2024 VLF Fellowship Application
Announcing the relaunch of the VLF Public Interest Fellowship for 2024.
The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC) Law Foundation (“VLF”) Public Interest Fellowship Program will fund one $50,000 award to a recent law graduate or new attorney for the duration of one (1) year to provide legal services and advocacy for the underserved and marginalized communities. The VLF Fellowship Program seeks to increase access to legal services on critical issues and improve the quality of legal services delivered to under-resourced populations, including but not limited to the Vietnamese American community.
Applications opened from now through December 15, 2023. Interviews anticipated in January 2024. Click here to apply.
Fall Social at Emporium Arcade Bar
VABANC is excited to kick off the holiday season at Emporium Arcade Bar in San Francisco on November 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM. Come join us for an evening of fun and relaxation! Food and drinks will be provided. See you there!
Mentorship Form and Upcoming Event
For those who did not have a chance to sign up, we are extending our mentorship program sign-ups! Our goal is to provide mentorship opportunities for law students who are looking to gain valuable insights and guidance from experienced attorneys in their field of interest.
If you are a practicing attorney and are passionate about helping the next generation of legal professionals, we invite you to join us in this rewarding experience. As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge, experience, and guidance with a group of law students who are eager to learn and grow. You will help them navigate the legal field, set and achieve career goals, and build a professional network that will serve them for years to come.
If you are a law student or recent graduate, our mentorship program offers a unique opportunity to connect with a mentor who shares your interests and can provide you with valuable advice. You will have a chance to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive feedback from someone who has been in your shoes and has successfully navigated the legal profession.
To sign up for our mentorship program, please click on the link here. Please sign up by Sunday, November 5, 2023. We strongly encourage all members who are interested in joining our mentorship program to sign up.
We also have an exciting mentorship event in the works for January 2024. Please keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
Note: This is the same form for the 2023 spring mentorship program. If you already signed up, there is no need to sign up again. If you are not sure as to whether you have signed up, please email Hilary Cheung at tcheung@scu.edu to confirm your mentorship pairing/family.
VABANC’s 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner
VABANC would like to thank all of our attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made the 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner a smashing success! Congratulations once again to all award winners and scholarship recipients. We hope to see everyone again next year!
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Further Demystifying the Judicial Appointment Process
On October 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the California Judicial Mentorship Program is hosting a virtual panel “Further Demystifying the Judicial Appointment Process.” Please click here to register.
Anti-Asian Bias in the Courtroom
On November 2, 2023 at 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, the California Asian Pacific American Judges Association (CAPAJA) along with the California Judges Association (CJA) is presenting a virtual panel discussion regarding “Anti-Asian Bias in the Courtroom.” This event also qualifies for one (1) hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit.
Please click to here to register for the event.
ALRP Fall MCLE Series
VABANC is proud to co-sponsor the AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) Fall 2023 MCLE Series. From September 6, 2023 until November 14, 2023, ALRP will offer six different MCLE trainings.
- October 26, 2023, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM: Conservatorships, presented by Alexis Lynch, Esq. Please click here to register for this webinar.
- November 2, 2023, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM: Humanitarian Parole with a Notice to Appear: What You and Your Client Need to Know, presented by Courtney McCausland, Esq. Please click here to register for this webinar.
- November 14, 2023, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM: The Right to Privacy of HIV/AIDS Status: What’s Left?, presented by Jim Wood, Esq. Please click here to register for this webinar.
These webinars are open to all and free to attend. Each training will be offered live on Zoom for 1.25 General CLE credits. For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sloka Krishnan by E-Mail at slokak@alrp.org or by phone at (414) 701-1200 x303.
VABASC 2023 Installation Gala
Please click here to purchase tickets to the event.
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!
September Events Recap
17th National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA)
From September 15 to 17, VABANC members attended the NCVAA in Seattle for a weekend of networking, CLE education and conviviality!
Cal-APABA Conference
On September 22 to 24, VABANC members attended Cal-APABA’s 2023 Los Angeles conference Empowering APA Women.
Job Opportunities
- Sandhu Law Group, APC is looking for an Associate Attorney. If interested, please submit a resume and writing sample to jpatton@sandhulg.com. See hiring announcement here for more information.
- Santa Clara University School of Law is looking for Semester Adjunct Lecturer. See hiring announcement here for more information.
- Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Office is looking for two (2) Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees. See hiring announcement here for more information.
Legal Clinics
VABANC proudly serves the local community by providing general information and advice on a variety of legal issues, including, but not limited to, divorce, custody bankruptcy, immigration, landlord/tenant, and real estate.
Join us in giving back to the community for a few hours each month. Volunteers are needed for our virtual consultations. Email info@vabanc.org.
Membership Renewal
Have you renewed your membership this year?
You can conveniently renew online here!
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