Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County (APABA)

APABA is delighted to share a COVID-safe opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a night out watching the nationwide premiere of Oscar contender and New York Times Film Critics’ online Best Picture winner Minari on Thu 2/11, prior to wide theater release 2/12 and streaming 2/26. Everyone entering promo code PAPABA0221 will receive free popcorn for everyone in their vehicle. 20% of the proceed will support the Center for the Pacific Asian Family during WeDrive-Ins' run of Minari from 2/11 to 2/25 when you enter promo code PAPABA0221. To purchase your tickets, please visit https://www.wedriveins.com/

To volunteer at our upcoming virtual clinic, please click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

Please join the Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California for an interactive webinar with a panel of esteemed judges on January 26, 2021 at 12:15 PM. The event is free but registration is required. Please register here: https://www.mcba-socal.org/judicial-mentor-program

APABA 2021 Virtual Board Retreat. Planning another year of great events for you and the community!

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"- APABA celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

APABA Celebrates the Historic Biden-Harris Inauguration and Applauds Early Executive Actions in Restoring Justice for Marginalized Communities Los Angeles, CA - The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County (APABA) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration this week. In particular, APABA celebrates California's own Vice President Harris in breaking multiple ceilings as our nation's first South Asian..., African American, and female Vice President. APABA applauds the Biden-Harris Administration in advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities on several fronts from day one, including President Biden’s Executive Orders to end unjust immigration enforcement policies, to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and to repeal the travel ban to predominantly Muslim countries (Muslim Ban). APABA has consistently supported furthering fair and just policies toward immigrant communities, including awarding grants to DACA applicants and joining the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Muslim Ban in the consolidated cases, Trump v. State of Hawai'i and Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project. The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County applauds President Biden’s initial Executive Orders to restore justice, order, and legal sensibility to our federal government’s policies toward immigrants and marginalized communities, said Arnold Lee, President of APABA. The Biden-Harris Administration’s policies demonstrate a prioritized commitment to racial justice and social equality that align with APABA’s mission and values.

Los Angeles, CA - The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County ("APABA") issued the following statement on January 6, 2021 on the events surrounding the U.S. Capitol and Washington, DC during the Electoral College vote count: "The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County strongly condemns the appalling and despicable acts of violence at our nation's capital today during one of the most sacred processes of our republic: vote counting of ...the Electoral College for the election of the President and Vice President of the United States. "For centuries, the United States has always been a beacon of democracy and a symbol of hope, freedom, and justice. What we witnessed today - a direct threat to the democratic process - has no place in America. It reminds us of the fragility of the very values that we hold most dear. "Our resilient nation is built upon the rules of law. We must continue to work to protect our cherished principles and strengthen the foundation of our republic. To that end, we call on our elected leaders to publicly denounce the blatant attack on our democracy by these rioters and militants, unite our communities against tyranny, and move us forward."

APABA is a proud community co-sponsor of this year's 21st Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & (Virtual) Reception - Donate via GoFundMe. We hope you can join us at tomorrow's virtual event! Please RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_0iY_k_dBQFShNPSKun0zqg and see the Facebook event for more details.

Please join APABA and our sister bar associations in presenting the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to California Supreme Court Chief Justice TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE on December 1, 2020 a 6 p.m. Please RSVP at http://www.iala.info/event-4054314

APABA APPLAUDS THE HISTORIC APPOINTMENT OF FORMER APABA PRESIDENT BRYANT YANG AS JUDGE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT November 17, 2020, Los Angeles, CA - The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County (APABA) celebrates the historic appointment of Bryant Yang as Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Yang is the first Burmese American judge in the United States. Judge Yang joined the APABA Board of Governors in 2009 and served as its Pr...Continue reading