In This Edition

1. Applications for Mentors and Mentees Now Open for 2026-2027 AABANY Mentorship Program
2. In the News: Judge Christopher Chin Prevails in Floor Vote for Manhattan Supreme Court Nomination
3. A Rainbow Colored Legal Eagle: Glenn D. Magpantay Honored at Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.’s Annual Pride Month Celebration
4. Fall Conference 2026 -  Website and Registration Now Open
5. Fall Conference 2026 - In-House + Law Firm Link-Up Reception 
6. Fall Conference 2026 - Trial Advocacy Program
7. Fall Conference 2026 - Diversity Career Fair
   
8. Join the AABANY LRIS Panel for the 2026–2027 Term
9. Join the AABANY CIRC Program!
10. Call for Pro Bono Clinic Lawyers
11. AABANY is Hiring: Program Associate (Part-Time)
12. The AABANY Blinkswag store is here!
    
13. AABANY and Broadridge Present: Proxy Process and Strategies [CLE]
14. AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic
15. AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting
16. TPS in Transition: AABANY & AALDEF Immigration Relief Training & How to Help
17. NAPABA Webinar: Objection: AI-Generated!? AI in the Courtroom
18. AABANY's Tax Committee Virtual Meeting
19. Highlight: Crafting Connections with AABANY’s Student Outreach and Government Service & Public Interest Committees 
20. T3 Project: Stand Together with AABANY and AALFNY in Turning the Tide Against Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
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

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for mentors and mentees who wish to apply to join the 2026-2027 AABANY Mentorship Program. Mentees will be matched with mentors on a first-come, first-served basis.

The AABANY Mentorship Program provides support, advice, and networking opportunities to aid both mentors and mentees in their professional and personal development. Each mentee is matched to a mentor who will serve as a teacher, role model, and resource to the mentee. By way of one-to-one relationships and Mentorship Program events held throughout the year, the program will provide the structure to advance professional growth and networking skills of both mentors and mentees.

To find out more about the program and to apply, go to https://www.aabany.org/page/1101.

Candidates must submit only one mentor or mentee application; dual applications will not be accepted. However, if you are interested in serving as both a mentor and mentee, first submit an application for the primary role you wish to serve and then contact the Co-Chairs of the Mentorship Program directly to advise of your interest in the other role. Should the opportunity arise, we will use our discretion to assign certain interested candidates to both mentor and mentee roles in order to further the objectives of the broader Mentorship Program.

Applications will be open from August 17, 2026 to September 11, 2026. Mentor-mentee matches will be sent out via email in late September. Questions? Please direct them to Emily Chen (echen@mcdermottlaw.com) and Gary Yeung(gary.l.yeung@gmail.com), Co-Chairs of the Mentorship Program.

As reported in the New York Law Journal on August 11, at the Manhattan Democratic Judicial Convention on August 10, Justice Christopher Chin won the nomination for a vacant Supreme Court seat against Judge Ilana Marcus in a floor vote (90-65). Justice Chin will join Acting Supreme Court Justices Kathleen Waterman-Marshall and Hasa Kingo on the general election ballot to fill three Manhattan Supreme Court vacancies. 

To read more, click here. 

On June 24th, 2026, Glenn D. Magpantay, a Commissioner on the United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), was honored at Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. ‘s Annual Pride Month Celebration at Queens Borough Hall. Glenn is the first openly LGBTQ and Asian American commissioner in the USCCR since its founding in 1957. Glenn is a longtime member and leader at AABANY and a current Board Director. Recently, we took this opportunity to meet with Glenn to interview him about his lifelong work as a civil rights attorney and an LGBTQ rights activist. 

Read more here. 

AABANY proudly presents the 2026 Fall Conference, “Rising Up to Meet the Future: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today,” taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Fordham Law School.
 
This full-day event offers multi-track sessions in the morning and afternoon, and a plenary lunch session, with many CLE (continuing legal education) credits available, as well as the following special programs:

Diversity Career Fair

Trial Advocacy Program

Link-Up Reception

Registration is now open. Click here for more information.

The early bird deadline is Friday, September 11. Discounted prices available for members. Register NOW. (To see member prices, make sure you are signed in as a member. If you need help with membership login, contact main@aabany.org.)

Program listings can be found here.

Please note that all program times, except for the Plenary Lunch Session, "Moving Forward After Trump v. Barbara," are placeholders. We will have a finalized schedule in August. Please check this page from time to time for any updates! New York CLE credits are pending.

Speaker information is also under construction and will be updated periodically. You can view the current speakers page here. Please check back for updates!

Conference schedule can be found here.

Please consider joining as a Sponsor. Sponsorship information can be found here.

Questions? Contact fall.conference@aabany.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Conference on Sept. 26.

The In-House Counsel Link-Up Reception provides law firm invitees an opportunity to engage with numerous senior in-house counsel who have indicated a current or future need for outside legal services. So far, we have more than 20 GCs representing industries like entertainment, commerce, and banking signed up to attend! The list is growing so sign up for your spot today.

This is a great opportunity to meet diverse in-house attorneys for current or future legal services needs. In-house participants at the Reception will either (i) have direct responsibility for making decisions on hiring outside counsel or (ii) have significant influence over selection of outside counsel and can arrange for meetings with more senior counsel within their respective organizations.

AABANY’s Career Advancement Committee is hosting its Annual Diversity Career Fair & Expo at the 2026 Fall Conference from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Diversity Career Fair & Expo will feature selected public sector, corporate sector, and law firm employers who will host informational sessions, meet and greet interested applicants, and/or conduct first round on-site interviews. In addition, attendees can meet members of AABANY’s Career Advancement Committee and receive career advice, as well as learn more about other job openings.

The Diversity Career Fair & Expo is free for all registered attendees of the Fall Conference. Registrants can indicate their interest in attending the Diversity Career Fair & Expo by checking off that box in the registration form.

For more details, click here. 

To see the full list of employers, click here. 

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!   

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

AABANY is seeking a Program Associate who can assist in (1) the design, organization, planning, development and implementation of programs, policies and projects, (2) the administration of the day-to-day activities of the Association and (3) the administration of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program requirements of the Association, in each case under the supervision of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Association.

Please submit cover letter and resume via email to main@aabany.org, with “Program Associate Application” in the subject line. All applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Click here to see the full job description on LinkedIn. 

Represent your community by purchasing AABANY merchandise from our brand-new Blinkswag online store

Through your purchase of AABANY merch, you are directly supporting our mission of advancing diversity and inclusion through professional development, legal scholarship, advocacy, and engagement of the AAPI community.

Click here to purchase AABANY merch.

When: 8/19/2026, 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Broadridge, 605 3rd Avenue, 41st Floor, New York, New York  10158

Join AABANY for "Proxy Plumbing and Shareholder Engagement Strategies," an informative CLE program followed by a reception at Broadridge, the day before the NAPABA In-House Counsel Summit. The CLE program will be from 4-5pm and the reception follows from 5-6pm.

Topics will include an overview of Broadridge, including their Services Overview, followed by a deeper dive into:

• Share Ownership, Proxy Players & Mechanics of Voting
• Proxy Timelines, Tabulation Report & Key Considerations
• Journey from Contested Meeting to Creation of SVI Program
• Standing Voting Instructions Program & Reporting
• Alternative Ways to Engage Retail Holders

Speakers:

• Moderator: Asher Qazi, Capital Markets Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
• Speaker: Matthew Criscenzo, Vice President, Broadridge

NY CLE Credit Information (Pending Approval):

• 1 credit for Areas of Professional Practice (Transitional and Non-Transitional)

For more details and to register by 8/17/2026, click here.

When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Where: Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), 111 Norfolk St., New York, New York  10002

For more details and to register by 8/17/2026, click here.

When: Thursday, August 20, 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 8/18/2026, click here.

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Zoom - Meeting link will be emailed to registrants

The AABANY Immigration Law Committee Presents: TPS in Transition: Key Legal Challenges, Country Updates, and Employer Considerations

Sweeping terminations of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) mark the largest de-legalization event in modern U.S. history. Over 1.3 million people now face imminent risk of losing status and deportation. Join us for a live webinar with the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) for training on TPS fundamentals, an in-depth exploration of available immigration relief options for former TPS holders, and guidance on how you can get involved in AALDEF's rapid response framework.

For more details and to register by 8/25/2026, click here.

When: Thursday, August 27th, 2026, 2:00pm
Where: Zoom

Artificial intelligence is reshaping what we see, hear, and submit in litigation. Have the rules kept pace?

Join NAPABA's Government Enforcement & Compliance Committee for a timely Webinar featuring three distinguished judges from both the federal and state bench who are actively confronting these issues in their courtrooms. This rare discussion will explore the evidentiary challenges posed by AI-generated and AI-altered content, from deepfake photos and synthetic audio to AI-drafted documents and manipulated metadata.

For more details and to register by 8/27/2026, click here.

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom

AABANY's Tax Committee invites you to our next virtual meeting, scheduled for Friday 8/28/26 at 1PM ET. This gathering offers a chance to connect, share updates on tax developments and other areas, and exchange ideas. We're also eager to hear your suggestions for upcoming programs, as we plan an exciting calendar of events. Please try to attend!

Open to members and non-members. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. 

For more details and to register by 8/27/2026, click here.

On July 31, 2026, AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee and Government Service & Public Interest Committee partnered to host Crafting Connections, a friendship bracelet-creating event. This event celebrated International Friendship Day and took place at On Lab in New York’s Lower East Side. While making bracelets, AABANY members conversed, connected, and crafted over a variety of food and drink. This event drew numerous attendees, with registration filling up very quickly after the event was announced.  

To read the full blog post, 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.

Applications are now being accepted for the Broadridge AABANY 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 will be 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.

• 2026-27 NAPABA Elections: Now Accepting Candidate Endorsements
• NAPABA Law Foundation Names Three 2026 SAIL Scholars
  
• NAPABA 2026 Convention: Thursday Specialty Programs
  
• Save the Date: 2026 Tang Moot Court Competition
• NAPABA 2026 Convention Registration is Now Open!
  
• Know Your Rights: NAPABA Releases Multilingual Immigration Law Resources for AAPI Communities

• Volunteer Opportunity for Senior Attorneys: NYS Attorney Emeritus Program
  
• The Eastern and Southern Districts of New York Invite Public Comment on Proposed Changes to the Courts’ Joint Local Rules

• August 18: AABANY's Bankruptcy Committee and In-House Counsel Committee Presents: Happy Hour at Bar Lola. The registration for this event is now closed. For more details click here.
• August 19: AABANY and Broadridge Present: Proxy Process and Strategies [CLE]. For more details and to register by August 17, click here.
• August 19: AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic. For more details and to register by August 17, click here.
• August 20: AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting. For more details and to register by August 18, click here.
• August 27: TPS in Transition: AABANY & AALDEF Immigration Relief Training & How to Help. For more details and to register by August 25, click here.
• August 27: NAPABA Webinar: Objection: AI-Generated!? AI in the Courtroom. For more details and to register by August 27, click here.
• August 28: AABANY's Tax Committee Virtual Meeting. For more details and to register by August 27, click here.

• September 8: NYCLA Presents: Modern Workplace Anti-Semitism [CLE]. For more details, click here. 
  
• September 14: The WE CARE Fund Presents: 30th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic. For more details, click here. 
• September 14: NYCLA Presents: The Curious Case of Dr. Sam Sheppard: The Perils of Prosecution by the Press [CLE]. For more details, click here. 
• September 15: NYCLA Presents: Game On: Gamifying Client Creation for Business Professionals [CLE]. For more details, click here. 

• F&R Associate or Senior Attorney (#1057), Dorsey & Whitney LLP, New York, New York
• Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Hybrid, Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC, Connecticut 
• Assistant Attorney General - No. CAFHC_NYC_AAG_3902, Criminal Appeals and Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau, New York, New York