Dates & Events
5.23.2012
SMALL FIRM
SOLO PRACTICTIONER'S SPRING MIXER:
Who: Small firm attorneys, solo practitioners, APABA-SV attorneys interested in learning about small firm and solo practitioners' practices!
What: First mixer for the Small Firm/Solo Practitioner Committee
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Faultline Brewery 1235 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Why: Share ideas with each other and expand your network in an informal setting!
Please note that light appetizers will be provided. There will be a no host bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions can be directed to: solo.smallfirm@apabasv.com
3.29.2012
APABA-SV 2012 SPRING MENTOR-MENTEE MIXER: Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA-SV) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Mentorship Program!
If you are a student or attorney interested in joining a Family and NOT ALREADY assigned to a Family last fall, please click on the link below and fill out the very short questionnaire. Please click on the "submit" button at the end of the survey by Monday, March 19, at 5 pm.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFFHc1M5NldDU2E0bmlBdnpfbWxFZWc6MA
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Location: Kilpatrick Townsend, 1080 Marsh Road, Menlo Park
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
If you are interested in attending the event, please RSVP to mentorship@apabasv.com before March 23, at 5 pm.
3.21.2012
SPRING IN-HOUSE NETWORKING MIXER: The APABA-SV In-House Committee cordially invites you to its SPRING IN-HOUSE ONLY NETWORKING MIXER, sponsored by White & Case.
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Location: White & Case, LLP
3000 El Camino Real
5 Palo Alto Square, 9th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Food and drinks will be served.
Bring your business cards and don't miss the raffle and prizes for
those of you who sign up to be APABA-SV members at the event.
Please RSVP by Fri, March 16, 2011 to Veronica Farias at vfarias@whitecase.com.
If you have a friend or colleague who hasn't yet joined our In-House
list, please forward the following link to them so that they can
easily sign up to join our list:
link..
NOTE: This event is open ONLY to In House Attorneys.
3.16.2012
APABA-SV New Lawyers Mixer: On Friday March 16, 2012, APABA-SV's New Lawyers Committee will host its first-ever New Lawyers Mixer at Kilpatrick Townsend's office in Menlo Park. We would like this mixer to provide an opportunity for APA attorneys who have recently begun their careers to network with and get to know one another. Come meet other new APA attorneys and enjoy some wine, beer, and light appetizers courtesy of Kilpatrick Townsend.
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Location: Kilpatrick Townsend, 1080 Marsh Road, Menlo Park
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free--Light appetizers and drinks provided
Please RSVP to newlawyers@apabasv.com by Monday, March 12, 2012.
12.8.2011
APABA-SV HOLIDAY PARTY: Holiday Party, sponsored by Asian Pacific American Bar Association Silicon Valley, Korean American Bar Association of Northern California, South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, and Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California . The event will take place on Thursday, December 8th from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Trader Vic’s.
End of the Year Holiday Party. Asian Pacific American Bar Association Silicon Valley, Korean American Bar Association of Northern California, South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, and Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California will jointly hold the 2011 End of the Year Holiday Party this December 8, 2011. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2503542162
Where: Trader Vic's
4629 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
When: Thursday, December 8th, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
NOTE : No host bar. Appetizer will be provided. .
10.27.2011
APABA-SV IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE EVENT: Fall In-house Mixer, sponsored by DLA Piper. The event will take place on Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at DLA's offices in Palo Alto.
Food and drinks will be served. Bring your business cards and don’t miss the raffle and prizes we have ready for those of you who sign up to be APABA-SV members at the event on October 27th. Please register at the following link by October 25th with our host DLA Piper if you are able to join us for this exciting event! http://communicate.dlapiper.com/reaction/RSGenPage.asp?RSID=b0UCC3DqfUsiE8bCnoGszy4c7XS8rtqWJuuSfG3CXJE
Where: DLA Piper
2000 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303-2214
When: October 27, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NOTE : This event is open ONLY to In House Attorneys.
10.17.2011
APABA-SV MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE EVENT: Fall Mentor Mentee/Mixer, sponsored by Special Counsel, Cooley, Law Offices of Mikio Ishimaru, and Orrick.
APABA-SV is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 Mentorship Program! This program is intended to (1) foster relationships between law students and both junior and senior attorneys and (2) foster relationships between more senior attorneys and junior attorneys who are navigating the early years of their career and would benefit from the guidance and experience.
Each Family will consist of a few law students, a junior/mid-level attorney as well as a senior attorney.
If you are a student or attorney interested in joining a Family, please click on the link below and fill out the very short questionnaire.
Please click on the "submit" button at the end of the survey by Friday, October 14th at 5:00 p.m. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dERtRjdhYmNxcWtPa3VUQ3l3NzFGVGc6MQ
We will also be hosting a Fall Mentor-Mentee Mixer. Due to venue issues, we have been forced to change the date to Wednesday, October 19th, at 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Santa Clara University, Arts & Sciences Building. We will notify you of pairings for the new groups prior to the mixer.
If you are interested in attending, please register at the following link: link
Where: Santa Clara University, Arts & Sciences Bldg.
500 El Camino Real,
Santa Clara, California, 95053
When: October 19, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Cooley LLP, Orrick, Law Offices of Mikio Ishimaru, and Santa Clara University APALSA.
10.13.2011
APABA-SV Annual Scholarship and Commitment to Diversity Awards Banquet. On October 13, 2011, APABA-SV will host its annual Scholarship and Commitment to Diversity Awards Banquet. This year, the keynote speaker will be Mariano-Florentino Cuellar, Professor of Law, Commissioner for the U.S. Department of Education Equity and Excellence Commission, and former Special Assistant to the President for Justice and Regulatory Policy.
Where: Sofitel San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
When: October 13, 2011. 6:00 pm Cocktails / 7:00 pm Dinner.
Table of 10:
Gold: $2,500
Silver: $2,000
Bronze: $1,500
Individual seats:
Individual: $125
Non-profit/Government/Judges/Students: $75
Purchase of Lifetime Membership ($1,000) includes seat to 2011 banquet
Proceeds to fund APABA-SV’s scholarships and programs.
Contact: apabasv@gmail.com
News & Updates
Andrew Vu wins the 2012 Community Champion Award & Michelle Lee recognized for Best IP lawyer
Andrew Vu, former APABA-SV President was selected as the winner of the 2012 Community Champion Award, presented by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and the San Francisco Business Times at its 2012 Best Bay Area Corporate Counsel Awards ceremony. Additionally, Michelle Lee of Google won for Best IP lawyer. See links below for articles on Andrew Vu and Michelle Lee's achievements.
Community Champion Winner: Refugee Andrew Vu's past helped shape minority community advocate.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2012/03/02/community-champion-winner-refugee.html
Best IP Lawyer Winner: Michelle Lee leads Google's efforts to improve nation's patent system:
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2012/03/02/general-counsel-winner-lee.html
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley's Scholarship and Commitment to Diversity Awards Banquet was recently recognized by Congress Michael M. Honda in a letter to members and banquet attendees:
"As Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I am proud of the important work this organization does in our community. I would like to extend my support for the efforts of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley and congratulate its commitment to advancing the best interests of Asian American Pacific Islanders."
See Congressman Honda's complete letter using the following link:
http://apabasv.com/assets/4e9ca8a0dabe9d47dd009cd5/2216_0001.pdf
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 State Bar Diversity Award. The award recognizes its long term, sustained accomplishments toward increasing diversity in the legal profession. The State Bar will be presenting the award at a reception during the State Bar's Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. The reception will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Regency Room at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Professor Goodwin Liu To The California Supreme Court
Today, California Governor Jerry Brown nominated Professor Goodwin H. Liu to become a Justice of the California Supreme Court.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Edward M. Chen to the United States District Court, Northern District of California. Judge Chen joins Judge Lucy Koh as the second Asian Pacific American Article III judge in Northern California and the 14th Asian Pacific American Article III judge out of 876 active Article III judges around the country.
Senate Confirms Santa Clara County Judge Davila to Federal Bench
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Edward Davila was confirmed to a federal judgeship Monday, giving the Bay Area federal bench its first Latino member in 15 years. Read the Mercury News article.
Supreme Court Appoints Judge Yew to CJP
San Francisco – The California Supreme Court today announced the appointment, by unanimous vote, of Judge Erica R. Yew, of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, to succeed Judge Katherine Feinstein...
Vijay C. Gandhi Appointed As Federal Magistrate Judge
Today, Vijay "Jay" C. Gandhi was sworn in as a Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Gandhi is the first Indian American federal judge in...
U.S. Senate Confirmation of Judge Lucy H. Koh
The United States Senate today confirmed the Honorable Lucy H. Koh to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Judge Koh is the first Asian Pacific American federal district court judge in...
APBA-SV Applauds the Nomination of Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye
The Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley applauds Governor Schwarzenegger's nomination of Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye of the Court of Appeals as the next Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court...
APBA-SV Applauds Unanimous Confirmation of Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye
The Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley applauds The Commission on Judicial Appointments’ unanimous confirmation of Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to be the next Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court...