Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW)

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Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) We serve as a resource for our members and foster professional development, legal scholarship, advocacy and community involvement.

We are the voice for the Asian Pacific American legal profession in the State of Washington, promoting justice, equity and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.

JOIN US ON SATURDAY 11/7 FOR THE FINAL PRO BONO DAY OF 2026!Please join us at our Q4 Pro Bono Day! We have partnered wit...
10/09/2026

JOIN US ON SATURDAY 11/7 FOR THE FINAL PRO BONO DAY OF 2026!
Please join us at our Q4 Pro Bono Day! We have partnered with the Asian Counseling and Referral Service as our host site for this clinic.

This will be a general topic clinic; however, we are seeing a rise in family law and immigration. If you practice in this area or have friends who do, please consider joining us or share this opportunity with them!

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:30am – 2pm

Where: ACRS Rainier Valley Campus (ACRS Main Office, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98144)

You don’t have to stay the whole time, feel free to sign up and let us know what times you are available! Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be available and free parking for volunteers. To sign up, fill out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BXA6nkcG85

If you can’t make it but want to see our other pro bono opportunities, check out ABAW’s pro bono page: abaw.org/Pro-Bono-Opportunities or sign up for ABAW’s pro bono listserv here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to ABAW Pro Bono Co-Chairs Gabriela Dionisio at [email protected] and Monica Keo-Newton at [email protected].

🎉 Join us for the 2026 ABAW & ABAWSSF Annual Gala! 🎉ABAW and ABAWSSF are excited to invite our members, friends, and com...
09/30/2026

🎉 Join us for the 2026 ABAW & ABAWSSF Annual Gala! 🎉

ABAW and ABAWSSF are excited to invite our members, friends, and community supporters to this year’s Annual Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle.

We are honored to welcome Justice Mary Yu (Ret.) of the Washington State Supreme Court as our keynote speaker.

📍 Hyatt Regency Seattle
🍸 Cocktail Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner: Begins at 6:30 PM

Support student scholarships and celebrate with our community by purchasing a sponsorship or individual ticket today!

⭐ Sponsorship deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
🎟️ Individual ticket deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

All sponsorships and tickets may be purchased online through DonorBox:
https://donorbox.org/events/921445/steps/choose_tickets

We look forward to celebrating with you on October 23!

For any additional information or questions, please contact the Gala Committee Co-Chairs: Sean Kim ([email protected]) or Emily Vo ([email protected]).

Attention University of Washington law school students—join us for a Happy Hour at Big Time Brewery! 🍻 Connect with fell...
09/30/2026

Attention University of Washington law school students—join us for a Happy Hour at Big Time Brewery! 🍻 Connect with fellow law students, learn about scholarship and mentorship opportunities, and network with the legal community.

📍 Big Time Brewery
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🕞 5:30 pm

Hope to see you there!

Attention Gonzaga University law school students—join us for a Happy Hour at No-Li Brewhouse! 🍻 Connect with fellow law ...
09/30/2026

Attention Gonzaga University law school students—join us for a Happy Hour at No-Li Brewhouse! 🍻 Connect with fellow law students, learn about scholarship and mentorship opportunities, and network with the legal community.

📍 No-Li Brewhouse
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM

Hope to see you there!

2026 ABAW & ABAWSSF Scholarships open on September 13, 2026!The Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) and Asian Bar...
09/08/2026

2026 ABAW & ABAWSSF Scholarships open on September 13, 2026!

The Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) and Asian Bar Association of Washington Student Scholarship Foundation (ABAWSSF) are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 ABAW and ABAWSSF Scholarships will open on September 13, 2026.

This year, six (6) scholarships totaling $25,000 will be awarded to eligible law students attending law school in Washington.

📅 Applications Open: September 13, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST

For eligibility requirements, application instructions, and additional information, please visit https://www.abaw.org/Scholarships beginning September 13, 2026.

Please share this opportunity with eligible law students who may benefit from ABAW and ABAWSSF’s scholarship support!

Please join us for our next ABAW In-House Counsel Networking Event to celebrate the end of summer on September 17 from 5...
09/08/2026

Please join us for our next ABAW In-House Counsel Networking Event to celebrate the end of summer on September 17 from 5-7pm at Rhein Haus in Seattle, sponsored by DWT. Register here: https://abaw-icn-eosummer-hh.eventbrite.com

Please join us at our Q3 Pro Bono Day! We have partnered with the Chinese Information Services Center as our host site f...
08/24/2026

Please join us at our Q3 Pro Bono Day! We have partnered with the Chinese Information Services Center as our host site for this clinic.

This will be a general topic clinic; however, we are seeing a rise in family law and immigration. If you practice in this area or have friends who do, please consider joining us or share this opportunity with them!

You’re invited to ABAW’s Annual Gala on October 23, 2026! Please join us for a night of celebration and fun!
08/10/2026

You’re invited to ABAW’s Annual Gala on October 23, 2026! Please join us for a night of celebration and fun!

Please join ABAW and our incredible panelists for a discussion on navigating the early years of legal practice! The pane...
07/28/2026

Please join ABAW and our incredible panelists for a discussion on navigating the early years of legal practice! The panel will be followed by a networking hour with appetizers and drinks. Law students are welcome!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8eH8nKJFaUS3x7ijsJiCTNTIaBbjWM1GmU6f67B84hlURENIWjU0TzNZU1NMOERDR05VNUFOT0dDNS4u

Thank you to our sponsor, Ashurst Perkins Coie!

Participants:
Monica Keo-Newton (Associate, Stoel Rives) - Moderator
Nelson D**g (Retired Partner, Dorsey & Whitney)
David Tran (Corporate Counsel, Starbucks)
Judge Lorraine Lee (Retired Chief Administrative Law Judge)
Serin Ngai (Managing Member, Sound Family Solutions)

Date: Thursday August 27, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5pm, panel from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Ashurst Perkins Coie, Floor 42, 1301 Second Avenue, Seattle WA 98101

Please register now for the Affinity Bar Summer Picnic on August 29 at Jefferson Park! It’s always a great time!!!Get th...
06/07/2026

Please register now for the Affinity Bar Summer Picnic on August 29 at Jefferson Park! It’s always a great time!!!

Get there early for street parking! We charge a minimal fee as we provide amenities, permit and a main dish for the event. Please bring a main or side dish or something else to share and your own non-alcoholic beverages. There is also a shelter capacity, so first come first served! Jefferson Park, Saturday, August 29 from 11AM-1:00 PM. Great fun and networking! Currently Sponsored by ABAW, WSBA, LBAW and KABA!

Register here: https://bit.ly/PICNIC26

Questions: E-mail ABAW Social Fred Rabb: [email protected]

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