In This Edition
- Applications Now Available for AABANY's 2019 Mentorship Program
- AALFNY Community Service Scholarship Awards
- Press Release: AABANY Congratulates its Former President Glenn Lau-Kee on Receiving Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award from American Bar Association
- Press Release: AABANY Applauds Diane Gujarati's Renomination to Serve as U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of New York
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: Real Estate Fraud and Cyber Security on April 24
- Pro Bono Clinic at the APA Women's Conference on April 28
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: The Third Annual APAC NYC Conference on April 29
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: An Evening With Preet Bharara at Cleary Gottlieb on April 30
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: Asian Americans and Higher Education: An End to Affirmative Action?
- Save the Date: AABANY Fall Conference on September 21, 2019
- Join AABANY to Support Portrait Project 2.0
- Highlight: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Trends in Long Island Real Estate Development - IDA Zoning and Land Use
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Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
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AABANY Clerkship Directory
- Discounted Membership - New York City Bar Association
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AABANY Speakers Bureau
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Career Placement Committee Intake Form Now Available
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NAPABA News
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Wanted: Volunteer Attorney/Law Grads for Appellate Court Judge
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AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
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Read the Current Issue of the Advocate
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This Week on WE Blog @AABANY
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Fellowship Announcements
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Upcoming Events on the AABANY Calendar
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Other Events on the AABANY Calendar
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Recent Job Postings on the AABANY Career Center
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We are happy to announce that applications are now available for AABANY's 2019 Mentorship Program. Because of the program's popularity, priority is given to applicants who are AABANY members. 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.
We encourage you to find out more details about the Mentorship Program, and to apply to be a Mentor or Mentee, by going to https://www.aabany.org/page/845
Registration opened on April 15 and will remain open until May 10. Please contact the Chair of the Mentorship Program, Shruti Chopra, with any questions at schopra@morrisoncohen.com.
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The Asian American Law Fund of New York, Inc. (AALFNY), the 501(c)3 affiliate of AABANY, invites law students to apply for the Community Service Scholarship Awards. AALFNY will award scholarships in the amount of $5,000 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. Application deadline extended: May 10, 2019. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.asianamericanlawfund.org/community-service-scholarships/ . It is the Fund’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status or sexual orientation.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2019 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) congratulates Glenn Lau-Kee, Partner at Lau-Kee Law Group PLLC and former AABANY President (1997-99), on receiving the American Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors solo and small firm attorneys who are widely accepted by their peers as having significant lifetime distinction, exceptional achievement, and distinction in an exemplary way. Mr. Lau-Kee and his fellow awardees will be honored on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the ABA Solo and Small Firms Award Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
To read the full press release, click here.
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NEW YORK – April 16, 2019 – The Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”) enthusiastically supports the renomination of Board Member Diane Gujarati to serve as a United States district court judge in the Eastern District of New York. “We are pleased with the renomination of our former Board Director Diane Gujarati to the bench,” said Brian Song, President of AABANY. Ms. Gujarati was first nominated by President Obama in 2016, and subsequently renominated by President Trump in 2018. Her nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
To read the full press release, click here.
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, please join us at Chase Bank, 41-22 Bell Blvd, Bayside, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for a CLE on Real Estate Fraud and Cyber Security.
Presented by:
AABANY’s Real Estate Committee, Chase Bank, KALAGNY, and Big Apple Abstract Corp.
Speaker:
Margaret T. Ling, Esq., Senior Underwriting Counsel, Big Apple Abstract Corp.
Jason A. Ganfer, Esq., Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer LLP
Daniel Jacoby, Managing Director, SDL Brokerage, Inc.
For more information, click here.
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AABANY's Pro Bono & Community Service Committee and Women's Committee are collaborating with OCA-NY and FCC (Families with Children from China) for their APA Women's Conference, Educating & Empowering Asian Women, on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The conference aims to empower professional women and members of the community. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.
The Pro Bono Committee will be holding a Pro Bono Legal Advice & Referral Clinic and community presentations alongside the conference. We are seeking both attorney (preferably with experience volunteering at our monthly clinics or at least 2 years of experience) and interpreter volunteers. The pro bono clinic is tentatively scheduled for 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with setting up and client registration starting at 10:00 AM. Community presentations will run concurrently with the clinic.
Please contact Asako Aiba at asako.aiba@aabany.org if you are interested in volunteering at the Pro Bono Clinic and indicate what time slots (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; 11:00AM - 1:00 PM; and/or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) you are available.
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Consilio cordially invites you to attend the 3rd Annual APAC NYC Conference at Fordham School of Law, Costantino Room, 150 West 62nd Street on Monday April 29.
This year's topic is Caught in the Crossfire: Navigating Regulatory, Transaction, and Litigation Risks in Light of Current US-China Relations. AABANY is pleased to co-sponsor this conference as the CLE provider.
For full details and to RSVP, go to https://www.aabany.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&id=1229157
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On April 30, 2019, please join us for an evening with Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, at Cleary Gottlieb.
Preet Bharara served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2009 to 2017. He oversaw the investigation and litigation of all criminal and civil cases and supervised an office of more than 200 Assistant U.S. Attorneys, who handled cases involving terrorism, narcotics and arms trafficking, financial and health care fraud, cyber crime, public corruption, gang violence, organized crime, and civil rights violations. In 2017, Preet joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. He is the Executive Vice President of Some Spider Studios and the host of CAFE’s Stay Tuned with Preet, a podcast focused on issues of justice and fairness. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and from Columbia Law School, where he was a member of the law review.
Preet will discuss his compelling new book, Doing Justice, a Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law. We will have copies of his book available for our guests.
For more information and to register, click here. Deadline to register is April 24.
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On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, please join AABANY and the Asia Society for a discussion about the current and future state of affirmative action.
As the main focus of the lawsuit brought against Harvard, Asian Americans and affirmative action have once again become a point of contention in contemporary political debate, and within the Asian American community itself. A grassroots Asian American conservative movement has emerged in an attempt to end affirmative action, asserting that discrimination in the name of diversity is wrong. Asian American liberals believe that conservative Asian Americans are being used as cover to abolish affirmative action, and fear a defeat of affirmative action means a loss for diversity in all of higher education.
Chris Kwok, AABANY Director and Chair of the Issues Committee, will be moderating a panel of speakers from all sides of the issue. Special discount code available for AABANY members.
For more details, go to https://www.aabany.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&id=1220292
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AABANY is pleased to announce that the 2019 Fall Conference will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Fordham Law School, and we are excited that it will also be the NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference. Further details are forthcoming, but in the meantime we ask that you save the date and make plans to join us there. If you have any questions, email us at fall.conference@aabany.org.
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Asian Americans are a growing presence in all sectors of the legal profession. They work in BigLaw and in smaller firms and solo practice, and as government attorneys, corporate counsel, prosecutors, public defenders, judges, and more. But they fall short in attaining leadership positions and have the highest attrition rates from major law firms. Research has not substantially studied the myriad ways in which Asian American lawyers and law students struggle and thrive, and the unique incentives and constraints that shape their career paths.
The first stage of the 2017 Portrait Project study, supported by Yale Law School and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), published a widely-circulated report that revealed that while Asian Americans have entered every facet of the legal profession, they are underrepresented in top leadership positions across all sectors.
The second phase of this research project moves beyond asking the “what” questions to probing “why” these trends occur and “how” we can address them.
AABANY will match up to $5,000 in donations from its members for the Portrait Project Fund. All donations will be given to the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and every donor will receive a charitable contribution letter from ABF reflecting their individual donation. The challenge will officially end on September 21, 2019 at the Annual Fall Conference.
Find out more at https://www.aabany.org/page/PortraitProject20
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On April 11, 2019, the AABANY Real Estate Committee successfully presented a CLE and networking event entitled “Trends in Long Island Real Estate Development – IDA Zoning and Land Use.” Over 60 attorneys and real estate professionals were in attendance. The event was held at the Omni Building in Uniondale and was co-sponsored by AABANY, KALAGNY, Forchelli Deegan Terrana, Flushing Bank, and Big Apple Abstract Corp.
To read more, click here.
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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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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!
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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. Emailmain@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 Career Placement Committee Intake Form is now available.Click here to help us help you. Feel free to also email your resumes and CVs toresume@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 atcareers@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 2018 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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- Letter from the Executive Director
- Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy
- Hon. Lillian Wan
- Helen Ahn, In Memoriam
- NAPIPA Dinner
- Biannual Report
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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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- April 24: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Real Estate Fraud and Cyber Security. For more information, click here.
- April 28: AABANY Co-sponsors: APA Women's Conference 2019. For more information, click here.
- April 28: AABANY Co-sponsors: Pro Bono Clinic at APA Women's Conference 2019. For more information, click here.
- April 29: Judiciary Committee Meeting. For more information, click here.
- April 29: AABANY Co-Sponsors: The Third Annual APAC NYC Conference. For more information, click here.
- April 30: AABANY Co-sponsors: An Evening With Preet Bharara at Cleary Gottlieb. For more information, click here.
- April 30: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Asian Americans and Higher Education: An End to Affirmative Action? For more information, click here.
- May 2: AABANY Co-sponsors: A Closer Look at Opportunity Zone. For more information, click here.
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- April 26: NYLS AALSA Alumni Dinner. For more information, click here.
- May 1: Westchester County Bar Association 121st Annual Banquet. For more information, click here.
- May 2: Small Claims Arbitrator Training - Staten Island. For more information, click here.
- May 2: Queens County Bar Association Annual Dinner. For more information, click here.
- May 3-5: Celebration of APA Women Partners & General Counsel. For more information, click here.
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- Bureau Chief – New York City, State of New York Office of the Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General 4 - Division of Gaming Enforcement, Atlantic City, NJ
- Senior Staff Attorney, Family Law Project, Manhattan Family Justice Center, NYC
- Associate General Counsel, New York University, NYC
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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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