Bar Association Day! – February 22

February 16, 2011 Leave a comment

Below is a message from Loyola’s Office of Career Services re: Bar Association Day. It sounds like a great opportunity to network!:

Given our current economy, networking is more important than ever.  It is the 2nd largest source of jobs outside of the Office of Career Services.  Bar Association Day provides a casual forum for students to meet numerous attorneys.  Many of these attorneys either work for organizations that students want to work for, or know other attorneys that do.  For those that are nervous about networking, this is one of best ways to ease into it.  The attorneys will be right here on campus, and they are prepared to meet with students and discuss the benefits of joining their associations, and other questions related to the legal field.  Additional networking advice is available on-line at: http://intranet.lls.edu/careerservices/students/jobs/networking/index.html.  Students can also feel free to contact the Office of Career Services and speak with a Career Counselor.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 22, 20114:30 – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Burns Building, Student Lounge
Meet attorneys and find out how their associations can help you!
–Bar Association membership NOT required to attend-Refreshments will be served-Business casual attire is recommended
Please RSVP at: https://technology.lls.edu/cevents


Partial List of Participating Bar Associations:

• Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance
• Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Glendale Bar Association
• Italian American Lawyers Association
• Japanese American Bar Association
• John M. Langston Bar Association
• Korean American Bar Association
• Latina Lawyers Bar Association
• Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Mexican American Bar Association
• Philippine American Bar Association of Los Angeles
• Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
• State Bar of California – International Law Section
• State Bar of California – Labor and Employment Law Section
• Ventura County Bar Association
• Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

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Fashion and Law – 3/10 in San Diego

February 11, 2011 Leave a comment

For those of you interested in learning how fashion and law intersect, see the invitation below and pass it along to anyone you think may be interested!:

Joanna Y. Tsai
www.JYTLAW.com
2468 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 140
San Diego, CA 92106
tel 619.226.6337, fax 619.546.0370

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Loyola “Fireside Chat” – 3/29

February 10, 2011 Leave a comment

This sounds like a great networking opportunity and a great chance to get the inside scoop on Skadden LA! I hope to see you there!:

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Women of Color in Law Luncheon – 3/6 in San Diego

February 4, 2011 Leave a comment

Below is the invitation to the Women of Color in Law Luncheon in San Diego, CA. It is a great event and a great opportunity to network with accomplished women in our profession! It’s only $10 for students:

The Women of Color in Law Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, 2011, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, located at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037.  The telephone number for the hotel is 858/550-1000.  On property, self-parking is free, and valet parking is $8.00.  If you elect self-parking, there are shuttles form the parking lot to the ballroom.

The event is co-sponsored by Lawyers Club of San Diego – Diverse Women’s Task Force and Latinas in the Law.
For students the cost is $10.00. The child’s plate is $16.00.  All others pay $30.00.  We encourage all to attend.  If you cannot afford to pay your appropriate rate but would like to attend, let us know.
With the exception of law students, be prepared to pay cash at the door; exact change is appreciated.  There will be separate check-in stations for judges, attorneys, college students and each law school.  If you have graduated from law school or are not in any of the aforementioned categories, check-in at the attorneys station.
The attendees are women college students, law students, attorneys and judges of color and those who support us.  The purpose of the luncheon is to give students and attorneys an opportunity to learn about the legal community and issues that face women in the legal community, inspire, support, network and socialize.  In addition to judges and attorneys, representatives of the San Diego County Bar Association, Lawyers’ Club and ethnic bar associations are invited to attend.
At the luncheon, each table shall include no more than two college students and two law students from the same school.  This is the only rule but an important one that is designed to assist with mentoring and networking.  If possible, there should be at least one freshman/less experienced attorney (less than five years), at least one junior attorney (five to ten years) and at least one senior attorney (more than 10 years) at each table.
RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 2, 2011 to womenofcolorinlaw@gmail.com.  Include the correct spelling of your name and e-mail address, whether you receive emails from us and whether we have the e-mail address at which you would like to receive information.  If you do not receive e-mails from us but would like to do so, please let us know.  If you object to release of your correct information among women of color or within the legal community, please so state in your RSVP.  If you are a law student, in addition to the foregoing, include the name of the law school you attend; also USD students, e-mail and pay Randy Reliford in Career Services (USD.WCL@gmail.com); TJSL students, e-mail and pay Rashan Barnes (tjsl.wcl@gmail.com); CWSL students, e-mail and pay Diversity Services (diversity@cwsl.edu).
The hotel requires payment in full three days prior to the luncheon.  Therefore our count of the number of attendees is important.  We urge you to RSVP as soon as possible; equally important, let us know if your plans change and you will not be able to attend.  Unlike the past, we will not accept reservations after Wednesday, March 2.  When you rsvp, let us know if you require a vegan/vegetarian or child’s plate.
The event is inspirational and fun because of participation by each of you.  Please plan to attend.  If you have questions, comments, suggestions or anything that we can do to make the luncheon more enjoyable for you, do not hesitate to contact us at womenofcolorinlaw@gmail.com.  Modifications and improvements have been made as a result of suggestions from people like you.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 6, 2011

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DOJ Volunteer Legal Opportunities

February 2, 2011 Leave a comment

Below is an email I received re: opportunities with the DOJ. Please pass it along to anyone you think may be interested. Thanks!:
Dear NASALSA leader;
As the recently selected Special Counsel for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), I would like to share with you some information about volunteer internship opportunities with DOJ for the upcoming summer.

Through its Volunteer Legal Intern recruiting, DOJ selects approximately 1800 volunteer interns each year. Of these, about 1000 are offered during the summer for positions in various offices throughout the country. These positions are without compensation but are highly sought after because of the responsibility and experience they offer.  Challenging work. Lots of responsibility. Interesting people. These are some of the phrases that students use to describe their experience as legal interns at the DOJ.
DEADLINES: These positions usually have early application deadlines (at least three months in advance), e.g., students interested in a position for the upcoming summer may need to apply in January / February.

A significant number of volunteer internships are with the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices located across the country, and the Department offices located in Washington D.C.. There are also opportunities with the Immigration Courts, the U.S. Trustees’ Offices, and other Department field offices nationwide.
For eligibility, requirements, a listing of upcoming summer opportunities, and information on how to apply, please go to our Volunteer Legal Intern recruitment webpage:
Please note that each participating DOJ office conducts its internship program independently and has its own internal deadlines. Students should apply separately to each office in which they have an interest. Offices typically request a resume and a law school transcript. Application requirements vary and are outlined in the “Qualifications” section of each announcement. Some organizations request a writing sample, a cover letter listing times and dates of availability, and references.
Because you are a leader at both your law school and of NASALSA, I ask that you please share this information with your classmates and the general NALSA membership.  I hope that you will encourage them to consider taking advantage of this great opportunity, and also point out to them that for many of these internships have very early application deadlines.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions regarding DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Intern recruiting or about DOJ in general.

Warm regards,

Richard Parker
Richard L. Parker
Special Counsel on
Diversity Recruitment and Outreach
United States Department of Justice
450 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 10200
Washington, DC  20530
Phone:  (202) 514-8912
Fax: (202) 514-0713

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Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties

February 1, 2011 Leave a comment

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

1612 K Street N.W., Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Chatterjee
January 31, 2011 (202) 775-9555

NAPABA OBSERVES FIRST FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Californians celebrated the first Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties. NAPABA joins the state of California in celebrating the life and legacy of Fred Korematsu and applauds California’s leadership for adopting this day of remembrance and learning. Fred Korematsu is the first Asian Pacific American to be honored with a day of recognition in California.

Then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed California Assembly Bill 1775 into law on September 23, 2010. The bill established January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties. The law encourages all schools across the state to educate students about Korematsu’s struggle for constitutional freedom, especially in times of crisis.

“The establishment of the Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties is a truly historic moment,” states Paul O. Hirose, President of NAPABA. “By establishing this day, California recognizes the impact that one person can have in bringing forth equality for an entire community, and the need for all of us to continue to remember and live these lessons today. As the child of parents and grandparents who were interned during World War II, I am particularly moved by this, and I hope that all states will one day follow the lead of California and recognize this great man.”

During World War II, Korematsu refused to be interned and was convicted of violating military orders. Korematsu appealed his conviction in what would be the landmark case ofKorematsu v. United States. The court held that his arrest and internment were justified in order to protect national security. Decades later in 1983, the case was re-opened and his conviction was overturned.

NAPABA celebrates this distinguished day and encourages everyone to remember Fred Korematsu and his fight for justice.

 

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NASALSA Conference Feb. 18-19

January 29, 2011 Leave a comment

The NASALSA (North American South Asian Law Student Association) Conference is fast approaching!
It looks like we may be able to get funding to have a couple of people attend!
Please let me know ASAP if you’re interested!
It’s a great chance to visit DC and meet other law students and attorneys from all across the nation!
  • When: February 18th – 19th
  • Where: Washington D.C.
Check out the website and Facebook event page:

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Summer 2011 InSPIRE program

January 24, 2011 Leave a comment

Below is a message I received re: an interesting opportunity to visit India. Please forward to anyone you think may be interested!:
 

My name is Ayesha Kazim and I am writing on behalf of InSPIRE, the Indian Summer Program Inspiring Reflective Exploration.  InSPIRE is a non-partisan, non-religious 5-week long immersion program that reconnects young South Asians from abroad to India. InSPIRE programs are designed to build principled leadership, provide hands-on experience in the development sector in India and inspire collective and individual action amongst participants. (Refer to www.inspire-now.org/college for more information).

The InSPIRE team is currently reaching out to active South Asian organizations all over the US and Canada to spread the word about a program that has the potential to change lives. That’s why we wanted to contact you – before our March 18th application deadline – so you can forward this information on to the NASALSA membership at your respective universities.

I personally would love to see more students flocking to opportunities that allow them to connect on a deeper level with like-minded people that are out to change the world. If you can relate to that, we would appreciate if you could forward the blurb below to your listserv (and any friends you think would be interested!).

Please let me know if you have any questions.

In service,
Ayesha Kazim

InSPIRE Yourself.
http://www.inspire-now.org/college 

What are you doing this summer? How about something meaningful in India?
The InSPIRE application is due on March 18! Spread the word to your friends… you may introduce them to an opportunity that changes their life!

InSPIRE
India Summer Program Inspiring Reflective Exploration

QUESTION assumptions.
EXPLORE your values.
CONNECT to your roots.
RELATE to humanity.
LIVE what you believe.
Download your application today at http://www.inspire-now.org/college
Applications due March 18.

InSPIRE College is a 5-week long summer program in India for South Asians between the ages of 18 and 24, who are genuinely interested in exploring themselves and India. (Age exceptions considered. Inquire within.)

2011 Program Dates: July 6 to August 12 

It is a travel, study-abroad, volunteer, self-discovery and immersion program all rolled into one!

Check us out on Facebook!
Watch our Video! 

For more information, please email us at info@inspire-now.org

—
Ayesha Kazim
InSPIRE Outreach Team

India Summer Program Inspiring Reflective Exploration


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Support the arts at LACMA!

January 24, 2011 Leave a comment

Below is a message from fellow SALSA member, Raj Prasad:

Next Sunday (Jan 30) @ 1pm, a childhood friend of mine will be
presenting a Kathak dance production with her dance group at LACMA’s
Bing Theater. The performance is held in conjunction with LACMA’s “India’s Fabled
City: The Art of Courtly Lucknow” exhibit.

What: Kathak Dance Production @ LACMA

When: Sunday January 30, 2011 @ 1 p.m.

Where: LACMA’s Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Tickets are $10 for seniors, students (probably includes law students),
and LACMA members, $12 everyone else.  Reservations at (323) 857-6010,
but don’t know if that’s necessary.

Performers:
Bhairavi Kumar
Ankita Bordoloi  <– my friend
Payal Bhakta
Shikha Kumar
Saloni Parikh
Deeya Kumar

Visit the official website or the facebook page for more info:
http://www.lacma.org/programs/Lectures.aspx#1283968678548
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101730423235018

I’ll be there, and it would be great for SALSA to show its support for
the Indian American arts!

Raj Prasad
Tax LLM, LLS
909-224-4534


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1/20 “Women in the Law” Panel @ 6 p.m. in Burns Student Lounge

January 16, 2011 Leave a comment

The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California (SABA-SC) will be holding a “Women in the Law” panel discussion. This event is co-hosted by the South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA) and Women’s Law Association (WLA).
What: “Women in the Law” panel discussion
When: Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 6 p.m.
Where: Burns Student Lounge
Light refreshments will be served! Come check it out! The panel will consist of practitioners from the Southern California Asian-American community and will address a number of issues.  A short question and answer session will follow the panel.

The panel will feature:

Jojo Liu – Ms. Liu is a clinical professor in Loyola Law School’s Center for Juvenile Law and Policy. Prior to joining Loyola, Ms. Liu was a litigation associate at Morrison & Foerster, where she had a broad commercial litigation, white-collar defense and compliance counseling practice.  Previous to that, she was a Skadden Fellow at Legal Services for Children, representing indigent, disabled school children in suits against the New York City Board of Education.  Ms. Liu obtained her AB from Havard College and her JD from Columbia Law School.

Debra Ibrahim Barsom – Ms. Barsom is an associate at Jackson Lewis. Ms. Barsom exclusively represents and advises employers in labor and employment matters.  Ms. Barsom focuses her practice in the area of employment litigation on behalf of management, including actions involving sexual harassment, discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, religion and disability, and wrongful termination.  Ms. Barsom has experience with wage and hour class action lawsuits.  She also advises management on various issues ranging from wage and hour laws, harassment and discrimination, managing leaves of absence under FMLA and state laws, and traditional labor law issues.  Ms. Barsom obtained her BA from UCLA and her JD from Boston University.

Asha Saund Greenberg: Ms. Greenberg is an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Los Angeles.  She currently manages the Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program which focuses on abating properties that are plagued with gang, drug and other types of nuisance activity.  Asha spearheads the Los Angeles City Attorney’s enforcement against medical marijuana dispensaries and has secured Superior Court rulings that sales of marijuana are not allowed under the Compassionate Use Act or the Medical Marijuana Program Act. Under her direction, the City Attorney’s Office has obtained the evictions of several dispensaries.   She graduated magna cum laude from Whittier College, School of Law as class valedictorian and also served as a Research Editor on the Law Review.

Neha Mehta – Neha Mehta graduated from Loyola Law School in 2006. During law school, she participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic where she was certified by the California bar to defend minors in delinquency proceedings. After law school, Neha received her LL.M. in Trial Advocacy in Federal Criminal Defense from California Western School of Law.  In 2007, Neha became a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Central District of California as associate counsel. As a member of panel she served as co-counsel on the high-profile Aryan Brotherhood capital case and as well as other matters in federal court. Neha also worked on cases in state court, juvenile delinquency court and children’s dependency court. Neha has been at the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the last two years representing indigent defendants accused of a wide variety of federal crimes ranging from bank robberies, major drug crimes to importing wildlife.

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