In This Edition
- Committee Chair Meeting & Information Session, Nov. 20
- AABANY Membership Mixer, Nov. 20
- SAVE THE DATE: 2020 AABANY Annual Dinner
- Law Student Group Rate Available until December 6, 2019
- Thank you to our November Pro Bono Clinic Volunteers
- Text to Donate in Support of the Pro Bono Clinic
- AABANY Presents: Dress for Success, Nov. 19
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: Pre-Holiday Queer API Attorney & Friends Social, Nov. 20
- AABANY Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn, Nov. 21
- NEXTChina Conference by SupChina, Nov. 21
- AABANY Presents: Prosecutors' Committee 11th Annual Reception
- AABANY Co-Sponsors: The Greater Bay Area – China’s Mega Cities, Dec. 4
- Highlights of Recent Events
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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 AABANY's 2018 Year End Report
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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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Interested in becoming an AABANY Committee Co-Chair?
Want to meet current Co-Chairs and learn more about AABANY’s various committees?
Then come to AABANY's Committee Chair Meeting and Information Session on November 20 from 6:30-7:30pm at Alston & Bird. You will have an opportunity to hear from current Committee Chairs about their experience in their current roles, how they got there, and what they do. You will also learn about what each committee does to help AABANY provide great programming for its members.
Following the meeting and information session, everyone is invited to continue the conversation at AABANY's Membership Mixer.
To register, click here.
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To register, click here.
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AABANY’s Student Outreach Committee is excited to launch a group membership rate for law students at local Asian Pacific American Law Student Associations (APALSAs). For a group rate of $150, AABANY will offer up to 20 APALSA members free one-year memberships. This group rate covers all AABANY events, including CLE and non-CLE programs, networking events, AABANY’s Mentorship Program and AABANY’s Annual Fall Conference.
Please note that the current group rate covers up to 20 law students per law school. If the APALSA will have more than 20 participants, please email main@aabany.org to discuss pricing options for groups larger than 20.
This group rate represents a huge discount given that the regular rate for law students is $15 per person. For APALSA members who are already dues-paying members, participation in this group rate will extend current memberships by another year. If you are a member of an APALSA at a New York area law school and interested in participating, please have one representative from your APALSA reach out to main@aabany.org for further instructions.
This law student group rate offer will remain in effect until Friday, December 6, 2019.
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November’s Monthly Pro Bono Clinic, held on Wednesday, November 13 at 33 Bowery Street in Confucius Plaza, brought out 36 volunteers who volunteered their time to help 25 clients. In a few short years, with the tireless and generous assistance of our volunteers, we have helped hundreds of low-income clients with free legal advice and referrals to high-quality, culturally sensitive, and linguistically competent legal services. Together we have helped expand access to justice for underserved Asian American New Yorkers. AABANY’s Monthly Pro Bono Clinic occurs every second Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The next clinic will take place on December 11, 2019. Thank you to our October Pro Bono Clinic Volunteers.
To learn more, click here.
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During the cocktail reception at the Northeast Regional/Fall Conference, we announced that the Pro Bono Clinic has set a fundraising goal of $25,000 to support its growing operations. To make it easier for our members and our community to donate to the Pro Bono Clinic, we have set up a page on Give Lively where you can make a donation by texting APAPROBONO to 44321. It takes seconds to donate, and we hope you will take a moment today to support the Pro Bono Clinic and help it meet its fundraising goal. Through the generosity of those who gave at the cocktail reception at the Fall Conference, we already have collected more than $1300. Just $23,700 more to go! Please donate today.
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Come and find the best outfit or wardrobe for the workplace, interview, class, or any other occasion within your budget. Stylists will be available for one-on-one assistance.
RSVP FOR THIS EVENT HERE: https://dressforsuccess-caeb.splashthat.com/
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Please join us on November 20, 2019 for a pre-holiday social for the Queer Asian and Pacific Islander legal community and friends. Come for a fun evening to meet, socialize, network. Let's build a community together.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Therapy, 348 W 52nd Street.
This event is being organized and sponsored by the:
NAPABA LGBT Network (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) and
AABANY LGBT Committee (Asian American Bar Association of New York)
https://www.facebook.com/events/451075452198983/
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The NEXTChina conference is an opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with China-focused professionals about the ties that bind and the trends that define the relationship between China, the U.S., and the world. The conference will feature workshops focused on specific industries led by best-in-class China experts and panel discussions and keynote talks with decision-makers and leaders.
The conference will also be presenting seven breakout sessions focusing on new developments in specific industries in China, and how those developments impact not only those industries but also the careers of people outside of China.
The breakout sessions will focus on the following:
- Environment and Technology (led by the California-China Climate Institute)
- Healthcare (led by Deloitte)
- Digital Marketing (led by Ping Pong Digital)
- Legal Services / Regulatory Change (led by KingWoodMallesons)
- Non-profits and Corporate Philanthropy in China (led by the Serica Initiative)
- Supply Chains (led by Dragon Innovation)
- Chinese Global Investment -- Belt & Road Initiative (most likely led by Refinitiv)
Normal ticket price is $500 per person. AABANY is a community partner for this conference, and our members are eligible for a $100 discount with a special code. Interested members should email main@aabany.org.
Please note that space is limited 300 guests and seats are filling up fast.
For more information about the conference, click on the following link: http://events.supchina.com/nextchina/
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AABANY's Pro Bono & Community Service Committee will conduct its 2nd Legal Advice & Referral Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The clinic will be held at A+ Academy, 6802 8th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11220.
Since the inauguration of AABANY's monthly pro bono clinic in 2015, hundreds of low-income community members have received thoughtful advice and appropriate legal referrals from AABANY members.
The Pro Bono Committee is seeking volunteer attorneys and language interpreters for the Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn. Attorney volunteers do not need to be specialists or have expertise in a specific area of law, but should have experience in client intake and consultation. Attorney volunteers will only be rendering legal advice and will not take on any legal representation. All attorney volunteers must be AABANY members for professional liability coverage purposes. Volunteers may sign up here to become an AABANY member or can do so at the Pro Bono Clinic. Interpreter volunteers should be fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: Cantonese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or other Asian languages or dialects.
Volunteers - attorneys and interpreters - should bring open ears, patience, and compassion. All volunteers should arrive by 5:45 PM and will be given an orientation before the start of the clinic. Attorneys and interpreters interested in volunteering for the Pro Bono Clinic, and those who need certifications of pro bono hours for bar admission purposes, should contact Asako.Aiba@aabany.org.
AABANY's Brooklyn Pro Bono Clinic is conducted in collaboration with: NYS Assemblyman, Peter J. Abbate Jr., NYS Senator, Andrew Gounardes, and NYC Councilman, Justin Brannan. Special thanks to our sponsors: A+ Academy, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Chinese American Social Services Center (CASS), Homecrest Community Services, Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS), Brooklyn Community Improvement Association (BCIA), Parent Child Relationship Association, and the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn (UCA).
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Register here.
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AABANY Co-Sponsors: The Greater Bay Area – China’s Mega Cities, Dec. 4
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With 11 cities, anchored by Guangdong, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau, the Greater Bay Area is the urban future of Southern China. With a combined population of 70 million people and occupying just 1% of China’s landmass, it powers 12% of China’s total GDP. It aims to stitch nine mainland cities and two special administrative regions into a new high technology and innovation hub.
Central to this concept are infrastructure projects. Two of three key infrastructure projects have been completed: Inaugurated in 2018, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge significantly reduces travel times from Hong Kong to Zhuhai and Macau. The second is the Express Rail Link, which also opened in 2018 and connects Hong Kong to Shenzhen and Guangdong, and subsequently to China’s vast high-speed rail network.
Join us as we discuss:
- Economic and political ramifications of this plan.
- How Hong Kong’s recent political turmoil affects the plan.
- What this means for the international community.
Date: December 4, 2019
Tickets: $25 per person.
This event is FREE for SupChina ACCESS, AABANY, and JAMS members.
For more information and to buy tickets, 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. 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 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 Susanna Lee, slee1@nycourts.gov.
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Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2019 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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The Year End Report reviews the various events and initiatives undertaken by AABANY to further the interest of APA lawyers and recognizes the accomplishments of its members during the past year. Please click here to read the report.
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A new fellowship opportunity has been added for Fall 2020 Legal Fellowships - Bronx Legal Services NYC. 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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- November 19: Webinar: Hot Topics in Copyright and Trademark Law. For more information, click here.
- November 19: AABANY Presents: Dress for Success. For more information, click here.
- November 20: AABANY Co-Sponsors: Pre-Holiday Queer API Attorney & Friends Social. For more information, click here.
- November 21: AABANY Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
- December 3: AABANY Presents: Prosecutors Committee 11th Annual Reception. For more information, click here.
- December 4: AABANY Co-Sponsors: The Greater Bay Area – China’s Mega Cities. For more information, click here.
- December 6: Deadline: Law Student Group Rate for AABANY Memberships. For more information, click here.
- December 11: Monthly Pro Bono Clinic. For more information, click here.
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- November 20: DANY Past Presidents' Dinner. For more information, click here.
- November 20: SABANY Hosts Pro-bono Clinic. For more information, click here.
- November 20: LeGaL Hosts Its Annual Thanksgiving & Volunteer Awards Night. For more information, click here.
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- Probate and Estate Administration Attorney, Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, Great Neck, NY
- Staff Attorney - Asylum Cases, New York Justice for Our Neighbors, New York, NY
- Staff Attorney, EMPOWER Center, Sanctuary for Families, New York, NY
- Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation Attorney, Wong Fleming, Princeton, NJ
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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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