We will be taking this occasion to honor our founding president, the Hon. Arthur Nakazato (ret.), who passed away on December 17, 2017. Additionally, there will be a presentation for the winner of the First Annual OCAABA Hon. Arthur Nakazato Memorial Scholarship.

Please join us at OCAABA's 25th Anniversary Gala as we honor our founder, mentor, friend, and inspiration to many. 

The Public Law Center's South East Asian Legal Outreach Program (SEALOP) provides free civil legal assistance at the BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Inc., 13950 Milton Ave. Suite 301, Westminster, CA 92683.    

Clinics take place on the second Saturday of every month from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 

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Join the Thai American Bar Association (TABA) for their Sixth Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, April 19th at the Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Avenue in Los Angeles. 6:00pm Registration & Cocktails | 7:00pm Dinner & Program.

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Orange County("AAAJ-OC") will hold their Inaugural Gala for Justice on April 27th, recognizing excellence and service in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities. Location: The Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. 

April 28th  - 2018 US-Korea Law Day  

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The California Asian Pacific American Judges Association Political Action Committee (CAPAJA-PAC) will host its inaugural fundraiser on Sunday, April 29th from 2:00-4:00 pm in support of ongoing efforts to retain Asian and Pacific American judges. Several Asian Pacific American judges are threatened with electoral challenges in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, and Sacramento in the upcoming primary election this June. These challenges are just the latest in a series of historical efforts aimed at removing Asian Pacific American judges via the ballot box. In response to this history of electoral challenges, CAPAJA-PAC was formed to support judges seeking to retain their positions.

Although Asians and Pacific Islanders are the nation's fastest growing racial group, they remain underrepresented in the judiciary. CAPAJA-PAC is committed to assisting Asian and Pacific judges who have proven records of judicial excellence and integrity in defeating election challenges. In addition to financial support, CAPAJA-PAC will provide challenged judges with advice and referrals from other judges who have experience with judicial elections.

There will be a fully hosted hors d'oeuvres buffet and bar. To RSVP and to obtain location details, please contact Chris at cjflawyer@hotmail.com or by phone at (562) 881-1228. If you are unable to attend, please consider showing your support at this critical time. Contributions may be made online at https://donate.democracyengine.com/CAPAJAPAC or mailed to CAPAJA PAC, FPPC ID# 1402811, c/o Susan Reyes, LLC, P.O. Box 1293, Alameda, CA 94501.

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Join the Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) on April 30th for their Lawyers for Warriors Networking & Fundraising Event honoring intellectual property attorney Marc E. Hankin, Esq. for his commitment to providing pro bono legal services to Veterans with award presented by Hon. Bradley Erdosi. Join VLI for an array of wines paired with a variety of appetizers to taste, along with more fun surprises! Sponsorship opportunities available! The event will take place at the Center Club in Costa Mesa from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. 

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The National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) is currently seeking (1) interested panelists for panels to be presented during the 2018 NCVAA Annual Conference taking place in Atlanta, GA from Aug. 3-4, and (2) volunteers to serve on the scholarship committee to award student scholarships. Lend your expertise to a panel and provide practical knowledge and guidance to fellow Vietnamese-American attorneys or help cultivate the next generation of Vietnamese-American leaders!

This conference, NCVAA is seeking panelists for:
*    Settlement Negotiations: How to Get to the Yes (seeking plaintiff, defense, and commercial business attorneys)
*    Cryptocurrency/Blockchain and the Law (seeking all attorneys with experience in cryptocurrencies/blockchain)
*    Women and the #MeToo Movement: Overcoming Bias in the Legal Field (seeking attorneys who can speak on biases against women in law)

If you are interested in serving on an NCVAA panel, please complete an application form. The deadline for panelist applications is Friday, April 30, 2018, at 7 p.m. EDT.  

At this year's NCVAA Barrister's Ball Gala, NCVAA will award academic scholarships to deserving Vietnamese-American law and undergraduate/graduate students.  NCVAA is seeking to form a scholarship committee to draft scholarship applications and judge applicants.  

If you are interested in helping or have any questions regarding the NCVAA Conference programming, please contact Andrew Q. Leba and Teri H.P. Nguyen at ncvaa2018@gmail.com.  

Asian Pacific American Lawyers of the Inland Empire (APALIE) will be holding its annual dinner on Thursday May 3, 2018 at the California Citrus State Historic Park, featuring U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 41st District.

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Young Professionals Orange County (YPOC) is a group of young professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of Children's Bureau through modest monthly donations and providing opportunities for networking, professional development, and community service.  

The group is hosting a fabulous rooftop mixer on the top of the Jones Day building on May 4th, to fundraise for the organization. Take in rooftop views while enjoying food, beer, and wine tasting from a selection of Orange County's best restaurants, breweries, and wineries.

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NAPABA Annual Lobby Day will take place on May 7th and 8th and is an opportunity for NAPABA members from across the country to educate members of Congress and Congressional staffers on issues of importance to the Asian Pacific American community. Lobby Day also gives members an active role in promoting NAPABA's mission of advocating for justice, equity, and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.

To help expand the voice of the APA legal community, the goal is to meet with more offices than ever before - last year NAPABA had 80 meetings across the House and Senate. The NAPABA Policy Team states they are more likely to get meetings when they are attended by constituents and local leaders, so please share the information about this year's Lobby Day.

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The Korean American Bar Association of Southern California is holding its 38th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 10th at the Intercontinental Hotel, 900 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. Cocktails will be at 6 pm with dinner at 7 pm.   

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May 12th  - IABA Orange County Annual Gala 

The Iranian American Bar Association, Orange County (IABA, Orange County) will hold their Annual Gala on Saturday, May 12th from 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm on the ICON Yacht in Newport Beach, 2527 West Coast Hwy.

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May 25th  - SCCLA 43rd Installation & Awards Banquet 

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) will hold its 43rd Installation & Awards Banquet on May 25th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles. The Keynote Speaker will be Douglas S. Chin, Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawai'i.

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June 2nd  - The 2nd Annual OCWLA Membership Mixer At Pelican Hill 

The Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) invites you join them on June 6th from 5:30-7:30 PM for an evening of wine, light appetizers, live music and good company. Location: The Great Room Social Lounge at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast. Valet is complimentary.

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On Thursday, June 14, 2018, nearly 1,000 leaders from the Orange County legal, business and civic communities will gather for the Public Law Center's annual Volunteers for Justice Dinner. Please join PLC for an inspiring event that also provides an opportunity to support the over 1,400 volunteer attorneys, paralegals and law students who work with us to provide free legal services to low income residents. Details TBA.

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Shook Hardy & Bacon Seeks Patent Preparation and Prosecution Associate 

The Orange County office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a patent preparation and prosecution associate to join their Intellectual Property Section.  USPTO registration and California Bar are required. An electrical engineering or computer science background is preferred. Candidates should have a strong academic background from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree. No third party submissions please. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting. (Posted 4/12/18)

  

State of California OAG Opportunities 

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to fill attorney positions throughout the State of California. Click the link below for a PDF listing of the most current Deputy Attorney General series vacancies. If you are interested in applying, postmark your application on or before the deadline. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlinks under the "Link" column. Click here for a Word listing with links. (Posted 4/6/18)

The County of Los Angeles Seeks Public Defender
The Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles heads a staff of more than 1,100, including more than 700 lawyers, who are dedicated to defending the liberty interests of their clients, protecting their rights and advocating for their access to the other public services and resources they need to be productive members of the community.  Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Public Defender is charged with mounting the most rigorous and relentless defense of the indigent client's rights and interests that can be presented within the applicable law, and also for assisting him or her in the pre- and post-trial phases of the case with respect to access to other available public and charitable services.
Summary Position Description | More Info 
(posted 4/4/18)

Inner City Law Center Opportunities
Inner City Law Center is looking for bright, hardworking, passionate team players with the skills and determination to prevent homelessness, help homeless veterans, combat slum housing, and work for lasting positive change in the lives of their clients.
New Positions Posted:
-Homelessness Prevention Project Staff Attorney
-HIV AIDS Law Project Supervising Attorney
 http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/
(Posted 4/4/18)
 
Open Recruitment for UC Litigation Panel - Request for Proposal  The University of California Office of the General Counsel is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a limited number of preferred outside law firms to assist with the majority of our non-insured ("Core") litigation matters.  Please see the attached RFP and appendices for details. More info: https://www.ucop.edu/general-counsel/litigation-panel-recruitment.html 
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PLC Accepting Applications for 2018 Summer Law Clerks
The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. PLC will be accepting between eight and ten full-time law clerks for their summer internship program.  
Job Description: https://bit.ly/2GHo0p8 (posted 3/29/18) 

Inner City Law Center Opportunities
Inner City Law Center is looking for bright, hardworking, passionate team players with the skills and determination to prevent homelessness, help homeless veterans, combat slum housing, and work for lasting positive change in the lives of their clients.
New Positions Posted:
-Disability Hearings Paralegal
-Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project Paralegal
-Slum Housing Litigation Directing Attorney
-Slum Housing Litigation Staff Attorney
-Homeless Veterans Directing Attorney
http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/
(Posted 3/22/18)

Public Law Center Opportunities
The Public Law Center, Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.  
The following full-time opportunities are available.
Directing Attorney - Family Law Unit (PDF)
Full-time Staff Attorney - Family Law Unit (PDF)
Full-time Staff Attorney -Immigration Unit (PDF)
Full-time Paralegal -Immigration Unit (PDF)

Term Law Clerk to a U. S. Magistrate Judge Designee
The United States District Court, Central District of California, invites applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to a United States Magistrate Judge. Two clerkships will be available upon the appointment of a new United States Magistrate Judge in Santa Ana. Length of clerkships will be one year. One of the positions may be extended for a second year. The expected start date for these positions will be mid-May to early June 2018. More info (Posted 3/16/18)

University of California, Office of the President Seeks Managing Counsel, Litigation
Manages Litigation practice area, including supervising team of in-house litigators, as well as providing direct client service. Serves as a resource to subordinates on highly complex legal matters or problems involving the Litigation practice; advises and renders opinions to senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; works with representatives of the campus on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements. Acts as liaison with outside legal firms. Represents the organization and oversees outside counsel in certain litigation. Keeps informed on legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University or the Litigation legal practice area.
https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60976
(Posted 3/15/18)