Since its inception in 1988, NAPABA has spoken out on issues of importance to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander legal community. The NAPABA Board of Governors defines the organization's positions on issues and policies through the adoption of resolutions. 

To facilitate the proposal of resolutions by NAPABA's Committees, Networks, and Affiliated Bar Associations, resolutions for consideration are submitted each year along the below schedule.

2025-2026 Resolution Cycle

• Deadline to submit all materials is Wednesday, January 7, 2026, by 8 pm ET.

• Background Materials

  • 2025-2026 Resolution Memo for Committee Chairs and Affiliate Board Members
    
  • 2025-2026 Editable Resolution Template
    
  • Active Resolutions
    
  • Sample Background Memo and Policy Resolution
    
  • Resolution Cycle Infographic
  
  Submit Your Resolution and Materials
  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact the NAPABA Policy Team at advocacy@napaba.org. The NAPABA policy team looks forward to working with you during this policy resolution cycle.