National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
1612 K Street N.W., Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: Andre Harrison |
August 5, 2008 |
(202) 775-9555 |
NAPABA ANNOUNCES NEW STIPEND POLICY FOR NATIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION
Washington , DC – The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is pleased to announce its new policy for awarding stipends to NAPABA members attending the National Annual Convention. As the Annual Convention grows more successful each year, NAPABA recognizes the need to continue drawing a diverse group of attendees to best reflect the organization’s wide ranging membership.
Beginning this year, NAPABA is allocating a limited amount of money to provide financial assistance to help with the cost of attending the Annual Convention. This year’s convention, marking NAPABA’s 20 th anniversary, will be held November 19-23, 2008 in Seattle, Washington.
To apply for a stipend, NAPABA members must complete the Stipend Request Form. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2008. Stipend recipients will be notified by October 1, 2008.
For more information on NAPABA membership and the 2008 Annual Convention, or to find a downloadable copy of the Stipend Request Form, please visit www.napaba.org.
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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and approximately 55 local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members represent solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes professional development of minorities in the legal profession.
