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

    • Monday, February 10, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Moonshine 152, located at 152 Dorchester Ave., Boston
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    Join the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts on Monday, Feb. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. for a Cooking Class with Chef Asia Mei at Moonshine 152 in South Boston. During the class, attendees will have the opportunity to watch and participate in Chef Asia Mei’s demonstration of a certain dish and network with one another.

    After Chef Asia Mei earned a degree in economics and biology from Boston College and worked as a stuntwoman in Los Angeles during the summers, she was lucky enough to land herself in the Boston restaurant world and has never looked back. She opened Moonshine 152 as her first solo chef-owned venture.

    This event will take place in person at Moonshine 152, located at 152 Dorchester Ave., Boston. The cost is $15 for AALAM members and $20 for non-members.

    Don’t miss out — register by Friday, Feb. 7 to participate.

    Questions? Email Diana Li Chikwamba at dianavienna@gmail.com
    • Sunday, February 23, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Wachusett Mountain (Westminster, MA)
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    Join AALAM as we ski/snowboard together at Wachusett Mountain!  For those that do not want to ski/snowboard, there will be (kid-friendly) AAPI movies shown in the private suite.

    Registration is limited to the first 25 AALAM members in good standing to register and includes a lift ticket valid only on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 11am-3pm (event begins at 10:30am to give attendees an opportunity to get settled in the suite and meet each other).  The cost of registration is $15.  There are a set number of tickets for attorneys and students, respectively.  A waitlist will automatically generate once the 25 member limit is met.  Waitlisted registrants will be notified if a spot becomes available. 

    AALAM has rented a spacious private suite for attendees to socialize (with AAPI movies playing that are also kid-friendly), and will provide lunch as well as coffee/tea for attendees. 

    Transportation and equipment will NOT be provided (i.e. if you do not have skis or a snowboard, you will need to rent those separately from the Rental Shop).

    Cancellation Policy: If you sign up and have to cancel, please do so immediately. Any registrants that cancel after Sunday, February 16, 2025 will be required to refund AALAM the cost of the lift ticket. 

    Guest Policy: Unless children, each AALAM member can invite a maximum of one guest (also $15 per registration, covering lunch and use of the suite), but lift tickets are limited to AALAM members only (not guests)However, we do not recommend purchasing lift tickets in advance for guests in case there are extras. Registration is free for children ages 5 and under.

    Disclaimer: By registering for this activity, you agree to the greatest extent permitted by law, to waive any and all claims against and to hold harmless, release, indemnify and agree not to sue the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (“AALAM”), and all its respective officers and directors (each a “Released Party”) for any injury, including death, loss, property damage or expense, which you may suffer, arising in whole or in part out of your participation in this activity, including but not limited to, those claims based on any released party’s alleged or actual negligence or breach of any contract and/or express or implied warranty or breach of any statutory or other duty of care. by registering, you understand that negligence includes failure on the part of any released party to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect against the risks, dangers and hazards of this activity. 

    • Saturday, March 15, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • 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

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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