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Founded over 40 years ago, the Philippine American Bar Association is the oldest and largest association of Fil-Am lawyers in the U.S. - Mabuhay!

Comprised of attorneys, judges, and law students, PABA was formed to address legal issues confronting the Filipino-American community and to meet the professional concerns of Filipino-American lawyers in Southern California. PABA sponsors community legal clinics focusing on various areas of the law and provides pro bono legal services. In addition, PABA provides continuing legal education seminars

and professional development opportunities for its members and assists Filipino-American law students through its scholarship and fellowship funds and mentorship programs.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association on a successful 51st Anniversary Installation & Awards Banquet!

03/30/2026

The Philippine American Bar Association proudly congratulates our former president, longtime board member, and lifetime member, Cherisse Heidi Alcantara Cleofe, on her appointment as Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court!

Cherisse is currently a Partner focused on complex civil litigation at Kiesel Law, where she previously served as a Senior Associate from 2021 to 2023 and as an Associate from 2014 to 2021. She also worked as a Contract Attorney for Providus in 2014. Cherisse earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

PABA is grateful for Cherisse’s years of service on the Board, especially during her presidency in 2020. Through her unwavering dedication, thoughtful leadership, and steadfast advocacy, PABA has continued to flourish by strengthening its mission and expanding its breadth of service within the community. Her contributions have left a lasting mark on the organization and the members it serves.

Congratulations, Cherisse! We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to the meaningful impact you will make on the bench.

03/28/2026

PABA proudly stands in support of the rule of law and the people of Los Angeles.

Join us as we march to City Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, beginning at 1150 S. Olive Street.

This event is led by the Mexican American Bar Association and the Latina Lawyers Bar Association.

03/18/2026

Interested in becoming a judge? Join APABA’s Judicial Pipeline Program and be paired with a judge mentor! APABA has hosted its Pipeline Project since 2016. Attorneys who have been members of the California Bar for at least 10 years can apply until March 31, 2026.

03/12/2026

Congratulations to former PABA Foundation President and longtime PABA Member Sandy K. Roxas for being featured on the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s inaugural Pro Bono Committee Newsletter!

02/28/2026

Thanks to all who joined us last night to toast the start of PABA’s 50th year. Here’s to a milestone year ahead!

02/18/2026

Join FALA NY for a fireside chat on Career Pathways & Immigration Transitions for LL.M.s and Foreign-Trained Attorneys, featuring our very own board member, Edzyl Magante.

The event will be held on February 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. EST at Phillips Lytle LLP in New York City. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Register here: https://falany.wildapricot.org/event-6565657

02/10/2026

Congratulations to the Japanese American Bar Association on its successful 49th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner, made even more memorable by an exceptional fireside chat with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor!

02/09/2026

Help us toast 50 years of PABA at our Anniversary Kickoff on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Everson Royce Bar! Light appetizers to be served.

RSVP here: pabakickoff26.eventbrite.com
RSVP required. RSVP does not guarantee admission.

02/07/2026

PABA at a fireside chat featuring U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Mary Murguia, and CA Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. Congratulations to the California Unity Bar, Los Angeles Unity Bar, and Occidental College for hosting such a historic event!

02/01/2026

Meet the PABA 2026 Board of Governors, proud to serve the Filipino and AAPI legal communities under President Richard Azada during PABA’s 50th Anniversary year!

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