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2025

November 7, 2025

NAPABA Congratulates Eric Tung on His Confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) proudly congratulates Eric Tung on his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His elevation to the federal appellate bench marks a significant achievement—both for Eric Tung and for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) legal community... read more

October 20, 2025

NAPABA Trailblazer Sandra Leung to Receive ABA Spirit of Excellence Award

The American Bar Association's Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession has announced that past NAPABA President Sandra Leung will receive the 2026 Spirit of Excellence Award. Each year, the ABA honors lawyers who have excelled in their fields and who have demonstrated an abiding commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession... read more

September 9, 2025

NAPABA Congratulates John Truong on Nomination to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the nomination of John Truong to serve as Associate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia... read more

August 20, 2025

2025 NAPABA President's Award Recipient: Susman Godfrey LLP

The 2025 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) President’s Award will be presented to Susman Godfrey LLP. The award recognizes the firm’s steadfast commitment to uplift the legal profession and the rule of law in the United States... read more

August 13, 2025

Meet the Moment: NAPABA Affiliate Grant Contest Champions

In April 2025, NAPABA launched a new opportunity for our affiliate network — the Meet the Moment Affiliate Grant Contest. This competitive funding initiative was designed to uplift innovative, high-impact programs that champion our mission and strengthen our affiliate communities... read more

July 24, 2025

NAPABA Applauds Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s decision pausing Executive Order 14160 nationwide... read more

July 18, 2025

NAPABA Statement in Response to Justice Department Guidance Following Revocation of Language Access Guarantees

Over four months ago, President Trump revoked Executive Order 13166 and purportedly designated English as the official language of the United States. It marked a dramatic setback for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities will bear the brunt of such misguided action. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) immediately condemned the revocation... read more

July 18, 2025

NAPABA Calls for Full Funding of Hate Crimes Prevention

This week, NAPABA joined over 25 organizations led by The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and urged the Committee on Appropriations of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to prioritize funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation for hate crime prevention... read more

July 7, 2025

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Eric Tung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the nomination of Eric Tung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Tung is a nationally respected litigator with a record of public service and experience at the highest levels of the legal profession... read more

June 27, 2025

NAPABA Statement in Response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc.

Today, in the cases involving challenges to the executive order that limits birthright citizenship, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the preliminary injunctions that can be available to pause the executive order before a final judgment can be rendered. This discrete, preliminary issue will now return to the district courts for them to craft an injunction that, in the Court’s view, is no “broader than necessary to provide complete relief to each plaintiff with standing to sue.” The Court did not address the constitutionality of the executive order... read more

June 15, 2025

NAPABA and MNAPABA Condemn Attacks on Minnesota Lawmakers

In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, an armed perpetrator shot two Minnesota state legislators and their respective spouses in the suburbs outside of Minneapolis. State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, died. State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, survived and sustained injuries from the attack. The Governor of Minnesota called the events “an act of targeted political violence.”... read more

June 11, 2025

NAPABA Welcomes Two New Affiliates: Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Québec Chapter (FACL-QC) and the Seattle Chinese Bar Association (SCBA)

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has approved and welcomed the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Québec Chapter (FACL-QC) and the Seattle Chinese Bar Association (SCBA) as affiliates of NAPABA... read more

May 22, 2025

NAPABA Statement in Response to the Shooting in Washington, DC

Last night, mere hours after the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) completed its annual Lobby Day event and only a few blocks away in Washington, DC, an individual shot and killed two employees of the Israeli Embassy outside of the Capital Jewish Museum... read more

May 9, 2025

NAPABA Mourns the Passing of Justice David H. Souter

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Justice David H. Souter, who passed away yesterday. Justice Souter served on the Supreme Court of the United States for 19 years... read more

April 29, 2025

ABA Names Justice Maryka Omatsu and Judge Holly Fujie as Recipients of the 2025 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to announce that this week, the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has named NAPABA members Justice Maryka Omatsu and Judge Holly Fujie as recipients of the 2025 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award... read more

April 9, 2025

NAPABA Leads Broad Coalition to Defend Birthright Citizenship in Court

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and 43 of its affiliates and national associates from across the country joined forces to defend the fundamental constitutional guarantee of citizenship. Led by NAPABA, the coalition filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in State of Washington v. Donald J. Trump... read more

March 20, 2025

NAPABA Condemns Executive Orders Undermining the Legal Profession

The legal profession is of constitutional significance. The right to counsel is fundamental, and the judiciary as a coequal branch of government is charged with peacefully resolving disputes that inevitably arise in a vast and complex nation. Undermining the legal profession undermines democracy... read more

March 3, 2025

NAPABA Condemns President Trump’s Revocation of Language Access Guarantees for Federal Programs and Activities

For nearly 25 years, Executive Order 13166 required that every federal agency meet the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals when it delivers critical services. It similarly required those that received federal funding, such as non-profit organizations as well as state and local governments, to guarantee that LEP individuals had meaningful access to their services... read more

February 28, 2025

2025 BAAAGC x NAPABA Celebration Honors 200+ Bay Area Asian American General Counsel

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Bay Area Asian American General Counsel network (BAAAGC) were proud to celebrate and honor the achievements of more than 200 Bay Area Asian American general counsel, a historic high, at this week’s 2025 BAAAGC x NAPABA Celebration... read more

February 14, 2025

NAPABA Welcomes OKAABA as NAPABA’s Newest Affiliate

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Board of Governors has approved and welcomed the Oklahoma Asian American Bar Association (OKAABA) as an affiliate of NAPABA... read more

February 3, 2025

NAPABA Congratulates Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Recently, President Donald Trump named Mark T. Uyeda as the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Acting Chairman Uyeda. He is the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a Commissioner on the SEC and to lead the SEC... read more

January 22, 2025

NAPABA Condemns President Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship, Refugee Resettlement, Asylum Protections, the LGBTQ+ Community, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders that jeopardize the constitutional guarantee of citizenship for all persons born in the United States, the right to seek asylum, the refugee resettlement system, the LGBTQ+ community, and several other critical areas impacting our community as outlined below. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association condemns these actions unequivocally. They run counter to the core values of NAPABA, the interests of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, and the tenets of this Nation... read more

2024

December 9, 2024

NAPABA Congratulates Rep. Grace Meng as CAPAC Chair-Elect and Honors the Leadership of CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) on her election as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the 119th Session of Congress and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) as she assumes the role of Chair Emerita.... read more

December 3, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Anne Hwang to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Anne Hwang to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California... read more

November 21, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Sharad Desai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Sharad Desai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Desai is the first Asian American Article III judge to serve in the District of Arizona... read more

November 20, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Amir H. Ali to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Amir H. Ali to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia... read more

November 19, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Judge Kasubhai is the first Asian American Article III judge in the District and the first American Muslim to serve within the Ninth Circuit... read more

November 6, 2024

NAPABA Congratulates President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Vance

As reported by the Associated Press, Donald J. Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have earned a sufficient number of electoral votes to be the next President and Vice President of the United States. NAPABA congratulates them and is committed to working with the new administration and Congress to advance the interests of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community... read more

October 8, 2024

NAPABA Welcomes Guam Bar Association as NAPABA’s Newest Affiliate

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Board of Governors has approved and welcomed the Guam Bar Association (“GBA”) as an affiliate of NAPABA... read more

September 24, 2024

NAPABA Warns Against Hateful and Divisive Political Rhetoric and Calls for National Unity to Stem the Tide of Hate

Today, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) submitted a written statement for the record to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee that highlighted the dangers of divisive, reckless rhetoric and called on leaders to guard against the continuing demonization of immigrants and communities of color... read more

September 12, 2024

NAPABA Condemns Passage of Bills That Would Reinstate the “China Initiative” and Plant the Seeds for a National Alien Land Law

On September 11, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed two bills that, if enacted, would racially profile members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community under the guise of national security... read more

September 9, 2024

2024 NAPABA President’s Award: A Celebration of Three Women Leaders

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association proudly announces that the 2024 NAPABA President’s Award will be presented to Nancy P. Lee, Wendy C. Shiba, and Priya Purandare—three pioneering women leaders. Their transformative work has significantly impacted the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community and the legal profession over the last four decades... read more

August 28, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Sharad Desai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Sharad Desai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. If confirmed, Desai would be the first Asian American Article III judge to serve in the District of Arizona... read more

August 28, 2024

NAPABA Honors Don Liu with the NAPABA INSPIRE Award

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to announce that Don Liu, who recently announced his retirement as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of Target Corp., will receive the NAPABA INSPIRE Award. The NAPABA INSPIRE Award is presented to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions of national significance towards achieving representation and influence for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the legal profession and society... read more

August 23, 2024

Statement in Response to the Death of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee, NJ

The Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY), the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), and the Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York (FALA NY) are anguished at the tragic death of Victoria Lee during an encounter with police officers in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on July 28, 2024... read more

August 15, 2024

Bar Leaders Call to Action: Continue the Work of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

As presidents of the nation’s largest diverse national bar associations, we invite general counsel, law firm managing partners, leaders of government and nonprofit legal services organizations, and law school deans to stand with us as we fight for justice and opportunity for all. Your support and partnership are even more critical now given the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from some segments of our country... read more

August 9, 2024

NAPABA and NLF Announce a Milestone Agreement

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the NAPABA Law Foundation (NLF) are proud to announce a milestone agreement that not only bolsters the services that NLF delivers to our community, but also advances the mission of both organizations to strengthen the representation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the legal profession... read more

August 1, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Meredith A. Vacca to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Meredith A. Vacca to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Judge Vacca is the first Asian American and woman of color to serve in the Western District... read more

July 14, 2024

NAPABA Condemns Attack Against Former President Trump

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) unequivocally condemns the heinous attack on former President Donald Trump during a gathering this past weekend, which tragically left one spectator dead and several wounded... read more

July 3, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Ryan Y. Park to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Today, President Joe Biden nominated North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Y. Park to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.... read more

June 18, 2024

NAPABA Supports the Biden Administration’s Immigration Action Promoting Family Unity and Protecting Dreamers

NAPABA applauds President Biden's executive action today to keep American families together... read more

May 22, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Dena M. Coggins to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Dena M. Coggins to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California... read more

May 15, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Sanket J. Bulsara to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Today, the United States Senate Confirmed Judge Sanket J. Bulsara to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York... read more

May 8, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Meredith A. Vacca to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Meredith A. Vacca to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. If confirmed, Judge Vacca would be the first Asian American and woman of color to serve in the Western District, which includes Buffalo, Rochester, and Elmira... read more

April 24, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Anne Hwang to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Anne Hwang to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California... read more

April 16, 2024

ABA Names Gina Shishima as a Recipient of the 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award

NAPABA is proud to announce that this week, the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has named Gina Shishima as a recipient of the 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. Each year, the Commission honors up to five outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence and paved the way for other women in the legal profession. ... read more

April 2, 2024

NAPABA Urges the U.S. Senate to Confirm Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Today, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) joined 125 national, state, and local organizations from across the country to urge the United States Senate to confirm Adeel Mangi swiftly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit... read more

March 21, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Edward S. Kiel and Judge Eumi K. Lee to the U.S. District Court

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Edward S. Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and Judge Eumi K. Lee to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California... read more

March 14, 2024

OpEd: Why the Senate's Offensive Questions to Adeel Mangi Should Concern Us All

"To those who share Mangi’s background, the message is loud and clear: If you wish to serve your country, don’t bother," writes Rahat N. Babar, a former judge on the Superior Court of New Jersey... read more

March 12, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Jasmine Yoon and Judge Sunil R. Harjani to the U.S. District Court

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Jasmine Yoon to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia and Judge Sunil R. Harjani to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois... read more

March 11, 2024

NAPABA and Indiana Legal Services, Inc., Welcome Legal Interns to Support Indiana’s LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Communities

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) and Indiana Legal Services, Inc., (“ILS”) are proud to welcome two dedicated legal interns who will provide direct legal support for ILS programs serving Indiana’s diverse and underserved populations. Niran Al Naili and Emmanuel Amponsah will be joining ILS for the spring semester in support of the its Immigrants’ and Language Rights Center and LGBTQ+ Project... read more

March 4, 2024

NAPABA Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the United States Senate’s reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, a bill that would restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act... read more

March 1, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Captain Lia Mitoko Reynolds, United States Navy, to Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy

President Joe Biden nominated Captain Lia Mitoko Reynolds, United States Navy, to Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy (DJAG) with the rank of Rear Admiral (two stars). If confirmed, she would be the first AANHPI Flag Officer to serve in the United States Navy JAG Corps... read more

February 15, 2024

NAPABA, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, and Jacksonville Asian American Bar Association Statement in Response to Elimination of DEI Initiatives for the Florida State Bar

On January 30, 2024, the Florida State Bar confirmed following public reporting that the Florida Supreme Court eliminated all funding for the Bar's diversity and inclusion initiatives in its next budget. This ends the existence of the Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee... read more

February 8, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Dena M. Coggins to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Yesterday, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Dena M. Coggins to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California... read more

February 7, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Sanket J. Bulsara to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Sanket J. Bulsara to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York... read more

February 2, 2024

NAPABA Applauds Eleventh Circuit Ruling Halting Enforcement of Florida’s Discriminatory Alien Land Law

In the ongoing litigation against Florida’s discriminatory alien land law (“SB 264”), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted a preliminary injunction yesterday in favor of two of the plaintiffs and halted enforcement of the law against them. In temporarily blocking SB 264, the court held that the plaintiffs demonstrated a substantial likelihood that the statute is preempted by federal law and that they have showed an imminent risk that the law would cause them irreparable harm... read more

February 1, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Lisa Wang to the U.S. Court of International Trade

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Lisa Wang to serve on the U.S. Court of International Trade. She is the second from the AANHPI community to serve on this Article III court... read more

January 12, 2024

ICYMI: NAPABA Joins Coalition Partners and Applauds the Removal of Alien Land Law Provision from the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian American Justice Center (Advancing Justice – AAJC) today commended lawmakers’ decision to strike S. 2226 § 1086 (Senate Amendment 813) introduced by Sen. Mike Rounds (R-ND) amendment in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).... read more

January 10, 2024

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Amir H. Ali, Judge Sunil R. Harjani, and Jasmine H. Yoon to the U.S. District Court

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Amir H. Ali to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Sunil R. Harjani to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and Jasmine Yoon to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia... read more

2023

December 5, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Loren L. AliKhan to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Loren L. AliKhan to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Judge AliKhan is the first South Asian American woman to serve on this court.... read more

December 1, 2023

NAPABA Mourns the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) mourns the passing of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a trailblazer in our Nation and the first woman on the Supreme Court of the United States.... read more

November 30, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Historic Confirmations of Micah W.J. Smith and Shanyln A.S. Park to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

On November 29, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed Micah W.J. Smith and, on November 30, 2023, Shanlyn A.S. Park to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii... read more

November 27, 2023

NAPABA Disagrees with Eighth Circuit Decision Undermining Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Since 1965, our Nation relied on the promise of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. It prohibits state and local governments from advancing any election or voting standard that discriminates on the basis of race or color... read more

November 15, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Adeel Mangi to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. If confirmed, Mangi would be the first American Muslim judge on any federal appellate court in the Nation... read more

November 13, 2023

NAPABA Welcomes SABA-NJ as NAPABA’s Newest Affiliate

Last week, during the first quarterly meeting of the 2023-2024 year, the NAPABA Board of Governors approved and welcomed the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey (SABA-NJ) as an affiliate of NAPABA... read more

November 7, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Kenly Kiya Kato to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Kenly Kiya Kato’s nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California... read more

November 3, 2023

NAPABA Trailblazers Judge Dolly Gee and Judge Benes Aldana to Receive ABA Spirit of Excellence Awards

This week, the American Bar Association's Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession announced that the Hon. Dolly Gee of the federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Hon. Benes Aldana (ret.) President of the National Judicial College, have been named as recipients of its 2024 Spirit of Excellence Award... read more

October 19, 2023

NAPABA and SABA North America Statement in Response to SABA Chicago's Leadership Change

Today, the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago (SABA Chicago), an affiliate of the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA North America) and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), announced that it learned about abhorrent, antisemitic comments, which were made on a social media account owned by the then-SABA Chicago president... read more

October 17, 2023

NAPABA, the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, and the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago Statement in Response to the Act of Hate in Plainfield, Illinois

On Sunday, an unimaginable nightmare visited a Palestinian American family in Plainfield, Illinois, a suburban region outside of Chicago. Local law enforcement officials have accused the family’s landlord of murdering a six-year-old child and attempted murder of the child’s mother in their home... read more

October 5, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Susan Kim DeClercq to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Susan Kim DeClercq to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Judge DeClercq is the first federal judge of East Asian descent in Michigan... read more

October 4, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Edward S. Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Edward S. Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Judge Kiel would be the first Korean American to serve in the district if confirmed... read more

September 20, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Rita F. Lin to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Rita F. Lin to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Judge Lin is the first Chinese American female Article III judge in the district’s nearly 175-year history that serves San Francisco and San Jose... read more

September 7, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Mustafa Kasubhai and Judge Shanlyn A. S. Park to the U.S. District Court

President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and Judge Shanlyn A. S. Park to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i... read more

August 30, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Micah W. J. Smith and Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona to the U.S. District Court

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Micah W. J. Smith to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii and Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona to the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.... read more

August 28, 2023

NAPABA and Jacksonville AABA Statement in Response to the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida

On the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the day, which started with a remembrance of the work remaining to achieve Dr. King's dream for racial and social equity, ended in tragedy. This past Saturday afternoon on August 26, 2023, according to news reports, an individual armed with a handgun and an AR-15-style rifle that bore white supremacist markings shot and killed three people from the Black community at a store in Jacksonville, Florida... read more

August 24, 2023

NAPABA Calls for Caste Equity and Endorses California Legislation Banning Caste Discrimination

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) endorses California Senate Bill 403 (SB 403), which would add caste as a protected characteristic under California’s civil rights laws. The endorsement of the bill, which passed the California State Senate and is pending in the California State Assembly, follows recently approved resolutions by NAPABA and the American Bar Association, respectively, calling for a ban on caste discrimination and urging policymakers at all levels to prohibit discrimination on the basis of caste... read more

August 24, 2023

NAPABA and Fred T. Korematsu Institute Form Pioneering Affiliation to Champion Civil Rights, Combat Anti-Asian Bias, and Promote Civic Empowerment

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, a 501(c)(3) national civil rights education organization based in San Francisco, announced a historic, groundbreaking affiliation formalizing their organizations’ longstanding relationship based on a shared interest in promoting civic participation, racial equity, and civil rights... read more

August 17, 2023

NAPABA and APABA Tampa Bay Disagree with Federal Court’s Decision to Uphold Florida’s Discriminatory Alien Land Law

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay (APABA Tampa Bay) profoundly disagree with a federal court ruling today that upheld the validity of the Florida Conveyances to Foreign Entities Law (“SB 264”)... read more

August 2, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Eumi K. Lee to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

President Joe Biden nominated Judge Eumi K. Lee to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.... read more

July 31, 2023

NAPABA Partners with Indiana Legal Services, Inc., to Serve Indiana’s LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Communities

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) and Indiana Legal Services, Inc., (“ILS”) are proud to announce a partnership to deliver direct legal support to LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities in Indiana.... read more

July 13, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Justice Myong J. Joun to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Myong J. Joun to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Judge Joun is the first Asian American male in Massachusetts to serve as an Article III judge.... read more

June 30, 2023

Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) expresses its profound disappointment in the United States Supreme Court’s decision today in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis, which held that a website design business – notwithstanding state anti-discrimination laws – may refuse to deliver services to same-sex couples.... read more

June 29, 2023

NAPABA Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) is disappointed in the United States Supreme Court’s decision today in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, which held that the consideration of race, as one factor among many in a holistic college admissions process, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.... read more

June 28, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Lisa Wang to the U.S. Court of International Trade

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Lisa Wang to serve on the United States Court of International Trade... read more

June 15, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Dale E. Ho and Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to the U.S. District Court

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Dale E. Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and today, the Senate confirmed Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. ... read more

June 14, 2023

NAPABA and APABA Tampa Bay Oppose Florida Alien Land Law in Court

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay (APABA Tampa Bay) joined the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the South Asian Bar Association of North America, and other partners to oppose the Florida Conveyances to Foreign Entities Law (“SB 264”) ... read more

May 25, 2023

NAPABA Endorses the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act

In response to the troubling rise in state legislative activity attacking an individual’s right to purchase real property based on the purchaser’s citizenship, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) endorses the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act. ... read more

May 4, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Wesley L. Hsu to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Judge Wesley L. Hsu to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by a vote of 53 to 43. “NAPABA congratulates Judge Hsu on his confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,” said said Sandra Leung, president of NAPABA... read more

May 3, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Loren L. AliKhan and Susan K. DeClercq to the U.S. District Court

Today, President Biden nominated Judge Loren L. AliKhan to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and Susan K. DeClercq to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan... read more

April 18, 2023

Joint Statement in Opposition to Florida SB 264 and HB 1355

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay (APABA-TB), the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida (APABA-SF), the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA), Jacksonville Asian American Bar Association (JAABA), and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) join together to strongly oppose the provisions of Florida Senate Bill 264 and HB 1355 that broadly prohibit certain individuals and entities from purchasing real estate in Florida on the basis of national origin. ... read more

April 13, 2023

Written Testimony for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Last week, NAPABA submitted written testimony for inclusion in the record before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) in response to its briefing and inquiry on the Federal Government’s Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States... read more

April 10, 2023

Rahat N. Babar Appointed as NAPABA’s Deputy Executive Director for Policy

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Rahat N. Babar as its new Deputy Executive Director for Policy. In this role, Rahat will lead strategies and programs that will advance NAPABA’s advocacy, civil rights, and policy priorities... read more

April 10, 2023

TAPABA and NAPABA Decry the Expulsion of Tennessee Legislators as Harmful for Democracy and Rule of Law

The Tennessee Asian Pacific American Bar Association (TAPABA) and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) jointly express grave concern for the abrogation of the rule of law and democracy in the wake of the unprecedented expulsion of two legislators, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, from the Tennessee House of Representatives and the attempted expulsion of a third.... read more

March 10, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Arun Subramanian to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

On Wednesday, Arun Subramanian was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Subramanian is the first South Asian American to serve on the Southern District of New York... read more

March 9, 2023

NAPABA Opposes H.R. 734 and Discrimination Against Transgender Persons

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) opposes H.R. 734, recently introduced in the House of Representatives as the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023,” which would effectively ban transgender and intersex girls and women from participating in school sporting activities that align with their gender identities... read more

February 28, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Julie Ann Su to Secretary of Labor

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Julie Ann Su to serve as Secretary of Labor. NAPABA applauds this historic announcement, and endorsed Ms. Su’s nomination earlier this month ... read more

February 17, 2023

Joint Statement in Opposition to Texas SB 147

The Asian American Bar Association of Houston (AABA Houston), the Austin Asian American Bar Association (Austin AABA), and the Dallas Asian American Bar Association (DAABA), and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) come together to strongly oppose the provisions of Texas Senate Bill 147 ... read more

February 13, 2023

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Cindy K. Chung to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Cindy K. Chung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit... read more

February 2, 2023

NAPABA Endorses Julie Ann Su to Become Next Secretary of Labor

Today, NAPABA endorsed Julie Ann Su to be the next Secretary of Labor. Currently, Ms. Su is Deputy Secretary of Labor... read more

January 30, 2023

Joint Statement on the Shooting in Half Moon Bay

We stand united to grieve the victims and support the families and communities devastated by another tragic act of mass violence visited upon the AAPI community—this time in Half Moon Bay... read more

January 24, 2023

Joint Statement Regarding the January 21, 2023 Monterey Park Mass Shooting

We join together to mourn the lives lost, help the people injured, and support a community as it recovers from tragedy. On the eve of Lunar New Year on January 21, 2023, during a time of celebration, a shooter opened fire on members of our community in Monterey Park, resulting in the murder of eleven people and injuring many more... read more

January 23, 2023

APABA-Indiana Statement on the Bloomington Anti-Asian Stabbing

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN), joined by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), strongly condemns the anti-Asian motivated stabbing of an Asian American Indiana University student at a bus stop in Bloomington... read more

January 11, 2023

APABA-Indiana and NAPABA Statement on Purdue University Northwest Chancellor’s Remarks

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN), joined by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), strongly condemns the anti-Asian remarks by Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Chancellor Thomas L. Keon at the University’s commencement ceremony... read more

2022

December 22, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Wesley Hsu to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Yesterday, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Wesley Hsu to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California... read more

December 7, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmations of Judge Mia Roberts Perez and Alamdar S. Hamdani

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the confirmations of Judge Mia Roberts Perez to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Alamdar S. Hamdani to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas... read more

December 6, 2022

A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law 2.0

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), in collaboration with the American Bar Foundation, is proud to announce the release of A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law 2.0: Identity and Action in Challenging Times (Portrait Project 2.0)... read more

October 21, 2022

NAPABA Board of Governors Appoints James W. Kim as General Counsel

NAPABA is pleased to announce that James W. Kim has been appointed by the Board of Governors to serve as NAPABA’s General Counsel... read more

October 17, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Alamdar S. Hamdani for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas

Friday, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Alamdar S. Hamdani to serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas. If confirmed, Hamdani would be the first AAPI to serve as a U.S. attorney in the state of Texas... read more

October 5, 2022

Justice Goodwin H. Liu to Receive ABA Spirit of Excellence Award

This week, the American Bar Association's Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession announced California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin H. Liu as a recipient of its 2023 Spirit of Excellence Award....... read more

October 4, 2022

NAPABA Announces 2022 President's Award Winners

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to announce that the 2022 NAPABA President’s Award will be presented to two groundbreaking organizations that have made a true impact toward the betterment of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders...... read more

September 20, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Bipartisan Confirmation of Judge Florence Y. Pan to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by a vote of 52 to 42...... read more

September 7, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge John Z. Lee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge John Z. Lee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Judge Lee is the first Asian American appellate judge to serve on the Seventh Circuit...... read more

September 2, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Arun Subramanian to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Arun Subramanian to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, Subramanian would be the first South Asian American judge on the Southern District of New York...... read more

August 5, 2022

NAPABA Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Oak Creek Gurdwara Shooting

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek..... read more

August 5, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Roopali H. Desai to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Roopali H. Desai to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Confirmed in record time, Judge Desai is the first South Asian American judge to serve on the Ninth Circuit..... read more

August 3, 2022

NAPABA Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Affirmative Action Case

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) filed an amicus brief in the cases challenging affirmative action before the Supreme Court.... read more

July 29, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Justice Myong J. Joun and Judge Rita F. Lin to the U.S. District Court

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Justice Myong J. Joun to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and Judge Rita F. Lin to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.... read more

July 19, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Nina Y. Wang to the United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Nina Y. Wang to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. NAPABA thanks President Biden for nominating Judge Nina Y. Wong and Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper for recommending and supporting her nomination... read more

July 12, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Cindy K. Chung to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Judge Mia Roberts-Perez to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

President Joe Biden nominated Cindy K. Chung to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Judge Mia Roberts-Perez to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. If confirmed, Chung would be the first Asian American appellate judge on the Third Circuit and Judge Roberts-Perez would be the first Asian American district judge on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania... read more

June 27, 2022

NAPABA Establishes New NLF Community Law Fellowship Focused on Anti-Hate Advocacy

NAPABA and the NAPABA Law Foundation are proud to announce the expansion of the NLF Community Law Fellowship program to include a new two-year fully funded fellowship placement at NAPABA. The Community Law Fellow will work to serve the AA & NHPI community and build NAPABA’s capacity to support the membership’s commitment to public service and advocacy... read more

June 24, 2022

NAPABA Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health represents a fundamental change in the nation’s construction of the law and disrupts decades of legal precedent, established in Roe v. Wade, that expanded and guaranteed rights to millions of women and others around the country... read more

June 21, 2022

NAPABA Honors the Legacy of Vincent Chin 40 Years after His Death

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association commemorates the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin. On June 19, 1982, Vincent Chin, a Chinese American industrial draftsman, was brutally beaten in a racially motivated attack during a wave of anti-Japanese sentiment and died as a result of his injuries a few days later. Vincent Chin’s death and his killers’ lenient sentences marked a turning point in Asian Pacific American civil rights advocacy in the United States... read more

June 15, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Roopali H. Desai to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Roopali H. Desai to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. If confirmed, Desai would be the first South Asian American appellate judge on the Ninth Circuit... read more

May 25, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Pan would be the first Chinese American to serve on the DC Circuit, the “second most powerful court” in the nation...read more

May 3, 2022

NAPABA Mourns Loss of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, a 10-term congressman and the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet, died today at his home in Edgewater, Md., at the age of 90...read more

April 13, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of John Z. Lee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge John Z. Lee to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Lee would be the first Asian American appellate judge on the Seventh Circuit... read more

April 8, 2022

ABA Announces Wendy Shiba as Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Honoree

This week, the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession announced NAPABA Past President Wendy Shiba as a recipient of the 2022 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. read more

April 7, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Jackson is the sixth woman and third Black Justice to serve on the Court. read more

March 24, 2022

NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Judge John H. Chun

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge John H. Chun to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. “NAPABA congratulates Judge Chun on his confirmation to become only the second Asian American Article III district court judge in the state of Washington,” said A.B. Cruz III, acting president of NAPABA. “Judge Chun is a well-respected jurist who has deep ties to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, including as a past president of the Korean American Bar Association of Washington and as a member of NAPABA and the Asian Bar Association of Washington.”read more

March 16, 2022

NAPABA and GAPABA Announce Partnership on The AAPI Crime Victims & Education Fund

On the one-year anniversary of the tragic Atlanta-area shootings, The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) are proud to announce their partnership on a nationwide compensation and education fund. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Crime Victims & Education Fund will provide financial assistance to AAPI crime victims and support educational and awareness programs aimed at reducing violence and bias targeting the AAPI community.read more

February 26, 2022

CBAC Applauds the Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

The Coalition of Bars Associations of Color (CBAC) celebrates President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman, to the U.S. Supreme Court. read more

February 25, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Jackson clerked for Justice Breyer and currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. read more

February 24, 2022

NAPABA Welcomes End of Discriminatory “China Initiative”

NAPABA welcomes the announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be ending the “China Initiative.” The program created an environment that placed heightened scrutiny on persons of Chinese ancestry in academic and research environments.read more

February 10, 2022

NAPABA Celebrates American Bar Association 2022 Spirit of Excellence Award Honoree Kay H. Hodge

NAPABA celebrates Kay H. Hodge who will be honored today with the 2022 American Bar Association’s Spirit of Excellence Award. The Spirit of Excellence Award is an annual award that recognizes leaders who have achieved excellence and supported others within their legal careers.read more

February 8, 2022

NAPABA Awarded Open Society Foundations Grant to Increase Civic Participation in AAPI Communities

NAPABA is proud to announce that the Open Society Foundations has selected it to receive funding for boosting civic participation in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Muslim, Arab and South Asian (MASA) communities. read more

February 7, 2022

NAPABA Mourns Passing of Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz

NAPABA mourns the passing of Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz, who died Saturday morning from injuries sustained after a driver struck her while she was walking in a crosswalk. read more

January 19, 2022

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Nusrat Choudhury, Robert S. Huie and Nina Y. Wang to U.S. District Courts

WASHINGTON—Today, the Biden administration announced the nominations of three AAPIs to the following U.S. District Courts: Nusrat Choudhury to the Eastern District of New York, Robert S. Huie to the Southern District of California, and Judge Nina Wang to the District of Colorado... read more

2021

December 20, 2021

NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Judge Jinsook Ohta to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and Judge Shalina D. Kumar to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

WASHINGTON-Sid Kanazawa, president of NAPABA, issued the following statement in response to the confirmations of Judge Jinsook Ohta to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and Judge Shalina D. Kumar to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan:... read more

December 17, 2021

NAPABA and Florida Affiliates’ Statement in Response to Florida Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Diversity and Inclusion Requirements in Continuing Legal Education

WASHINGTON-The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), together with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay (APABA-TB), the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida (APABA-SF), the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA), and the Jacksonville Asian American Bar Association (JAABA) (collectively, the “Florida Affiliates”) express their strong disappointment with the Florida Supreme Court’s decision.. read more

December 15, 2021

NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Jennifer Sung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jennifer Sung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Judge Sung is the first AAPI to serve on the Ninth Circuit in Oregon—a state where Asians are the fastest growing group and now make up six percent of the state’s population... read more

December 15, 2021

NAPABA Applauds The Nomination Of Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

WASHINGTON- Today, President Biden nominated Judge Kenly Kiya Kato to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California... read more

December 13, 2021

NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Lucy H. Koh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Lucy H. Koh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Judge Koh is the first Korean American female federal appellate judge in the nation’s history... read more

November 24, 2021

GAPABA and NAPABA Statement on the Verdict in the Trial over Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

WASHINGTON- NAPABA and GAPABA have expressed our solidarity with the Black community in Georgia and across the nation in the wake of multiple tragedies that have taken too many innocent lives from our communities... read more

November 10, 2021

NAPABA Welcomes Dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Minority Issues

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) met yesterday with the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Minority Issues, Fernand de Varennes, during his official visit to the United States, in a warm and welcome exchange... read more

October 29, 2021

NAPABA Applauds Reestablishment of Office of Access to Justice at DOJ

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the U.S. Department of Justice for announcing the reestablishment of the Office for Access to Justice as a standalone component within the Department, and the public release of two reports focused on access to justice... read more

October 27, 2021

NAPABA Celebrates the Historic Confirmation of Sarala Nagala to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sarala Nagala to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut... read more

October 21, 2021

NAPABA Celebrates the Historic Confirmation of Tana Lin to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

WASHINGTON- “NAPABA congratulates Tana Lin on her historic confirmation to become the first Asian American Article III district court judge in the state of Washington,” said A.B. Cruz III, president of NAPABA... read more

October 8, 2021

NAPABA Applauds the Department of Education’s Overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

WASHINGTON- NAPABA applauds the Department of Education’s announcement of a limited time waiver of certain requirements under its federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)... read more

October 6, 2021

NAPABA Receives Grant from American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation to Combat Anti-Asian Bullying in Schools

WASHINGTON- In recognition of October as National Bullying Prevention month, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to announce that the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) Foundation has awarded it grant funding under its Rapid Response Fund which focuses on conflict-resolution initiatives helping Asian American/Pacific Islander communities combat the surge in anti-Asian hate across the United States... read more

September 30, 2021

NAPABA Applauds the Historic Judicial Nominations of John H. Chun, Dale E. Ho, Jinsook Ohta, and Loren L. AliKhan

WASHINGTON- Today, the White House announced its eighth slate of judicial nominees to serve on the Federal and Washington, D.C. benches, with four Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) candidates including several with strong ties to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)... read more

September 28, 2021

NAPABA Receives Grant from The Asian American Foundation to Serve as National Network Partner for Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Response

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to announce that The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has named it a National Network partner in its investment, coordination, and collaboration efforts to combat anti-Asian hate.. read more

September 23, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Judge Florence Pan on Her Confirmation

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Judge Florence Pan on her historic and overwhelmingly bipartisan (68-30) confirmation to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Judge Pan will become the first Asian Pacific American (APA) woman to serve as an Article III judge in the District of Columbia.. read more

September 21, 2021

NAPABA Donates $10,000 to Assist AAPI Crime Victims

WASHINGTON- Today, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), proudly announces an award of $10,000 to the AAPI Crime Victims and Education Fund (“Fund”) to support the Fund’s efforts to assist crime victims and implement educational programs specifically aimed at reducing violence targeted against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population across the nation... read more

September 13, 2021

NAPABA Announces 2021 President's Award Winner

WASHINGTON- is proud to present the 2021 NAPABA President’s Award to the Alliance for Asian American Justice (the Alliance), a consortium of over 90 of the most prominent law firms... read more

September 9, 2021

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Lucy H. Koh to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

WASHINGTON- Today, President Joe Biden nominated Lucy H. Koh of California to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Koh would be the first female Korean American Federal circuit court judge in the nation’s history.... read more

August 20, 2021

NAPABA Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) expresses its grave concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan... read more

August 10, 2021

NAPABA Co-Sponsors Resolution on Hate Crimes Adopted by the American Bar Association in Historic First

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the American Bar Association’s (ABA) adoption of Resolution 514, which calls for Federal, State, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions that have not already done so to enact bias-motivated crime legislation... read more

July 27, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Todd Kim on his Confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for Environment and Natural Resources

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Todd Sunhwae Kim on his confirmation to become Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD).”... read more

July 22, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Its Former Communications Manager Nisha Ramachandran on Her Appointment as Executive Director of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

WASHINGTON- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Nisha Ramachandran who was named as the new Executive Director of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).”... read more

July 13, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Julie Su on her Confirmation to Become Deputy Secretary of Labor

WASHINGTON - NAPABA congratulates Julie Su on her confirmation to become Deputy Secretary of Labor. Ms. Su will be the first Asian American woman to serve as the Department of Labor’s second-in-command.”... read more

July 12, 2021

NAPABA President A.B. Cruz III Testifies before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property on the Importance of a Diverse Federal Judiciary

WASHINGTON - This morning, NAPABA President A.B. Cruz III testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property at a hearing entitled, “The Importance of a Diverse Federal Judiciary, Part 2: The Selection and Confirmation Process.”... read more

July 7, 2021

Coalition of Affinity Bars Stand in Unity for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Continuing Legal Education

WASHINGTON - The Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) – the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) – together with the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA-North America) stand united... read more

June 30, 2021

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Jennifer Sung to the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and Shalina Kumar to the District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Jennifer Sung to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Shalina D. Kumar to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan... read more

June 29, 2021

NAPABA and Florida Affiliates File Comments Before Florida Supreme Court to Uphold Diversity and Inclusion in Continuing Legal Education

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), together with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay... read more

June 22, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Kiran Ahuja on her Confirmation to Become the First Asian American Woman to Lead OPM

WASHINGTON - NAPABA congratulates Kiran Ahuja on her confirmation to become Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)... read more

June 15, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Sarala Nagala on Her Historic Nomination to Become a District Court Judge for the District of Connecticut

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Sarala Nagala on her historic nomination to become a district court judge for the District of Connecticut... read more

June 10, 2021

NAPABA congratulates Regina M. Rodriguez and Zahid N. Quraishi on their historic confirmations by the U.S. Senate as United States District Court Judges

WASHINGTON – NAPABA congratulates Regina M. Rodriguez and Zahid N. Quraishi on their historic confirmations by the U.S. Senate as United States District Court Judges. Rodriguez will become the first Asian Pacific American (APA) judge to sit on the District Court for the District of Colorado... read more

June 09, 2021

NAPABA Stands in Solidarity with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Ontario After Recent Attack

WASHINGTON – NAPABA grieves with Canada’s Muslim Community and shares the heartbreak over the loss of four lives in what Canadian authorities believe was a premeditated, planned, Islamophobic attack... read more

May 28, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Krystal Ka’ai, who was Appointed Executive Director of White House Initiative

WASHINGTON - NAPABA congratulates Krystal Ka’ai, who today was appointed by President Biden to become Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders... read more

May 27, 2021

Statement on DOJ's Guidance on Improving the Department’s Efforts to Combat Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents.

WASHINGTON – Today, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued guidance to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on “Improving the Department’s Efforts to Combat Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents.”... read more

May 20, 2021

Statement on President Biden’s Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden signed into the law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) in the House... read more

May 18, 2021

Statement On House Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives, in an overwhelmingly 364-62 bipartisan vote, passed the Senate-approved version of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) in the House... read more

May 12, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Angel Kelley on her Nomination to serve on the District Court for the District of Massachusetts

WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the third slate of judicial nominees sent to the Senate, President Joe Biden nominated Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Angel Kelley to become a federal district court judge for the District of Massachusetts... read more

April 29, 2021

NAPABA Applauds the Historic Nomination of Tana Lin to Serve the U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden nominated Tana Lin to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. If confirmed, Lin will be the first Asian American in the state of Washington to be a sitting Article III judge in that state... read more

April 27, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Chris Lu on His Nomination for U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform

Today, as part of a slate of key national security positions, President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Chris Lu to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform... read more

April 27, 2021

NAPABA Partners With Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum to Address COVID-19 Through CDC Grant Funding Opportunity

WASHINGTON—NAPABA is proud to announce that the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) has awarded it grant funding under the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Engaging AANHPI Communities in Adult Vaccination (EVAC) program... read more

April 22, 2021

Statement On S. 937 COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Today, the United States Senate, in an overwhelmingly 94-1 bipartisan vote, passed S. 937, the “COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act” introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI)... read more

April 21, 2021

NAPABA Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Vanita Gupta

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Vanita Gupta on her historic bipartisan confirmation by the Senate, to serve as Associate Attorney General in the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the third highest ranking position at the Department... read more

April 20, 2021

MNAPABA and NAPABA Statement on the Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

Over the past year, in the wake of the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, amongst others,MNAPABA and NAPABA expressed their support of and solidarity with the Black community in Minnesota and across the nation... read more

April 15, 2021

NAPABA Partners with New Initiative to Combat Anti-Asian Violence

NAPABA is proud to join the newly established Alliance for Asian American Justice (“The Alliance”) as part of a coalition of leading AAPI advocacy organizations, Fortune 1000 General Counsel, and over 40 law firms in a national initiative designed to ensure that victims of anti-Asian crime, hatred, and bigotry are able to access pro bono legal services... read more

April 01, 2021

National Diverse Bars Condemn Recent Acts of Anti-Asian Hate

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association, National Association of Women Lawyers, National Bar Association, National Filipino American Lawyers Association, National LGBT Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of North America strongly condemn the ongoing wave of hate and violence targeting the Asian American community... read more

March 30, 2021

NAPABA Applauds the Historic Nominations of Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, Judge Florence Y. Pan, and Regina M. Rodriguez to the U.S. District Court

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Zahid N. Quraishi to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and Regina Rodriguez to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado... read more

March 26, 2021

Seema Nanda Nominated Solicitor of Labor in the Department of Labor

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden nominated Seema Nanda as Solicitor of Labor in the U.S. Department of Labor. If confirmed, Nanda will be the first AAPI and woman of color to lead the department as its chief legal officer... read more

March 25, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Rob Bonta on Nomination as California Attorney General

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) celebrates the nomination of California Assemblymember Rob Bonta to be the state’s next attorney general... read more

March 18, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Katherine Tai on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) celebrates Katherine Tai’s confirmation to be U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in the Biden-Harris administration. Tai is the first Asian American woman and woman of color to lead the agency... read more

March 17, 2021

NAPABA Calls on Law Enforcement to Fully Investigate Georgia Shootings

WASHINGTON—Last night, a gunman entered multiple businesses in Atlanta and opened fire on their predominantly Asian American workforces. This horrifying act of violence left eight dead, including six Asian American women... read more

March 15, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Todd Kim on Assistant Attorney General Nomination

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden nominated Todd Kim as Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources at the U.S. Department of Justice. If confirmed, Kim will be the first AAPI to lead this division. read more

March 2, 2021

NAPABA Calls for Action to End Hate Violence Against Asian Americans

WASHINGTON—This past Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would investigate the rise in hate-based violent extremism against Asian Americans that has occurred since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic... read more

February 10, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Julie Su on Labor Deputy Secretary Nomination

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates NAPABA Trailblazer, California Labor Secretary Julie Su, on her nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Labor in the Biden-Harris administration.... read more

January 27, 2021

NAPABA Commends President Biden’s Memorandum on Anti-AAPI Xenophobia

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) commends President Biden’s Presidential Memorandum denouncing discrimination and xenophobia against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community... read more

January 21, 2021

NAPABA | Statement on Executive Orders

WASHINGTON—The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) supports the efforts by President Biden to repeal the Muslim Ban, to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion—values important to NAPABA, as outlined in the Executive Orders he signed yesterday... read more

January 8, 2021

NAPABA Calls on Biden Administration to Stay True to his Commitment to Create a Truly Representative Government

WASHINGTON—The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) calls upon President-elect Joe Biden to remain committed to his promise to assemble a diverse Cabinet and administration that truly reflects America as he continues to appoint senior leadership candidates... read more

January 7, 2021

NAPABA Congratulates Biden Nominees for the Department of Justice

WASHINGTON – The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Judge Merrick Garland, Lisa Monaco, Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke on their nominations to serve in the Department of Justice in the Biden-Harris administration.... read more

January 6, 2021

Statement on Violence at the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON – The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strenuously condemns the violent actions and defiant breach of both security and safety at the U.S. Capitol by militants... read more

2020

December 30, 2020

NAPABA Congratulates Josh Hsu on Appointment as Counsel to the Vice President

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Josh Hsu... read more

December 10, 2020

NAPABA Congratulates Katherine Tai on her Nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Katherine Tai on her nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative... read more

November 7, 2020

NAPABA Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris on Historic Election

Today, American voters elected Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris as 49th Vice President. The Biden|Harris presidential ticket included Harris as the first woman of color to be nominated and elected on a presidential ticket for a major party... read more

September 30, 2020

NAPABA Condemns White Supremacy and Racist Language

On Tuesday night’s presidential debate, President Trump declined to publicly denounce white supremacists and used the term “China plague” to describe COVID-19. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) unequivocally condemns and rejects white nationalism and white supremacy... read more

September 30, 2020

NAPABA Names Helen Zia as its 2020 NAPABA President's Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the 2020 NAPABA President’s Award to Helen Zia, activist, former journalist and author of Asian American Dreams, My Country Versus Me and Last Boat out of Shanghai. An outspoken advocate against hate crimes... read more

September 21, 2020

NAPABA Mourns the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) joins the nation in mourning the passing of legal icon, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. NAPABA extends its sincere condolences to the family. .... read more

September 17, 2020

Asian American Leaders Applaud House Vote Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment as Related to COVID–19

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) issued the following statement on H.Res. 908, which was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday by a vote of 243-164 with 1 present..... read more

September 10, 2020

NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Diane Gujarati to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Today, Diane Gujarati was confirmed to serve on United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. First nominated on September 13, 2016, Judge Gujarati is the first Indian American to serve as an Article III federal judge in New York.... read more

August 20, 2020

Coalition of Bar Associations of Color Urges State Bars to Enact Alternative Licensing Measures Amid COVID-19

The Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) issued the following statement in response to several proposals calling for alternatives to the traditional in-person bar examination used to license new attorneys as a direct response to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic... read more

August 19, 2020

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Senator Kamala Harris

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) recognizes the historic significance of Sen. Kamala Harris’ nomination as vice president on the Democratic ticket. Harris is the first woman of color to be nominated on a presidential ticket for a major party... read more

August 18, 2020

NAPABA Statement on the Yale Affirmative Action Case

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice asserted that Yale University had violated federal civil rights law against Asian American and white applicants by using race as a determinative factor in its undergraduate admissions process. NAPABA strongly disapproves of any form of racial discrimination, including in college admissions... read more

August 12, 2020

NAPABA Supports Call for Inclusion of Native American Women in Law School Survey Study

In response to the exclusion of Native American women law students in the Center for Women in Law and the NALP Foundation’s study, “Women of Color – A Study of Law Student Experiences," NAPABA urges the inclusion of Native American women. ... read more

July 10, 2020

NAPABA Raises Concerns About the U.S. ICE Guidance to the Student & Exchange Visitor Program

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) raises concerns about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which provides matriculated international students in the United States who attend colleges and universities that are online-only this fall . . read more

June 18, 2020

NAPABA Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Protecting DREAMers

Today, in a 5-4 landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's decision in 2017 to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) violated federal law in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California.. The DACA program, whose beneficiaries . . read more

June 15, 2020

NAPABA Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Worker Protections

Today, in a 6-3 landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal anti-discrimination laws protect gay and transgender workers from job discrimination in a trio of cases consolidated in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the Court. . . read more

June 12, 2020

NAPABA Denounces the SECURE CAMPUS ACT

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) denounces the introduction of the SECURE CAMPUS Act. The bill introduced by Senator Tom Cotton and Senator Marsha Blackburn, along with a companion bill introduced by Congressman David Kustoff, will prohibit Chinese STEM graduate students from receiving a visa to study. . . . read more

June 2, 2020

MNAPABA and NAPABA Stand in Solidarity with the Black Community

MNAPABA and NAPABA Stand in Solidarity with the Black Community after recent events that lead to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, as well as numerous incidents of explicit bigotry, bias, and brutality. . . read more

May 12, 2020

NAPABA Supports Congressional Resolution Supporting Southeast Asian Refugees

NAPABA is proud to be an original organizational supporter of H.Res. 952, the resolution recognizing Southeast Asian refugees and their contribution to America. . .read more

April 3, 2020

Celebrating the Appointment of Judge Carla Wong McMillian

NAPABA and GAPABA Celebrate the Appointment of Judge Carla Wong McMillian to the Supreme Court of Georgia. . .read more

March 18, 2020

NAPABA Denounces Use of Racist Language to Describe Coronavirus

Using the terms “Chinese virus” and “Wuhan virus” to describe the coronavirus and COVID-19 is unacceptable. This disease does not discriminate. We cannot allow racism to rise. . .read more

February 24, 2020

Organizational Statement on Discrimination and the Coronavirus

NAPABA is deeply disturbed by recent news reports alleging discriminatory and xenophobic treatment of Asians and Asian Americans in response to the coronavirus. Reports indicate students are being bullied and customers are not patronizing Asian American owned-businesses due to harmful misinformation and stereotypes. . .read more

2019

October 2, 2019

NAPABA Statement on the Harvard Admissions Case

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the Court for reaffirming that (1) diversity remains a critical and compelling interest for universities to achieve; and (2) the consideration of race as one of many factors in a holistic admissions process is a permissible means to evaluate an individual student’s application. . .read more

September 20, 2019

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Patrick Bumatay (9th Cir) and Judge Steve Kim (C.D.CA.)

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the nominations of Patrick J. Bumatay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Steve Kim to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. . . . read more

August 29, 2019

NAPABA Applauds the Pending Nomination of Shireen Matthews to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the pending nomination of Shireen Matthews to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California by President Trump. If confirmed, Matthews will be the first Asian Pacific American woman and Indian American to serve as an Article III federal judge in the Southern District. . .read more

August 15, 2019

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Anuraag "Raag" Singhal to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the nomination of Judge Anuraag “Raag” Singhal to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by President Trump. If confirmed, Judge Singhal will be the first Asian Pacific American and Indian American to serve as an Article III federal judge in the Eleventh Circuit. . .read more

August 13, 2019

NAPABA Statement on Public Charge

NAPABA expresses concern about the public charge rule announced by USCIS, which will limit the ability of legal immigrants to seek citizenship or long term permanent resident status (green cards). . . read more

August 6, 2019

NAPABA Disappointed in Decision to End Parole for Filipino WWII Veterans

NAPABA is disappointed in the Administration’s cruel decision to end the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program, which fulfilled the nation’s promise to grant Filipino soldiers citizenship and the ability to have their family members join them in the United States.. . .read more

July 25, 2019

NAPABA and MAABA Celebrate Judge Draper's Appointment as Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Missouri Asian American Bar Association (MAABA) celebrate the appointment of member and supporter the Honorable George W. Draper III as the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. . .read more

July 18, 2019

NAPABA Extends Condolences on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) extends its sincere condolences to the family of retired United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who passed away on Tuesday in Florida. . . read more

July 17, 2019

NAPABA Supports the Reuniting Families Act of 2019

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) supports the reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act of 2019, led by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA). The bill attempts to help families separated by the family visa processing backlog that arises from administrative delays . . .read more

June 27, 2019

NAPABA and AALDEF Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Block Census Citizenship Question

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s decision to block the addition of the citizenship question to the 2020 Census in Department of Commerce v. New York (18-966) and remanded the case for further proceedings. . . read more

April 10, 2019

NAPABA Supports Introduction of NO BAN Act

Today, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced the “NO BAN Act” (S. 1123 and H.R. 2214) to end the Muslim Ban and stop discrimination on the basis of religion . . .read more

April 2, 2019

NAPABA and AALDEF Lead AAPI Amicus Brief Opposing Citizenship Question on the Census

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court opposing the addition of a. . . read more

February 19, 2019

NAPABA Supports Reintroduction of Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act

Recognizing today’s Day of Remembrance, NAPABA supports the reintroduction of the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.). The bill amends . . .read more

February 15, 2018

NAPABA Shares Views on Immigration Debate with Congress

This week, Congress is actively debating immigration reform, including proposals that will significantly impact the Asian Pacific American and other immigrant communities. Today, the Senate begins votes on at least four bills to change the immigration system . . .read more

February 6, 2018

NAPABA Supports the Reuniting Families Act of 2018

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) supports the introduction of the Reuniting Families Act of 2018 by Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.), along with Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), Yvette Clark (D-N.Y.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Mark Takano (D-Calif.).. . .read more

January 30, 2019

NAPABA Joins Congress in Honoring Fred Korematsu

On January 30, Korematsu Day, NAPABA joins Congress and people around the country in honoring the legacy of civil rights pioneer, Fred T. Korematsu. In honor of his 100th birthday,. . .read more

January 10, 2019

NAPABA Celebrates Passage of Congressional Gold Medal Bill to Chinese Amerian World War II Veterans

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) celebrates the passage of the “Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act” (S. 1050/H.R. 2358). President Trump signed the bill on December 20, 2018. The bill unanimously . . .read more

2018

November 27, 2018

NAPABA Urges Administration to De-Escalate Tensions at the U.S. Border and Congress to Focus on Improving the U.S. Immigration System

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) expresses its deep concern about the recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the U.S.-Mexico Border, which involved firing tear gas at asylum-seekers, including children. NAPABA reiterates its. . .read more

November 14, 2018

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Neomi Rao to D.C. Circuit

Today, the White House nominated Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The nomination follows President Trump’s announcement of Rao during the White House Diwali celebration yesterday. If confirmed, Rao would be the first Asian Pacific American woman and the second South Asian American to sit on. . .read more

November 10, 2018

NAPABA, APABA-SF, and GOAABA Celebrate the Repeal of the Alien Land Law from Florida's Constitution

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida (APABA-SF), and the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA) celebrate the repeal of the anti-immigrant “Alien Land Law” from Florida’s Constitution. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. . .read more

November 8, 2018

2018 NAPABA Convention Kicks Off in Chicago

he National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will hold its 2018 Convention in Chicago, IL, from Nov. 8-11, 2018. More than 2,000 Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars, and elected officials. . . read more

October 29, 2018

NAPABA Condemns Hate-Fueled Violence in Kentucky and Pennsylvania

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strongly and unequivocally condemns the climate of hate, racism, and anti-Semitism that has fueled violence against individuals and communities across the nation in the past week. We. . . read more

October 12, 2018

NAPABA Applauds the Nominations of Michael Park, Patrick Bumatay, and Kenneth Lee to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits

On Wednesday, President Trump announced his intent to nominate three Asian Pacific Americans to serve on the U.S. Courts of Appeals. Michael H. Park was nominated to serve as a judge on the Second Circuit. Patrick J. Bumatay and Kenneth K. Lee were nominated to serve as judges on the Ninth Circuit. If they are . . .read more

August 29, 2018

NAPABA Announces Its 2018 Award Winners

Each November, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American legal community who have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields — be it the practice of law, academia, business, civic and charitable affairs, the judiciary, or politics — and . . .read more

August 23, 2018

NAPABA Opposes the Addition of a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census

On Aug. 7, 2018, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) submitted a public comment to the United States Census Bureau to oppose the proposal to ask respondents about their citizenship status on the 2020 Census form and to recommend the inclusion of comprehensive language services assistance for individuals with limited. . .read more

August 2, 2018

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Jill Otake to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jill Otake to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Otake becomes the 22nd active Asian Pacific American federal district judge and the third active Asian Pacific American judge serving in the District of Hawaii. . .read more

July 24, 2018

A Message from the President on Opposing Hate

Dear Colleagues, as we see the continued rise of hate, including a 17.4% increase in hate crimes in my home state of California, it is important that we continue to speak out against hate and provide support to communities impacted by discrimination. NAPABA. . .read more

July 10, 2018

NAPABA Statement on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

Last night, President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Judge Kavanaugh on his nomination.. . . read more

June 26, 2018

NAPABA Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Muslim Ban Decision

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is deeply disappointed in today’s decision by the Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s Muslim Ban. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court in Trump v. State of Hawaii overturned the Ninth Circuit’s block on President Trump’s revised executive order that bars individuals from six Muslim-majority countries . . .read more

June 20, 2018

NAPABA Condemns the Separation of Children and Parents at the U.S. Border

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strongly condemns the Trump Administration’s cruel “zero tolerance” enforcement policy of referring all non-port-of-entry-border crossers for criminal prosecution. . . read more

June 18, 2018

NAPABA Deeply Disappointed in U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Muslim Ban Case

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is deeply disappointed in today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s Muslim Ban in Trump v. State of Hawaii. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court ended the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s injunction of President Trump’s. . .read more

June 11, 2018

NAPABA Concerned About Impact of Decision in Husted v. APRI on LEP Voters

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is concerned about the impact that today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute — upholding Ohio’s policy to remove voters from state registration lists for failing to vote in two federal elections and failing to respond to requests for. . .read more

May 15, 2018

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of John Nalbandian to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm John Nalbandian as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Nalbandian is the second Asian Pacific American to serve on the Sixth Circuit and the seventh active Asian Pacific American federal appellate judge.. . .read more

May 10, 2018

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Diane Gujarati to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Today, President Trump nominated Diane Gujarati to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. If confirmed, Gujarati will be the first Indian American to serve as an Article III federal judge in New York. The . . . read more

May 7, 2018

NAPABA Denounces U.S. Senate Candidate Don Blankenship’s Racist and Xenophobic Attacks on Senate Leader Mitch McConnell

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) denounces Don Blankenship’s recent remarks attacking United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and raising concerns that Leader McConnell may have a conflict of interest regarding foreign relations with China because his family members are Chinese American. Blankenship. . .read more

April 30, 2018

Bars of Color: Federal District Court’s DACA Decision a Step in the Right Direction

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), and the National Bar Association (NBA) released the following statement in response to the recent decision made by the Judge John D. Bates of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia regarding. . .read more

April 2, 2018

NAPABA Leads 62 APA Bar Associations in Supreme Court Amicus Brief Challenging President’s Third Muslim and Refugee Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) led 62 affiliated national and local Asian Pacific American bar associations in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. State of Hawaii (No. 17-965), to be argued before the United States Supreme Court on April 25, 2018. . .read more

March 9, 2018

Coalition of Bar Associations of Color Holds Annual Meeting

Last week the Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) gathered in the nation’s capital for its Annual Meeting. CBAC's leaders discussed key issues affecting. . .read more

March 8, 2018

NAPABA Supports Introduction of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018 by Senator Blunt and Hirono, and Representatives A. Smith and C. Smith

Today, lead sponsors Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.), and Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.) introduced the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018. . . read more

March 5, 2018

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Judge Scholer is the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in Texas or any of the district courts encompassed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which includes Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. . .read more

February 15, 2018

NAPABA Shares Views on Immigration Debate with Congress

February 6, 2018

NAPABA Supports the Reuniting Families Act of 2018

Jan. 24, 2018

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of John Nalbandian to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

On Jan. 23, President Trump nominated John B. Nalbandian to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. If confirmed, Nalbandian would be the second Asian Pacific American to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and would be the seventh active Asian Pacific American federal appellate judge in the nation. . .read more

2017

December 20, 2017

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Jill Otake to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Today, President Trump nominated Jill A. Otake to the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. If confirmed, Otake will be the 21st active Asian Pacific American federal district judge and the third active Asian Pacific American judge serving in the District of Hawaii. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds. . .read more

December 19, 2017

NAPABA Supports Introduction of the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act by Senators Duckworth and Hirono

Yesterday, on the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark case, Korematsu v. United States (1944), Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.) introduced the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2017. . .read more

December 14, 2017

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of James Ho to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm James C. Ho as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Ho is the first Asian Pacific American to serve on the Fifth Circuit and the sixth active Asian Pacific American federal appellate judge.. . .read more

December 14, 2017

Interpreting Justice: Progress and Challenges on Language Access An Asian Pacific American Perspective 2017

At a briefing on Capitol Hill, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) released “Interpreting Justice: Progress and Challenges in Language Access,” a report on language access for Asian Pacific Americans with limited English proficiency (LEP). “Interpreting Justice” provides recommendations . . .read more

December 12, 2017

NAPABA and APALA-NJ Congratulate Gurbir S. Grewal on Nomination to Serve as Attorney General of New Jersey

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Asian Pacific America Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ) congratulate Gurbir S. Grewal on his nomination by New Jersey Governor-Elect Phil Murphy to serve as the attorney general of New Jersey. When confirmed, Grewal . . .read more

December 1, 2017

NAPABA Files Amicus Briefs in the Fourth and Ninth Circuit Challenging the President’s Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has filed amicus briefs in both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to support the preliminary injunction of President Trump’s Sept. 24, 2017, revised executive order barring refugees and individuals . . .read more

November 4, 2017

Diverse Groups of Attorneys and Law Students Condemn Racist Attack Ad Distributed in Hoboken, New Jersey

Asian Pacific American bars are deeply disturbed by the distribution of a second racist flyer targeting an Asian American candidate in New Jersey. The South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey (SABA-NJ), Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ), the New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association (NJMLA). . .read more

November 2, 2017

Diverse Groups of Attorneys and Law Students Condemn Racist Election Mailer Sent to Homes in Edison, New Jersey

The Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association condemn the recent racist. . . read more

November 2, 2017

NAPABA Holds Congressional Briefing on the Current State of Language Access and its Impacts on the Asian Pacific American Communities in the United States

Ten years after the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) report on language access for limited English proficiency communities, NAPABA released its 2017 report, “Interpreting Justice: Progress and Challenges on Language Access” at its 2017 Convention in Washington, D.C. . .read more

November 2, 2017

2017 NAPABA Convention Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.

Today, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) kicks off its 2017 NAPABA Convention in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 2–5, 2017. More than 2,000 Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars, and elected officials from around the country—a new NAPABA Convention attendance record—will. . .read more

October 25, 2017

NAPABA Names Goodwin Liu as Its 2017 NAPABA President’s Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the 2017 NAPABA President’s Award to Goodwin Liu, associate justice of the California Supreme Court. The NAPABA President’s Award is given to NAPABA members who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to NAPABA, the legal community, and the greater Asian Pacific American community. . .read more

October 18, 2017

NAPABA Names Sylvaine Wong as Its 2017 Military and Veteran Service Award Winner

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the inaugural 2017 NAPABA Military and Veteran Service Award to Commander Sylvaine W. Wong, deputy director of the United States Navy Office of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, Military Manpower Division. . .read more

October 11, 2017

NAPABA Announces Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area as Its 2017 Affiliate of the Year

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA) as its 2017 Affiliate of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding NAPABA affiliates for their best practices and accomplishments in their respective communities. . .read more

October 4, 2017

NAPABA Announces Nassiri & Jung LLP as its 2017 Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Nassiri & Jung LLP as its 2017 Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year. NAPABA created the Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year Award to recognize Asian Pacific American-owned law firms. . .read more

September 29, 2017

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of BJay Pak to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Byung J. “BJay” Pak to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. Pak is the first Asian Pacific American to hold this position. . .read more

September 28, 2017

National Affinity Bar Associations Urge Congress to Support the DREAM Act

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA), National LGBT Bar Association (LGBT Bar), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) have submitted a joint letter to Congress urging Members to . . .read more

September 28, 2017

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of James C. Ho to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

oday, President Trump nominated James C. Ho to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. If confirmed, Ho would be the first Asian Pacific American to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and would be the sixth active Asian Pacific American federal appellate. . .read more

September 27, 2017

NAPABA Names Jae Park as Its 2017 Pro Bono Award Winner

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the 2017 Pro Bono Award to Jae Park, senior managing associate, Dentons US LLP, in San Diego, California. The NAPABA Pro Bono Award recognizes attorneys for outstanding achievements in pro bono service that. . .read more

September 25, 2017

NAPABA Responds to Revisions to Muslim and Refugee Ban

On Sunday evening, the president announced revisions to the Muslim and Refugee ban, following a review required under the March 6, 2017, Executive Order. North Korea, Venezuela, and Muslim-majority Chad, were added to the list of restricted countries that continues to include Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen. . .read more

September 20, 2017

NAPABA Names WilmerHale as Its 2017 Law Firm Diversity Award Recipient

he National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named WilmerHale as its 2017 Law Firm Diversity Award recipient. NAPABA created the Law Firm Diversity Award to recognize law firms that actively. . . read more

December 00, 2017

NAPABA Congratulates Noel Francisco on Confirmation to be Solicitor General of the United States

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Noel Francisco to serve as the Solicitor General of the United States. Francisco is the first Asian Pacific American to be confirmed to the position. “We congratulate Noel Francisco on his historic confirmation,” said Cyndie M. Chang. . .read more

September 18, 2017

NAPABA Leads 62 APA Bar Associations in Supreme Court Amicus Brief Challenging President’s Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) led 62 national and local Asian Pacific American bar associations in filing an amicus brief in the consolidated cases, Trump v. State of Hawai`i and Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project, before the U.S. Supreme Court. Together these Asian Pacific American bar associations. . .read more

September 15, 2017

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Jessie K. Liu to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jessie K. Liu to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Liu is the first Asian Pacific American and the second woman to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.. . . read more

September 13, 2017

NAPABA Names Doris Ling-Cohan as its 2017 Women’s Leadership Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named the Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan, New York State Supreme Court judge, Appellate Term, First Department, as the recipient of the 2017 NAPABA Women’s Leadership Award. The award recognizes . . .read more

September 7, 2017

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Today, President Trump nominated Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. If confirmed, Scholer will be the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in Texas or any of the courts encompassed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — which includes. . .read more

September 6, 2017

NAPABA Announces Its Best Lawyers Under 40

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected 18 attorneys to receive the 2017 Best Lawyers Under 40 Award (BU40 Award). The BU40 Award recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction. . .read more

September 5, 2017

NAPABA Condemns the President’s Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) condemns President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), a program that protects eligible undocumented youth from deportation and provides them with work permits. . .read more

August 30, 2017

NAPABA Announces 2017 Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Recipients

August 28, 2017

NAPABA and AAABA Respond to the Pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Arizona Asian American Bar Association (AAABA) are disappointed by the pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. . .read more

August 19, 2017

A Message to NAPABA Members After Charlottesville

Dear Colleagues, racism, hate, and bigotry have no place in our country. Leaders do not equate individuals who support ideologies of hate with those who stand defiantly in support of diversity and inclusion, in support of our nation’s ideals. There is no moral equivalence between bigotry and tolerance. . .read more

August 14, 2017

NAPABA Statement on Charlottesville Violence

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strongly condemns the hate, discrimination, and violence displayed this past weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, by white nationalists. Our core values — acceptance, diversity, and inclusiveness — will overcome the forces of hate and racism. . .read more

August 4, 2017

NAPABA Opposes the RAISE Act

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) opposes the RAISE Act (S. 1720), introduced by Senators Cotton (Ark.) and Purdue (Ga.). The bill would cut all legal immigration into the United States by half, impacting businesses and preventing the reunification of families. Notably, the RAISE Act, (1) curtails family-based visa programs. . .read more

August 1, 2017

NAPABA Supports Congressional Effort to Honor Chinese American Veterans

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) endorses the Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Congressman Ed Royce (R-Calif.-39), and Congressman Ted Lieu. . .read more

July 24, 2017

NAPABA Congratulates BJay Pak on Nomination to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia

On Friday, July 21, President Trump announced the nomination of Byung J. “BJay” Pak to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. If confirmed, Pak would be the first Asian Pacific American to hold this position. . . read more

July 18, 2017

The Portrait Project: A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law

Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing minority group in the legal profession for the past three decades, but they have made only limited progress in reaching the top ranks of the profession, according to a new report released today by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. . .read more

June 22, 2017

Chicago and National Bar Associations Support Local Victims of Alleged Hate Crime

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June 19, 2017

NAPABA Honors the Legacy of Vincent Chin 35 Years after His Death

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) commemorates the 35th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin. On June 19, 1982, Vincent Chin was beaten in a xenophobic attack during a wave of anti-Japanese sentiment and died a few days later. Vincent Chin’s death and his killers’ lenient sentences . . .read more

June 19, 2017

NAPABA Concerned about Impact of Supreme Court Trademark Ruling

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is concerned about the impact to diverse communities from today’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court that the provision of federal trademark law that prevents “disparaging” terms from being trademarked is unconstitutional. The decision. . .read more

June 13, 2017

NAPABA Congratulates Jessie K. Liu on Nomination to be the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia

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June 12, 2017

NAPABA Applauds Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Revised Muslim Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s per curiam ruling maintaining a lower court’s block on President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order. . . read more

May 25, 2017

NAPABA Applauds Fourth Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Revised Muslim Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s 10-3 en banc ruling maintaining a lower court’s block on President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order. . . read more

May 25, 2017

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Judge Amul Thapar to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Judge Amul R. Thapar as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judge Thapar is the first Asian Pacific American to serve on the Sixth Circuit and the second South Asian American. . . read more

April 26, 2017

NAPABA Submits Testimony in Support of the Nomination of Judge Amul Thapar for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Today, Judge Amul R. Thapar sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on his nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. . .read more

April 21, 2017

NAPABA Leads 43 APA Bar Associations in Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief to Continue Fight in First Legal Challenge to President’s Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) led 43 of its national associate and affiliate bar associations in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to support the preliminary injunction of President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order barring refugees and individuals. . .read more

April 21, 2017

NAPABA and California Asian Pacific American Bar Associations Share Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye’s Concerns on Access to Justice

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and 21 of its California-based affiliates join California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye in expressing concern over the arrests of individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at California state courts and the impact. . .read more

April 20, 2017

NAPABA Leads 43 Asian Pacific American Bar Associations in Fourth Circuit Amicus Brief Supporting Block of President’s Revised Muslim Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) led 43 of its national associate and affiliate bar associations in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to support the preliminary injunction of President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order barring individuals from six Muslim-majority countries. . .read more

March 21, 2017

NAPABA Congratulates Judge Amul R. Thapar on Pending Nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

On Monday, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Judge Amul R. Thapar to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Thapar would be the second South Asian American judge to ever serve on a. . . read more

March 16, 2017

NAPABA Opposes Proposed Elimination of Funding to the Legal Services Corporation

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strongly opposes the elimination of federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) as detailed in President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget. . . read more

March 15, 2017

NAPABA Applauds Restraining Order Against President’s Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban

he National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii’s nationwide order to halt President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order barring individuals from six Muslim-majority countries. . .read more

March 13, 2017

NAPABA Files Amicus Brief Supporting the First Legal Challenge to President’s Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) filed an amicus brief in State of Hawaii v. Trump to support Hawaii’s challenge to President Trump’s March 6, 2017, revised executive order barring individuals from six Muslim-majority countries and refugees from entering the United States. . .read more

March 6, 2017

NAPABA and SABA Condemn the President’s Second Attempt to Exclude Refugees and Implement a Muslim Ban

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) condemn President Trump’s new executive order that includes many of the discriminatory provisions of his earlier order, which also sought to stop refugees from entering the United States. . .read more

March 3, 2017

NAPABA Response to Illinois Congressman’s Use of Offensive Term

As an elected official, Representative Mike Bost (R. IL-12) serves as a role model and represents a diverse group of constituents, including many Asian Pacific Americans. Although he has now apologized for his recent use of an outdated and offensive term to describe Asians, he has not acknowledged the harm and offense that using such terms. . .read more

February 28, 2017

NAPABA and Affiliates Outraged by Tragic Shooting in Kansas

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) joined local bar associations — led by the Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City (AABAKC) — in condemning the Olathe, Kansas, shooting that led to the death of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and injured Alok Madasani and Ian Grillot. . .read more

January 27, 2017

NAPABA and SABA Condemn the President’s Exclusion of Refugees and his “Muslim Ban”

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) condemn President Trump’s executive order stopping refugees from entering the United States and halting immigration from Muslim-majority countries. These orders, which are based on the misguided idea. . .read more

January 26, 2017

NAPABA and SABA Condemn Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) condemn the anti-immigrant and xenophobic Executive Orders issued yesterday by President Trump. Notably, the orders (1) revive the “Secure Communities” immigration enforcement. . .read more

January 18, 2017

NAPABA Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Arguments in Key Cases Involving Trademarking of Racial Slurs and Racial and Religious Profiling

Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on two cases — Lee v. Tam and Ziglar v. Abbasi — that will have a significant impact on racial and religious minorities. In Lee v. Tam, the Court will consider. . . read more

2016

December 22, 2016

NAPABA Applauds Dismantling of NSEERS Special Registration Program

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the announcement by the Obama Administration that the Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule in the Federal Register to rescind the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS), which targeted individuals from 25 largely Arab, African, Muslim, and South Asian countries. . .read more

November 30, 2016

Statement of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), the National Bar Association (NBA), the National LGBT Bar Association (LGBT Bar), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) on the Recent Increase in Hate-Motivated Violence and Harassment

In the aftermath of this particularly divisive presidential election, there has been a surge of bias-motivated and hate violence across the nation targeting many groups, including Muslims, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and African Americans. We call on lawyers across the country. . .read more

November 18, 2016

National Coalition of Affinity Bar Associations Join Asian Pacific American Community in Expressing Disappointment in Fox News Segment

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA), the National LGBT Bar Association (National LGBT Bar), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) joined a national coalition of organizations expressing their indignation. . .read more

November 17, 2016

National Affinity Bar Associations File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Affecting Trademark Registration of Disparaging Remarks

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) joins the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Bar Association (NBA), the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA), the National LGBT Bar Association (LGBT Bar), and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality (Korematsu Center) in jointly filing an amicus brief. . .read more

November 17, 2016

NAPABA Outraged by Trump PAC Spokesperson References to WWII Japanese Incarceration

In times of sweeping changes facing our nation, Americans of all backgrounds must come together to move this nation forward — not backwards. NAPABA condemns the comments about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II made by Carl Higbie, a spokesman for the pro-Trump Great America PAC. . .read more

November 11, 2016

Organizational Statement on the 2016 Presidential Election

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is a non-partisan organization comprised of lawyers and leaders in both major political parties. As an organization, we have worked diligently with Presidents, Administrations, and Congressional members of both parties, on behalf of millions of Asian Pacific Americans nationwide. . .read more

October 12, 2016

NAPABA Offended by Fox News Segment in Chinatown

The leaders of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) were offended by the recent segment aired by the O’Reilly Factor where Jesse Watters visited New York City’s Chinatown and perpetuated offensive stereotypes about the Asian Pacific American community and treated Chinatown residents. . .read more

October 12, 2016

NAPABA Announces 2016 Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Recipients

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected six exceptional attorneys to receive NAPABA’s highest honor — the Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian Pacific American attorneys. . .read more

Octobr 5, 2016

NAPABA Announces Its Best Lawyers Under 40

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected 18 attorneys to receive the 2016 Best Lawyers Under 40 Award (BU40 Award). The BU40 Award recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields. . .read more

September 28, 2016

NAPABA Names Jenny R. Yang as its 2016 Women’s Leadership Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Jenny R. Yang, chair of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as the recipient of the 2016 NAPABA Women’s Leadership Award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of women lawyers and is presented to an individual. . .read more

September 21, 2016

Judicial Selection Process in New York

NAPABA is aware of a highly unusual development in the judicial selection process in the State of New York. It is our understanding that, for the first time in the state’s history, a local screening committee has declined to vote a sitting judge, Justice Doris Ling-Cohan, out of committee, thereby denying her the opportunity. . .read more

September 14, 2016

NAPABA Announces Yoon & Kim LLP as its 2016 Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Yoon & Kim LLP as the 2016 Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year. NAPABA created the Asian Pacific American-Owned Law Firm of the Year Award to recognize Asian Pacific American-owned law firms that have achieved prominence and distinction while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards in the profession. . .read more

September 13, 2016

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Diane Gujarati to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Today, President Obama nominated Diane Gujarati to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. If confirmed, Gujarati will be the first Indian American to serve as an Article III federal judge in New York. . . read more

September 6, 2016

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Abid R. Qureshi to United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Today, President Obama nominated Abid R. Qureshi to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, Qureshi will be the first Pakistani American and Muslim American to serve as an Article III federal judge. . . read more

August 31, 2016

NAPABA Names John Ting as Its 2016 Pro Bono Award Winner

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the 2016 Pro Bono Award to John Ting, co-founder and partner of Ting and Tran Law Firm in Dallas, Texas. The NAPABA Pro Bono Award recognizes attorneys for outstanding achievements in pro bono service that. . .read more

August 24, 2016

NAPABA Names White & Case LLP as Its 2016 Law Firm Diversity Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named White & Case LLP as the 2016 Law Firm Diversity Award recipient. NAPABA created the Law Firm Diversity Award to recognize law firms that actively, affirmatively, consistently, and enthusiastically recruit, retain, and promote Asian Pacific American lawyers to equity partnership and firm leadership. . .read more

July 13, 2016

NAPABA Supports Judges Lucy Koh and Florence Pan at Nomination Hearing

Today, Judges Lucy H. Koh and Florence Y. Pan sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on their nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, respectively. . . read more

June 23, 2016

NAPABA Disappointed in Outcome of Immigration Case Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is disappointed by the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s split decision announced today in United States v. Texas. The court did not reach a decision in a challenge to the President’s executive action on immigration, including the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). . .read more

June 23, 2016

National Coalition of Bar Associations of Color Encouraged by Ruling in Affirmative Action Case

The Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) — the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) applauds the Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. . .read more

June 23, 2016

National Asian American and Pacific Islander Organizations Applaud U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Affirmative Action Case

Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applaud the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion released today in Fisher v. University of Texas. The Court ruled [4-3] in favor of the consideration of race as part of a holistic review of an applicant in university admissions processes. . .read more

June 21, 2016

Coalition Calls on Inspector General to Investigate Possible Profiling of Asian American Scientists

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice were joined by 77 Asian Pacific American, civil rights and civil liberties organizations in sending a letter today to the Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz seeking an independent investigation. . . read more

June 13, 2016

NAPABA Stands in Solidarity with the LGBTQ Community After the Tragic Attack in Orlando

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) stands with the LGBTQ community after an unconscionable attack this weekend at an Orlando nightclub — which also serves as a community center and safe haven for the local LGBTQ population — left approximately 50 people dead and over 50 people injured. . .read more

August 00, 2017

NAPABA Denounces Donald Trump’s Racist Attacks on Judges

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) denounces Donald Trump’s recent remarks accusing Judge Gonzalo Curiel of partiality because he is of Mexican descent. Judge Curiel, who was born in Indiana to Mexican immigrant parents, currently serves on the United States District Court of the Southern District of California. . .read more

May 18, 2016

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood to the U.S. District Court of Guam

Today, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood to continue to serve as the Chief Judge of the United States District Court of Guam. . .read more

June 7, 2016

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Jennifer Choe Groves to U.S. Court of International Trade

Last night, the Senate confirmed Jennifer Choe Groves by unanimous consent to the U.S. Court of International Trade. She will be the first Asian Pacific American judge to serve on this court. . .read more

May 9, 2016

NAPABA Welcomes Announcement of Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Policy

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) welcomes a new policy that would grant parole to families of Filipino World War II veterans. The Department of Homeland Security announced this week it will begin accepting applications on June 8, 2016, which will enable family members of these veterans to apply to come to the United States while awaiting the issuance of their visas. . .read more

April 28, 2016

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Today, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Judge Florence Y. Pan to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, Judge Pan will be the first Asian Pacific American woman to serve as a federal district court judge in the District of Columbia. . .read more

April 18, 2016

NAPABA Statement on Today’s Arguments in United States v. Texas

Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Texas, which is a challenge to President Obama’s executive immigration initiatives including Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). . .read more

March 17, 2016

NAPABA Supports the Reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act by Representative Michael Honda (D-CA). The bill attempts to alleviate visa backlogs, promotes expedited family reunification, and provides relief to the families Filipino American World War II veterans. . .read more

March 16, 2016

NAPABA Expresses Disappointment That an Asian Pacific American Was Not Nominated to the United States Supreme Court; Vows to Support the President’s Nominee

Today, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to serve on the United States Supreme Court. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) congratulates Judge Garland on his nomination. . . read more

March 15, 2016

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Today, President Obama nominated Judge Karen Gren Scholer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. If confirmed, Scholer will be the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in Texas or any of the courts encompassed. . .read more

March 11, 2016

NAPABA Supports the Introduction of the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) supports the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016 (S. 2540, H.R. 4646) introduced by Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) and Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). This bill will expand protections for immigrants and refugees by ensuring due process by mandating unaccompanied children and vulnerable immigrants receive legal representation. . .read more

March 10, 2016

National Diverse Bar Associations Urge Senate to Hold Hearing and Vote on Supreme Court Nominee

Today, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA), the National LGBT Bar Association (National LGBT Bar), and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) — representatives of diverse bar associations. . .read more

March 3, 2016

Coalition of Bar Associations of Color Holds Annual Meeting

This week, the Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) gathered in Washington, D.C., for its Annual Meeting. CBAC's leaders discussed key issues affecting communities of color, including judicial vacancies, criminal justice reform, and immigration reform. . .read more

February 25, 2016

NAPABA Applauds the Nomination of Judge Lucy H. Koh to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Today, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Judge Lucy H. Koh to serve on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. If confirmed, Judge Koh would become the first Korean American woman and the second Asian Pacific American (APA) woman. . .read more

February 24, 2016

NAPABA Praises Senator Mazie K. Hirono for Introducing a Resolution Recognizing the Historical Significance of Executive Order 9066

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the introduction of a resolution by Senator Hirono recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order 9066 (EO9066) — which led to the forced incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II — and affirming that America. . .read more

February 14, 2016

NAPABA Extends Condolences on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) extends its sincere condolences to the family of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning in Texas. Justice Scalia, who served on the Supreme Court for 30 years, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. . .read more

2015

December 16, 2015

NAPABA Stands Up Against Anti-Muslim Hate and Bigotry

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) — together with 34 fellow member organizations of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans — stands with its members and in solidarity with all Arab, Muslim, Sikh, and South Asian American communities to oppose anti-Muslim hate, bigotry, and xenophobia and calls on the American people and allied groups to do the same. . .read more

December 9, 2015

NAPABA Statement on Today’s Arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas

Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas-Austin, a challenge to the University’s race-conscious admissions policy. As the arguments demonstrated, the Court should continue to uphold the long-standing precedent that diversity is a compelling interest in college admission policies, and uphold the University of Texas-Austin’s admissions plan. . .read more

November 19, 2015

NAPABA Condemns Roanoke Mayor’s References to the Japanese American Internment to Justify Suspension of Aid to Syrian Refugees

We are outraged by Mayor David Bowers’ disgraceful comments about his decision to suspend assistance from both government and nongovernmental agencies to Syrian refugees in Roanoke, Virginia. His inflammatory remarks invoke the distrust and xenophobia that led to the unjustifiable internment of thousands of Japanese Americans. . .read more

November 16, 2015

70+ Asian Pacific American, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Organizations Urge U.S. Attorney General to Investigate Possible Profiling of Asian American Scientists

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) are joined by 70 organizations in sending a letter today to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch seeking an independent investigation into what appears to be a trend of Asian American scientists being suspected of economic espionage, indicted and arrested, without the full support of the facts. . .read more

November 12, 2015

NAPABA Calls on the Justice Department to Appeal Fifth Circuit Decision on DAPA and Expanded DACA

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is deeply disappointed with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Texas v. United States to continue to place on hold President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiatives. This decision prevents deportation relief. . .read more

November 5, 2015

2015 NAPABA Convention Kicks Off in New Orleans

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will hold its 2015 Convention, “NAPABA Rising,” in New Orleans from Nov. 5-9, 2015. More than 1,500 Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars, and elected officials from around the country will gather at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. . .read more

November 4, 2015

National Coalition of Bar Associations of Color Urge Supreme Court to Support Diversity in Admission Programs

The Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC)–the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the National Bar Association (NBA) and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) filed a joint amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. . .read more

November 2, 2015

NAPABA Selects Five Affiliates as Recipients of Its New Affiliate Grant Program

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will present five affiliates with grants as part of its new Affiliate Grant Program (AGP). NAPABA recognizes the importance of its state and local affiliates and its national associates as a support network for Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, APA communities, and those interested in APA legal issues. The NAPABA AGP was established to support affiliates. . . read more

October 26, 2015

NAPABA Recognizes its Civil Rights Committee as its 2015 President’s Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will honor its Civil Rights Committee with the 2015 President’s Award during the NAPABA Anniversary Gala and Installation Banquet on Nov. 7, 2015, in New Orleans. This award. . . read more

October 14, 2015

Navdeep Singh Appointed as NAPABA’s Policy Director

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Navdeep Singh as its new policy director, announced NAPABA Executive Director Tina Matsuoka. As policy director, Singh will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and programs to support NAPABA’s policy priorities. . .read more

October 8, 2015

Update: NAPABA Announces 2015 Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award Recipients

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected five exceptional attorneys to receive NAPABA’s highest honor — the Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys. . .read more

September 23, 2015

NAPABA Announces Its 2015 Best Lawyers Under 40

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected 14 attorneys to receive the 2015 Best Lawyers Under 40 Award (BU40). The BU40 recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American (APA) legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields. . .read more

September 9, 2015

NAPABA Urges Attorney General to Examine DOJ Investigations Targeting Asian Americans

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) joined the Committee of 100 and five other professional and community Asian Pacific American (APA) organizations in sending a letter calling upon U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to examine whether racial animus has had a role in a growing number of criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against certain Asian Americans, who are primarily of Chinese descent. . . read more

September 2, 2015

NAPABA Names McManis Faulkner as its 2015 Pro Bono Award Winner

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is proud to present the 2015 Pro Bono Award to James McManis, Elizabeth Pipkin, Christine Peek, Ruby Kazi, and Jennifer Murakami of McManis Faulkner. This award recognizes a team of attorneys for outstanding achievements in pro bono service that. . .read more

August 26, 2015

NAPABA Names Michelle K. Lee as its 2015 Women’s Leadership Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Michelle K. Lee, under secretary of Commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as the recipient of the 2015 NAPABA Women’s Leadership Award. This award recognizes the accomplishments of women lawyers. . .read more

August 26, 2015

NAPABA Names Michelle K. Lee as its 2015 Women’s Leadership Award Recipient

August 19, 2017

NAPABA Announces Lee Tran & Liang LLP as its 2015 APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Lee Tran & Liang LLP as the 2015 Asian Pacific American (APA)-Owned Law Firm of the Year. NAPABA created the APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year Award to recognize APA-owned law firms. . .read more

August 19, 2015

NAPABA Announces Lee Tran & Liang LLP as its 2015 APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year

August 12, 2015

NAPABA Names Ropes & Gray as its 2015 Law Firm Diversity Award Recipient

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Ropes & Gray LLP as the 2015 Law Firm Diversity Award recipient. NAPABA created the Law Firm Diversity Award to recognize law firms that actively, affirmatively, consistently, and enthusiastically recruit, retain, and promote Asian Pacific American lawyers to equity partnership and firm leadership. . .read more

August 12, 2015

NAPABA Names Ropes & Gray as its 2015 Law Firm Diversity Award Recipient

August 5, 2015

NAPABA Announces Its 2015 Affiliate of the Year

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) as its 2015 Affiliate of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding NAPABA affiliates for their best practices and accomplishments in their respective communities. . .read more

August 5, 2015

NAPABA Announces Its 2015 Affiliate of the Year

August 5, 2015

NAPABA Announces Its 2015 Affiliate of the Year

July 30, 2015

NAPABA Applauds Nomination of Jennifer Choe Groves to U.S. Court of International Trade

Today, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds President Barack Obama’s nomination of Jennifer Choe Groves to the U.S. Court of International Trade. If confirmed, Groves will be the first Asian Pacific American (APA) judge to serve on this court. . .read more

July 17, 2015

NAPABA Files Amicus Brief in Federal Circuit Case Affecting Trademark Registration of Disparaging Marks

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D.C., (SABA-DC) and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality (Korematsu Center) jointly filed an amicus brief to support the U.S. government’s denial of trademark registration to an Asian American rock band in a case before the Federal Circuit. . .read more

July 17, 2015

NAPABA Files Amicus Brief in Federal Circuit Case Affecting Trademark Registration of Disparaging Marks

July 17, 2015

NAPABA Commends White House Plans to Reunite Filipino American WWII Veterans with Their Families

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the White House for announcing plans on Wednesday for a parole program that would allow Filipino American World War II veterans to be reunited with their families. This program was announced as part of a Visa Modernization Task Force report. . .read more

June 26, 2015

NAPABA APPLAUDS U.S. SUPREME COURT'S DECISION ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which requires states to license marriages between same-sex couples or recognize such marriages performed in other states. . .read more

March 30, 2015

NAPABA OPPOSES INDIANA GOVERNOR’S PASSAGE OF ANTI-LGBT BILL

On Thursday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law SB 101, legislation that would enable businesses to discriminate under the banner of religious freedom against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Religious claims have in the past been used to justify slavery, segregation. . .read more

March 10, 2015

MICHELLE K. LEE FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle K. Lee as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Lee is the first woman and person of color to lead the USPTO. . . read more

March 5, 2015

Bars of Color Leaders Meet With White House Officials and Congressional Representatives to Address Issues Affecting Communities of Color

This week, the Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) gathered in Washington, DC, for its Annual Meeting. CBAC’s leaders discussed key issues affecting communities of color, including immigration reform, racial profiling, and judicial vacancies. This year’s Annual Meeting included visits with key executive branch officials and members of Congress, including Senator Chuck Grassley, Deputy Assistant and Deputy Counsel to the President Christopher Kang, Special Assistant. . .read more

2014

December 17, 2014

NAPABA CELEBRATES CONFIRMATION OF AMIT P. MEHTA TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Late last night the U.S. Senate confirmed Amit Priyavadan Mehta by a voice vote to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He is the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in the District of Columbia. . .read more

November 21, 2014

NAPABA APPLAUDS ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF ON IMMIGRATION AND CALLS FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION

The National Asian Pacific American Bar (NAPABA) welcomes President Barack Obama’s decision to take executive action and provide immigration relief—an important step towards fixing our broken immigration system. A key part of the President’s executive action is providing temporary relief from deportation to an estimated 4.9 million undocumented immigrants, of which an estimated 1.3 million are Asian Pacific American immigrants. . . read more

November 10, 2014

1500 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ATTORNEYS GATHER IN ARIZONA FOR 26TH ANNUAL NAPABA CONVENTION

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) celebrated its 26th Annual Convention, “Convergence: Collaborating for a Grand Tomorrow,” in Scottsdale, AZ. The event was attended by roughly 1,500 Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars, and elected officials from around the country. . .read more

November 3, 2014

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS TO KEYNOTE NAPABA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN ARIZONA

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, and founder of Define American, Jose Antonio Vargas will provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Annual Convention on November 8, 2014, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. . .read more

October 30, 2014

NAPABA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ARIZONA GROUP TO SUPPORT TROOPS STATIONED OVERSEAS

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is partnering with Packages From Home, an Arizona-based charitable organization, for its annual Day of Giving Back. During the 26th Annual NAPABA Convention, over 150 convention attendees are expected to participate in the Day of Giving Back and assemble 300 care packages for troops stationed overseas in hardship areas. NAPABA has also committed to donating over $10,000 to Packages From Home. . . read more

October 28, 2014

NAPABA NAMES HAMRE, SCHUMANN, MUELLER & LARSON AND PERKINS COIE AS ITS 2014 LAW FIRM DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. and Perkins Coie LLP as the 2014 Law Firm Diversity Award recipients. NAPABA created the Law Firm Diversity Award to recognize law firms that actively, affirmatively, consistently, and enthusiastically recruit, retain, and promote Asian Pacific American lawyers to equity partnership and firm leadership. . . read more

October 27, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES SIDNEY KANAZAWA AND McGUIREWOODS LLP AS ITS 2014 PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTS

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will honor Sidney Kanazawa and McGuireWoods LLP with the 2014 NAPABA President’s Award during the NAPABA Anniversary Gala and Installation Banquet on November 8, 2014, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. . .read more

October 23, 2014

CALIFORNIA CHIEF JUSTICE CANTIL-SAKAUYE NAMED AS 2014 NAPABA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye of the California Supreme Court as the recipient of the 2014 NAPABA Women’s Leadership Award. This award recognizes the accomplishments of women lawyers and is presented to an individual who has achieved professional excellence in her field, demonstrated leadership and understanding of women’s issues. . .read more

October 21, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PRO BONO AWARD WINNER

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) named Nilay U. Vora as recipient of the inaugural NAPABA Pro Bono Award. This award is given to an attorney or a team of attorneys for outstanding achievements in pro bono service that involved impact litigation to advance or protect civil rights, or provided direct legal services to individuals in the furtherance of the administration of justice. . .read more

October 16, 2014

MICHELLE K. LEE FIRST WOMAN NOMINATED TO HEAD UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Today, President Barak Obama announced his intent to nominate Michelle K. Lee as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If confirmed, Lee would be the first woman and person of color to lead the USPTO. . .read more

September 2, 2014

NAPABA APPLAUDS APPOINTMENT OF JENNY R. YANG AS CHAIR OF EEOC

Today, President Obama appointed Jenny R. Yang as Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Yang’s appointment will make her the first Asian Pacific American to serve as permanent Chair. . . read more

September 2, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES ITS 2014 BEST LAWYERS UNDER 40

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected 21 attorneys to receive the 2014 Best Lawyers Under 40 Award (BU40). The BU40 recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American (APA) legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields while demonstrating a strong commitment to the community at relatively early stages in their careers. . . read more

August 29, 2014

NAPABA AND MAABA STRESS RESPECT FOR BILL OF RIGHTS IN FERGUSON AFTERMATH

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Missouri Asian American Bar Association (MAABA)express their deepest sympathies and sorrow to the community of Ferguson, Missouri and to the family and friends of Michael Brown during this time of tragedy and hardship. . .read more

August 22, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES ITS 2014 AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) as its 2014 Affiliate of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding NAPABA affiliates for their best practices and accomplishments in their respective communities. . .read more

August 21, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES 2014 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN-OWNED LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has named Lim, Ruger & Kim LLP (Lim Ruger) as the 2014 Asian Pacific American (APA)-Owned Law Firm of the Year. NAPABA created the APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year Award to recognize APA-owned law firms that have achieved prominence and distinction while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards in the profession, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the APA community. . . read more

August 14, 2014

NAPABA ANNOUNCES 2014 DANIEL K. INOUYE TRAILBLAZER AWARD RECIPIENTS

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected five exceptional attorneys to receive NAPABA’s highest honor, the Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian Pacific American attorneys. Trailblazers have demonstrated vision, courage, and tenacity. . .read more

July 31, 2014

NAPABA APPLAUDS NOMINATION OF AMIT MEHTA TO THE US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Today, President Obama nominated Amit Mehta to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, Mehta will be the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in the District of Columbia. . . read more

March 5, 2014

NAPABA Celebrates Confirmation of Vince Chhabria to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Today, the Senate confirmed Vince Chhabria by a 58-41 vote to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He is the first person of South Asian descent to serve as an Article III judge in California’s history, and only the third South Asian American federal district court judge nationwide. . .read more

February 27, 2014

NAPABA SUPPORTS GOVERNOR BREWER'S VETO OF HATEFUL ANTI-LGBT BILL

Last night, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed SB 1062, legislation that would have enabled businesses to disregard municipal ordinances under the banner of religious freedom, and allowed them to discriminate against individuals who identify as LGBT. . .read more

February 24, 2014

NAPABA CONDEMNS ARIZONA LEGISLATION THAT BOLSTERS BUSINESSES' ABILITY TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST LGBT PEOPLE

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) strongly urges Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto legislation passed by the Arizona state legislature last Thursday that, under the guise of religious freedom, would enable discrimination against individuals who identify as LGBT. . .read more

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