OCAABA Events/Opportunities

AUGUST 10 - 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, links will be available shortly or email Nathan Watanabe at [email protected].    
 
 

AUGUST 15 - ANNUAL END OF SUMMER MIXER
Join the OCHBA and multiple local bar associations at the Green Parrot Villa for HBA's Annual End of Summer Mixer!  
OCHBA Members - $25.00 | Non HBA Members - $30.00
 
 

SAVE THE DATE
SEPTEMBER 20 - ANNUAL MOON FESTIVAL
Please join us for our annual Moon Festival Mixer and General Meeting on Friday, September 20th. This event provides a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones at a terrific venue and enjoy tasty food, beverages (including beer and wine), and moon cakes. The event is open to both attorneys and law students.
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PRESS RELEASE :Westcliff University Receives Approval for Acquisition of Western State College of Law
AUGUST 6, 2019  
"A federal court in Ohio has approved acquisition of Western State College of Law by Westcliff University. Dr. Anthony Lee, President and CEO of Westcliff, said in response to the court's approval, "We are delighted to welcome Western State into our family. We knew it would take a lot of work by many dedicated people, and today is the culmination of those efforts and a reason for celebration."


UPDATE 
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 19: Be a Part of Creating Real Change in California - Apply for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission
You have the opportunity to make sure your community is represented fairly in California elections for the next decade. How? By applying for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.   
 
What is the California Citizens Redistricting Commission? In 2008, California voters created the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) to put everyday people in control of the redistricting process. The CRC is independent and is comprised of 14 regular Californians who draw districts every 10 years for California's congressional delegation, the State Senate, the State Assembly, and the State Board of Equalization.   
 
You don't need to be a redistricting expert, a voting rights expert, a mapping expert, or a demographer in order to be a Commissioner. In 2010, Commissioners included an architect, a high school principal and local elected official, a philanthropic leader, a businesswoman and entrepreneur, a nonprofit administrator, a self-employed attorney, a rancher and owner of an independent bookstore, and others. You do, however, need to be comfortable with being in the public eye, as all meetings are public and live-streamed. And you have to be ready to stand up for California's diverse communities!  
 
AAAJ has put together a guide with all the information you need on how to apply for the CRC. You'll have to act soon -- the first stage of the application process, which is simple and straightforward, has been extended to Monday, August 19!  
 
AAAJ is especially interested in having AANHPI community members involved in the CRC. And they are ready to assist folks with their applications and are happy to help with yours -- please email [email protected] if you need assistance! 
 


NEW
AUGUST 11 - AAAJ and ADL "A Time to Remember and Reflect on the 1999 North Valley Shootings"  
On August 11 from 1:30 - 3 pm, the Asian-Americans Advancing Justice Center of Los Angeles (AAAJ) together with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other organizations are hosting a Time to Remember and Reflect on the 1999 North Valley Shootings where extremism and hate resulted in the murder of Joseph Ileto, a Fil-Am US Postal Carrier, as well as the wounding of several Jewish individuals and children at a Jewish Community Center.  FLOC President Vincent Gonzales will be one of the speakers. 

RSVP to [email protected] or (310) 446-4243
For questions, email [email protected]


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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NEW
AUGUST 14 - OCCDL Panel on Imposter Syndrome  (Followed by Networking Mixer & SuitKits Fashion Show)  
Join panelists Ashley Vaccaro, Denise Carter, and Sierra Elizabeth for a discussion regarding facing internal adversity while practicing in the legal field, and lessons learned on how to overcome these hurdles and become your own best advocate.
 
The panel discussion will be followed by a mixer that will include a SuitKits fashion show. Heavy appetizers & drinks will be served.

NO FEE, but space is limited!
 


August 17 - OCHBA/MABA/HNBA/LLBA Joint Mixer
You are cordially invited to join the Mexican American Bar Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, and the Latina Lawyers Bar Association for a Joint Mixer on August 17. Enjoy an afternoon of complimentary appetizers as you mix and mingle with colleagues and friends.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach, 110 North Marina Drive in Long Beach. $20 for all attendees. Free for children under 12.   


NEW 
AUGUST 21 Mommy Esquire/OCJBA/FLOC "Teaching Our Kids to Fight Hate for Good" 
FLOC, Mommy Esq., and the OCJBA invite you for a presentation from the Anti-Defamation League on how to help our kids understand bullying behaviors related to race, religion, and diversity, so that our kids can become advocates for themselves and their peers. Rabbi Peter Levi, Regional Director for the ADL's Orange County/Long Beach office, will lead this timely presentation on the importance of honing the tools in our parenting toolbox so that we can appropriately handle these issues when they arise. Peter will share ideas about how to have these conversations with our kids and will direct us to strategies and resources to help us have these conversations. Peter will also explain the importance of understanding our own biases, so that we can address them to serve as role models for our kids.  
 


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AUGUST 21 DEADLINE Arent Fox Accepting 15th Annual Diversity Scholarship Applications
Arent Fox LLP is currently accepting applications from second-year law students for its annual $20,000 Diversity Scholarship, marking the 15th year of the program. Applications from second-year law students can be submitted on a rolling basis until the deadline on Wednesday, August 21. Five total scholarships, along with salaried positions in the Arent Fox Summer Program, will be awarded to one second-year law student in Arent Fox's Boston, Washington, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco offices. Following Arent Fox's merger with Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP in January of 2019, the firm is awarding a scholarship and summer associate position for a student in Boston for the first time.
 


August 21 - SABA-SC Orange County In-House Panel
Knobbe Martens | 2040 Main Street, Irvine CA (2nd floor conf. room)
Curious about what it takes to be a successful in-house attorney?  Wondering what in-house clients would like to see from their outside counsel?  To find out, attend SABA-SC's panel presentation, hosted by Knobbe Martens LLP at 6:30 p.m. on August 21, 2019.  The panel will be moderated by Vikas Bhargava, former SABA-SC President and Partner at Knobbe Martens. Our panelists include: Ashok Tripathi, SVP and General Counsel at Pathway Capital, Jigna Patel, COO and General Counsel at Smart Circle International, Vivek Narayanadas, Associate General Counsel for Shopify, and Sharmini Green, Assistant Director of Patents for Intel Corporation.  
 
RSVPs requested by August 15.

SABA Website  | RSVP
 

NEW 
AUGUST 23 - CWL "So You Want To Be A Judge"
California Women Lawyers is hosting their semi-annual  "So You Want To Be A Judge" (SYWTBAJ) event on Friday, August 23rd, in San Francisco, from 11:30 am to 4:30 p.m.  CWL has hosted this event for years, which is presented only 1-2 times each year. It will be a great opportunity to meet and to hear Martin Jenkins, Judicial Appointments Secretary to Governor Gavin Newsom. He will speak about navigating the Judicial Appointments process, what the Governor is looking for in judicial appointments, as well as discuss what to do and what not to do in navigating this process. Anyone interested in a seat on the bench should not miss this event!
 


NEW
August 28 - JABA Judges' Night Reception honoring Judges Kirk Nakamura, Sam Ohta and Holly J. Fujie  
Japanese American Bar Association (JABA) invites you to join members of the bench and bar as they honor the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court and OCAABA past president, Hon. Kirk H. Nakamura, as well as Los Angeles Superior Court judges Hon. Sam Ohta and Hon. Holly J. Fujie.
 
Wednesday, August 28 at Kyoto Garden-DoubleTree by Hilton in Los Angeles.
Cost: JABA Members $25 | Non-members $40 | Judges & Commissioners Gratis
RSVP requested by August 23 
 
REGISTER: Email Mike Madokoro [email protected] or Susan Roe at [email protected] to receive an e-invite through Greenenvelope.


September 18 - OCWLA Women Judges Reception 
Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) invites you to join them for an event celebrating and encouraging the advancement of women on the bench on Wednesday, September 18 at Chapter One Local in Santa Ana. Hosted appetizers, wine and beer will be served. 

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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October 4-5 NCVAA 13th Annual Conference Dallas, Texas  
Every year National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) brings together Vietnamese-American judges, attorneys, government officials, and legal scholars from across the country to address issues and experiences of the Vietnamese legal community. Registration is now open for its 13th Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas October 4-5.


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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December 3-5 - Global Youth Justice Conference
Global Youth Justice invites you to their 1st Global Youth Justice Conference on Youth/Teen/Student/Peer Court and Peer Jury at the Tuscany Suites Resort in Las Vegas.  
 
This will be the largest gathering on youth justice professionals in 15-years with 25+ workshops; sessions, panels and presentations; 3 days of training, networking, fun and new friends; 50-resort rooms at $66.89 for friends and family of participants; opportunities to present, display, volunteer and more. Get involved w/the 2020-2030 Global Youth Justice Global Goals

Global Youth Justice, Inc. champions the expansion of youth justice and juvenile justice diversion programs called Youth/Teen/Peer/Student Court and Peer Jury.   
   


Opportunities
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California State Lands Commission Seeking Chief Counsel (Sacramento) 
The California State Lands Commission has announced an examination for a C.E.A., Chief Counsel position in Sacramento, CA. Salary: $13,064 - $17,513. Final Filing Date: 08/29/2019.NOTE: Only examination application packages submitted through the official State process, outlined in the examination bulletin, will be considered. Please thoroughly review the examination bulletin prior to submitting your examination application package. For questions related to this examination, please contact Emma Franco at (916) 574-1910. For more information regarding this examination, and to view the examination bulletin in its entirety, visit: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=164920  
(Posted 8/8/19)   
 
Kutak Rock LLP Seeks Associate Attorney (Litigation) - Los Angeles/Orange County
Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm, is looking for a litigation associate with 2-5 years' experience for its Los Angeles and/or Irvine offices with substantial experience in environmental, toxic tort and product liability litigation. Please submit resume and a writing sample when applying. Kutak Rock offers a collegial working environment with a competitive benefits package. Principals only. Recruiters, please do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers. Interested individuals should contact Miriam J. Blair | Administrative Coordinator for the Office of the Chair at Kutak Rock LLP [email protected]
(Posted 8/6/19)  
 
San Diego District Attorney Seeks Deputy District Attorney I
Deputy District Attorney I is the first working-level class of the Deputy District Attorney series. Incumbents prepare and prosecute misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony hearings in the County's Judicial District courts. MORE INFO 
(Posted 8/5/19)  
 
Santa Clara County District Attorney Invites Applications for Attorney I/II/III/IV 
The County of Santa Clara invites applications for the position of Attorney I/II/III/IV. There are four levels of Attorney in the District Attorney's Office. Candidates who are referred for interview will be assessed as to the appropriate level if a job offer is made. Final filing date is August 26, 2019. Download Flyer 
(Posted 7/29/19)  
 
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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 7/26/19)     
 
Fisher Phillips (Irvine) Seeks Employment Litigation Associate (2-3 years)  
The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips seeks an associate with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, and drafting and arguing motions. Significant experience in employment litigation is preferred, but candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California. More info
(Still available, reposted 7/26/19)   
   
Fisher Phillips (Irvine or LA) Seeks Appellate Counsel  
Fisher Phillips seeks an Appellate Counsel with 6-12 years of experience for its Irvine or Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates will have successfully briefed and argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit and California appellate courts. Candidates should also have experience assisting trial counsel during all phases of the litigation process in preserving and developing issues for appellate review. Prior federal appellate clerkship experience is preferred, as is some prior experience with labor and employment law. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Applicants should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter, and complete the application at the following link: Fisher Philips Career Opportunities
(Still available, reposted 7/26/19)  
      
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
Full-time - Deportation Defense Case Manager 
More info: https://www.publiclawcenter.org/about/work-with-us/
(Re-Posted 7/10/19)     
 
Inner City Law Center Has Multiple Openings 
http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/  
Inner City Law Center is looking for extraordinary people to help end homelessness in Los Angeles. Applications are welcome immediately, and will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. 
Staff Attorney - Benefits Advocacy (Technical Assistance)
Staff Attorney - Homeless Veterans
Staff Attorney - Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness
Staff Attorney - Pro Bono (Eviction Defense/Homelessness Prevention)
Staff Attorney - Slum Housing Litigation
Staff Attorney - Tenant Defense
(Re-Posted 7/10/19)   
        
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PLC Pro Bono Case List The Public Law Center (PLC) has an ongoing (as of June 26, 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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