Now Accepting Submissions for 2019 Officer, Board, and Committee Positions
/Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (“APABA Silicon Valley”) is now accepting submissions from those interested in serving in 2019 as an Officer, Board Member, Committee Co-Chair, or Committee Member.
General requirements, responsibilities and a list of positions are provided below. Please click here to submit your Statement of Interest by 5:00 PM on Monday, October 8, 2018 for each position that you are interested in. Your Statement of Interest (75 words or less) should indicate the position(s) desired, qualifications (prior service/activity with APABA Silicon Valley, other bar associations, community work, etc.), goals for the position(s), and any other relevant information.
Important: If you presently serve as a Board Member, Committee Chair or Committee Member of APABA Silicon Valley, you must also submit a Statement of Interest if you would like to return to the same or different position(s).
Final results for Officers and Board members will be announced in our newsletter in mid-November. Committee co-chairs will receive notification by email in early December. Committee members will be contacted by the new committee co-chairs ahead of the January 2019 Planning Retreat.
Officers*:
President: oversees and guides the business affairs of APABA Silicon Valley, subject to the direction and control of the Board.
Vice President of External Affairs: this is a public-facing role with responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with the greater community, including other bar associations, community and public interest groups, etc. The External Vice President serves as APABA Silicon Valley’s “Secretary of State” and performs the duties of the President in the absence of the acting President.
Vice President(s) of Internal Affairs: assist the President in management of APABA Silicon Valley by overseeing its committees and internal administration.
Vice President, Finance & Development: spearheads fund-raising efforts across the organization and works on developing new fundraising channels.
Secretary: oversees adherence to APABA Silicon Valley’s Bylaws and the integrity of Officer and Board actions through proper record-keeping, provision of notice, and other duties incident to the office.
Treasurer: serves as principal accounting and financial officer for APABA Silicon Valley.
* May include any other officer position(s) deemed appropriate by the Board.
Board General Requirements and Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors manages the business and affairs of the organization.
Must be a current dues-paid member of APABA Silicon Valley.
Must be an attorney in good standing with the bar of those states where he or she is licensed to practice.
Should have prior experience serving on at least one APABA Silicon Valley committee.
Must attend and participate in monthly Board meetings, in person whenever possible (two or more absences may result in removal from the Board).
Must support APABA Silicon Valley events and fundraising activities (including using best efforts to secure sponsorship for at least one table at APABA Silicon Valley's annual banquet).
Must participate in at least one major Board initiative (may be in conjunction with a committee project/event).
Should serve on at least one APABA Silicon Valley committee.
Committee Co-Chair / Committee Member General Requirements and Responsibilities:
Committees are typically co-chaired by two to four co-chairs, at least one of whom should be a Board member.
Must be a current dues-paid member of APABA Silicon Valley.
Open to all attorneys, law school students or graduates, and government officials who agree to abide by APABA Silicon Valley's Bylaws.
Co-chairs plan and lead committee meetings and activities.
Co-chairs must provide monthly reports to the Board on committee activities.
Co-chairs and members must attend committee meetings and actively participate in at least one major committee activity.
Please note: co-chair positions for certain committees may be restricted: In-House Committee (restricted to in-house attorneys), Partners Committee (restricted to law firm partners), and Diversity & Inclusion Committee (those employed with law firms and companies who have previously been awarded one of our Diversity Awards).
Committees*:
Communications
Diversity & Inclusion
Gala
In-House Counsel
Intellectual Property
Membership & Events
Mentorship
Partners
Scholarship / Fellowship
Small Firm / Solo Practitioner
Women In Law
* May include any other committee(s) deemed appropriate by the Board
