In This Edition
- Annual Picnic Cancellation
- AABANY 2020 Fall Conference Goes Virtual: Submit a Program Today
- Buy a Button to Fight Anti-Asian Violence and Support our Pro Bono Clinic
- Join Us in Reaching a Membership Milestone of 1,500 Members!
- AABANY Publishes Flyer with COVID-19 Legal Relief Resources
- AABANY Presents: Post-SCOTUS Decision Status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), August 18
- AABANY Presents Navigating the Legal Job Market during the Pandemic Panel, August 26
- AABANY Real Estate & Tax Committees Present: Tax Deferrals & Qualified Opportunity Zones Post COVID, August 26
- AABANY Executive Director Yang Chen Quoted in Albany Law School Newsletter
- AABANY Hosts Weekly Mixer on August 14
- Highlights of Recent Events
- Census 2020: Together, we can ensure that our community receives the resources it needs
- Read AABANY's 2019 Year End Report
- Join the AABANY Community Response Task Force
- AABANY Clerkship Directory
- Discounted Membership - New York City Bar Association
- AABANY Speakers Bureau
- Career Placement Committee Intake Form Now Available
- NAPABA News
- AABANY Seeks Legal Interns
- 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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Around this time each year, AABANY has traditionally held one of its most popular events, the Annual Picnic. We looked forward to gathering in Central Park, in a large section that we would have to ourselves, via a permit we received from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. After due deliberation with our Board and Committee Chairs, we have decided to cancel the Annual Picnic due to COVID-19. Despite hopes that the severity of the pandemic would have subsided in time for the picnic, current circumstances dictate that we remain cautious and minimize any possible risk of exposure for our members and the friends and family that accompany them. No permits are being issued at this time by the Parks Department for groups larger than 50, and our Annual Picnic would have drawn such a large group. AABANY remains committed to complying with authoritative health and safety regulations and guidance. We wish everyone a safe and healthy summer, and we urge you all to continue practicing social distancing and observing all health and safety protocols during these challenging times. |
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The 2020 AABANY Fall Conference is taking place virtually, on September 25 and 26. We will be taking program submissions via Google Form, at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUhh7FA260mJ0
ZKXPe2WIjxIni8IZTFkPfT490xvJgzA8LZw/viewform
The basic items that the form calls for are:
1. Program title and description and how it aligns with this year's theme "Stronger Together: Unity in Diversity";
2. CLE category (refer to https://www.aabany.org/page/152);
3. Speaker names and moderator name; and
4. Sponsor names, if any
The deadline to submit the form is August 21, 2020.
If you would like to submit a program for consideration, please give thought to the four items above and complete the form by the deadline. With regard to speaker names, moderator names and potential sponsors, you can submit names even if they are not yet confirmed, but we will follow up with you after the August 21 submission deadline to lock down those details.
If you have any questions, please email main@aabany.org. |
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The COVID-19 era has brought more challenges to our Asian American community in New York, with anti-Asian violence on the rise and many New Yorkers facing serious legal issues in housing and immigration, as well as challenges due to economic
hardships. Our Pro Bono Clinic has gone remote to provide legal information and assistance.
To raise funds for our Pro Bono Clinic,
AABANY member Joane Siyan Wong has created a "One Humanity Against the Virus" button. Buy one for $10 or two for $15 at
https://www.aabany.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=797146
Please show your support by buying one, two or a dozen buttons. Help spread the message of unity, fight anti-Asian violence and harassment, and support the efforts of the Pro Bono Clinic. Thank you! Click here or on the image below to purchase
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AABANY is excited to announce that it now has more than 1,400 paid members! In celebration of reaching this historic milestone, we invite you to join us in a push to add 100 more members by the end of this summer, so that we can celebrate 1,500
members! With your help, we hope to continue our growth as the largest diverse bar association in New York.
AABANY members include a wide cross-section of legal professionals: attorneys, law students, judges, prosecutors, public
interest lawyers, law professors, paralegals, among others -- all brought together by our Asian American, Pacific Islander, and South Asian heritage, and our common goal of enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession.
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host numerous CLE events throughout the year at which our members can develop professionally and expand their professional networks. In addition to advancing our members’ professional careers, we pride ourselves on our commitment to
giving back to our communities. We have actively made resources available online to those adversely affected by COVID-19 and have continued our Pro Bono Clinic as a remote operation. We also host a variety of social and cultural events
that have included Mets and Yankee games in the summer and a Night at the Opera for our members. If you wish to join a professional community dedicated to career advancement, community impact, and fun, please consider joining AABANY.
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To encourage non-members to join and former members to renew, we are offering 20% off all memberships from now until August 31, 2020. Help us get to 1,500! Help AABANY make history!
Please contact membership@aabany.org for
the discount code, or if you have any questions.
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On June 16, AABANY published a flyer with a comprehensive list of digital resources for those seeking legal relief arising out of COVID-19 related issues.
The flyer provides links for resources in multiple areas, including Small
Business Labor and Employment, Restructuring and Bankruptcy, and other pages listing more general information, such as knowing your rights if you encounter anti-Asian racism or harassment and frequently asked questions.
Many
of the resources are available in other languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese.
Click on the image to the left to access the flyer as a PDF, which includes embedded links to the resources mentioned above.
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Date and Time: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, 12:30-1:30pm ET
Title: Post-SCOTUS Decision Status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Speakers: Trudy S. Rebert, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center; Annie J. Wang, Director, Immigrant Justice Project, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and co-chair of AABANY Immigration Law Committee
- Main findings and takeaways from June 18, 2020 SCOTUS decision
- Post-decision developments in the lower courts
- Developments on the ground in the Department of Homeland Security's interpretation of the SCOTUS decision, including the July 28 DHS memo on DACA and its impact on initial and renewal requests, as well as advance parole requests
Click here to register. |
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Join the Career Placement Committee in a panel discussion on Navigating the Legal Job Market During the Pandemic on August 26, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. We will be discussing how to find a job, brushing up on resume building, and other related items during this time period. Please register by August 25, 2020 to obtain a Zoom link.
Participants who wish to remain anonymous in the meeting should change their name on Zoom before entering the Zoom meeting room.
Due to the generous support of our co-sponsor, SABANY, we are able to offer the first 30 registrants a $10 Visa or Mastercard gift card. Click here or on the flyer below to register. 
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Click here or on the image below to register. 
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AABANY is excited to announce that Executive Director Yang Chen has been quoted by the Albany Law School in a newsletter sent out to admitted students.
Albany Law School wrote:
Law school offers incredible opportunities for learning and growth—both personally and professionally. And for those looking to expand their professional networks or boost their resumes, a bar association membership can be a great addition to coursework, extracurriculars, and journals.
It may sound like something you can only do after earning your J.D., but that’s not the case. Joining a bar association—an organization for legal professionals—at the student level has numerous benefits. Many organizations have specialized programming and offerings just for law students.
Want to know more? We spoke with representatives from several bar associations about some of the reasons for getting involved as a law student.
Read more here. |
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On August 14, 2020, the Membership Committee hosted their weekly Zoom Membership Mixer, with 19 participants in attendance. The icebreaker question this week asked participants “What were the worst fashion trends you participated in?” Some answers included fanny packs, turtlenecks, mini skirts, flood pants, Jnco Pants, Success Curls, baggy clothes, cargo pants, Structure zippered clothes, Hawaiian puka shell necklace, and sweater vests. Read the full blog post here. |
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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.
Respond by clicking on the following link: https://www.2020census.gov/
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The Year End Report reviews the various events and initiatives undertaken by AABANY to further the interests of APA lawyers and recognizes the accomplishments of its members during the past year. Please click on the image below to read
the report.
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| 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.
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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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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.
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Fellowship announcements can be found on AABANY's website under Career Center, in the sub-menu item "Fellowships." The National Employment Law Project is now accepting applications for its 2021 Legal Fellowship. To see this
and other current announcements for Fellowships, click here.
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- August 18: AABANY Presents: Post-SCOTUS Decision Status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). For more information, click here.
- August 18: NAPABA Presents: NAPABA Board of Governors Election President-Elect Forum. For more information, click here.
- August 21: Weekly Membership Mixer. For more information, click here.
- August 26: AABANY Presents Navigating the Legal Job Market during the Pandemic Panel. For more information, click here.
- August 26: AABANY Real Estate & Tax Committees Present: Tax Deferrals & Qualified Opportunity Zones Post COVID. For more information, click here.
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- August 18: LeGaL presents “How to be A Judge: The Path to the Bench in NYC.” For more information, click here.
- August 18: SABANY presents “Race, Power & Privilege: Getting to the Root: Structural Racism.” For more information, click here.
- August 18: Brooklyn WBA presents Virtual Networking Happy Hour. For more information, click here.
- August 18: NAPABA Presents: NAPABA Board of Governors Election President-Elect Forum. For more information, click here.
- August 19: NCBA presents: COVID-19, Race and Health Outcome Disparities. For more information, click here.
- August 20: From NYWBA: The Unfinished Business of LGBTQ+ Equality. For more information, click here.
- August 26: From SAICBA-Q: Surrogate's Court: Court Protocols & Intervention Requirements. For more information, click here.
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- Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law, Charter Communications, Stamford, CT
- Staff Attorney, Manhattan & Queens Family Defense Practice, Center for Family Representation, Inc., New York, NY
- Chief, Office of Bankruptcy, Collections, Distributions & Receiverships, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington D.C. and New York, NY
- Deputy Attorney General 2 (Special Assistant), Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Trenton, 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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