In this edition
- Join Us at the AABANY Fall Conference: September 23, 2017
- Fall Conference Schedule Updated
- Sign Up for the Fall Conference Pitch Sessions by Aug. 31
- Professional Development Coaching Sessions: register by the Sep. 8 deadline
- Sign Up for the Diversity Career Fair
- Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
- Join AABANY for Abacus Screening at Asia Society, Sept. 6
- Highlights: Week of Aug. 21
- 2017 Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- Discounted Membership - New York City Bar Association
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- New Career Placement Committee Intake Form Now Available
- NAPABA News
- Wanted: Volunteer Attorney/Law Grads for Appellate Court Judge
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- Read the Current Issue of the Advocate
- This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
- Fellowship Announcements
- Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
- Other Events on the AABANY Calendar
- Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
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AABANY is pleased to announce that the 2017 Fall Conference website has gone live. Visit it now at https://conference2017.aabany.org/.
We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Fordham University School of Law. Registration is now open. Early bird deadline closes on Sept. 8.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2017 Fall Conference, go to https://conference2017.aabany.org/sponsors/
If you have any questions, please contact fall.conference@aabany.org.
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We have a fabulous line-up of programs for the 2017 Fall Conference, and the Programs page has been updated with a revised schedule for all programs. Check them out now at http://bit.ly/fc17pgms . Please note that the schedule may be subject to change so please check back from time to time or be on the lookout for future updates. If you have any questions, please contact fall.conference@aabany.org.
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During the 2017 AABANY Fall Conference, conference registrants will have an opportunity to participate in Pitch Sessions. The Pitch Sessions provide a platform for law firm attorney and solo practitioners to make meaningful connections with in-house counsels interested in legal services.
To register and for more information go to:
https://conference2017.aabany.org/pitch-sessions/
NOTE: Deadline to register is August 31.
Please sign up for "How to Pitch," taking place on Sept. 14. This event will feature a dynamic panel of senior in-house attorneys who will discuss what companies are looking for in an outside counsel, how to get and prepare for a pitch, the "dos and don'ts" of pitching and other insights into the client development process. This panel will offer practical strategies for attorneys who want to become more savvy and effective in developing new business and marketing your firm.
The speakers are from companies signed up to participate in the Pitch Sessions at the Fall Conference, so this panel presents a great opportunity to hear directly their thoughts on what makes an effective pitch.
For more details and to register go to http://bit.ly/fc17how2pitch
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In 2015, former AABANY Board member Steve Chung began a series of group mentoring workshops designed to break down abstract concepts like “networking” and “branding” and translate them into concrete, actionable strategies to help AABANY members advance their careers. This year, we will be continuing Steve’s efforts by transforming the group mentoring workshops into a formal Professional Development Coaching Series led by Marianne Chow and Jeff Ikejiri (Co-Chairs), and Christina Nguyen (Vice Chair).
We are proud to kick off this year-long Series with one-on-one or small group sessions that will take place throughout the day at the 2017 Fall Conference, in which a distinguished group of faculty members will meet with participants to troubleshoot specific professional and personal development issues that may be impeding your career advancement. The goal is to help you come up with a game plan to address such development issues and help you move forward and rise up in the legal profession. Based on feedback from these sessions at the Fall Conference, the Professional Development Coaching Series leadership team will design hands-on, practical workshops throughout the year to develop those skills that are most critical to the participants and the larger AABANY membership.
If you are interested in taking part in the Professional Development Coaching Sessions, you can register at bit.ly/fc17pdcreg by September 8. (Fall Conference registration is required to participate in the Professional Development Coaching Sessions.) Each session is expected to run for 30 to 45 minutes. The faculty member assignment and time slot for each participant will be based on the responses received as well as the faculty members’ schedules.
For more information go to https://conference2017.aabany.org/professional-development-coaching/
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AABANY's Diversity Career Fair & Expo (DCF) is being held during the Fall Conference on September 23rd at Fordham University School of Law. Over 20 employers from the public, private, and corporate sectors participating, and 10 employers conducting on-site interviews, looking for:
- Experienced attorneys
- Recent law school graduates
- Law students, and
- Interns
Please take a look at the Pre-Screening Requirements for the employers conducting on-site interviews: https://conference2017.aabany.org/pre-screening-requirements/.
On-Site Interviews
If you are interested in interviewing with any of these employers, please submit applications for on-site interviews to resume@aabany.org by September 7th. In the subject line, please list 2017 DCF Interviews, your name and the employers that you are applying to (e.g., “2017 DCF Interviews – Jane Doe – Kings and Queens DA”). You must also complete an Intake Form.
Resume Book
If you are interested in having your resume included in the resume books that will be distributed to all participating employers, please send your resume to: resume@aabany.org by September 14th, and include "2017 DCF Resume Book" in the subject line. If you have any questions, please reach out to AABANY's Career Placement Committee at careers@aabany.org.
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AABANY’s Issues Committee is pleased to invite you to join the newly formed AABANY Community Response Task Force!
The Community Response Task Force (CRTF) is AABANY’s answer to the rapidly changing legal landscape and the need for quick, effective, and coordinated responses to the emergent issues that affect our communities. AABANY is firmly committed to being a strong voice and steadfast advocate on behalf of the Asian-American/Pacific-Islander community. In the past several months, we have all been witness to sweeping changes that necessitated powerful legal responses. While there have been some great triumphs, there were often times when it was difficult to obtain information, to find ways to contribute, or to organize a response quickly enough to be effective.
The CRTF is specifically designed to address these needs. The CRTF will serve as a central clearinghouse for information and coordination – tailoring the alerts sent to each volunteer based on that volunteer’s preferences and the needs of the community. Alerts and actions will range from emergency legal services to direct non-legal service actions and from workshops to rallies.
Read more here.
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It’s a story of resilience, courage, and justice in the face of power. ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail documents the legal battle of the Sung family, Chinese immigrants and owners of Abacus Federal Savings in Chinatown. In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, Abacus was the only bank in the United States to be charged with a crime, accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. Over the course of five years, the Sungs embark on an existential legal battle in defense of themselves and their Chinatown community, and over the fact that, in an industry of powerful interests and influential corporations, no bank should be small enough to jail. Don’t miss this true, David vs. Goliath story from acclaimed director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters, Life Itself). READ MORE HERE.
AABANY is proud to be outreach partner for this screening taking place on Sept, 6 at the Asia Society. All AABANY members can see ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail at a discounted price with the code “AABA090617.” Select “Non-Member Adult” ticket, proceed to check-out, add the code, and then click activate. Using this code, attendees will pay $10 instead of $15 for the ticket. Click here to buy tickets. We hope to see you there!
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Law Students: compete for $10,000 in scholarships in The Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition. The Competition is open to all students but is especially designed to reach out to APA law students and provide an opportunity to showcase their writing and oral advocacy skills.
We will host the Northeast Regional Competition at the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City on October 14. AABANY members are invited to judge the preliminary rounds; NY CLE credit will be available. The winners of the Regional advance to the National Competition in Washington D.C. in November. The team registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 5 p.m. EDT.
For more information and to register your team, visit http://www.napaba.org/page/ttmc
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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: http://bit.ly/aabanyclerks
We appreciate your help!
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The New York City Bar Association is offering discounted membership to AABANY members. They will waive your one-time admission fee and give you 20% off your first membership dues payment. Membership dues are dependent on your earliest year of admission in any state or country.
Click here to take advantage of this great deal.
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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.
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Interested in moving your legal career forward? Launched at the 2013 Fall Conference, the Career Placement Committee seeks to match qualified AABANY members with available legal positions.
The new Career Placement Committee Intake Form is now available. Click here to help us help you. Feel free to also email your resumes and CVs to resume@aabany.org.
All information disclosed will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Career Placement Committee at careers@aabany.org.
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Judge seeks volunteer attorneys/law grads with experience in criminal, landlord-tenant or consumer debt matters. Judge presides on appellate cases and also handles some civil Supreme Court matters.
Full-time or four days per week preferred, but flexible schedule can be arranged. A wonderful learning and mentee opportunity, as well as an excellent resume-enhancer. Although not guaranteed, many of former volunteers have moved onto paying legal positions. Opportunity to enhance research/writing and oral skills.
Willing to fill out paperwork for paid fellowships, if necessary. Rolling deadline. Opportunities open year round.
Please send cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and references by email to:
Rebecca Wohl, riwohl@nycourts.gov
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Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2017 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 go to bit.ly/Lgl_Intrn_Details.
Please direct any questions to Executive Director Yang Chen at yang.chen@aabany.org.
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.jpg) In this Issue:
- Fireside Chat with Joon Kim, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
- Letter from President Dwight S. Yoo
- AABANY Participates in Inaugural New York Diversity Forum
- AABANY Celebrates 2017 Annual Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street
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Fellowship announcements can be found on AABANY's website under Career Center, in the sub-menu item "Fellowships." To see current announcements for Fellowships, click here.
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- Sep. 6: Join AABANY for Abacus screening, 5:30pm. For more information, click here.
- Sep. 8-10: Save the Date: NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference. For more information, click here.
- Sep. 11: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Client Intake Interview Training, 9:00am-12:00pm. For more information, click here.
- Sep. 12: AABANY Board Meeting.
- Sep. 13: AABANY Monthly Pro Bono Legal Clinic, 6:30-8:30pm. For more information, click here.
- Sep 14: AABANY Presents "How to Pitch," 6-8pm. For more information, click here.
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- Sep 15: Long Island Hispanic Bar Association Annual Gala, 7:30 PM. For more information, click here.
- Sep 19: The Dominican Bar Association's 14th Annual Scholarship Gala. For more information, click here.
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- Deputy Attorney General positions, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, Trenton, NJ
- Faculty Position, Cornell U Law School, Ithaca, NY
- Senior Program Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, NYC
- Risk and Regulatory Counsel, NYC Dept. Information Technology and Telecommunications
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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