.

For any questions or concerns, please email main@aabany.org.

For more details and to register by June 17, click here.

Highlight: Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee Hosts Networking Night at Blue Panda Office Spaces

On May 21, 2026, the Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee (SSFP) of AABANY hosted its first Networking Event of the fiscal year at Blue Panda Office Spaces in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Members and guests gathered for an evening of networking, conversation, and collaboration. In an intimate setting, attendees had the opportunity to connect with fellow solo and small firm practitioners, share professional experiences, exchange recommendations for favorite restaurants and local spots, and discuss ideas for future Committee programming and events. The casual gathering fostered meaningful conversations and helped strengthen relationships within the AABANY community.

To read more, click here.

T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

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.

Join AABANY’s Legal Referral and Information Service Panel
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.

AABANY Clerkship Directory
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!

AABANY Speakers Bureau
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.

Fellowship Announcements

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.

AABANY Seeks Legal Interns 

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 Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
 

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.)

Get Your NAPABA Affiliate Member Discount Code 

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.

NAPABA News
This Week on WE Blog @AABANY

Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
  • 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. This event is now at capacity.  To be put on a waitlist 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 8, click here.
  • June 13: AABANY's 4th Annual Wellness Day. For more information, and to register by June 11, click here.
  • June 16: AABANY Immigration Committee - Virtual Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by June 15, 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.
  • June 18: AABANY Women’s Committee Presents: Mold, Matcha & Mingle. For more details and to register by June 16, click here.
  • June 23: AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Mets Baseball Game. For more details and to register by June 17, click here.
Other Events on AABANY Calendar
  • 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.
Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
  • Assistant Deputy Counsel, Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, New York, New York
  • Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Enforcement & Financial Crimes Bureau, New York, New York
  • Assistant Attorney General, Poughkeepsie Regional Office, New York, New York
  • Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals & Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau, New York, 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.