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• Co-sponsored event: DC LGBTQ+ Bar x The Trevor Project Event

  • When
    25 Apr 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Hogan Lovells (DC Office)

  CO-SPONSORED EVENT WITH THE DC LGBTQ+ BAR AND THE TREVOR PROJECT

  
  

  APABA-DC is proud to serve as a Community Sponsor of an evening reception hosted by the DC LGBTQ+ Bar and The Trevor Project, featuring a conversation with The Trevor Project CEO, Jaymes Black, and The Trevor Project Board of Directors.

  
  

  Date: Friday, April 25th

  Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm ET

  Place: Hogan Lovells, 555 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

  Registration for this event is through the DC LGBTQ+ Bar website here: registration link

  
  

  We look forward to joining our colleagues at the DC LGBTQ+ Bar and the amazing and dedicated advocates at The Trevor Project for a collaborative and educational evening.

  
  

  

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS THROUGH THE DC LGBTQ+ BAR WEBSITE HERE: registration link

  
  

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• Washington Spirit Game with APABA-DC Working Parents Forum

  • When
    26 Apr 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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  Please join APABA-DC Working Parents Forum's (WPF) for a Washington Spirit game on Saturday April 26th at 1pm! The Spirit will be playing against Gotham FC at Audi Field in Washington DC. 

  
  

  Currently, we have 25 seats held for us where we can sit together in a group. Tickets are $30 per person. Seats are first come, first served. Once registered, a WPF Co-Chair will contact you for payment for your tickets. 

  
  

  If we are able to have at least 20 attendees sign up for this event, we will be able to have Matchday Memory experiences that will be fun for kids (and adults)! 

  - The kids get to hype up the Washington Spirit players in the team’s tunnel as they make their way out of the locker room and on to the field for warmups. 

  - The Spirit mascot, Penelope Kix, will also come visit us at our seats and take photos with us! 

  - APABA-DC will be mentioned on the jumbotron during halftime.

  
  

  If we have more attendees, we may be able to have other experiences, such as a group post-game photo on the field.

  
  

  Members, please register to join us at this fun family event and bring your friends and family!

  
  

  Questions? Contact parents@apaba-dc.org

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• Ally event: DC Bar Employee Virtual Hiring & Onboarding Clinic

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (event link provided upon registration with the D.C. Bar)

  ALLY EVENT: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION - Virtual Employee Hiring & Onboarding Clinic

  (co-sponsored by the D.C. Bar and Covington)

  
  

  Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  Location: Virtual Clinic via Zoom

  
  

  APABA-DC is pleased to share this pro bono opportunity offered through the generosity of the D.C. Bar and Covington. Please note: registration is directly through the D.C. Bar.

  
  

  Nonprofits and small businesses often struggle to comply with their obligations under local and federal employment laws; for organizations hiring their first employees, the learning curve and compliance burdens can seem overwhelming.

  
  

  At this Virtual legal clinic, local organizations will have the chance to meet one-on-one with volunteer attorney teams to complete a structured checklist of hiring and on-boarding related considerations. The goal of the clinic is to educate and familiarize managers with their employer-side obligations—on topics including “Ban the Box” rules, offer letters, Notice of Hire forms, I-9 verification, and benefits enrollment—and to spot issues relating to their current employment practices. Volunteers are not expected to provide on-going representation to their organization after the event.

  
  

  Prior to the clinic, attorneys will receive introductory information about the organization they'll be assisting and relevant background documents, including a copy of the clinic checklist. On the day of the clinic, attorneys from Covington will host a virtual training and orientation session before client consultations begin.

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE: Registration is directly through the D.C. Bar. Please register here: D.C. Bar Virtual Volunteer Clinic Registration

  
  

  Please contact dmaxwell@dcbar.org if you have any questions.

  
  

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• National Law Day of Action (Washington, D.C.)

  • When
    1 May 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    U.S. Supreme Court, 1 First Street NE, Washington, D.C.

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  APABA-DC is proud to be a co-sponsor of the "Washington, D.C. Stands for the Rule of Law" gathering held on National Law Day, May 1st, alongside similar gatherings all across the country. Come join with fellow attorneys, other members of the legal community, and concerned citizens on the steps of the Supreme Court to show our commitment to the rule of law.

  Representation matters. Your presence matters. Together alongside Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) and other DC voluntary bar associations (such as WBA-DC, SABA-DC, HBA-DC, WLG and Alliance for Justice), we'll join with legal professionals across the country in a unified national action to defend the cornerstones of American democracy.

  Please register to let us know if you will be attending, as we will do our best to coordinate a way where we can find fellow APABA-DC members. You may also register directly with L4GG (either in addition to or separately from registering with APABA-DC): L4GG Registration Link. 

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• Mentorship Circles Happy Hour (Invite Only)

  • When
    1 May 2025
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Location will be provided to confirmed participants.

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  THIS IS AN INVITE-ONLY EVENT

  Confirmed participants in APABA-DC's Mentorship Circles initiative are invited to join us at an after-work happy hour kicking off AAPINH Heritage Month! We will have a modest tab open at the bar to get things started and to allow folks to mingle and network before breaking up into designated practice area-specific mentorship circles. 

  Exact location will be provided to confirmed participants via separate communication.

  
  

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• Webinar: "Do You Parent Like a Lawyer? Simple Actions to Reduce the Stress of Being a Lawyer Parent"

  • When
    2 May 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom link will be sent to registrants

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  Please join the APABA-DC Working Parents Forum (WPF) for a webinar:

  May 2, 2025 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm

  Do You Parent Like a Lawyer? Simple Actions to Reduce the Stress of Being a Lawyer Parent: Have you ever thought about how your legal training impacts your parenting style? While parenting in itself can be a challenging endeavor, certain aspects of legal training, and even the day-to-day practice of law, can create additional stressors that you might not even be aware of! In this workshop, you'll learn simple, practical actions you can take to reduce unnecessary stress, strengthen your connection with your kids, and even improve your children's behavior, moods, and attitudes.

  Please register here to receive the Zoom link for the virtual workshop. Link will be emailed out prior to the event. Please come with your questions and concerns as our goal is for this to be an interactive session.

  About the Speaker: Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Through her podcast, programs, and services Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for raising resilient, confident children and bringing flexibility, peace, and connection to families.

  Questions? Contact parents@apaba-dc.org

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• APA-LOOZA Happy Hour in Celebration of the AANHPI Heritage Month

  • When
    8 May 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Kellogg Hansen (1615 M Street, NW, Washington DC 20036)

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• APABA-DC 10th Annual Trial Reenactment

  • When
    15 May 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    D.C. Court of Appeals

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  Each year, APABA-DC invites a cast of federal, state, and local judges to participate in a reenactment of cases of particular significance to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The case this year is Chy Lung v. Freeman, an 1875 Supreme Court case about 22 Chinese women who sailed to San Francisco from China. They were detained by Californian immigration authorities as “lewd women”, because they had traveled without their husbands. We picked this case because of the familiar issues of immigration and federalism still relevant today.

  
  

  Both the reenactment and the reception afterwards will be at the D.C. Court of Appeals Historic Courthouse.  Please plan to arrive at the Courthouse no later than 5:45 pm to enter the building.  The door to the ceremonial courtroom will open shortly after 6 pm.

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• APABA-DC 2025 Dragon Boat Team: The Bakunawas

  • When
    17 May 2025
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    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Thompson Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
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  Join the APABA-DC Dragon Boat Team for fun on the water and potential glory in the 2025 Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival! The festival is on Saturday, May 17, at the Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown. Our team name is the Bakunawas, named after the Philippine moon dragon.

  No experience needed to join the team! A dragon boat consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steersperson (provided by the festival organizer) working in sync to make the boat fly across the water. We'll have 1-2 optional practice sessions (TBD exact dates and times) before race day so you can become familiar with the boat. Whether you've never picked up a paddle before or you're excited at the thought of overtaking another boat, we encourage you to sign up for a wonderful team-building and networking experience.

  We'll provide a light breakfast, snacks, lunch, drinks, and a team t-shirt on race day. To join the team, please register here. Members: $20; Non-members: $25.

  
  

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• A Forum and Support Session for Government Employees

  • When
    19 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (link will be sent to confirmed registrants)

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  For our US government employee members and colleagues:

  APABA-DC invites you to join another confidential virtual forum to share your concerns, experiences, and perspectives. These sessions are intended to provide a supportive space for those impacted or at risk, offering an opportunity to connect, be heard, hear about additional resources, and explore potential avenues for support.

  Date & Time: Monday, May 19th at 7:00pm ET
  Location: Virtual (link will be sent to registered attendees)

  If you are a federal government employee currently, on probation, recently separated, or on leave but cannot register due to your self-selected category for your APABA-DC account, please reach out directly to president@apaba-dc.org to register for this forum. 

  This is a closed session to foster candid discussion. 

  
  

  
  

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• NAPABA LOBBY DAY (20-21 May 2025)

  • Start
    20 May 2025
  • End
    21 May 2025
  • Location
    Washington, DC (Training Location TBD and Capitol Hill)

  Registration IS Now Open for NAPABA Lobby Day (May 20 & 21, 2025)

  Deadline to Register: April 28, 2025 Registration is now open for this year’s NAPABA Lobby Day, where members of NAPABA and NAPABA Affiliates (like APABA-DC) have a chance to educate our congressional representatives about the issues important to our community and to let policymakers know how their decisions impact the AANHPI community. Your voice is needed. Join your fellow APABA-DC members and other NAPABA members and partners in our Nation’s capital, Washington, DC, on May 20-21, 2025. Registration & Housing Registration for Lobby Day is free, but the earlier you register, the better! The last day to register is April 28. NAPABA has secured a room block at the YOTEL Washington DC for Lobby Day participants. The unique booking link will be provided in your confirmation email after you register. The last day to book your room is April 28, based on availability. NOTE: REGISTRATION (VIA LINK BELOW) IS DIRECTLY THROUGH NAPABA. Register Now

  
  

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• Photographic Justice - DC Premiere highlighting Corky Lee

  • When
    22 May 2025
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    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Finnegan

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  Please join us for “Photographic Justice (film) – DC Premiere” highlighting photojournalist Corky Lee and the importance of preserving history and sharing our collective narratives.

  Lee was a Chinese-American activist, community organizer, photographer, journalist and the self-proclaimed Asian American Photographer Laureate. Inspired to address what he described as the "invisibility" of Asian Americans, Lee documented the lives, celebrations, challenges and presence of Asian Americans in the U.S. over fifty years behind the camera. 

  APABA-DC is proud to co-sponsor the premier of this film highlighting Lee's life and his work, and pleased to invite you to join us for a very special evening.

  
  

  This event is open to all APABA-DC Members and the general public. However, inactive APABA-DC Members and the general public must send a request to president@apaba-dc.org for a registration code to register on the website. 

  Date:         Thursday, May 22nd

  Time:         4:30pm to 6:30pm

  Location:  Finnegan, 901 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

  
  

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• APABA-DC New Members and Friends Breakfast

  • When
    27 May 2025
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    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    A Baked Joint, 430 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.

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  Join APABA-DC President Angeline Chen, President-Elect Wenxi Li, Vice President for Membership Evelyn Riley, Assistant Vice President for Membership Andrew Paik, and fellow members of APABA-DC for a welcome breakfast in D.C. at A Baked Joint located at 430 K Street NW on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

  Looking for ways to get more involved with APABA-DC? Want to connect (or re-connect) with our community? Been thinking about an event that you think we should plan or that you'd like to help organize? Just craving some light-hearted conversation over coffee or tea and tasty treats? Come join us for breakfast and let's talk!

  Date:  May 27 (Tuesday), from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

  Place: A Baked Joint, 430 K Street NW (in D.C.)

  
  

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• APABA-DC Annual Picnic

  • When
    8 Jun 2025
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    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virginia Highlands Park

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  APABA-DC is excited to host its annual picnic at Virginia Highlands Park in Arlington on Sunday June 8, starting at 12:30pm to 3pm. We have reserved the picnic shelter. APABA-DC will be providing food and beverages from AAPI restaurants. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun!

  Registration: Please register, so we can get an accurate headcount for catering purposes. 

  Directions: Virginia Highlands Park is located at 1600 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202. There is plenty of parking, or you can easily get there by Metro (Blue or Yellow Line to Pentagon City). 

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• Family Event at Clemyjontri Playground with APABA-DC Working Parents Forum

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike McLean, Virginia 22101

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