National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

These updates reflect our commitment to fully integrating the new brand and enhancing your experience with us. We’re thrilled to share this next step with you and appreciate your partnership during this transition. We can’t wait to see where the next season takes us!

Please stay tuned for exciting changes as we bring our new brand to life! Over the coming days, you’ll notice refreshed visuals and updated designs across our communication channels, programs, and upcoming Convention: cvent.me/4Nw5lP

We're unwavering in our commitment to championing justice, fostering inclusion & creating opportunities for AANHPI. Through bold advocacy, transformative training & collective action, we aim to drive lasting change, amplify community voices & pave way toward an equitable society.

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As the AANHPI community is the fastest-growing, coupled w/recent court decisions that have limited the reach of the VRA, this bill will go a long way to ensure that our community-and all communities of color-have a fair opportunity to make their voice heard at the ballot box.

NAPABA commends @RepTerriSewell & the sponsors for reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This critical legislation strengthens the protections of the Voting Rights Act, ensuring that every American has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.

Recently, President Trump named Mark T. Uyeda as the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). He is the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a Commissioner on the SEC and to lead the SEC: napaba.org/page/ussec_mar…

With humility and grace, President Carter exhibited endless compassion for the most vulnerable both here and abroad. He committed his full life to service, and may his memory guide all of us to model his example.

We remember the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. During his time in office, he championed civil rights and appointed a record number of women and people of color to the federal bench. +

January 31 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Phoenix, AZ RSVP by January 29 - napaba.org/events/EventDe…

THIS WEEK! January 9 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Denver, CO RSVP by TOMORROW - January 7 - napaba.org/events/EventDe…

We have an exciting year ahead in 2025, and it all kicks off this week with our NAPABA Meet & Greet in Denver. At the end of the month, we’ll host another NAPABA Meet & Greet in Phoenix. We hope you can join us at one of these upcoming events & others throughout the year!

Whether you're a current member who hasn't gotten around to renewing for 2025 or signing up for the first time, now is the time to do it! ➡️ napaba.org/page/membership

NAPABA gives thanks for our members, affiliates, and the community we share. Happy Thanksgiving as you join with friends and loved ones and celebrate the things that bring us together around the table.

Has COVID-19 impacted your mental health? Explore @apiahf resources on long COVID-19 and mental health to find the support and information you need for yourself and others facing these challenges: apiahf.org/resource/long-…

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Sharad Desai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Desai is the first Asian American Article III judge to serve in the District of Arizona. Read our full statement: napaba.org/page/confirmat…

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Amir H. Ali to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Read our full statement: napaba.org/page/confirmat…

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Judge Kasubhai is the first Asian American Article III judge in the District & the first American Muslim to serve within the Ninth Circuit: napaba.org/page/confirmat…