APALSA Rutgers Law School-Newark

At Mela 2025, we are honoring two fantastic Rutgers Law alumni: Angela Yu, Esq., JD/MBA and Linda Lee. They are wonderful examples that Rutgers Law AAPI alumni make meaningful contributions to the regional legal community. -------------------------------------- Angela Yu (RLAW ‘15) is the founder of Yu Law LLC, Angela is a business lawyer specializing in contracts for entrepreneurs. With experience in corporate law and commercial real estate, she empowers business owners by making legal concepts accessible. After practicing as a corporate attorney, Angela embraced her passion for travel and entrepreneurship, helping fellow entrepreneurs navigate the legal side of their businesses with confidence. Linda M. Lee (RLAW '15) is a Shareholder at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, PC, and Chair of the firm’s DEI Committee, Linda is an accomplished transactional attorney and litigator. Her expertise in environmental law, land use, and business disputes has helped shape the legal landscape. At Rutgers Law, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Rutgers Law Review and a dedicated member of the Moot Court Board and Minority Student Program. -------------------------------------- We congratulate Angela and Linda on their accomplishments and hope you join us in celebrating them alongside the Rutgers Law-Newark student body, professionals, and more at Mela 2025! Tickets to Mela may be purchased at https://lnkd.in/eXykrS48 For more information, please reach out to APALSA Co-Presidents Devansh Sheth and Patrick Timney.

? Join Rutgers APALSA for our Annual Mela Celebration! ? Celebrate culture, community, and connection at Mela—a Sanskrit word meaning "gathering." This special event brings together students, attorneys, and professionals to enjoy great food, build meaningful connections, and celebrate our vibrant legal community. We would love to have you and your loved ones join us for an unforgettable evening! ??? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/et2CCJx4 We look forward to celebrating with you! #RutgersAPALSA #MelaCelebration #Networking #LegalCommunity

Rutgers Law School’s APALSA was honored to partner with Rutgers Law School Newark Alumni Association to host a Nontraditional Careers in Law Panel for our student body, aimed at showcasing diverse career paths beyond traditional law practice and illustrating the many ways a J.D. can lead to fulfilling careers. We were thrilled to hear from Babatunde P. Odubekun, Vice President and Counsel at CleanCapital, who shared insights on his dynamic in-house career path and emphasized the power of networking; Joy P., Policy Lead at Google, who discussed her experience in policy work on cutting-edge issues like generative AI and hate speech, and her journey to finding roles that aligned with her passions; and Maritza Rodríguez, Esq., who inspired us with her journey of founding her own firm and thriving as a solo practitioner. APALSA Co-Presidents Devansh Sheth and Patrick Timney moderated the panel with engaging questions that illuminated these unique career paths. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success. We look forward to seeing you at future APALSA events as we continue exploring the many paths a legal career can offer!

Rutgers Law School’s APALSA and SALSA hosted a wonderful Diwali celebration this year! We were honored to welcome Dr. Vineet Chander, the nation’s first Hindu Chaplain and Assistant Dean of Religious Life at Princeton University, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Chander shared valuable insights on the significance of Diwali and offered guidance on how law students can integrate ancient wisdom into their lives. The celebration also featured an incredible performance by the Ehsaas Dance Team, a co-ed Bollywood dance group of talented Rutgers and NJIT undergraduate and graduate students. Their energy and grace brought the spirit of Diwali to life! Wishing everyone a joyful (if slightly belated) Diwali!

Congratulations to APALSA Rutgers Law School-Newark Co-presidents, Francis Tiongson and Martin Min and their energetic team, for hosting a wonderful Mela 2024 last week! The event honored Rutgers Law School alumni, Joy P., Policy Lead, Google, and Xiaochen Sun, Shareholder, Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel, for their remarkable achievements and leadership. The laughter-filled celebration fostered friendship and community by bringing together classmates, alumni, faculty and law school leadership. #thisisrutgerslaw #rutgerslaw #rutgerslawalumni

With Mela 2024 just a week away, we are elated to highlight our honorees at this year's gala: Joy P. (Class of 2015) leads global policy development for Play and Android on content topics like election and health misinformation, violent extremism, hate speech, and generative AI. Before Google, Joy was legal counsel for Asia at the Human Rights Foundation, where she led advocacy efforts by working closely with grassroots activists to amplify their voices on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly issues. A first generation immigrant from Hong Kong, Joy takes special interest in international human rights issues, particularly those relating to global authoritarianism. Joy earned her B.A. from University of Texas at Austin. Xiaochen Sun (Class of 2011) is a Shareholder at Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel. Xiao's significant experience spans a broad range of complex commercial matters, where he represents businesses, business owners, shareholders, and executives in disputes arising from commercial activity. Xiao is also a highly skilled trust and estate litigator in New Jersey and New York. He frequently serves as a Court-Appointed attorney in guardianship actions. In 2023, Xiao was recognized for his services to those in need by receiving the prestigious New Jersey Judiciary's Pro Bono Award! Lastly, Xiao earned his Bachelor's in Sociology at New York University ----------------------------------------- We hope you all get the chance to meet and learn from these very well-deserved honorees. Mela is taking place on April 5th at 6pm in Rutgers Law School's S.I. Newhouse Center for Law and Justice. You can get tickets for Mela here: https://lnkd.in/eB7QUm2z Visit our website to learn more about Mela: https://lnkd.in/eejRbVvw

With Mela 2024 just a week away, we are elated to highlight our honorees at this year's gala: Joy P. (Class of 2015) leads global policy development for Play and Android on content topics like election and health misinformation, violent extremism, hate speech, and generative AI. Before Google, Joy was legal counsel for Asia at the Human Rights Foundation, where she led advocacy efforts by working closely with grassroots activists to amplify their voices on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly issues. A first generation immigrant from Hong Kong, Joy takes special interest in international human rights issues, particularly those relating to global authoritarianism. Joy earned her B.A. from University of Texas at Austin. Xiaochen Sun (Class of 2011) is a Shareholder at Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel. Xiao's significant experience spans a broad range of complex commercial matters, where he represents businesses, business owners, shareholders, and executives in disputes arising from commercial activity. Xiao is also a highly skilled trust and estate litigator in New Jersey and New York. He frequently serves as a Court-Appointed attorney in guardianship actions. In 2023, Xiao was recognized for his services to those in need by receiving the prestigious New Jersey Judiciary's Pro Bono Award! Lastly, Xiao earned his Bachelor's in Sociology at New York University ----------------------------------------- We hope you all get the chance to meet and learn from these very well-deserved honorees. Mela is taking place on April 5th at 6pm in Rutgers Law School's S.I. Newhouse Center for Law and Justice. You can get tickets for Mela here: https://lnkd.in/eB7QUm2z Visit our website to learn more about Mela: https://lnkd.in/eejRbVvw