The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) stands in solidarity with the peaceful protestors decrying the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. George, Ahmaud, Breona -- they are but the latest in a long line of names that stretch back more than four hundred years. Unfortunately, most of those names are lost to history, or captured only in print and photographs. Today, we are stirred again to action as the world witnessed a life brutally snuffed out. We cannot allow the lives of George, Ahmaud, Breona, and many, many others to be lost to history. AABANY has been -- and will continue to be -- committed to fighting for a future where such injustice and brutality are no longer commonplace.
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for Mentors and Mentees who wish to apply to join the 2020-21 AABANY Mentorship Program.
AABANY’s 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. Mentors and mentees will be AABANY members and may come from any level of experience and practice area.
Asian and Black civil rights histories are intertwined. Yet widespread outrage about the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other Black lives has also prompted difficult conversations in Asian and Pacific Islander communities about racial justice, police accountability, and our role. How can Asian and Pacific Islander Americans build solidarity with Black Americans and confront our country’s history and legacy of anti-Black racism and white supremacy?
Please join us for a discussion with API community leaders and lawyers to discuss law and organizing approaches to addressing structural racism and inequality and how we can build Asian-Black solidarity and support systemic change and accountability.
The program takes place on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 6-7pm, via Zoom. Please click here to register by June 15, and the Zoom codes will be sent to you on the morning of June 16.
The next joint meeting for AABANY's Government Service & Public Interest (GSPI) and Pro Bono & Community Service (PBCS) Committees will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. Please register on this page in the Registration Section. Zoom invitations will be sent to registered participants
At the meeting, we hope to start with introductions and discuss potential events for the program year. We welcome your thoughts and input on this year’s programming. To conclude the event, we would like to have an informal mixer for us to socialize and network.
Please click here to register. We hope to see you there!
This first Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee meeting for the fiscal year is intended to introduce members to each other, discuss Committee priorities and address a proposed agenda for the upcoming year.
Hon. John Z. Wang, a proud member of AABANY, has launched his own campaign to run for New York City Civil Court in the First Municipal Court District, which covers Battery Park, Chinatown, FiDi, Greenwich Village, Soho, Tribeca, and Two
Bridges. An active contributor to the Judiciary Committee of AABANY, Judge Wang has organized panels on how to become an appointed
and elected judge in hopes of encouraging more Asian American and Pacific Islander lawyers to pursue this path. Now, he hopes to make his community proud by becoming the first Asian American Civil Court Judge elected to the First District.
In response to the anti-Asian violence and harassment exacerbated by COVID-19, Chris Kwok has created important spaces for the APIA community to address and heal from these discriminatory acts. As Chair of the Issues Committee of AABANY, Chris has organized numerous panels and discussions to educate individuals about the history of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia relating to public health crises, and has co-authored an op-ed for the New York Daily News on the topic.
On June 12 2020, the Membership Committee hosted their weekly Zoom Membership Mixer, with 19 participants in attendance. The icebreaker question posed to the participants was: “What is a motivational or inspirational moment or story that sticks out in your mind?” Members reported some favorite quotes: “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” (Tupac); “Tomorrow’s world is yours to build.” (Yuri Kochiyama); “The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” (Steve Jobs). Other members recalled moments with mentors which stayed with them. One partner told a young associate: “Speak up for what you want, you have to ask.” “There is the argument you prepare, the argument you make and the arguments you wish you made.” “Learn from your mistakes.” “Apply to every scholarship and opportunity and you can reach your goals.”
Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. For Asian American communities to be properly represented in government decision making and to receive a proper allocation of funding, we must complete the
census.
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 on the image below to read
the report.
AABANY’s Issues Committee is pleased to invite you to join the 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. During these challenging times,
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.
PLEASE NOTE that the Community Response Task Force form has been updated. Even if you have already filled out the form, we kindly ask that you resubmit your interest here.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Applications are now being accepted for AABANY’s 2020 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.
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.
General Attorney, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, District of Columbia
General Attorney, Office of Disciplinary Appeals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, District of Columbia
Attorney Advisor, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia
Term Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee, Department of Justice, Nashville, Tennessee
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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