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• AALAM AAPI Month Author Talk: Shaina Lu

  • When
    Sunday, May 18, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Castle Island Park, South Boston (by Sullivan's)

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  For AAPI month, AALAM is hosting an author talk with local author Shaina Lu, author of the graphic novel Noodle and Bao. This discussion on Community, Food, and Gentrification is open to all and is for all ages. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come on down to Castle Island Park in South Boston (by Sullivan’s) on Sunday May 18^th, 1-3pm. (Rain date to be provided if necessary).

  There will be a moderated conversation, then questions with the audience. You will also have a chance to get your book signed at the end, so bring your copies of Noodle and Bao!

  Please sign up so we can have an accurate head count for snacks and refreshments!

  We will be sitting picnic style on the grass, so bring your favorite picnic blanket and sunscreen.

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• Behind the Scenes: Leadership Within Government

  • When
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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  Join AALAM for an inspiring evening featuring a distinguished panel of AAPI leaders making an impact at the highest levels of government. This panel event offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from trailblazing public servants about their career journeys, leadership insights, and the challenges and triumphs of serving the public while navigating identity and representation.

  Our panel includes:

  • Connie Wong, Deputy Commissioner for Labor Relations, Human Resources & Legal Affairs at the Boston Fire Department
  • Cyndi Mark, Chief of the Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
  • Gina Kwon, Undersecretary for Law Enforcement, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
  • Mary H. Nguyen, Chief of the Insurance & Unemployment Fraud Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office

  We welcome all members of the legal community and those interested in public service to attend. Networking session to follow the panel. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. 

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Annual Banquet

  • When
    Thursday, June 12, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    China Pearl, 9 Tyler Street, Boston
  • Spaces left
    80

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  AALAM is delighted to invite you to join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025 for AALAM’s 2025 Annual Banquet, beginning with a cocktail hour at 5:30 pm followed by dinner promptly starting at 6:30 pm at China Pearl located at 9 Tyler Street, Boston.

  We are excited to be returning to Boston’s Chinatown for a traditional 10 course Chinese banquet dinner and look forward to celebrating with you the legacy and accomplishments of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) legal community in Massachusetts.

  AALAM has a proud 40+ year history of commitment and service to the AAPI and legal communities. We are immensely proud of our many members and allies who dedicate countless hours to serve as leaders and mentors for all practitioners. We are especially honored to recognize this year’s award recipients for their professional achievements, integrity and dedicated service. AALAM will be presenting the 2025 AALAM Founders Award to Chinh Pham of Greenberg Traurig, the 2025 AALAM Community Service Award to Peggy Ho of Commonwealth Financial, and the 2025 AALAM Ally of the Year Award to Ropes & Gray LLP. We will also recognize the law student recipient of the 28th Annual AALAM/ Dow Fund Scholarship Award. 

  We hope that you will join us for this evening of celebration, which will also include for the first time an official afterparty immediately following the dinner, complete with music, karaoke and other entertainment! Proceeds from AALAM’s 2025 Annual Banquet will help fund AALAM’s inclusive programming and initiatives throughout the year, including networking and professional development opportunities, charitable donations and sponsorships for community and legal organizations, and scholarships for law students aspiring to enter public service. We would very much welcome your support this year, now more than ever.

  We deeply appreciate your continued support of AALAM’s 2025 Annual Banquet and our continuing efforts to build an even greater and more inclusive legal community in Massachusetts.

  In case of any questions and/or cancellations and/or if you have any dietary restrictions, email aalam.banquet@gmail.com!

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