UPCOMING EVENTS


2025 Bay Area In-House Compensation Survey Panel
Jan
16
4:00 PM16:00

2025 Bay Area In-House Compensation Survey Panel

While this panel is open to the public to discuss the results of this survey, the 2024-25 compensation survey results will only be made available to participants who provided their email at the end of the survey and to paid members of AABA Bay Area and APABA-SV.

Registration is required to receive the link to view this panel. Please email aaba.inhousecommittee@gmail.com with any questions.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/fpvw7385

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AI Legal Frontiers: From Regulation to Reality - An Evening with Silicon Valley's AI Law Pioneers
Feb
11
5:45 PM17:45

AI Legal Frontiers: From Regulation to Reality - An Evening with Silicon Valley's AI Law Pioneers

Join the APABA-SV AI, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Committee for an insightful panel discussion where leading practitioners demystify the complex intersection of AI and law. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, legal professionals must master both emerging regulations and practical implementation. Our distinguished panelists will share battle-tested strategies for AI compliance, transaction management, and product development in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Featured Speakers:

  • Arjun Rangarajan - Former lead of Apple's AI product legal team and first AI lawyer, where he managed various policies and products while contributing to Apple's AI University and PLI AI regulation programs. Currently at Snowflake, focusing on AI transactions.

  • Jaehwan Park - Associate at Cleary Gottlieb, specializing in regulatory compliance and AI-related transactions.

  • Bhakti Shivarekar - Assistant General Counsel, Director, GTM Legal at Juniper Networks, bringing expertise in privacy and commercial surrounding AI related issues.

Topics Include:

  • Evolution of AI Regulations

  • Practical Compliance Strategies (including AB2013)

  • AI Considerations in Transactions

  • Product Counseling and Risk Management

Schedule: 

5:45PM - 6:00PM Registration 

6:00PM - 7:00PM Panel Discussion 

7:00PM - 7:30PM Networking Reception

CLE Credit: One hour credit for Technology (pending approval) Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has been certified by the California & New York Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider. This course is pending technology “participatory” CA MCLE credit and cyber-general transitional/non-transitional NY CLE credit.

This event is hosted by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. For questions about this event, please email Sijia Zhang: zsj0623@gmail.com

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/hkFvBz2kqxTqFw6g6 

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2025 BAAAGC X NAPABA: Celebration of 200 Bay Area Asian American General Counsel
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00

2025 BAAAGC X NAPABA: Celebration of 200 Bay Area Asian American General Counsel

A momentous celebration honoring the achievements of the more than 200 Asian American General Counsel in the Bay Area. This reception will recognize the outstanding contributions of leaders who oversee the legal departments of a diverse range of companies and organizations, including AMD, Bill.com, Broadcom, Coinbase, Databricks, Flexport, Google DeepMind, Impossible Foods, Instacart, Recology, Reddit, Ross Stores, SurveyMonkey, Unity, VF Corporation, and many more.

While this celebration acknowledges a remarkable milestone for Asian American General Counsel, it also serves as a call to action. According to the Portrait Project reports on Asian Americans in the legal profession, Asian Americans remain underrepresented in the top ranks of the field. This event shines a spotlight on the accomplishments of the AANHPI legal community and fosters discussion about the continued journey toward diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

RSVP here (registration is limited): https://www.napaba.org/page/2025_BAAAGC

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IP Committee Year-End Celebration
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

IP Committee Year-End Celebration

  • Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join the IP Committee at our year-end celebration at Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos. Come and enjoy one final get together before the new year! Attendees will be allowed to bring one guest.

***Please note: Due to the venue's space limits (around 30ish people), priority will be given to IP Committee members. Once you register via the RSVP link, we will place you on a wait list. We will send out confirmation emails about a week before the event to those who have confirmed spots. Please contact Tony Chen at tchen033@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Please RSVP here.

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APABA Silicon Valley Holiday Party
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

APABA Silicon Valley Holiday Party

Please join us for APABA Silicon Valley's 2024 Holiday Party at the el Prado Hotel in Palo Alto! We will have indoor and outdoor spaces and a variety of food and drink options.

APABA Silicon Valley members attend for free; $50 fee for non-members. If you are not a member, please consider registering as a member.

RSVP is mandatory; no walk-ins will be accepted. If you previously RSVP’d and can no longer attend or if you are interested in sponsoring the event (we have a variety of sponsorship levels available), please contact Daniel Chung (flivver76@gmail.com).

If you are seeing the message "No Tickets Available" after logging in, this means that you are NOT a current member and will need renew your membership. You may renew your membership through your Member Account. If you have any questions, please email tech@apabasv.com.

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A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney & Tips to Land the Job
Nov
25
5:00 PM17:00

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney & Tips to Land the Job

Are you curious about life as an M&A or ECVC attorney in big law? Do you have any questions about the On-Campus Interview (OCI) process? Please join APABA Silicon Valley’s Venture Capital Committee and SCU APALSA for a panel discussion with four big law attorneys to learn more about their day-to-day, challenges, learnings, and everything in between. Our panelists vary in experience levels, so this discussion will be relevant for junior, mid, and senior-level attorneys and students interested in the field. Panelists will discuss their respective practices from 5-5:30PM and tips and tricks about the OCI process and summer recruitment from 5:30-6PM. A networking session will take place after the discussion and refreshments will be served.

This event will be hosted in person at Morrison & Foerster’s Palo Alto office and will be a great opportunity to network with the panelists and members of APABA Silicon Valley’s Venture Capital Committee, among others. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for a night of engaging discussion and meaningful networking.

Panelists: 

  • Frances Mosley, ECVC Counsel at WilmerHale

  • Andrew Lu, ECVC Associate at Morrison & Foerster

  • Sarina Jwo, M&A and Corporate Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend

  • Haley Schubert-Nieh, General Corporate Associate at Goodwin Procter

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefe5YSsGYrnPSQ9X4FC0Is9ptam69B3FOP-xlccpvvN231uQ/viewform

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Intersection of IP and AI: Investor and Founder Perspectives on the Role of IP in Attracting Investments for AI Startups
Nov
19
5:30 PM17:30

Intersection of IP and AI: Investor and Founder Perspectives on the Role of IP in Attracting Investments for AI Startups

  • Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

APABA Silicon Valley’s IP and VC committees are proud to present a panel discussion on the importance of IP in the valuation of an AI startup and securing venture capital, effective IP management strategies, and other IP-related challenges and considerations for AI startups. In particular, the panel will discuss:

• The significance of IP to investor confidence, funding opportunities, and valuations

• Best practices for protecting core AI technologies and brand identity from the very beginning

• Effective strategies for minimizing legal risks

• The role of IP in strategic partnerships and collaborations

• Navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with IP protection

Panelists:

Anupam Datta: Formerly Co-founder, President, Chief Scientist of TruEra; currently co-head of AI research at Snowflake

Yair Adato: CEO and co-founder of Bria AI

Srinivas Ananth: Managing Director, Intel Capital

Gayathri Radhakrishnan: Partner, Hitachi Ventures

Evangelos Simoudis: Co-founder and Managing Director, Synapse Partners

This event is hosted by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP. If you have any questions, please email Arpita Bhattacharyya at arpita.bhattacharyya@finnegan.com.

RSVP here: https://connect.finnegan.com/14/1289/landing-pages/blank-rsvp.asp

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Litigating NPE Cases and Trade Secret Cases in China
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00

Litigating NPE Cases and Trade Secret Cases in China

  • Procopio (Remote Option Available) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

APABA Silicon Valley’s IP Committee is proud to present an event on litigating NPE cases as well as trade secret cases in China. The speaker, Ms. Ping Gu (Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm), will cover the basics and recent developments in litigating NPE cases as well as trade secret cases in China.

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Bench & Bar® CLE and Reception (with Federal Circuit, Ninth Circuit, and ND Cal judges)
Oct
8
1:00 PM13:00

Bench & Bar® CLE and Reception (with Federal Circuit, Ninth Circuit, and ND Cal judges)

  • The Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This CLE event and Reception by the Federal Circuit Bar Association (Co-hosted by APABA Silicon Valley) will bring together the judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

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In-House Roundtable Dinner
Oct
7
6:30 PM18:30

In-House Roundtable Dinner

APABA SV members are invited to join us for an engaging roundtable dinner with Joyce Wong, who is a Director on Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Bay Area In-House Counsel Recruiting team. This intimate gathering aims to foster thoughtful discussion around topics most pertinent to attorneys who have recently started their first in-house counsel position or those who are looking to transition into becoming in-house. This is the next session in our "Roundtable Series"!

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APABA Silicon Valley's 39th Annual Gala
Sep
20
6:00 PM18:00

APABA Silicon Valley's 39th Annual Gala

The Gala is our annual signature event and attracts over 400 attendees each year, including judges, inhouse counsel, distinguished guests, and law students from throughout the Bay Area. Please join us as we recognize our Diversity Awards and Scholarship winners, and celebrate all that we have achieved together in this past year!

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Effective Networking
Aug
8
5:30 PM17:30

Effective Networking

Have you been told that networking is important but you don't know what that means? Does thinking about a networking event give you a feeling of dread and anxiety? Fear not, The in-house and mentorship committees of APABA Silicon Valley are here to dispel misconceptions and equip you with practical tools to crush it at your next networking event.

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Monthly Roundtable: Ins and Outs of Licensing for AI-Based Products
Jul
18
12:00 PM12:00

Monthly Roundtable: Ins and Outs of Licensing for AI-Based Products

Dive into the evolving legal challenges artificial intelligence poses at our monthly online roundtables presented by the AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Committee. This series promises dynamic discussions on data privacy, intellectual property, ethical considerations, and more, tailored for legal professionals intrigued by AI's impact on the law.

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Summer Block Party
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00

Summer Block Party

Save the date! The Social Committee is organizing the 2nd Annual Summer Block Party on Saturday June 29, 2024, from 11am to 3pm, at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale. The family-friendly event will have bounce houses as well as great food, drinks, and music. RSVPs will open in May. 

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Courthouse Conversations: Behind the Scenes with Judge Yew and Judge Gogo
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

Courthouse Conversations: Behind the Scenes with Judge Yew and Judge Gogo

  • family Justice Center Courthouse (D62) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join APABA Silicon Valley’s Judiciary Committee for a behind-the-scenes experience with Judge Erica R. Yew and Judge Johnny C. Gogo of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County. We’ll be meeting Judges Yew and Gogo in chambers (D62) for an intimate chat and meet-and-greet.

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