Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (AABA Chicago)

AABA members and friends: given recent events, we wanted to let you know what Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (AABA Chicago) is working on and we want to provide a space for discussion. To that end, we invite you to attend an open forum that we will hold by Zoom on Friday, March 28 at 4 pm and on Sunday, March 30 at 1 pm. If you have not received the Zoom link by email, please contact us for the link. And please feel free to join even if you do not turn on your camera. Also, we are having an event on April 9 at the federal courthouse discussing birthright citizenship. The registration link is?bit.ly/wongkimark?- registration is free. Huy Nguyen AABA President Stephen Lee AABA First Vice President Belle Katubig AABA Second Vice President

On Feb. 20,?AABA?hosted its Mentorship Kick-off event, providing members with an opportunity to connect with their mentors and mentees face-to-face. This gathering aimed to foster meaningful relationships within the legal community, promoting professional growth and collaboration among participants.

Please plan to join us on April 9 for a discussion on birthright citizenship, the principle by which anyone born in a country?is a citizen of that?country. Learn about the historical foundations of birthright citizenship in the United States in the 14th Amendment and the 1898 case US?v. Wong Kim Ark, the current challenges seeking to limit it, including Executive Order 14160, the efforts to defend it, and the potential impact and implications for the future. This event is co-sponsored by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (AABA Chicago), the Hispanic Lawyers Association (HLAI), and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter. Registration link at https://lnkd.in/gK62NvaN

On February 19, 2025,?AABA?and SABA co-hosted an event titled "Legal Lessons: What I Wish I Knew During My First 10 Years of Practice."?This candid and insightful Q&A session provided law students and young lawyers with valuable perspectives from seasoned legal professionals, aiming to equip attendees with knowledge and strategies to navigate the early years of their legal careers.?AABA?Board Member?Tae Kim?was one of the panel speakers.

On Feb. 12, AABA officer Joseph Sung moderated a conversation with California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and Ajay Mehrotra, Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, who discussed their research?in connection with?“A Portrait?of Asian Americans in the Law 2.0: Identity and Actions in Challenging Times.”? Portrait Project 2.0 is an update to?a?study that canvasses Asian American attorneys for insights into law school enrollment, career advancement, and political participation. The event drew a diverse crowd of law students, judges, as well as attorneys from different practice areas and sectors. Through events and programming, AABA will continue to offer its members and the legal community a welcoming space for dialogue about diversity, inclusion, and success in the legal profession.? ? We encourage our members to read?Portrait Project 2.0 (https://lnkd.in/gJ_hRbp)?and ask our members to contribute to the Project by?participating in their latest research survey (https://lnkd.in/gAHz6z8W)?that focuses on the experiences of lawyers of all backgrounds who have worked in law firms. Please note that completing this survey may take between 20-30 minutes.?

AABA is hosting its Mentorship Kick-off event on February 20, 2025. This will be a great opportunity to meet with your?mentors/mentees face-to-face and to meet others participating in the program! AABA will provide pizza appetizers and a complimentary drink ticket for a beer/wine. Please RSVP your attendance by emailing?[email protected].

Please join us for “Legal Lessons: What I Wish I Knew During My First 10 Years of Practice" today. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ghwQUfYk.

Congratulations to AABA Chicago Honorary Board Member Sonni Williams on her swearing-in today at the Will County Courthouse by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O'Brien! Hon. Sonni Choi Williams was appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit to fill the vacancy created by the election of Judge John C. Anderson to the Third District Appellate Court. Hon. Williams' appointment is a testament to her exceptional leadership, outstanding contributions to the legal community, and continued dedication to public service and the fair and equitable administration of justice.

Please join us in a conversation with Justice Goodwin Liu and other colleagues. Don't forget to RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gwDw_u7J.

The Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago invites you to join a conversation with California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu on A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law 2.0 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.?In collaboration with the American Bar Foundation and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Portrait Project 2.0 has provided groundbreaking, systematic accounts of how Asian Americans are situated in the legal profession. Please join us to discuss Portrait Project 2.0, its major findings, ongoing updates on the study, and considerations for steps forward.?Please RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gwDw_u7J.