Since its inception in 1984, the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) has devoted its energy and resources to serving the Asian American legal community and improving and facilitating the administration of law and justice.  

Join a powerful network of Asian Pacific American attorneys in Massachusetts and nationwide! AALAM serves as a professional and social network for its members, who practice in all sectors of the legal profession. AALAM's membership includes over 250 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students in Massachusetts. 

Events are held every month. In addition, AALAM works closely with the other affinity bar associations in Massachusetts, as well as the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Membership in AALAM automatically includes membership in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), which represents over 50,000 Asian Pacific American attorneys nationwide through its local affiliates, including AALAM. 

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Upcoming Events

    • Saturday, March 15, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
    • 9 High Street, Medford, MA 02155
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    Did you graduate from law school before 2005? If so, then you are an AALAM Legend!

    Join fellow AALAM Legends and current board members at the AALAM Legends (All You Can Eat) Sushi Lunch on March 15th at 11:30am at Nijiya Sushi in Medford! 

    RSVP by 5pm on March 8th, 2025 on our website: aalam.wildapricot.org/events.

    Please email Diana Li Chikwamba (dianavienna@gmail.com) in case of any question or cancellation.

    Want to stay informed for future AALAM Legends Dim Sum Brunches? Complete this form: https://forms.gle/7jVWCTZbYB7Fa9z36

    • Tuesday, March 18, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
    • Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108


    Join AALAM at the Boston Bar Association for an evening with Eddie Ahn, the author of Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice. In this compelling memoir, Eddie shares his personal journey through law school and his early career in Environmental Justice, overcoming cultural, financial, and personal challenges along the way. His story is not only deeply inspiring but also a testament to resilience and dedication.

    During this program, Eddie will engage in a discussion with with leading experts in Environmental Law and Commercial Real Estate, exploring the current landscape and the future of Environmental Justice. Join us for this insightful conversation and stay for a reception afterward, where Eddie will be signing copies of his book.


    This event is free and open to the public.  Register here on the BBA website.



    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
    • Holland and Knight, 10 St. James Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    AALAM's Law Firm Committee and In-House Committee welcome its law firm and in-house counsel members to a Women's Breakfast in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day.  Breakfast includes pastries catered by Flour.  There are a limited number of spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register as soon as possible via the AALAM website, but no later than Fri. Mar. 21.  Registration is available here: https://aalam.wildapricot.org/event-6102842 

    This event is available to paid AALAM members only.  To renew your membership today, please visit the AALAM website.

    If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, please go to the AALAM event website to update your RSVP accordingly.  For any questions or if you have any dietary concerns, please email kdelos@barclaydamon.com and malinda.reed@nelsonmullins.com.


The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) is a non-partisan, 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.

Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts
c/o The Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3774
E-mail: aalam.info@gmail.com

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