The Board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area (APABA-DC) cordially invites you to the 2026 APABA-DC Awards & Installation Gala Park Hyatt at Georgetown Dress code: Black-tie optional *** *** Join us for a spectacular evening of reflection, recognition and celebration. This year's gala will feature a fireside chat with Judge Sri Srinivasan, Chief Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. We will recognize the recipients of the APABA-DC Pioneer, Community Appreciation, Member Appreciation and Rising Star Awards. Judge John Truong of the District of Columbia Superior Court will swear in the members of the Board of Directors. |
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Join us in recognizing and honoring the following individuals as this year's recipients of APABA-DC's Annual Awards.
Recipients of the 2026 APABA-DC Annual Awards
Pioneer Award | Community Appreciation Award | Member Appreciation Award | Rising Star Award |
Founded in 1981, APABA-DC is the oldest and largest association of Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) attorneys, judges, law professors, and other members of the legal profession in the nation’s capital region. Our mission is to encourage and promote the professional growth and advancement of AAPI legal professionals, raise awareness of the critical issues facing the AAPI community, and facilitate our members’ involvement in the community-at-large. In both 2021 and 2025, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) recognized APABA-DC as the Affiliate of the Year, honoring our efforts to respond to our community’s unique challenges during the pandemic as well as the continuous development of professional development, mentorship, and community service initiatives.