Want to meet other APABA-DC parents? Want your children to have a great time with each other and get some energy out for the parents? Then an afternoon with the Working Parents Forum of APABA-DC at Scramble in Falls Church, Virginia is for you! Scramble is a kid / parent favorite where the children can have fun while the adults can socialize. Scramble does not allow outside food or drink (except water), but they do sell concessions there, including adult beverages! Working Parents forum will provide for some concessions for all to enjoy. Please let us know if you can make it by April 18th, so we can get an accurate headcount. You can / should also register in advance here at goscramble.com so you can sign all waivers in advance of arrival to maximize time and enjoyment. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Working Parents co-chairs, Jessica Young or Mark Villapando, for any questions at parents@apaba-dc.org. Looking forward to seeing you scramble!
We are excited to announce our “Imperfect Pitches” series, co-hosted by APABA-DC’s Partners and Senior Counsel Committee and In-House Counsel Committee!
Join us for our first event, a dynamic panel discussion where in-house counsel will share their valuable insights on the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to law firm pitches. This discussion will be particularly useful for mid-career attorneys with at least 6 years of experience, such as senior associates, counsel, and junior partners, who are learning how to best approach new and existing clients to maximize their effectiveness. To facilitate a more interactive discussion, attendance will be capped at about 30 attorneys and limited to current APABA-DC members. Please submit this short application by April 20, 2024 to indicate your interest in attending, including your current title as a mid-career attorney.
Panelists: Angeline G. Chen (General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, MarkLogic Corporation), Mary Kim (Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Draper),
Sandy Paik (General Counsel, The Tower Companies), Hemant Pathak (Chief Legal Counsel, Microsoft Federal)
Light snacks and beverages will be served.
Attention, litigators! Join us in Washington, DC, May 1-3, for the 2024 Litigation Section Annual Conference to learn and network with in-house and outside counsel, academics, government attorneys, and judges. Hear how the Supreme Court is reshaping voting and democracy, a discussion with current and former U.S. Solicitors General, how lawyers can play a role in strengthening our democracy, and much more! Check out our fantastic speaker lineup and register now at ambar.org/sac2024
APABA-DC is a proud co-sponsor of the Section Annual Conference. APABA-DC members are eligible for a reduced registration fee. Please log in for a member-only discount code available here.
Please join the Working Parents Forum for a virtual workshop on Friday May 10, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm entitled "Raising Responsible Children without Nagging".
Rachel Bailey, a well-known parenting specialist, will speak to our community via Zoom on Friday, May 10 at noon. In this workshop, you'll learn the real reason kids don't listen (it's not what you think!) and how to handle their lack of cooperation effectively and respectfully. Plus, you'll learn specific tips for fostering internal motivation so your children will make responsible decisions, even when you're not there to remind them.
Please register to receive the Zoom link for the virtual workshop. Link will be emailed out prior to the event. Please come with your questions and concerns as our goal is for this to be an interactive session.
About the Speaker: Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Through her podcast, programs, and services Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for raising resilient, confident children and bringing flexibility, peace, and connection to families.
Join the APABA-DC Dragon Boat Team for fun on the water and (potential) glory! We'll be competing in the 2024 Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 18, held at the Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown.
A dragon boat consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steersperson (provided by the festival organizer) working in sync to make the boat fly across the water. No experience needed to join the team! We'll have 1-2 optional practice sessions (4/28 and 5/5, 12pm-1:30pm) before race day so you can become familiar with the boat. You do not need to attend a practice session to participate in the race. Whether you've never picked up a paddle before or you're excited at the thought of overtaking another boat, we encourage you to sign up for a wonderful team-building and networking experience.
We'll provide snacks, lunch, drinks, and a team t-shirt on race day. To join the team, please register. Members: $20; Non-members: $25.
APABA-DC Women’s Forum and Practicing Attorney Resources (PAR) Committee are pleased to invite you to an expert panel discussion on AI and the Regulatory Landscape on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm. This event is hosted by Jenner & Block LLP (1099 New York Avenue, NW, 9th Floor) and co-sponsored by Microsoft’s Asian Pacific Islanders in Corporate External Legal Affairs Group (API in CELA).
We are honored to have the following distinguished speakers:
The panel discussion will be moderated by Jiyoung Park, Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft and the co-chair of APABA-DC Women’s Forum. The event is free for APABA-DC members and open to all legal professionals.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are pleased to present:
The Honorable Raymond T. Chen
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The Honorable Raymond T. Chen was nominated by President Barack H. Obama in 2013 to the Federal Circuit and became only the second Asian American judge on that court in over 30 years. From 1998 to 2013, he served in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as an associate solicitor and was promoted to Solicitor in 2008. He represented the USPTO before the Federal Circuit, personally arguing over 30 cases, including In re Bilski. Previously, he served as a Technical Assistant at the Federal Circuit and practiced at a law firm.
Please register by May 17, 2023 here.
Join APABA-DC's Book Club for a discussion about Happiness Falls by Angie Kim! Happiness Falls is a thrilling mystery and family drama about a father who goes missing. His family’s desperate search leads them to question everything they know about him and one another.
We'll be discussing the book at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 29, at Lulu's Wine Garden (1940 11th Street NW, Washington DC). First glass of wine on us! Please RSVP if you'd like to join.
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