The Professional Development Committee (PDC) organizes and sponsors programs that facilitate exchange of ideas, development of professional opportunities and skills, and provision of low cost accredited CLE seminars for the AABANY community. Prominent programs led by the PDC include:
AABANY Leadership Development Program:
Launched in February 2018, the program aims to address the continued under-representation of Asian Pacific American attorneys in leadership positions in the legal field by hosting monthly meetings among a selected group of qualified senior lawyers and
faculty members. The group discusses leadership topics including identifying mentors and sponsors, expanding personal branding, improving executive presence, and promoting business development.
Professional Development Coaching Sessions:
At the AABANY Fall Conference, since 2016, the sessions pair AABANY members with one of the distinguished faculty coaches to troubleshoot specific professional and personal development issues that may be impeding their career development.
AABANY Trial Reenactments: Led by Hon. Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin, the trial reenactments bring to life chapters of Asian Pacific American history through presenting pivotal court cases
directly from trial transcripts and contemporaneous accounts. Visit our Reenactments website for productions and information about performance rights.
Continuing Legal Education:
All of our programs are organized and presented by volunteers. We seek to provide these resources free or at low cost without compromise in the quality or educational value of our programs. Programs were sponsored by AABANY’s committees or with one
of AABANY’s partners.