Past Events

SABA-DC August Dinner Series:

Legal Consequences of Environmental Disasters
 
The BP oil spill has created an environmental disaster whose impact is not yet known.  But it is apparent that this incident will burden the affected areas for years to come with innumerable economic, sanitary, legal, and ecological issues.  SABA-DC invites you to join Neal Kemkar, Special Assistant Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior and Seema Kakade, Attorney at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for our August Dinner Series, which will be an informal discussion on the environmental legal and policy issues that surround the BP Oil Spill, including comparisons to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, natural resource damage concerns, and liability/penalties.  Space is limited, so please RSVP to Dharmesh Vashee at dinner@sabadc.org by August 24.  Details are below.  We look forward to seeing you there.
 
Date:    August 25, 2010
Time:    7:30pm
Where: White Tiger, 301 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC
Metro:  Union Station (Red Line)
Cost:    The cost of your dinner.
Please RSVP to dinner@sabadc.org 


SABA-DC Independence Day Celebration Social

Come join SABA-DC and other South Asian professionals from the DC area to celebrate 63 years of Indian and Pakistani independence.  Signature SABA-DC Independence Martinis and Tandoori Chicken appetizer specials will be available.

Date:    Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time:    6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: One Lounge
            1606 20th Street, N.W.
            Washington, D.C. 20009
Metro:   Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Cost:     Free

For more information, please contact Habib Ilahi at president@sabadc.org. 


SABA-DC July Dinner Series

The Hot Topic of Arizona SB-1070 

Arizona recently enacted SB-1070, the most controversial immigration-related measure in decades. SB-1070 is scheduled to go into effect on July 29, 2010.  SB-1070 makes it a state misdemeanor crime for an immigrant to be in Arizona without carrying immigration documents, steps up state and local law enforcement of federal immigration laws, and penalizes those sheltering, hiring and transporting illegal immigrants. Critics of the legislation state it encourages racial profiling, while supporters state that it simply enforces existing federal law. 

On July 6, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit challenging SB-1070, thereby sending a clear message that it will not tolerate state laws that invite racial profiling and interfere with federal immigration priorities and policies. Other groups previously filed a lawsuit in May challenging the constitutionality of the law. 

Join us to discuss this hot topic at a Dinner Series with Jayesh Rathod, Assistant Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law.   

Date:    Monday, July 19, 2010 
Time:    7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mai Thai
            1200 19th Street, NW
            Washington, DC 20036 
Metro:   Dupont Circle (Red Line) 
Cost:     the cost of your dinner 

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Padma Shah at secretary@sabadc.org. 

Jayesh Rathod is an expert in immigrants' rights, labor and employment, occupational safety and health, and the intersection of law and organizing. He was previously a Staff Attorney at CASA of Maryland , representing low-wage immigrant workers on employment law and immigration matters, and participating in worker education, organizing, and advocacy efforts. He also practiced in the litigation section at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering LLP, and was law clerk to the Honorable Louis F. Oberdorfer, of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Over the course of his career, he has worked with numerous non-governmental organizations to advance the civil and human rights of communities in the United States and abroad.

SABA-DC Second Annual Summer Picnic

Come out for day of summer fun in the sun at SABA-DC’s Second Annual Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  SABA-DC will be grilling hot dogs, meat and veggie burgers (on separate grills) and will provide non-alcoholic drinks.  Please feel free to bring food and drink to share!  

Date:               Saturday, July 31, 2010

Time:              1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where:           Quincy Park1021 N. Quincy StreetArlington, VA 22201

Metro:             Ballston or Virginia Square (Orange Line)

Cost:               The event is free 

If you plan on attending, please RSVP by July 30 to Vicky Chatha at vickychatha@gmail.com.

An Evening with Ambassador Shankar P. Sharma

Please join SABA-DC at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14 for dinner with Dr. Shankar P. Sharma. Dr. Sharma is, as of 2010, the Nepalese Ambassador to the United States.
 
He will discuss the overall economic situation of the country and its challenges and impact on the global crisis, as well as address peace building efforts in Nepal.
 
Dr. Sharma has extensive experience in government, international institutions and economic consultancy. Before joining the National Planning Commission, he was Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance; Senior Economist in the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore; and a Fellow in the East-West Center, Hawaii. He also served as a Professor of Economics at the Centre for Economic Development and Administration, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Dr. Sharma was editor of the ASEAN Economic Bulletin and a consultant editor to Hydrocarbon Asia, both published in Singapore for about seven years. He has published eight books (edited or authored) and more than fifty articles on the economy, energy and the environment of the Asia-Pacific region, including Nepal.

He has been decorated by Subikyat Gorkha Dakchhin Bahu (2004), Bikhyat Trishaktipatta (2001), Suprabal Gorkha Dakchhin Bahu (1998), and Mahendra Vidya Bhusan (1986) by His Majesty the King of Nepal.

Interviews taken with him have appeared in prestigious newspapers and magazines published from all over the world including, Asia Week, International Herald Tribune, Straits Times, Business Times (Singapore and Malaysia), New Straits Times, Bangkok Post, Forbes, Japan Times, Los Angeles Times, and almost all newspapers and magazines published from Nepal.

Dr. Sharma earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Hawaii.

Date:    Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time:    7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where:  Lebanese Taverna Restaurant
            2641 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
            Washington, DC 20008-1522
Metro:  Woodley Park - Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red line)
Cost:    $30.00 for members and non-members 

**To attend, you must pay in advance via PayPal by clicking on the donate button on our website at http://www.sabadc.org/public.php and enter in your payment information.  For those that own a paypal account, please enter your log-in information first.***

To attend, online payment must be received in advance by July 11.

Please RSVP to Rina Pal at counsel@sabadc.org by July 11.  Space is limited and due to security, you must RSVP online to attend this event.


North American South Asian Bar Association Convention 2010

  

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NASABA Convention 2010

InterContinental Boston
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210

JUNE 24 - 27, 2010
WWW.NASABACONVENTION.ORG

 

 The North American South Asian Bar Association and the South Asian Bar Association of Washington DC are pleased to invite you to attend the Seventh Annual NASABA Convention to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from June 24 – 27, 2010.  The theme for NASABA’s 2010 Convention is “Making History”.  Exceptional speakers from the legal community, judiciary, political arena, and business sector tackle current topics and lend their expertise in discussions relevant to both new and seasoned attorneys, as well as those looking to build on their legal experience by pursuing non-traditional career paths.

 This Convention will offer substantive, cultural, civic, and social programs of the highest caliber, in the tradition that NASABA has established over previous years.  Please continue to visit the SABA-DC website and the Convention website (http://nasabaconvention.org/) for updates and additional programming details in the coming weeks. 

 


SABA-DC June Dinner Series, June 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Hanging Out Your Own Shingle - Opening up Your Own Law Practice

Thinking about opening up your own practice?  How do you get your first clients?  How do you market yourself?  Where do you set up your office?  What are some of the things to consider?  What can you do to improve your current solo practice? How do you increase your clientele base.  Come to the June Dinner Series to get all of your questions answered.  This month’s guests are two solo practioners, Hassan Ahmad and Mirriam Seddiq.  This open forum dinner series will be moderated by Shuchi Batra.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thai Chilli
701 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Pl/Chinatown Station (Green, Red, Yellow Lines) 
Cost: The cost of your dinner

Hassan M. Ahmad,founder and principal of the Nubani & Ahmad, PC.
Mirriam Seddiq, founder and principal of MZS Law.
Shuchi Batra, founder and principal of the Law Office of Shuchi Batra, PLLC.

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Habib Ilahi at hilahi@schertlerlaw.com


Beyond the Politics of Health Care Reform


The South Asian Bar Association of DC invites you to

 Beyond the Politics of Health Care Reform

The practical effects of health care reform on the public, government, and private entities

Thursday, June 10, 2010
Reception:  6:30 p.m.
Panel discussion:  7:00 p.m. 

The George Washington University Law School
2000 H Street, NW
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
Washington, DC 20052 

Panelists include:
Krishnan Narasimhan, MD, CHP — Assistant Professor, Howard University College of Medicine
Sara Rosenbaum, JD — Chair, Department of Health Policy, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD — Deputy Director, Office of Health Reform,  Department of Health and Human Services
Vinod K. Shah, MD, FACC — President, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Moderated by Manu Raju, Politico 

We are grateful to the following cosponsoring organizations:
 Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services

We also thank the following organizations for supporting this event:
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of DC, Indus Women Leaders & Network of South Asian Professionals DC

To RSVP for this event, please send an e-mail to programming@sabadc.org. 
For questions or additional details, please contact Ritu Kelotra at sabadcprogramming@gmail.com.


SABA-DC Pro Bono Clinic

SABA-DC provides pro bono assistance on a quarterly basis through the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's monthly Advice and Referral Clinics.  We are currently seeking four to five volunteer attorneys to staff the Saturday, June 12 clinic.  Additional clinics in 2010 will be held on September 11 and December 11.

Attorneys with limited experience are welcome to volunteer; expert mentors and other resources will be available on site.  Law students may volunteer to provide non-legal assistance in the form of interviewing clients prior to their consultations.
When:   Saturday, June 12 from 9:30am-1:00pm
Where:  Bread for the City
            1525 Seventh Street, NW
             Washington, DC 20001
             Green Line to Shaw/Howard University.  Street parking is also available.
To volunteer/register or for more information, please contact Padma Shah, secretary@sabadc.org. 
PLEASE NOTE: Attorneys that work in the federal government and/or barred in D.C. are allowed to provide brief advice at this Clinic.  Unless you are barred in D.C. or have an application pending, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's malpractice insurance cannot cover you.  If you are not barred in D.C., you can still attend the Clinic and provide non-legal assistance in the form of interviewing clients prior to their consultations.


SABA-DC & NETSAP Networking Happy Hour

Please join the South Asian Bar Association of DC (SABA-DC) and Network of South Asian Professionals of DC (NETSAP-DC) for a networking mixer at Black Finn. Stop by and meet your fellow South Asian professionals in the DC area.

When:  Thursday, June 17, 2010
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: BlackFinn DC
           1620 I Street NW
           Washington, DC 20006
Metro:  Farragut West (Orange line)
Cost:   Free admission for SABA-DC and NETSAP members!
           $10 for non-members
For more information about SABA-DC or the event, please contact us at programming@sabadc.org.  Feel free to check our website at www.sabadc.org for updates.

Presentation on Indian Corporate & Transactional Law

Please join SABA-DC in hosting Tushar Ajinkya, Partner at DSK Legal in Mumbai, India.  Tushar’s practice at DSK Legal is focused in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law, Technology and e-Commerce, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical, and Aviation Law.

Tushar has extensively participated in corporate transactions including private equity, structured finance, debt finance, acquisitions, joint ventures, and takeovers of a domestic and cross-border nature.  Tushar also has significant experience in Information Technology Laws and has assisted several software companies and other clients with complex transactions in the Information Technology, Outsourcing, Internet, and eCommerce industries.

Tushar’s presentation will focus generally on Indian Corporate and Transactional law, and more specifically on technology laws in India, investment issues faced by overseas investors interested in the Indian market, and issues faced by U.S. companies and individuals who are currently investing in India.

Date:    Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Time:    Reception:  7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
            Presentation and Q&A: 

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Baker Hostetler LLP
            Washington Square, Suite 1100
            1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
            Washington, DC 20036
Metro:   Farragut North (Red line) 
Cost:    There is no cost to attend this event.
As space is limited, please RSVP to Ritu Kelotra at programming@sabadc.org.


SABA-DC April Dinner Series:

A View of the Supreme Court

Please join SABA-DC in hosting Sri Srinivasan, Partner at O'Melveny & Myers, for SABA-DC’s April Dinner Series focusing on Sri's career in apellate work at the US Supreme Court.  Sri has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, and has briefed countless others in the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts on a broad array of legal and constitutional issues. Sri’s arguments in the Supreme Court have encompassed such areas as federal preemption, federal court jurisdiction, banking law, federal contracting law, administrative law, criminal law and procedure, immigration law, and education law. In addition his work in the Supreme Court, Sri is presently involved in a number of matters in federal and state court addressing a wide variety of subjects, including patent and intellectual property law, antitrust law, labor law, First Amendment law, federal preemption, and tax law. 

Before returning to O’Melveny in 2007, Sri was in the Office of the Solicitor General for a period of five years. Prior to this, he clerked for the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor of the US Supreme Court and the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III, for the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
 
Sri will discuss the three cases he has argued at the Court this term and give his views on the Stevens' legacy. There will be ample time for questions!

Date:     Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time:     7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where:  O'Melveny & Myers LLP
             1625 I Street Northwest
             Washington, DC 20006-4061
Metro:    Farragut North (Red Line); Farragut West (Orange/Blue Lines); McPherson Sqaure (Orange/Blue Lines)
Cost:     $20 SABA-DC members / $30 non-members

***Dinner will be provided by Lebanese Taverna***

Seating may be limited, so please be sure to RSVP to Rina Pal at counsel@sabadc.org

Library of Congress

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

In Recognition of Law Day 2010
The Law Library of Congress
Presents
You Be The Judge:
Cross-Cultural Issues in the Courts

Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Noon to 2pm
Mumford Room
Madison Building
The Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington DC
Free and Open to the Public

please request ada accommodations
5 business days in advance at:
202.707.6382 (voice/tty) or
email ada@loc.gov.

Moderator:
Professor Jonathan Turley, George Washington University School of Law; Frequent TV Commentator; Contributor, USA Today.

Panelists:
Rene L. Valladares, Chief of the Trial/Appellate Division of the Office of the Federal Public Defender, Las Vegas, Nevada; Contributor/Editor, Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense.
Mark J. Mills, J.D., M.D., Nationally-renowned forensic psychiatrist, Washington, DC; Professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Hon. Delissa A. Ridgway, U.S. Court of International Trade-NewYork; Chair, ABA National Conference of Federal Trial Judges.

What does “the rule of law” mean in today’s multicultural society?

In a growing number of cases in state and federal courts all across the country, parties are raising “the cultural defense” - invoking the customs and traditions of a diversity of cultural backgrounds to explain their actions. Even when these issues are not raised per se, culture plays a role in many cases - both civil and criminal. 
In this engaging and highly-interactive presentation, audience members will use hand-held technology to “vote” on the outcome of vignettes drawn from real cases and presented by an inter-disciplinary panel of some of the nation’s leading cross-cultural experts

You be the Judge!

Due to the 2 hour duration of the program, please feel free to participate to the extent your time allows.


The Supreme Court of the United States: A Young Lawyer’s Perspective and the Year in Review

BADC logo

The Bar Association of DC Young Lawyers Section

is proud to present

The Supreme Court of the United States: A Young Lawyer’s Perspective and the Year in Review

RSVP to jobs@law.edu.

Over the past year, the U.S. Supreme Court has addressed key issues ranging from limits on a corporation’s independent spending during political campaigns, to the requirements of a suspect’s basic Miranda rights. Young lawyers across the nation dream about one day reaching the pinnacle of oral advocacy – arguing a case before the nine esteemed Justices of the Supreme Court. For one young attorney in DC, this dream became a reality.

Please join us for our General Body Meeting and Panel Discussion on the Supreme Court of the United States

Date:April 14, 2010
Time:6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location:Walter A. Slowinski Courtroom 
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law 
3600 John McCormack Rd., NE 
Washington, DC 20064

Reception to follow panel discussion. Refreshments will be served.

Our expert panelists will be:

Thomas C. Goldstein 
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and the founder and publisher of the highly regarded “SCOTUSblog.” Mr. Goldstein has also argued 21 cases before the Supreme Court on a diverse array of federal law questions and is the presiding co-leader of his firm’s litigation management committee.

Lindsay C. Harrison 
Associate at Jenner & Block and a member of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice. Ms. Harrison argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court last term, prevailing on behalf of her client in Nken v. Holder (No. 08-681). She regularly participates in appellate litigation matters before the federal appellate courts and the Supreme Court.

Suzette Malveaux, Moderator 
Associate Professor at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and frequent media legal commentator.

 

Our panelists will discuss key Supreme Court cases over the past year and what issues lay ahead for next year. Additionally, Ms. Harrison will give us a play-by-play of her recent experience before the Supreme Court and how she developed her successful appellate practice

RSVP to jobs@law.edu.

Questions may be directed to Neil Dennis at neildennis2004@yahoo.com.

About the Bar Association of the District of Columbia:

The Bar Association of the District of Columbia was founded in 1871 and is the third oldest Bar Association in the nation (following the Boston City and New York City Bar Associations). BADC's members play a vital role in our city’s and nation’s advocacy system. The BADC is DC's voluntary bar and seeks to promote civility, justice and collegiality among members of the legal profession in the nation's capital.


AILA Volunteer Citizenship Day Webinar Training

Volunteer Webinar Trainings

Learn about the U.S. Citizenship Process & Benefits 
Get step-by-step training on how to fill out the Naturalization Application (N-400)
Learn how you can volunteer at an AILA Citizenship Day workshop near you 

On April 17, 2010 the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and national and local ya es hora partners will be hosting citizenship workshops throughout the nation as part of AILA's annual Citizenship Day. Each workshop will need volunteers, attorneys, and local community support.

ya es hora and AILA are committed to supporting your local efforts. For this reason, the NALEO Educational Fund, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, SEIU, and the National Council of La Raza have partnered with AILA to host national webinar trainings for volunteers who will be participating in AILA Citizenship Day and other ya es hora events around the country. Each of the local partnering organizations will have the opportunity to offer this training via webinar to their volunteers. This FREE webinar training will cover the basics of filing out an N-400 application, red flags to watch out for while filling out the application, eligibility requirements, and legal insight into the naturalization process.

Trainings will be conducted by various AILA member attorney volunteers. To register, please select one of the options below. Pre-registration is required.

Option 1: Tuesday, April 13th @ 4:00 pm EDT & 7:00 pm EDT
In order to participate, volunteers should call 1 800 416 4956.  The participant code is 329078.

Should you have any issues registering please contact Miguel Huitzil at mhuitzil@naleo.org or 213.747.7606

American Immigration Lawyers Association Citizenship Day

The Washington DC Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
 in partnership with

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center  
Ayuda  
Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition  
CARECEN  
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School 
CASA de Maryland  
Catholic Charities DC  
CLINIC  
DC Language Access Coalition
Hogar Immigrant Services  
Just Neighbors  
Korean American Community Services
Latin American Youth Center  
Maryland Office for New Americans  
Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association  
National Council of La Raza  
South Asian Americans Leading Together  
South Asian Bar Association  
Virginia New Majority 
Virginia State Bar Immigrant Outreach Committee  
Young African Professionals
presents:

CITIZENSHIP DAY
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Attorneys will be available to assist persons in completing naturalization
applications at the following venues
Cost: $20 per person

VIRGINIA 
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
(Behind the old Murky Coffee)
3304 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Metro: VA Square or Clarendon (orange)

MARYLAND 
St. Matthews Church
5901 36th Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Citizenship Eligibility Requirements
• Be at least 18 years old by the date you file.
• Have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
• Have been present in the U.S. for 2.5 out of the past 5 years (1.5 out of the past 3 if married to a U.S.
citizen) and have not been outside the U.S. for 1 year or more within the last 5 years (3 if married to a U.S.
citizen).
• Have been a resident of the state from which you are filing your application for at least 3 months.
• Be able to speak, read, and write ordinary English. (Exemptions may apply in some cases.)
• Be able to pass a U.S. civics test. (Exemptions may apply.)
• Be a person of “good moral character” (this will be difficult to establish if you have failed to pay child
support, taxes, or have been convicted of crimes, among other things).
• Be willing to take an oath of loyalty to the United States.

What to Bring to Citizenship Day

Everyone
• $20 fee for assistance (cash only)
• Your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
• $675 (A personal check or money order payable to Department of Homeland Security at the time you submit the
application) (No fee if active military – bring proof of status) ($595 if over the age of 75).
• 2 color passport photos.
• List of home addresses for the past five years and the dates in which you resided at these addresses.
• List of employer names and addresses for the past five years, including the dates you worked with these employers.
• Birth dates and data for your spouse (current and former) and ALL children (including adult, adopted and deceased)
– date and place of birth, A#, Green Card, and current address.
• Dates you have been outside of the U.S. since becoming a permanent resident and the countries visited on each trip.
• If necessary, bring interpreter to translate.

Other Documents

• If the name on your green card is different than your current legal name:
   o Bring the documents that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court
   document)
• If you are applying for US citizenship based upon marriage to a US citizen bring:
• Proof your spouse had been a citizen for the past 3 years (spouse’s birth certificate, naturalization
certificate, certificate of citizenship, US passport, or form FS240);
• Current marriage certificate;
• Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse (divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death
certificate(s));
• Document showing that you and your spouse are still living together (examples: tax returns, bank
statements, leases, mortgages, birth certificates of your children, IRS-certified copies of income taxes for
the past three years)

• If you have been married more than one time:
   o Bring proof that ALL earlier marriages ended (divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s)).

• If you have taken a trip outside the US lasting longer than 6 months since becoming a Permanent Resident
bring:
   o IRS tax return “transcript” for the last 5 years (or last 3 years if married to a US citizen);
   o Rent or mortgage payments; pay stubs.
• If you have a dependent spouse or children who do not live with you bring:
o Any court order to provide financial support;
o Evidence of your financial support (examples: canceled checks, money orders receipt, evidence of wage
garnishments, or letter from parent of guardian who cares for your children).
• If you think you have been arrested, detained, or if you have had to appear before a court for any reason
whether in the last five years or earlier:
   o Bring ALL documents relating to the arrest, conviction, court appearance, and final disposition.
   o EXCEPTION—Minor traffic violations (examples: parking tickets, speeding tickets)
• If your federal, state, or local taxes are overdue (or you have failed to pay them):
   o Bring copies of all documents, letters, or papers you sent to or received from the government about the
problem.
• Selective Service: In general, all men ages 18 to 25 present in the US (regardless of citizenship or immigration
status) are required to register for the US Selective Service. Only men who are in the US in valid non-immigrant
status (i.e. on a student, temporary worker, or visitor’s visa) while age 18 to 25 are not required to register. If you
were required to register at any time , even if you are over 25 now, please bring proof of your registration.
   o If you do not have proof of your registration, you can go to the Selective Service website (www.sss.gov),
   enter your name, Social Security number, and birth date, and make a print-out showing that you registered.
   Bring this print-out with you. Or, you can call (847) 688-2576 to get proof that you registered. You should submit this with your N-400.

SABA-DC Spring Networking Event: : Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Come out and join the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, DC (“SABA-DC”) at 14K Restaurant and Lounge for a fun evening of networking with fellow South Asian attorneys and other professionals from the DC area.  SABA-DC has reserved the entire patio for this event, and limited drink specials will be available.

 
Date:   Thursday, April 22, 2010

Time:   6:30pm - 9:00pm

Where: 14K Restaurant and Lounge
           14th & K Streets, N.W.
           Washington, D.C. 20005
Metro:  McPherson Square (Blue and Orange lines); Metro Center (Blue, Orange, and Red lines)
Cost:    Free for SABA members / $5 for non-members
 
For more information about SABA-DC or the event, please contact us at programming@sabadc.org.  Feel free to check our website at www.sabadc.org for updates.


The Bar Association of DC Young Lawyers Section

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES:
A Young Lawyer’s Perspective and the Year in Review

Over the past year, the U.S. Supreme Court has addressed key issues ranging from the limits on a corporation’s independent spending during political campaigns to the requirements of a suspect’s basic Miranda rights. At the same time young lawyers across the nation continue to dream about one day reaching the pinnacle of oral advocacy – arguing a case before the nine esteemed Justices of the Supreme Court. For one young attorney in D.C., this dream is a reality.

Please join us for our General Body Meeting Panel Discussion
on the Supreme Court of the United States

6:30—8:30 p.m., April 14, 2010
Walter A. Slowinski Courtroom
The Catholic University of America
Columbus School of Law
3600 John McCormack Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20064

* Reception to follow panel discussion. Refreshments will be served. *

Our expert panelists will be

Thomas C. Goldstein
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and the founder and publisher of the highly regarded “SCOTUSblog.” Mr. Goldstein has also argued 21 cases before the Supreme Court on a diverse array of federal law questions and is the presiding co-leader of his firm’s litigation management committee.

Lindsay C. Harrison
Associate at Jenner & Block and a member of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice. Ms. Harrison argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court last term, prevailing on behalf of her client in Nken v. Holder (No. 08-681). She regularly participates in appellate litigation matters before the federal appellate courts and the Supreme Court.

Suzette Malveaux, Moderator
Associate Professor at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and frequent media legal commentator.

Our panelists will discuss key Supreme Court cases over the past year and what issues lay ahead for next year. Additionally, Ms. Harrison will give us a play-by-play of her recent experience before the Supreme Court and how she developed her successful appellate practice.

Please RSVP to jobs@law.edu. Questions may be directed to Neil Dennis
at neildennis2004@yahoo.com

SABA-DC & APABA Networking Mixer

Please join the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of DC and the South Asian Bar Association of DC for a networking mixer at Local 16 Restaurant & Bar.  Stop by and meet your fellow South Asian and Asian Pacific American attorneys practicing in the DC area.

Date:    Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time:    6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where:  Local 16
            1602 U Street Northwest
             Washington, DC 20009
            (202) 265-2828
Metro:   U Street/Cardozo exit at 13th Street (green/yellow lines) or Dupont Circle (red line)
Bus:     16th Street Line from downtown DC (S1, S2, S4) (schedule available at www.wmata.com)
Cost:    Free
For more information about SABA-DC or the event, please contact us at programming@sabadc.org.

AAPI Pre-Convention Kickoff Party in DC

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Current Sushi and Lounge
Street: 1215 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
City/Town: Washington, DC

Description
Please join the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) for an evening of networking. AAPI will be offering complimentary appetizers and drink specials. AAPI will provide a complimentary drink for the first 100 people. A recommended minimum donation of $10 is suggested to benefit the Share and Care of Foundation for Underprivileged Children Education in India. Take a moment to mix and mingle with young professionals at this event which is open to all.


DC Bar Pro Bono Clinic

SABA-DC provides pro bono assistance on a quarterly basis through the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's monthly Advice and Referral Clinics.  We are currently seeking four to five volunteer attorneys to staff the Saturday, March 13 clinic.  Additional clinics in 2010 will be held on June 12, September 11, and December 11.
Attorneys with limited experience are welcome to volunteer; expert mentors and other resources will be available on site.  Law students may volunteer to provide non-legal assistance in the form of interviewing clients prior to their consultations.
Date:    Saturday, March 13
Time:    9:30am - 1:00pm
Where:  Bread for the City
            1525 Seventh Street, NW
            Washington, DC 20001
Metro:   Green Line to Shaw/Howard University (Street parking is also available)
To volunteer/register or for more information, please contact Padma Shah, secretary@sabadc.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Attorneys that work in the federal government and/or barred in D.C. are allowed to provide brief advice at this Clinic.  Unless you are barred in D.C. or have an application pending, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's malpractice insurance cannot cover you.  If you are not barred in D.C., you can still attend the Clinic and provide non-legal assistance in the form of interviewing clients prior to their consultations.


SABA-DC March Dinner Series:

Protecting the Civil and Constitutional Rights of the South Asian Community

 

Please join SABA-DC in hosting Mazen M. Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, for SABA-DC’s March dinner series.  Mr. Basrawi will discuss the Department of Justice’s efforts to investigate and prosecute cases that involve civil rights violations of those from the South Asian Community.  Mr. Basrawi will highlight recent cases his office has prosecuted to protect the civil rights of the South Asian community.  Mr.  Basrawi will also shed light onto the Department of Justice’s views regarding concerns that that the Patriot Act may override the Census confidentiality provisions provided by the Census Act.

 

Date:      Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time:      7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where:   Thai Chili Restaurant
              701 7th St., N.W., # F (in Gallery Place)
              Washington, DC 20001
              Tel: (202) 546-5900
Metro:    Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green, Red and Yellow lines)
Cost:      As always, the cost of your dinner (optional)

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Ritu at programming@sabadc.org.


APABA-DC Women in Law Forum

APABA-DC Women’s Forum
Cordially invite you to:

Women in the Law 

Join successful women from private practice, government and the
non-profit world for a conversation on how to negotiate fair pay, prime assignments and promote yourself at work.
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Fish & Richardson P.C.
1425 K Street Northwest
Please R.S.V.P. to womensforum@apaba-dc.org by March 18th, 2010.
Transportation: Metro: McPherson Square


USINPAC Event Invitation



 U.S.-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC)
Cordially Invites You to
  
A BRIEFING BY 
US Department of Justice and the US Department of Homeland Security (DOJ and DHS)
 On
Friday, March, 19 th 2010, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Room 2237, Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20003.
 
Brief Agenda:
Panel 1: Representatives of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) discussing Federal Laws against discrimination in: 
  • Employment for the Indian-American Community
  • Housing for the Indian-American Community
  • Education for the Indian-American Community
  • Voting for the Indian-American Community
  • Federal Hate Crimes
  • Law Enforcement for the Indian-American Community
  • Dialogue and Conflict Resolution assisting the Indian-American Community
  • Profiling by the Police and other Government Departments
Panel 2: Representatives from the US department of Homeland Security (DHS) discussing
  • Immigration Policies for the Indian-American Community
  • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Indian-American Community
  • Deportations
  • Redress for Border and Airport Security Delays
  • Respecting civic liberties of the Indian-American community
  • Other issues concerning the Indian American Community
 
RSVP: events@usinpac.com or ritikas@usinpac.com  Admission by RSVP only
 
About USINPAC: The U.S.-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) is the political voice of 2.7 million Indian-Americans. USINPAC provides bipartisan support to candidates for federal, state and local office who support the issues that are important to the Indian-American community. For more information, go to http://www.usinpac.com
 
Follow USINPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/usinpac
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20004

Vibha DC Rangeela Rendezvous

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Vibha DC is hosting RANGEELA RENDEZVOUS, a charity fundraising event 
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10pm 
Heritage India Near Dupont Circle
TICKETS: $15 advance. $20 at door, 13$ for group of 5 and more. All proceeds support projects for underprivileged children in India and the US.
Ethnic or Colorful Cocktail Attire Suggested
Drink Specials All Night
DJ Jatin Spins the Latest

To purchase tickets, please go to

https://www.desiclub.com/shop/cart/ticket_purchase.cfm?eventID=8021
RSVP on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=267893431754&ref=ts
Contact Anu - djnight@dc.vibha.org 

Vibha is a non-profit organization that seeks to restore underprivileged children their basic right to food, shelter, health and education. Founded in 1991, today Vibha has a network of more than 825 volunteers spread across 15 Action Centers in the United States and 5 Action Centers in India. To date, Vibha has supported about 190 projects in India and the US. Funds raised in 2009 will enable Vibha to reach out to over 42,000 children in India and the USA and provide them with an opportunity to a better future. To learn more about Vibha, please go to their website at www.dc.vibha.org.  

ABA Section of International Law India Committee Presents

Challenges to M&A in India from the New Competition Act

March 11, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
8:30 – 10:00 PM IST
TELECONFERENCE

In 2007, India’s Competition (Amendment) Act (“Act’) introduced significant changes to the competition law regime. Most noteworthy of these changes was the introduction of a mandatory notification process for persons undertaking combinations above the prescribed threshold limits. The intent of the Act is to establish merger review and control procedures designed to prevent anticompetitive combinations. The Draft Competition Commission (Combination) Regulations provide a framework for regulation of combinations which include M&A or amalgamations of enterprises. Further, section 6 of the Act prohibits enterprises from entering into agreements that cause or are likely to cause an “appreciable adverse effect on competition within the relevant market in India.” Under the new regime the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) has investigative powers in relation to a combination. Various factors are examined to determine whether a combination will/is likely to have an “appreciable adverse effect” on competition in India, and sanctions are provided for violations. The recent amendments have significantly changed the review process, and stirred up a significant global controversy. While the merger provisions are not yet in force, relevant provisions will be notified soon. Much has been articulated about the negative impact on M&A activity in India. It is pertinent to examine and evaluate the obstacles to and consequences of such transactional activity.  This timely webinar with leading antitrust practitioners from India and worldwide will provide an overview of the Act and its reach, and discuss merger provisions and implications on business with a specific focus on how it might apply to global companies seeking to do business in India.

Panel:
Mike Byowitz, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, New York
Vinod Dhall, Chairman, Dhall Law Chamber & Former Head Competition Commission of India
Bharat Vasani, Group General Counsel, Tata Group, India
Moderator: Yee Wah Chin, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, New York

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

South Asian Women’s Wellness Group

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Join with other women committed to sharing, helping, supporting each other through dialogue, acceptance and inner strength.CHAI Invites South Asian Women to a dynamic and confidential group. Topics include relationships, family, women’s roles, career, marriage, anger and conflict resolution, taboos & secrets, and other topics relevant to Desi women. Check www.chaicounselors.org for more details on topics.

Sessions:

Sundays

March, 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th,

No Sessions, April 4th, & 11th,

Sessions resume April 18th, 25th, May 2nd

3:00pm-4:30pm


Location:

Maryland Non Profits –

8720 Georgia Ave. Suite 303

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Red Line Metro - Silver Spring stop

 

Fee:

$75 for seven sessions

Sliding scale available

 

Contact:

Razia Kosi- 443-615-1355 or

raziakosi@chaicounselors.org

Please respond by February 19h, 2010

to reserve a space in the group.

 

Refocus, rejuvenate, recharge,

for the New Year!


Razia Kosi, LCSW-C

Howard County Public School System

Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians,Inc. (CHAI)

raziakosi@chaicounselors.org

(443)615-1355


"Be the change you wish to see in the world."  Mahatma Gandhi

APABA-DC CLE: Persuade Your Audience: Tips on Perfecting Your Legal Writing

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON D.C. AREA PRESENTS
PERSUADE YOUR AUDIENCE:

Tips on Perfecting Your Legal Writing

DATE: March 9, 2010
LOCATION: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 975 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Programming will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Presented by Minh Vu and Ravinder Sandhu of Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The program will concentrate on writing persuasively, including:
* The importance of quality legal writing
* The legal writing process
* Legal writing tips: Dos and Don'ts

There is no charge for members of APABA-DC. The cost is $35 for non-members. Online payment will be up and running shortly. If cost is an issue, please contact Taron Murakami at tmurakami@gmail.com.  We received approval for CLE credit for Virginia. Please RSVP by March 2. Please direct RSVPs and all other questions to Taron Murakami by email.


APABA-DC: The Path to Becoming a Judge

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Panel Discussion on “The Path to Becoming a Judge”
Hosted by the Nominations Committee of APABA-DC

Panelists:
The Honorable  Emmet G. Sullivan, Judge, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
The Honorable Florence Y. Pan, Associate Judge, D.C. Superior Court
Tina Matsuoka, Executive Director, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Kim Whatley, Executive Director, Judicial Nomination Commission for the District of Columbia
Karl Racine, Commissioner, DC Judicial Nomination Committee
Natalie Ludaway, Commissioner, DC Judicial Nomination Committee

When:  Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time:    6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Baker Hostetler LLP
             1050 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1100
             Washington, DC 20006

Closest metro stop: Farragut North (Red)
Beverages and light appetizers will be served.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by March 8, 2010 to Kaye Willis at kwillis@bakerlaw.com


American Bar Association Judicial Division Lawyers Conference

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Perceptions of Justice: A Town Hall Dialogue on Color, Ethnicity and the Courts

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Old Council Chambers
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001

A program bringing together diverse members of the legal profession, local leaders and citizens to talk, reflect and seek solutions regarding the divide between reality and the perception of fairness in our justice system.  Join us for an honest and vital discussion focusing on solutions.

Moderators:
Professor F. Michael Higginbotham 
University of Baltimore School of Law Los Angeles County Superior Court
Baltimore, MD

The Honorable Allen J. Webster, Jr.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Compton, CA

RSVP to fairleyg@staff.abanet.org
by Friday, April 16, 2010.

RSVP preferred not required

12th Annual North American South Asian Law Student Association Conference:

A March on Washington

SABA-DC is proud to support the 12th Annual NASALSA conference, which brings together law students and practitioners from across the country.  SABA-DC is co-sponsoring the Welcome Reception on February 26, 2010 and the Women and the Law Panel on Saturday, February 27, 2010.  We encourage all SABA-DC members to participate in the conference! For additional information, visit http://www.nsalsa.org/annualConference/registration.htm.

Date:   February 26, 2010 – February 28, 2010
Place: Georgetown University
           600 New Jersey Ave., NW
           Washington, DC 20001
Cost:   Complimentary for all SABA-DC members; however, if you are interested in attending the Evening Banquet on Saturday February 27, 2010, there is a fee of $29.99.  Contact Jaya Saxena if you are interested in attending (jayasaxena@gmail.com).  $79 for non SABA-DC members. 

This year’s NASALSA conference is being hosted by Georgetown University Law Center.  Distinguished speakers include:

  • Neal Katyal, Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States
  • Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations for the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service
  • Shilpa Davé, assistant professor of American studies at Brandeis University with a Ph.D in English literature from the University of Michigan
  • Sam Arora, a leading candidate for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates from Montgomery County, MD

Panel topics include:

  • Corporate Law and the Private Sector
  • Government Attorneys and the Public Sector
  • Women and the Law
  • The Great American Health Care Debate
  • Human Rights and Liberties
  • South Asians in American Politics
  • And many more…..


Surviving and Succeeding at a Large Law Firm

*How is success measured at a large law firm? 
*What does it take to become a partner during these tough economic times?  
*Can we achieve work-life balance at a large law firm?
 
If you've wondered about the answers to these questions, please join SABA-DC in an interactive and engaging panel discussion on strategies for survival and success at a large law firm. Our diverse panel, consisting of partners engaged in varied practices, will share their personal experiences and strategies for a successful law firm career.  You will have an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the panelists and gain valuable insight about how to position yourself for success in your career.  
 
Date:  March 4, 2010
Place: Law Offices of Arent Fox LLP 
          1050 Connecticut Ave., N.W. 7th Floor
           Washington, D.C. 20036
Time:  7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost:  There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your spot. 
RSVP: Anita Khushalani at sabadcpresident@gmail.com 
 
Panelists:

Samir Gandhi is a partner in the New York office of Sidley Austin LLP whose practice focuses on private equity transactions and capital markets offerings. Mr. Gandhi represents domestic and foreign fund sponsors, investment banks and other private investors in their private equity and venture capital activities and regularly represents investors, including private investment funds, in foreign direct investment transactions oriented towards Asia. Additionally, Mr. Gandhi has extensive experience in advising private equity investors and sellers in a broad range of asset classes ranging from infrastructure to retail to entertainment to financial institutions.
 
Quana Jew, a partner at Arent Fox LLP,  has broad experience in the law of employee benefits. Ms. Jew is skilled in the tax, regulatory and design issues applicable to profit-sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, Section 401(k) programs, Section 403(b) programs, and Section 457 plans. Ms. Jew also designs and advises clients on employee stock ownership plans, executive incentive and deferred compensation arrangements (including but not limited to the rules under Section 409A), and qualified and nonqualified stock option plans. In addition, Ms. Jew counsels clients on employee health and welfare benefit programs, including but not limited to COBRA and HIPAA issues, and fringe benefit programs.
 
Philippa Scarlett is a litigation partner in the Washington, DC office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.  Her practice includes antitrust as well as complex commercial litigation, in federal and state courts, both at the trial and appellate levels.   Prior to joining Kirkland, Ms. Scarlett served as a law clerk to Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Ann C. Williams of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.  In between her clerkships, Ms. Scarlet was an associate at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP where her work focused on high-stakes antitrust litigation.  Ms. Scarlett's pro bono work has included winning asylum in the U.S. for survivors of torture as well as poverty law impact litigation.  Ms. Scarlett also has extensive international experience, having lived in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. 
 
A. Neal Seth is a partner at Baker Hostetler and focuses his practice on patent litigation and appeals. He has handled numerous litigation and appellate matters in a variety of technologies, including the pharmaceutical, chemical, electrical and mechanical fields in district courts, the ITC and the Federal Circuit. Beyond his litigation practice, Mr. Seth advises clients on a wide variety of patent matters, including licensing, due diligence, providing opinions of counsel and settling disputes.

William Charyk is the Managing Partner of Arent Fox LLP.  Mr. Charyk’s practice focuses primarily on two specialty areas—taxation of partnerships and employee benefit/executive compensation tax planning.  Mr. Charyk’s work in the partnership tax area involves serving as tax counsel to a wide variety of syndicated and closely held limited partnerships and LLCs, particularly entities with tax-exempt investors.  Mr. Charyk’s practice in the employee benefits/executive compensation area includes implementation of a wide variety of compensation vehicles, including defined benefit pension plans, Section 401(k) programs, employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), and various “nonqualified” executive deferred compensation arrangements such as incentive bonus programs, stock option plans, stock appreciation right plans and phantom stock bonus programs.

Legal Training on the Confidentiality of Census Information

Please join SABA-DC and other co-sponsors for a legal training session on the confidentiality of census information. Federal law states that census information is confidential. At this legal training, The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) attorneys will provide: 
-a legal analysis about the strength of the confidentiality protections, including a review of compliance efforts, enforcement mechanisms, and results of Freedom of Information Requests to the government 
-legal procedures dealing with census employees who violate confidentiality 
-an explanation of the confidentiality protections in light of the Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 1996 and USA Patriot Act of 2001 
-the rights and responsibilities of community-based organizations in advising their clients to participate in the census
-the individual benefits for undocumented immigrants to participate in the census
This training is for immigrant service providers, attorneys, and community leaders. CLE credits may be available. 
To sign up, email jyang@aaldef.org or call 800-966-5946 with your name, organizational affiliation, contact information, and preferred training to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please note that responding to SABA-DC's invitation is not sufficient to RSVP for this event. You must sign up through AALDEF. 
Date:     Thursday, Feb. 18, 2009
Time:    12:00pm - 1:30pm
Where:   Hogan & Hartson LLP
             555 Thirteenth Street, NW
             Washington, DC 20004
Metro:    Metro Center, Enter on F Street between 12th and 13th Streets
Cost:     No cost; lunch will be provided 

SABA-DC Kickoff Reception

SABA-DC Kickoff Reception: Kellari Taverna

Come out and join the South Asian Bar Association of Washington DC (SABA-DC) for a fun evening of networking at Kellari Taverna.  Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres will be provided along with DRINK SPECIALS, including $6 house wines/rail drinks and $4 drafts.
Date:   Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time:   5:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Kellari Taverna
           1700 K Street NW
           Washington, DC 20006
           Tel: (202) 535-5274
Metro:  Farragut West (Orange & Blue Lines) or Farragut North (Red Line)
Cost:   Free for SABA members / $5 for non-members
For more information about SABA-DC or the event, please contact us at programming@sabadc.org.


Hearts for Youth Justice Happy Hour

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with the National Youth Justice Alliance!
Help raise money to provide textbooks and other supplies for our students at the Youth Services Center.
 
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Gazuza
1629 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20009

Gazuza will be offering a special happy hour menu from 6pm to 9pm
and will donate 10% of the proceeds to NYJA.
 
Sponsorship Levels:
$20- Sponsor one volunteer teacher for one law academy session
$30- Purchase one Youth Justice in America textbook
$50- Purchase one textbook & video for the NYJA video library
$100- Sponsor one full law academy
 
For more information, please contact:
info@nyja.org 


How to maximize Attorney Benefits and Opportunities in the Government

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

Sponsored by the APABA-DC Government Attorneys’ Forum

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
at
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
1825 Eye Street N.W.
Washington DC 20006
Are you a government attorney who has ever said to yourself “I wish I knew that” or wondered “how did that person get a promotion, award, or detail?”  Are you aware of the numerous benefits and opportunities available to government attorneys?  Come to this seminar and learn about your options and how to maximize these benefits and opportunities.  Panelists will discuss the benefits and opportunities within some of the different government agencies. Discussion topics will include financial benefits (e.g., pay scale, raises, awards, insurance), career advancement (e.g., details, promotions, continuing education/training), intangible benefits (e.g,, travel, discounts, gym membership, personal satisfaction, affinity groups), and available resources for acquiring additional information. 

The Panelists are:
*Rose Audette
Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS)
Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor 
*Anjuma K. Goswami
Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS)
Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor 
*Deanna Willis
Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, U.S. Department of Justice 
*Laura Shin
Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
All new/experienced government attorneys or those interested in applying for a government position are welcome.
Please RSVP by February 6, 2010 to Eunice Chung or Anh Mai-Windle at gaf@apaba-dc.org   
*Light refreshments will be provided.


SABA-DC February Dinner Series

SABA-DC February Dinner Series: 180 Degrees - From Defending to Prosecuting Terrorism Cases. 

Please join SABA-DC in hosting Alamdar Hamdani, Trial Attorney in the Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division of the United States Department of Justice, for SABA-DC’s February dinner series focusing on Mr. Hamdani's career in the fight against terrorism.  Prior to joining the Counterterrorism Section, Mr. Hamdani was a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Kentucky, where he prosecuted a wide variety of crimes. Prior to working for the government, Mr. Hamdani was in private practice and represented clients accused of terrorism offenses. In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Mr. Hamdani was a former board member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and represented several South Asians in the broad sweeping FBI interviews that were conduct following 9-11. 

Date:    Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Time:    7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Thai Chili Restaurant
            701 7th St., N.W., # F (in Gallery Place)
            Washington, DC 20001
            Tel: (202) 546-5900
Metro:   Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green, Red and Yellow lines)
Cost:    As always, the cost of your dinner (optional).
Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Habib Ilahi at sabadcvp@gmail.com.

 


DVRP Board Recruitment

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.

The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project Board Recruitment
The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project know that "giving back" is on your new year's resolutions. Perfect timing as the Asian Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) is looking for some amazing folks to be on the Board of Directors. Please join the DVRP Board and gain amazing writing, analytical, and event planning skills, while making great friends.  It is an great way to give back the DC metro API community.

How can you get involved?  It's easy as 1-2-3!
1) Fill out the Google Form found here by February 16, and send your
resume to dvrp.hr@gmail.com.
2) Wait patiently for your interview.
3) Be a rockstar (or yourself) at the interview and get selected.

See!  That's not too bad.

Need more information? Well, have no fear--informational meetings are here! Current Board members will answer your questions about time commitment, fundraising minimums, non-profit management, etc.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

DVRP Social Hour Fundraiser

The following event has no affiliation with SABA-DC but is being provided as a service to our members. SABA-DC does not necessarily share or endorse the views of the organizations or events listed below.
 

Please come join The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) for their first event of the year! There will be free appetizers and new board members and staff to meet.

Social Hour at Toscana Grill
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3rd
Next to the Courthouse Metro on the Orange line

Minimum donation $15 online ($20 door)

They look forward to seeing you as they start another exciting year!

For more information on DVRP, please visit www.dvrp.org
Online tickets at dvrp-toscanagrill.eventbrite.com

Location:     Toscana Grill
Street:         2300 North Clarendon Boulevard
City/Town:   Arlington, VA


SABA-DC/AAPI Winter Happy Hour Fundraiser

SABA-DC/AAPI Winter Happy Hour Fundraiser
DATE:  Thursday, January 14, 2010 
TIME:  6:30pm
LOCATION: Mezza Luna Restaurant and Lounge
1140 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20036
WEBSITE: http://www.mezzalunadc.com/

Bread for the City Holiday Helpings

Holiday Helpings

Bread for the City's Holiday Helpings campaign provides low-income DC residents with a turkey and all the trimmings so that they may enjoy a celebratory meal at home with their families. Just $28 provides a holiday meal for a family of four.

This year we plan to provide over 8,000 low-income DC families with a nutritious holiday meal. You can help! Last year, with the help of our corporate and community partners organizing food and cash drives,we raised over $500,000 for the Holiday Helpings campaign.  This holiday season, we need to do it all over again...will you join us?

GIVE TODAY!

Download our brand new 2009 Holiday Helping Brochure for additional information. Or contact us and we'll be sure to get some hard copies of the brochure to you for distribution to your friends and colleagues.

Leading or sponsoring an office or school food drive?  Partner with Bread for the City through Holiday Helpings! Download our Holiday Helpings Food Drive kit today! 

Want to volunteer during the Holidays? We'll be needing a few extra hands each afternoon in November at both of our centers for Holiday Helpings. If you are interested in helping out, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 202.386.7006.

For more information about Holiday Helpings, or to get involved in Holiday Helpings 2009, contact Nathan LaBorie at 202.386.7611.  http://www.breadforthecity.org/Page.aspx?pid=310