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.

Please join us for APABA Silicon Valley's First Topgolf Social! Space is limited, so please RSVP early - and out of consideration for others please let us know if you are no longer able to attend. This is a members only event.

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.

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"!

Please join the Mentorship Committee for a hike! We will be doing an easy, shaded 3-mile hike at Sanborn County Park.

The IP Committee invites you to our presentation on developments at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in 2024.  The event will provide an update on cases, new proposed rules, and practice tips for filing successful IPR petitions.

In-House IP counsel are invited for a whisky tasting at a local distillery in San Jose hosted by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.in collaboration with APABA-SV in-house committee. A private room has been reserved for a special tasting paired with select Indian bites.

Please join the Women in Law and In-House Committees for a crash course on skincare!

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!

APABA Silicon Valley members, please join us for an End-of-Summer Potluck hosted by the IP Committee with sponsorship from Hogan Lovells US LLP.

The panel will consist of 3 to 5 attorneys working in privacy and will answer questions about their career paths and current practice. There will be a panel discussion section led by a moderator followed by audience Q&A and then networking. 

The Social & Community Committee is delighted to kick off the fall with everybody with a happy hour at Steins Beer Garden. We are especially excited to welcome all of the new and returning law students in the area. We look forward to catching up with everybody after their summer breaks and vacations.

APABA SV members are invited to join us for an engaging roundtable dinner with John Kuo, retired Chief Legal Officer of Visby Medical and current independent Board Member of Mirion Technologies

APABA Silicon Valley’s IP Committee will present a talk by Paul Hastings' IP group as well as in-house leaders on "Hot topics in Patents".

Please join the Women In Law Committee for a fun and casual hike!

The Women in law committee is excited to announce an upcoming in-person event on August 21 from 6-7:30pm for law firm associates/law students who want to learn about how to become law firm partners and discuss special challenges faced by API women.

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.

Come join APABA Silicon Valley’s IP Committee for an evening of networking, games and fun! Eat, drink, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones!

APABA Silicon Valley’s AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Committee and Women in Law Committee will present a panel discussion on the amplification of gender bias in AI, cyber-violence towards women and the feminization of AI.

Lawyers and law students, join APABA Silicon Valley’s Mentorship Committee for an enjoyable evening of trivia, networking, and fun! Connect with peers and mentors, socialize, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join APABA Silicon Valley as we congratulate Judge Eumi K. Lee on her confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California!

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.

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. 

Enjoy an easy hike, followed by some wine and cheese at Picchetti Winery! 

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with APABA Silicon Valley and other Bay Area Asian American bar associations on May 2 (Thursday) at Spark Social in San Francisco!

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.

Please join APABA Silicon Valley Pro Bono Committee at Citizenship Day 2024 on Saturday, April 20 at San Jose City College, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Help with Asian Law Alliance’s largest naturalization workshop of the year! Volunteers will assist with registration, logistics, form filling (N-400), and attorney review.

Please join the AI, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Committee, Pro Bono Committee and other committees in a joint happy hour event!  Please join us to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones in an evening of fun, food, and drinks!

APABA Silicon Valley’s IP and AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Committees will present a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in relation to data privacy. The panelists will address the legal, ethical, and societal implications of AI on data privacy, best practices for responsible AI usage and regulatory compliance, and policies for managing the risks of privacy violations and biased systems when developing or implementing AI technologies.

Join us for an exciting panel discussion about fractional GCs: how to become one, what they do, and how to utilize them in your practice.