Summer Mixer in Napa Valley
VABANC is excited to host a Summer Mixer in Napa Valley featuring Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho and Personal Injury Attorney Anh Phoong on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Please click here to register. If you have any questions regarding the event, please email secretary@vabanc.org.
2023 Scholarship Application Now Open
We are excited to announce that the 2023 VABANC Scholarship Application is now open! Our annual scholarship seeks to recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Vietnamese-American community. It is open to all current law students, and is intended to assist recipients who are pursuing public interest or social justice goals.
The deadline for the application is Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. Please head to the Scholarships page, linked here, for more information about the application. Good luck!
Nomikai Social
VABANC invites you to join us for a fun evening of networking, socializing, and fun with fellow members of the legal community on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at Nomikai. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new friends, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to socialize and unwind after a busy week. We look forward to seeing you there! No registration needed.
VABANC Nominations Voting Form
The VABANC nominations voting form will open in a few days. Voting will be exclusive to current paying members and committee chairs. A link to the voting form will be emailed out.
If you would like to participate but are not currently a paid member, please sign up for membership here.
Announcements
Seeking Job Opportunities for Law Students
Due to current economic conditions, many legal employers rescinded students’ summer and post-graduation jobs, so we are reaching out to our network to support our student members. If your workplace is hiring students for summer or post-grad opportunities, please email info@vabanc.org with the job description and application process.
AABA/APILO Pro-Bono Legal Clinic
The AABA Community Services Committee and Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO) operate a pro bono legal clinic that is staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students. The clinic helps ensure that low-income Bay Area residents, including many mono-lingual immigrants, will receive free legal information and advice from AABA volunteers. The APILO/AABA Clinic assists individuals in a number of areas, including immigration and family law issues.The APILO/AABA Clinics are now held virtually via Zoom, and they occur every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering at the clinic, please sign up for our clinic mailing list via this link. If you would like more information, please contact AABA Community Services Committee Co-Chair Ly Ly at ly.ly@compass.com. No prior clinic training or expertise is required, and foreign language skills are in high demand (particularly Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese).
2023 VABANC Membership Means 2023 NAPABA Membership
Your VABANC membership gets you a complimentary membership in NAPABA. That means, along with VABANC’s local events, networking, and advocacy you get access to national resources like:
• Career Center, including NAPABA’s online national legal job board and career resources
• Networking opportunities nationwide
• Scholarships to attend NAPABA events
• Leadership development programs to boost your career
• Webinars and workshops for continued education
Click here to renew your VABANC membership today for 2023 and get your code for free NAPABA membership!
May Event Recap
AABA’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Mixer
VABANC members attended AABA’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Mixer at Barebottle Brewing Co. in San Francisco on May 18, 2023.
Job Opportunities
- The Office of Assemblymember Alex Lee is hiring a Field Representative. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Allison.lim@asm.ca.gov. See hiring announcement here for more information.
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