The Asian/Pacific Bar of California Formalizes Process to Endorse Judicial Candidates

As of April 2008, the Asian/Pacific Bar of California (ABC) will begin the process of endorsing candidates for appointment to the Superior, Appellate and Supreme Courts in the State of California.

The ABC has formalized its process for endorsements and each candidate will be considered and vetted by the ABC through a transparent, rigorous and documented process.

Those parties interested in the ABC’s judicial endorsement should refer to the formal process document available online here.

Any questions should be directed to the ABC’s Judicial Endorsement Chairperson, Edwin Prather, at eprather@clarencedyer.com.

APABA’s Annual APA Heritage Month

S y m p o s i u m

A Question of Patriotism:When National Security and Civil Rights Collide
Thursday, May 31, 2007 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

at the Japanese American National Museum
369 East First StreetLos Angeles, California 90012

Confirmed panelists include:
· Arif Alikhan (Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Homeland Security)
· Ranjana Natarajan ( staff attorney, ACLU of Southern California )
· Eric Seitz (former attorney for U.S. Army Lt. Ehren Watada, court-martialed for refusing to deploy to Iraq)
· Brian Sun (attorney for Wen Ho Lee, Noshir Gowadia, and former FBI Agent James Smith) and
· Chaplain James Yusuf Yee (former U.S. Army Captain/Muslim Chaplain stationed at Guantanamo)

Topic:
The Symposium promises a compelling and thought-provoking examination of the intersection between race and national security, the treatment of Asian Americans caught up in the justice system due to alleged security breaches, the government’s attitude towards U.S. permanent residents/citizens who are natives of Asian countries which are at odds with the U.S., the government’s interests and perspectives on security issues, free speech and military justice, and what role a vigilant public can play to ensure that justice is served even in times of war.

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION BANQUET -- March 8, 2007

THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Cordially invites you to its
21st Annual Installation & Awards Banquet
Featuring Keynote Speaker
John Chiang
California State Controller
And hosted by Master of Ceremonies
Cher Calvin
KTLA Anchorwoman
To be held at
The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows
9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m
Formal dinner and program at 7:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony; raffle prizes; and live entertainment by
Kayamanan ng Lahi
RSVP via the enclosed card by
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007
For questions, contact Angeli Aragon, Esq., at (213) 312-2058 or aaragon@rmkb.com