National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Join the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance (APAWLA) for the panel - Women in Leadership: Applying and Serving on Public Boards & Commissions - on Thursday, August 15 at 1:15 pm ET. Panelists will share their journeys to becoming leaders and the value of serving the public at the state and local levels. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eczkxsfx

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Meredith A. Vacca to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Judge Vacca is the first Asian American and woman of color to serve in the Western District, which includes Buffalo, Rochester, and Elmira. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eXGGEsbW

She's a headliner who writes punchlines, she's a pundit who writes headlines. The Gala at our 2024 NAPABA Convention will feature the incredibly funny Zarna Garg as the Keynote Speaker and the dynamic MSNBC’s Katie Phang as our Gala Host! Catch these two inspiring women lawyers on our main stage when you add the Gala to your Convention registration! -> https://lnkd.in/eaZKXwjE

Gina Shishima will receive the 2024 American Bar Association Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award this weekend in Chicago! Thank you, Gina, for your exemplary leadership, unwavering determination, and innovative spirit you have brought to the legal profession and the AANHPI community. Learn more about this year's honorees: https://lnkd.in/epC6axpk

This morning, Ryan Park, nominated for the Fourth Circuit, will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee. If confirmed, he would be the first AANHPI to serve on the court. A brilliant litigator with a long record of public service, Ryan is eminently qualified to serve. NAPABA calls on the Senate to fairly evaluate his record and advance his nomination swiftly.

Advocacy has never been more paramount than it is now. As the nation faces a critical election and campuses across the country have been roiled by protests and debates over free speech, student organizations, including at law schools, face increased scrutiny for their activities. Join NAPABA and our partners at Alliance for Justice as we present a non-partisan, civic engagement training program designed to help law student affinity groups understand and navigate the lobbying and campaign rules for nonprofit organizations in 2024. --> https://lnkd.in/ewxA5ZTe Registration Deadline: July 31, 2024

There is only one week left to apply for our members-only general convention scholarship to the 2024 NAPABA Convention in Seattle, November 7-10. The deadline to apply is 8:00 pm ET on Tuesday, August 6. --> https://lnkd.in/eaZKXwjE Both scholarships are only open to current NAPABA members. When you join NAPABA, you’ll be able to apply for opportunities like this and benefit from resources to help you learn, grow, and connect throughout the year. You’ll also save on the registration rate for the Convention! --> https://lnkd.in/ekUKZcr

2023 was Daphne Chen Matthews's first time attending the NAPABA Convention. Her recommendation: connect with everyone! The NAPABA Convention is the premier place to connect with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander legal professionals, from all sectors and all career phases. Register before August 20 for your chance to network at our Early Bird rate! → https://lnkd.in/eh7fbxdQ #napaba24

Have you submitted your application for the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP)? If you’re a senior associate or of counsel at a major law firm who is approaching consideration for partnership, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity during the 2024 NAPABA Convention. Learn more about the PPP and apply by 8:00 pm ET on Monday, August 12 --> https://lnkd.in/euH6h9B6

Customize your experience at #NAPABA24 with your professional and networking goals in mind. These special workshops and programs are hosted by our Committees and Networks to provide experiential learning opportunities in an immersive and interactive environment, allowing participants to delve more deeply into issues with experts in the field. View our full agenda as it is updated --> https://lnkd.in/eFh9nuw4 Haven’t registered for the Convention yet? Now’s your chance! Early bird prices end on August 20. Join NAPABA in Seattle for an unforgettable annual gathering of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. --> https://lnkd.in/eSiHFP4v