In This Edition

1. Applications Are Open for the 2026 - 2027 AABANY Leadership Development Program!
2. Join the AABANY LRIS Panel for the 2026–2027 Term
3. Join the AABANY CIRC Program!
   
4. Contribute to the AABANY Cookbook
   
5. Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
6. Congratulations to AABANY Members Named to the City & State’s 2026 Asian Trailblazers List
7. In the News: Kwok Kei Ng, Co-Chair of AABANY’s Pro Bono and Community Service Committee, Honored at the Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program at Appellate Division, Second Department
8. NAPABA Presents: Webinar | Refugee and Asylum Policy + How You Can Help [CLE Available]
9. AABANY Co-Sponsors: AALFNY Summer Reception
10. AABANY Presents: Court Visit to the U.S. Court of International Trade
11. Corporate Law & In-House Counsel Committees Present: Summer Karaoke Social
12. AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic
    
13. Highlights of Recent Events
14. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
    
15. AABANY Clerkship Directory
16. AABANY Speakers Bureau
17. AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
18. Fellowship Announcements
19. AABANY Members: Save Up to 60% with Working Advantage!
    
20. Get Your NAPABA Affiliate Member Discount Code
21. NAPABA News
22. This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
23. Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
24. Other Events on AABANY Calendar
25. Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center

We are launching AABANY’s Leadership Development Program (ALDP) for 2026-2027 on October 23rd 2026. The ALDP is a selective, six‑month leadership program for high‑performing lawyers who aspire to become law firm partners, senior in‑house leaders, and General Counsels. It addresses a reality many talented attorneys face: the path to senior leadership is rarely transparent—and rarely taught.

The Deadline for submission of your materials is August 15th by 8 P.M. EST.

To learn more, click on the image below.

The AABANY Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS) invites both current panelists and interested practitioners to participate in our referral network for the 2026–2027 term. AABANY’s LRIS is an ABA-recognized program that serves as a trusted bridge connecting the public with experienced and qualified legal professionals. While our mission has a particular focus on serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, our referral services are available to the public at large, generating a broad and diverse range of client inquiries across numerous practice areas.

We welcome qualified attorneys from all practice concentrations to join — or continue their tenure on — our distinguished panel of practitioners.

To read more, click here.

To renew your participation or submit a new application, please complete the LRIS Panel Application.

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

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.

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

On May 4, City & State published their 2026 Asian Trailblazers List. AABANY is proud to congratulate five of its members who were named to this year’s list.

To read more, click here.

On May 27, 2026, the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court held its fourth annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month at 45 Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights. This event was covered by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and by the World Journal. This year, the Hon. Randall T. Eng Award was presented to Assembly Member Steven Raga (Assembly District 30), Associate Court Attorney Kwok Kei Ng of the New York County Criminal Courts, and Jo-Ann Yoo, Deputy Executive Director of Asian Americans for Equality. Of note, honoree Kwok Kei Ng serves as the Co-Chair of AABANY’s Pro Bono and Community Service Committee and runs AABANY’s Brooklyn Pro Bono Clinics.

To read more, click here.

When: 06/30/2026, 3:00-4:00 pm
Where: Online

At a time when the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program has been suspended and affirmative asylum processing has slowed dramatically, this CLE will provide an overview of the current legal and policy landscape affecting refugees and asylum seekers. Participants will learn about the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, how individuals fleeing conflict and persecution may meet the legal definition of a refugee, and the similarities and distinctions between refugee and asylum protections. The program will also examine how recent Executive Orders have impacted humanitarian pathways and access to protection.

Importantly, non-immigration attorneys will learn practical ways to support refugees and asylees through pro bono legal assistance short of full representation. Topics may include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, adjustment of status applications, employment authorization document (EAD) filings, country conditions research, and other critical forms of legal support.

For more details, and to register by June 30, click here.

AABANY Co-Sponsors: AALFNY Summer Reception

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.

When: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, 9:00am
Where: U.S. Court of International Trade, One Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves has invited college students, law students, and young lawyers to visit the U.S. Court of International Trade. Visitors will be able to observe a hearing on an international trade case and an ANDA pharmaceutical case. Lunch will be hosted by AABANY. There will be two Q&A sessions, one with international trade lawyers and one with patent lawyers. This visit and the hearings will be of interest to those considering a career in intellectual property and/or international trade law.

For more details, and to register by July 5, click here.

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30pm
Where: To be disclosed to selected attendees, Long Island City, New York

Hosted by AABANY's Corporate Law Committee and In-House Counsel Committee

Come mingle with corporate and in-house lawyers over drinks and bites. The evening will kick off with networking (6:30-9:00 pm) and end with singing (9:00 pm-close).

To submit your interest, please register here by July 5. Those selected will be asked to pay $20 and AABANY members will be refunded $10 upon attendance. Location will be shared with selected attendees.

Thanks to McGill and Partners and PNC Bank for sponsoring!

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12:30pm
Where: CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11232

Please sign up to volunteer by July 9 by clicking here.

• AABANY’s IP Committee Connects at May Dinner at Blue Blossom NYC
• AABANY Presents “Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark” at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
• AABANY Co-Sponsors Community Screening of “Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate” Documentary at Safe Horizon for AAPI Heritage Month
• AABANY’s Student Outreach and Young Lawyers Committees Present Boba Break: An Evening of Community, Mentorship, and Bubble Tea
• AABANY Book Club Explores “Juvenilia” by Ken Chen

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.

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.

 All Fellowship announcements can now be found on AABANY's website under Career Center, in the sub-menu item "Fellowships." To see current announcements for Fellowships, click here.  

If you are aware of any Fellowships that the AABANY community may be interested in, please email these opportunities to main@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.

• NAPABA 2026 Convention Registration is Now Open!
• NAPABA Membership | Renew Now for Convention Access and Voting Eligibility
  
• NAPABA ADR Institute & Prospective Partners Program Applications Now Open
• Know Your Rights: NAPABA Releases Multilingual Immigration Law Resources for AAPI Communities
• Upcoming NLF Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

• New York Unified Court System Seeks Comment on Certification of Retired Justices of the Supreme Court
• NYSCDM Divorce Mediation Training Discount [CLEs Available]
• Fall 2026 Internship Applications Opened for Hon. Dora L. Irizarry of Eastern District of New York
• New York Courts Request Public Comments on Mandatory Electronic Filing Proposal
• Henry VI at Public Theater – Special Discount Code Available

• June 23: AABANY Membership Committee Presents: Mets Baseball Game. Registration deadline has passed.  For more details, 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.
• June 30: AABANY Co-Sponsors: AALFNY Summer Reception. For more details and to register by June 25, click here.
  
• July 7: AABANY Presents: Court Visit to the U.S. Court of International Trade.  For more details and to register by July 5, click here.
• July 9: Corporate Law & In-House Counsel Committees Present: Summer Karaoke Social.  For more details and to submit your interest to attend by July 5, click here.
  
• July 11: AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic.  For more details and to register by July 9, click here.

• June 23: QCWBA Installation Dinner 2026. For more details, click here.
• June 25: RCBA Awards and Installation Dinner. For more details, click here.
• July 14: The Martha E. Gifford Summer Program: What It’s “REALLY” Like to Practice Law as a Woman.  For more details, click here.

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