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.
AABANY is putting together a community cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our members, each paired with a short note on why it's meaningful to them.
To take part, send your recipe, a photo, and a few sentences on what makes it special to main@aabany.org by August 1st.
When: Tuesday, June 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.
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1pm - 2pm Where: Zoom
Join 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 17, click here.
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.
This event is now at capacity. To be put on a wait list by June 16, click here.
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 almost sold out, so we encourage you to purchase as soon as possible.
When: June 30th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: McDermott Will & Schulte, One Vanderbilt Avenue, 68th Floor, New York, New York 10017
Join AABANY and the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY) for drinks and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the recipients of AALFNY's 2026 Public Interest Scholarship!
Every year, AALFNY awards Scholarships in the amount of $6,000 each to up to three law students with a demonstrated commitment to the Asian American community. The purpose of the award is to assist law students with their tuition
while encouraging them to use their legal knowledge and training to benefit the Asian American community in New York and to foster commitment by law students to public service to the Asian American community in New York.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. To register by June 25, 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.
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
Co-Sponsors: Karaoke Showdown. To register, click here.
June 18: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by June 17, 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.
June 30: AABANY Co-Sponsors: AALFNY Summer Reception. For more details and to register by June 25, click here.
June 30: NAPABA Presents: Webinar | Refugee and Asylum Policy + How You Can Help [CLE Available]. For more details and to register by June 30, click here.
Associate or Senior Campus Counsel - Contracts for SUNY Western Campuses, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York
Associate or Senior Counsel, Student Affairs, State University of New York, Albany, New York
DRIE Ombudsperson, NYC Department of Finance, 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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