We are happy to announce that Gail Chang Bohr will be on the general ballot for the November election!
Gail Chang Bohr is running for Ramsey County Judge. On the September 9th primary, there were eight people vying for the two general election spots.
On November 4th, 2008, please show your support and vote for Gail Chang Bohr.
It should be noted that Ramsey County has NEVER had an Asian American judge.
About 12% of the St. Paul population is Asian.
NAPABA-MN supports Gail Chang Bohr, not just because of her heritage, but because she has made such a huge difference to the community through her work and we are extremely proud of her.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
How do you become a member?
NAPABA - Minnesota Chapter is the local chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. We are a not-for-profit voluntary association of lawyers and non-lawyers of Asian Pacific American and other ethnic backgrounds. The primary missions of our association are to represent the interests of the Asian Pacific American community, foster the exchange of ideas and information among the Association members, and provide fellowship to our members to foster their personal and professional development.
If you attended our Annual Gala, then chances are that you are already a member. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your membership.
The current dues are as follows:
$95 Private Sector Attorney
$70 Public Sector Attorney, Solo Practitioner, Retired Attorney, or Judge
$50 Law Student - Currently Attending A Law School
Membership dues are payable in the fall of a calendar year for the following calendar year. Your check will be your receipt for membership dues. Please make all checks payable to "NAPABA - Minnesota Chapter."
Please fill out the form below:
If you attended our Annual Gala, then chances are that you are already a member. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your membership.
The current dues are as follows:
$95 Private Sector Attorney
$70 Public Sector Attorney, Solo Practitioner, Retired Attorney, or Judge
$50 Law Student - Currently Attending A Law School
Membership dues are payable in the fall of a calendar year for the following calendar year. Your check will be your receipt for membership dues. Please make all checks payable to "NAPABA - Minnesota Chapter."
Please fill out the form below:
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
September 9th Meeting @ Hamline Law School
The Board meeting for September 9, 2008 will be held at Hamline University School of Law, Room 200. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to the Hamline University School of Law and Hamline's APALSA for their invitation to hold our meeting at their school.
Thank you to the Hamline University School of Law and Hamline's APALSA for their invitation to hold our meeting at their school.
NAPABA ANNOUNCES TINA R. MATSUOKA AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- News from NAPABA, Washington D.C. -
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
1612 K Street N.W., Suite 1400Washington, D.C. 20006
August 12, 2008
Contact: Aleli Samson
(202) 775-9555
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
1612 K Street N.W., Suite 1400Washington, D.C. 20006
August 12, 2008
Contact: Aleli Samson
(202) 775-9555
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Tina R. Matsuoka as Executive Director of the organization. Ms. Matsuoka will be based in Washington, DC and direct the overall operations for this national association. Her responsibilities will include planning and executing development efforts, coordinating with sponsors, supervising staff, working with the NAPABA Board in the development and execution of programs and policy, and managing the day-to-day operations of NAPABA.
NAPABA is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. NAPABA represents over 40,000 attorneys and 55 local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members represent solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes professional development of minorities in the legal profession.
Prior to NAPABA, Ms. Matsuoka served as Assistant Counsel in the Office of the Counsel to the Massachusetts Senate. As Assistant Counsel, Ms. Matsuoka conducted comprehensive review of legislation, assisted with drafting and revising bills and amendments, and advised Senators and staff on legal issues. She has also practiced law as an associate at Murtha Cullina LLP in Boston and has spent five years as an attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office where she developed a strong background in civil rights while litigating civil cases to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
Ms. Matsuoka has a strong commitment to the Asian Pacific American community, having previously served as a Director of the Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition and as Vice President of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts, NAPABA’s Boston affiliate. She has also been appointed as a Commissioner to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission. In addition to her varied public service, Ms. Matsuoka has taught courses at the New England School of Law.
Ms. Matsuoka received her undergraduate degree from American University, and her law degree from the Fordham University School of Law where she was a Stein Scholar in Public Interest Law and Ethics and a senior articles editor for the Fordham Urban Law Journal.
NAPABA President Helen B. Kim stated, “We are excited to have Tina join us as our new Executive Director. She is a proven leader and has demonstrated her commitment to the issues important to NAPABA. We are delighted that she has brought her skills, dedication and energy to NAPABA. I am confident that Tina will be a strong voice and a steady hand as NAPABA continues to grow and face new challenges.”
NAPABA is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. NAPABA represents over 40,000 attorneys and 55 local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members represent solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes professional development of minorities in the legal profession.
Prior to NAPABA, Ms. Matsuoka served as Assistant Counsel in the Office of the Counsel to the Massachusetts Senate. As Assistant Counsel, Ms. Matsuoka conducted comprehensive review of legislation, assisted with drafting and revising bills and amendments, and advised Senators and staff on legal issues. She has also practiced law as an associate at Murtha Cullina LLP in Boston and has spent five years as an attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office where she developed a strong background in civil rights while litigating civil cases to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
Ms. Matsuoka has a strong commitment to the Asian Pacific American community, having previously served as a Director of the Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition and as Vice President of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts, NAPABA’s Boston affiliate. She has also been appointed as a Commissioner to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission. In addition to her varied public service, Ms. Matsuoka has taught courses at the New England School of Law.
Ms. Matsuoka received her undergraduate degree from American University, and her law degree from the Fordham University School of Law where she was a Stein Scholar in Public Interest Law and Ethics and a senior articles editor for the Fordham Urban Law Journal.
NAPABA President Helen B. Kim stated, “We are excited to have Tina join us as our new Executive Director. She is a proven leader and has demonstrated her commitment to the issues important to NAPABA. We are delighted that she has brought her skills, dedication and energy to NAPABA. I am confident that Tina will be a strong voice and a steady hand as NAPABA continues to grow and face new challenges.”
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fabulous APA Women Happy Hour
NAPABA-MN invites APA Women Lawyers and Students to
the First Annual Fabulous APA Women Happy Hour!
August 13, 2008
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Firelake Grill
31 7th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 216-3473
Please RSVP Venora Hung by August 11 at vhung@oppenheimer.com
August 13, 2008
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Firelake Grill
31 7th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 216-3473
Please RSVP Venora Hung by August 11 at vhung@oppenheimer.com
Read this document on Scribd: Updated Invite Aug 13
Thursday, July 31, 2008
An Ugly Act of Hate
Racial epithet and Swastikas defile Lake Phalen ParkAn ugly act of hatred hit the Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul, Minnesota on the night/morning before the second day of the Dragon Festival.
On July 12, someone defaced areas of Phalen Park, spray-painting racist remarks and symbols.
The beautiful sculpture of an Asian woman's face Meditation by Chinese artist Lei Yixin was severely damaged. The icon was ground zero for this "hate" crime.
We feel the main target of this attack was the Asian American communities since the vandalism occurred during the Dragon Festival, but the racism was not directed at us alone.
The St. Paul Police are investigating and the FBI is looking at and investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. All efforts are being made to find the person or persons behind this crime.
The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans along with numerous supporters and organizations will hold a healing gathering for the communities impacted on the evening of August 15, 2008 at Lake Phalen Park.
The gathering's purposes will be to create greater awareness of this tragedy, bring people together to foster understanding and peace, and to ask for help in cleaning the statue and safeguarding its future.
You are asked for help.
1) please plan to attend the healing gathering on August 15
2) volunteer to help in the restorative process for the sculpture - cleaning it and taking off the paint
3) donations to pay professionals to remove the paint, estimated cost - $2,500 - $3,000
Donations are being accepted by Public Arts St. Paul:
253 East 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-290-0921
651-292-0345 (fax)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Fabulous APA Women Happy Hour
For APA Women Lawyers & Students ONLY!
Save the Date!
August 13, 2008
Save the Date!
August 13, 2008
Read this document on Scribd: Invite Aug 13
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