OCAABA Events/Opportunities

JUNE 8 - OCAABA DAY AT PLC'S SEALOP CLINIC
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. 
 If you are interested in volunteering, use the links below or email Nathan Watanabe at nathan.watanabe@wsllplaw.com.   
 
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JUNE 13 -  OCBA SUMMER SOCIAL CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
OCAABA is proud to be a supporter of the OCBA's Diversity Committee Summer Social Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging - For Diverse Attorneys and those who Support their Advancement on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Andrei's Restaurant in Irvine.  The Purpose of the Social is to bring together diverse members of the Orange County legal community.
 
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CLE TRAVEL SEMINAR TO TOKYO, JAPAN - NOV 7-12, 2019
OCAABA is excited to host its first Continuing Legal Education Travel Seminar to Tokyo, Japan Nov 7-12, 2019.
 
FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

The price is $2300 (plus $270 tax & additional travel fees) per person based on double occupancy and includes airfare from LAX, transfers to and from Hotel, 4 nights accommodation in standard room and daily breakfast. (CLE fees are separate.)

Signups will be taken until cap is reached. Non-refundable deposit of $500 required with signup. Final payment due by July 1.

Questions? Email Josh Kimura at jkimura@klw-law.com.


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If you have news to share to our membership, please email contactus@ocaaba.org to include the news in our next newsletter.
 
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May 21 - OCKABA Happy Hour  
OCKABA invites you to Happy Hour on Tuesday, May 21 at Puesto Park Place, 3311 Michelson Dr, Irvine. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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May 29 - APABA & SCCLA Celebrate APA Women in Leadership    
Join APABA, Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, and community sponsors for a celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year's theme: Celebrating APA Women in Leadership. There will be an all-star panel celebrating APA women in leadership roles, exploring the barriers and biases facing APA women, and confronting sexual harassment and sexism in the workplace. Dinner will be provided. This event is FREE and is qualified for 1.00 Elimination of Bias MCLE credit. 

Panelists:
Hon. Dolly Gee, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Laboni Hoq, Litigation Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles
Celene Chan Andrews, Partner, Kasdan LippSmith Weber Turner LLP
Anna Park, Regional Attorney, EEOC-Los Angeles

Moderator:
Karin Wang, Executive Director at UCLA Law School's Epstein Program
 
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May 30 - Rededication Ceremony of the Betty Lou Lamoreaux Justice Center
Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura invites you to attend the Rededication Ceremony of the Betty Lou Lamoreaux Justice Center.
 
The ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 30, beginning at 11:15 a.m. at 341 The City Drive South in Orange.
 
The late judge Betty Lou Lamoreaux was Orange County's first female Superior Court judge. She was appointed to the municipal bench in 1974 and then later to the Superior Court bench, and championed children's rights.
 
RSVPs requested by May 24 to Kostas Kalaitzidis, Public Information Officer, by email at kkalaitzidis@occourts.org, by phone at 675 622 7097 or cell phone 520 548 6061. 
 
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May 30 - ELDR Office Warming Party    
Elder Law and Disability Rights Center (ELDR Center) invites you to stop by on Thursday, May 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to see their new space, meet their growing team, hear updates on the state of the housing crisis in Orange County, and see the public kick-off to their newest program serving youth with special needs. Location: 1535 E 17th Street, Suite 110, Santa Ana. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Email RSVPs requested, but all are welcome!
 
RSVP to  events@eldrcenter.org       

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MAY 31 DEADLINE - NAAAP100 & Inspire Awards    
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) has celebrated Asian Pacific American leaders at the highest levels including Secretary Elaine Chao, actor George Takei, and Mailchip founder Ben Chestnut. If you know an APA - a public servant, business leader, social entrepreneur, or unsung hero - who deserves recognition, please nominate them for an award before the end of APA Heritage Month on May 31.  
 

June 3  - PLC's Volunteers for Justice Dinner 
On June 3 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 this inspiring event that also provides an opportunity to support the over 1,600 volunteer attorneys, paralegals and law students who work with PLC to provide free legal services to low income residents.


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June 17 - FLOC & OCKABA COMPETENCY MCLE  
FLOC & OCKABA will be hosting a Competency MCLE on Monday, June 17, 2019
from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Judicate West, 1851 E First St #1600 in Santa Ana. Details TBA. Dinner will be provided, and parking is complimentary. Space is limited to first 25 registrants. Registration will close once capacity is reached. 
FLOC/OCKABA Member - No charge. | Non-Member - $15.00 
 

June 20-23 - SABA North America Annual National Conference 
The South Asian Bar Association of North America ("SABA North America") will be holding its Annual National Conference at W Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets are almost sold out for this year's conference, themed "Rise Up & Represent." Conference rate is available at the W Midtown until June 1.

This year's Conference will feature a first-time attendee reception and offer more plenary sessions without competing CLEs. SABA North America Board of Directors elections are also coming up. Purchase tickets and obtain additional information here.

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June 25 - Third Annual OCWLA Membership Mixer At Pelican Hill
The Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) invites you to their 3rd Annual Membership Mixer At Pelican Hill for an evening of wine, light appetizers, live music and good company. Valet is complimentary.
 
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June 26 - 2019 California Women Lawyers "Elect to Run"
This non-partisan program was developed and organized by California Women Lawyers (CWL) to educate and encourage women to run for public office. The program allows attendees the opportunity to hear from candidates, elected officials and organizations who provide tools and support for running for office. This innovative program received the 2016 Outstanding Member Program Award from the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations. More program details will be sent out soon!
 
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Cost - $35.00 for members, $50.00 for non-members 
 
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DEADLINE AUGUST 11 - NCVAA Law Student Scholarship    
The National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys has announced the Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship in honor of Hai Vinh Luu and My Thi Dang in the amount of $5,000.

HOW TO APPLY: Vietnamese-American law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school for the 2019-2020 academic year are eligible for the Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to the public interest, and service to underprivileged communities. Proof of enrollment is required. Priority consideration will be given to applicants exhibiting the greatest levels of financial need. One winner will be selected. The Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship and the NCVAA Law Scholarship will be presented at the 13th Annual National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys in Dallas, Texas on October 4-5, 2019. The Scholarship recipient will receive a complimentary invitation and is highly encouraged but not required to attend or participate in the Conference. 
 
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September 23 - VLI Lawyers For Warriors    
Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) invites you to the Lawyers for Warriors annual event for an evening of fun, networking, wine, cigars, delectable appetizers, and surprises. For the past 4 years, Lawyers for Warriors has sold out, having a full room of over 250 Patriots who represent legal, medical, financial, military, and other professional industries. Proceeds from the evening will ensure that veterans can receive free legal services so they thrive.

This year's Lawyers for Warriors Event will be held on September 23 at 5:30 pm at the Center Club in Costa Mesa. They are presently signing up sponsors and accepting nominations for an honoree whose commitment to veterans reflects VLI's mission to provide pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low-income veterans that eradicates barriers to housing, education, employment and healthcare and fosters self-sufficiency.
 
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SAVE THE DATE October 4-5 NCVAA 13th Annual Conference Dallas, Texas  
The National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) will hold its 13th Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas October 4-5.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or joining the conference organizing committee, contact (Thuy-Hang) T Nguyen | 2018-2019 NCVAA President | info@ncvaa.org


SAVE THE DATE: October 17 - Advancing Justice-LA 36th Anniversary Dinner
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA), is pleased to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom will be accepting their Public Service Award at their 36th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Given his support of many policies that expand Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) access to state services and protect immigrant communities, he is helping to make California be a state for all.

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Public Law Center Has Multiple Openings
The Public Law Center currently has the following positions available:    
Staff Attorney (Full-time) - Consumer Law Unit
Staff Attorney (Full-time) - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit
More info: https://www.publiclawcenter.org/about/work-with-us/
(Posted 5/18/19)    
 
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Seeks Mid-Level Employment Associate
The Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its growing California and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and California employment laws and regulations.  Preferably, the candidate should come from a big, prestigious defense firm in Southern California or have a majority of experience in an employment practice group, or a smaller firm that handles employment defense. The associate's practice will focus on employment litigation, including single plaintiff and class action matters, but will include providing advice and counseling to clients concerning employment law issues, drafting policies, handbooks, employment agreements, wage-hour, leave of absences, investigations, etc. The candidate must be a member or pending member of the California State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated person with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. To apply, click here and upload a cover letter addressed to Shumi Brody, Attorney Recruiting Manager, resume, a copy of your law transcript, and a brief writing sample. 
(Posted 5/3/19) 
 
Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Police Departmental Counsel
The Oakland City Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified, highly motivated attorney to serve as Departmental Counsel ("DC") for the Oakland Police Department ("OPD") as a Special Counsel ("OPD-DC"). The City of Oakland is committed to providing its citizens the most effective, professional and accountable police force in the nation. We are seeking an attorney who is eager to play a high-level and impactful role in helping us continue to realize that commitment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a counselor and/or advocate in one or more of the following areas: public sector law, criminal justice, and civil rights litigation. A working knowledge of municipal law basics, such as the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act and the Public Records Act is a plus. The OPD-DC will serve as a lawyer within the City Attorney's Office.  The OPD-DC also must work closely with Department commanders, the City Administrator, Mayor, police officers and civilian personnel.  The OPD-DC will provide complex professional legal services and serve in a leadership and management role. For more information and application instructions, go to: https://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html
(Posted 5/2/19)  
 
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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 (PDF)  
(Posted 4/19/19)  
  
OneJustice Seeks Staff Attorney for Pro Bono Clinics (Los Angeles)
OneJustice is an innovative and award-winning nonprofit that brings life-changing legal help to those in need by transforming the civil legal aid system. OneJustice works statewide to build the capacity of all components of California's civil legal aid system to meet the legal needs of local communities and to ensure the availability of services statewide. We have three core program areas: (1) Pro Bono Justice, which expands legal services for Californians in need by developing and staffing innovative and effective pro bono projects with law schools, firms, and businesses around the state; (2) Healthy Nonprofits, which ensures legal services nonprofits have the business and management skills needed to survive and thrive, and (3) Californians for Legal Aid, which advocates for California legal services nonprofits on federal policy and funding issues.  
More info | OneJustice Website
(Posted 4/13/19) 
 
University of California, Office of the President Seeks Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment
The Office of the General Counsel at the University of California is recruiting for a Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment position. This position provides substantial expertise in the labor and employment practice area, providing advice to a diverse client base for the University's 190,000 person workforce, including system-wide and campus human resources, academic personnel, compliance, and risk management staff. Services include handling and negotiating/mediating pre-litigated claims in the University's employment practices liability program; drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of documents involving the University's interest, such as policies, contracts, position statements, and advice memoranda; advising clients on a broad range of issues; conducting training; and overseeing administrative litigation, such as before the Public Employment Relations Board. More info
(Posted 4/12/19)  
 
     
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PLC Pro Bono Case List The Public Law Center (PLC) has an ongoing (as of May 8, 2019) case list for individuals in need of pro bono representation. The PLC staff can answer any questions you may have related to your case to support you in your pro bono representation; locate a mentor to help you; supply you with samples and manuals (some case types excluded); provide translation support in Spanish and Vietnamese; and arrange for office space for you to meet with your client at PLC. For questions contact: Carlos Mojica at 714.541.1010. Visit the PLC website Volunteer page
 
Department of Justice Attorney Vacancies
 Click the link below for an updated list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions the DOJ may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.
 
To learn more about Justice and legal careers available, please visit the DOJ website at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/.
 
In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you are a law student or know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please review the many opportunities featured at  
www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html.      

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