VABANC Legal Clinic – Calling for Volunteers!
Every first Wednesday evening of the month, VABANC Legal Clinic is hosted from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vietnamese American Service Center (2410 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111), fully operated by volunteer availability. Our next clinic is on Wednesday, November 6.
In collaboration with the Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC), VABANC invites attorneys and law students to volunteer at our legal clinics. Since 2016, our dedicated VABANC volunteers have been the backbone of our mission. As we recover from the pandemic, the San Jose Vietnamese community needs your support more than ever.
We are particularly seeking volunteer attorneys with experience in housing, immigration, employment, and family law.
Non-attorneys, law students, and community members are also welcome to volunteer and engage directly with clients through intake consultations or Vietnamese translation assistance. Your support can make a significant difference!
If interested, please complete our Volunteer Sign-Up sheet to join our volunteer list.
Join Us for our Next General Board Meeting!
Our next VABANC General Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 13 at 5:45 PM on Zoom. VABANC would like to welcome you to join our leadership team! Sign up for a committee on this form. It’s not too late to join a committee.
Email secretary@vabanc.org for the Zoom link and general board meeting calendar invitations.
Community News
Congratulations to Han Tran for His Appointment to the Alameda County Superior Court
VABANC congratulates now-Judge Han Tran for being appointed as a judge in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
Judge Tran has served as a Senior Deputy City Attorney at the Oakland City Attorney’s Office since 2020. He was a Sole Practitioner from 2007 to 2020. Tran was a Deputy District Attorney at the Solano County District Attorney’s Office from 2003 to 2006 and an Associate at Latham & Watkins LLP from 2000 to 2003. Tran was an Associate at McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen from 1996 to 2000. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
AABA & APABA-SV In-House Compensation Survey 2024
We invite you to take a few minutes to participate in the AABA In-House Compensation Survey. This vital initiative is designed to advance pay equity, empower attorneys, and break down the barriers surrounding compensation discussions. We encourage all in-house counsel across the Bay Area to join in!
Link: https://forms.gle/npST6wwHixs6qrVf6
Why Participate?
- Quick and Impactful: The survey takes just around 10 minutes to complete, but your input will drive significant change and help shape a fairer compensation landscape in our industry.
- Exclusive Insights: By sharing your email in the survey form, you’ll receive an in-depth report on compensation trends. This comprehensive report will cover base salaries, equity, bonuses, sign-on bonuses, and more, segmented by gender, industry, and other key factors.
This data is crucial for making informed decisions and advocating for fair compensation practices. Be part of this important movement—your participation helps create a more equitable and transparent community.
Survey Deadline: November 1, 2024
API Civil Rights Network Mixer
The API Civil Rights Network is a collaboration of the AABA Civil Rights Committee and the Judge Robert M. Takasugi Fellowship to bring API public interest and civil rights lawyers together to build a common agenda, provide resources and training to build litigation capacity in nonprofit legal service agencies, and promote rebellious/movement lawyering.
Please join us for our soft launch where you’ll meet fellow public interest and civil rights attorneys, enjoy Hawaiian fusion food and drink, and help us in shaping upcoming programming.
Questions? Contact apicivilrights@gmail.com.
Details: Thursday, November 14 | 5 PM – 9 PM | TaishoSF, 1161 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Sign up here.
AIDS Legal Referral Panel MCLE Series
The AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) provides free and low-cost legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their virtual Zoom MCLE trainings are open to all and free to attend. Following the training, attendees are encouraged to join and support ALRP’s mission by accepting two pro bono referrals annually.
All trainings are from 12 PM – 1:15 PM and worth 1.25 CLE credits. Contact Sloka Krishnan at slokak@alrp.org for questions.
• A Review of Changes in Benefit Laws and Trusts for Persons with Disabilities receiving Medi-Cal, SSI, and HUD | November 7 | Register here.
• IOLTA and the Client Trust Account Protection Program | November 13 | Register here.
NCVAA and VABAW Luncheon at NAPABA Conference
Come join the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) and the Vietnamese-American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW) during the NAPABA Conference to network with fellow members of NCVAA and VABAW while enjoying a delicious lunch at Wild Ginger (in Downtown Seattle). This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with others in the legal community, whether to see familiar faces or make new connections.
Details: Saturday, November 9 | 12 PM – 2 PM | Wild Ginger, 1401 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 | Sign up here.
Other CLE Opportunities
- AABA’s Wellness Committee is hosting a “Sustainable Success” series about mental health.
- Burnout Prevention Bootcamp | November 13, 12 PM – 1 PM | Zoom | Register here.
- The San Francisco State University Moot Court team is looking for judges at this year’s American Moot Court Association (AMCA) Golden Gate Regional to be held on San Francisco State University’s campus November 23-24, 2024.
- Judges are needed for Day 1 (11/23) and Day 2 (11/24). Judges may choose to volunteer for either or both days. Participants will receive three (3) free MCLE participatory credit hours per day they volunteer.
- See the tournament schedule here. See more information on the competition and judging here. Register as a judge here.
Temporary Judge Bench Conduct & Demeanor Training
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is pleased to announce that a session of Bench Conduct and Demeanor for Temporary Judges will be offered on December 6, 2024, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Judge Sunil Kulkarni and Judge Lori Pegg will serve as the instructors for this live remote class.
The course is open to members of the State Bar who serve as or intend to apply to serve as a court-appointed temporary judge. This course has been approved to provide three hours of MCLE credit, including .50 credit for ethics and .50 for elimination of bias. Please note that video and audio capabilities are required to participate in this interactive class.
Space is limited. Register today by clicking here.
Code Tenderloin’s Joy to the City Toy Drive
Code Tenderloin is launching a special toy drive to bring joy to the lives of 5,000 children in need later this year, at their annual Joy to the City 2024 in Chase Arena with the Warriors holiday event. They want to ensure every child receives a gift that will brighten their day. They are kindly asking for donations of new, unwrapped toys to make this possible. Your generosity will make a significant impact and bring smiles to so many children and families throughout the Bay Area.
ABOUT CODE TENDERLOIN
Code Tenderloin provides a wide range of services to the San Francisco community, with a focus on job readiness training, employment support, and tech skills development. They serve low-income immigrants and communities of color, offering food delivery, outreach to youth, families, and seniors. Through their holistic approach, Code Tenderloin is dedicated to empowering individuals to secure sustainable employment and create brighter futures for themselves.
ABOUT JOY TO THE CITY 2024
Joy to the City brought smiles to many children who may not otherwise receive holiday gifts. The upcoming second annual Joy to the City follows last year’s successful event that engaged the San Francisco community. In 2023, they welcomed over 5000 attendees and distributed 4000+ toys, books, clothes, 850 grocery bags, 500 turkeys, and over 500 free meals. This year’s holiday celebration will feature more toy and book giveaways, photos with Santa, fun crafts, music performances, DJs, and children’s entertainment.
This year, they are aiming to make an even bigger impact, and they need your help to achieve their goal.
TOY DONATION DROP-OFF
• Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM at their office located at 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
• Donate online at: https://www.codetenderloin.org/joy-to-the-city-2024
Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for children in need.
Announcements
Seeking Job Opportunities for Law Students
Due to current economic conditions, 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.
Seek VABANC’s Endorsement
Are you applying for a bench position or running for a prosecutorial or public defender position? Reach out to us! VABANC welcomes all applicants to seek our endorsement (irrespective of Vietnamese background). VABANC endorsements carry significant weight, particularly in the judicial application process. For more information, contact Nguyen Luu at nguyen@luulaw.com.
2024 VABANC Membership Means 2024 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 2024 and get your code for free NAPABA membership!
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).
Job Opportunities
- The California Appellate Project is looking for an Executive Director to oversee their operations, guide their strategic direction, and inspire their team. See here for the application and more information.
- The California Appellate Project is looking for one Attorney position. See here for the application and more information.
- The Oakland City Attorney’s Office is looking for a Worker Protection Attorney, focusing on wage theft in Oakland and helping to establish a Worker Protection Unit in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division. See here for the application and more information.
- The Oakland City Attorney’s Office is looking for a Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney. See here for the application and more information.
- The Oakland City Attorney’s Office is looking for a Deputy City Attorney II or III in the General Government & Finance team. See here for hiring announcement and more information.
- The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. See here for the application and more information.
- Braun Blaising & Wynne P.C. (BB&W) is seeking a part-time school year law clerk for the 2024-2025 school year with potential extension to become a summer associate for full-time employment. BB&W provides regulatory, transactional and general counsel services to public agencies, such as community choice aggregators as well as publicly owned electric and water utilities. Typical duties will include regulatory reporting services, attending/monitoring agency workshops, document drafting, regulatory filings, legal research and analysis, and assistance with legal compliance activities. Environmental law and/or energy/utility law subject matter areas of interest are preferred. Interested 2Ls should send their cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and a writing sample to BB&W at the following email address: administrator@braunlegal.com.
- Santa Clara University School of Law is looking for Semester Adjunct Lecturers. See here for hiring announcement and more information.
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is looking for a (Associate) Professor of Practice Office For Academic Skills Instruction And Support. See here for the application and more information.
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is looking for multiple Adjunct Professors in a variety of curriculums. See here for hiring announcement and more information.
Membership Renewal
Have you renewed your membership this year?
You can conveniently renew online here!
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