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APALA Program Book 2010 with Bios Smallpics.Indd APALA/NJ Presents Northeast Regional Conference STAND UP BE COUNTED Northeast Regional Conference + APALA/NJ 13th Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers The Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ Friday, June 11 - Saturday, June 12, 2010 Table of Contents Letter from U.S. Senator Menendez 1 Letter from NJ Attorney General Paula Dow 2 Letter from NJ Assemblyman Uprenda Chivukula 3 Letter from NAPABA President Joseph Centeno 4 Letter from Dean Patrick Hobbs (Seton Hall Law) 5 Joint Letter from Outgoing APALA/NJ President David Kwon & Incoming President Aney Chandy 6 Conference Co-Chairs 7 Cole Schotz is proud to support 2009-2010 APALA/NJ Executive Board 8 2010-2011 APALA/NJ Executive Board 9 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 16 the Asian Pacific American Corporate Counsel Award of Excellence Recipients 18 Panelist Bios Lawyers Association of Public Sector Practice: Opportunities for Transition & Advancement 27 Corporate Counsel Roundtable: The Emergence of Alternative Billing Arrangements as a 28 Marketing Tool in a Challenging Economy New Jersey and congratulates Professional Development Workshop: Navigating Your First Years of Practice 29 Leaders of Another Community 30 Aney K. Chandy, Diversity 2010: Leading the Charge in the New Decade 31 Health Care Reform: What’s the Big Deal? 32 Pathways to the Judiciary 33 its incoming President The Massie Trials (Presentation) 34 Luncheon Speakers and Honoree 36 GALA DINNER PROGRAM 43 Gala Dinner Masters of Ceremonies 45 Gala Dinner Speakers and Installation of Offi cers 46 Gala Dinner Honorees 48 New Jersey | New York | Delaware | Maryland | Texas APALA/NJ Scholarship Award Recipients 50 APALA/NJ Gold Members 63 Conference & Gala Dinner Committee Acknowledgements 64 www.coleschotz.com Sponsor Acknowledgement Back Cover June 12, 2010 Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey, Inc. One Washington Park Suite 1401-CC Newark, New Jersey 07102 Dear Friends: Please accept my warmest wishes as you gather for the Annual Dinner and Installation of Offi cers. This year’s event promises to be particularly special as the Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA/NJ) is hosting the National Asian and Pacifi c American Bar Association’s Northeast Regional Conference at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Since its inception in 1985, APALA/NJ has worked tirelessly to support and encourage Asian Americans to pursue careers in the legal fi eld. This year’s theme of “Stand Up and Be Counted” focuses on the importance of the Asian Pacifi c American population in the 2010 Census to ensure proper representation of their interests and concerns. As the community continues to grow, APALA/NJ remains committed to advancing the role of Asian and Pacifi c Americans within the legal profession, advocating for issues of importance, and providing opportunities to connect KK Insurance Agency and establish a professional network. We will save your money $$$$ I would like to recognize tonight’s honorees – Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Lawyers E & O Insurance Program New York, recipient of the Access to Justice Award; Phillip Kwon, First Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey, Attorneys Professional Liability Coverage - Available for All Attorneys recipient of the Trailblazer Award; Paul Uyehara, United States Department of Justice, recipient of the Community Service Award; Sandra Leung, General Counsel of Bristol Myers Squibb, recipient of the Corporate Leadership WHAT WE CAN DO Award; and Marc Berson, Chairman of the Fidelco Group, recipient of the Service to APALA/NJ award. I commend • Higher limits are available all of the honorees for their exemplary service to the community and continued support of APALA/NJ and its • Full Prior Acts Coverage We join in congratulating initiatives. • Prior Law Firm Coverage • Disciplinary Proceedings Coverage Aney K. Chandy, Esq. I would also like to send my personal congratulations to the newly elected APALA/NJ Offi cers. I applaud them as • Innocent Partner Coverage they continue to serve as defenders of truth, justice, and democracy in the State of New Jersey. • First Dollar Defense Coverage • Defendants Reimbursement Coverage on her installation as President. As your United States Senator, I am committed to improving the lives of all New Jerseyans. Best wishes for a • Worker Compensations memorable and successful event. • Umbrella Policy • Employment Practices Liability Sincerely, • Offi ce Coverage Marc J. Gross Esq. 541 Broadway, Long Branch, N J, 07740 Ph# 732-870-1500 99 Wood Avenue South 75 Livingston Avenue ROBERT MENENDEZ Toll# 866-554-6799 Fax# 732-571-2125 Iselin, NJ 08830 Roseland, NJ 07068 732.549.5600 973.535.1600 United States Senator E-Mail: [email protected] www.greenbaumlaw.com 1 NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPENDRA J. CHIVUKULA Assemblyman, 17th District 888 Easton Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873; Phone: 732-247-3999; Fax: 732-247-4383 June 12, 2010 Dear Friends and Colleagues, May 24, 2010 Congratulations and best wishes to the Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey on the occasion of your Annual Dinner. Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA/NJ) This year’s theme, “Stand Up and Be Counted,” is a fi tting one in light of the 2010 census - a census expected to show One Washington Park a signifi cant increase in the Asian Pacifi c American population here in the northeast, and throughout the U.S. Suite 1401 Newark, NJ 07102 The Asian Pacifi c Lawyers Association is vital because it not only promotes a positive image of Asian Pacifi c Americans in general, it also supports Asian Pacifi c Americans in the legal profession and generates awareness within Dear Friends: the Asian Pacifi c American community regarding key legal, public policy and other issues. Since 1985, the Association has served the interests of both Asian Pacifi c American lawyers and the Asian Pacifi c American community at large I would like to welcome you and your fellow APALA members to New Brunswick and the 17th Legislative District and, as that community grows, its contribution will be all the more crucial. for your Annual Dinner and Installation of Offi cers. I also welcome the National Asian and Pacifi c Bar Association for your Northeast Regional Conference. Congratulations are in order for each of tonight’s APALA/NJ honorees including: Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New Jersey; Paul Uyehara of the U.S. Department of Justice; Sandra Leung, General Counsel New Jersey is a diverse state with a large, successful and proud Asian and Pacifi c American population. APALA/NJ with Bristol Myers Squibb; Marc Berson, Chairman of the Fidelco Group and Phillip Kwon, First Assistant Attorney and the members they represent refl ect the successes that we have achieved. General with the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. As an elected offi cial, one who has been involved in public service at the local and state level, I endorse your theme I would like to offer a special congratulations and thank you to honoree, First Assistant Attorney General Phillip of “Stand Up and Be Counted”. It is important to be part of the process to be able to affect change. I would like to Kwon, whose intelligence, experience, dedication and understanding of the law are an asset each day as we work express my heartfelt good wishes for a most successful gathering. together in leading the Department of Law and Public Safety. Sincerely, Once again, congratulations to the Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association for your excellent work on behalf of the community, and best wishes for an enjoyable Annual Dinner event this evening. Sincerely, Upendra J. Chivukula Assemblyman, 17th District Paula T. Dow 2 3 May 13, 2010 June 12, 2010 Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey To the Members of the Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey: Dear Friends: On behalf of Seton Hall Law, I want to extend our deepest appreciation for the work and the mission of APALA. Tonight we acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions of the Asian-Pacifi c American Bar and honor the On behalf of the National Asian Pacifi c American Bar Association (NAPABA), I welcome you to the NAPABA accomplishments of its members before the law and within the communities they serve—and which have served Northeast Regional Conference. I want to thank the Asian Pacifi c American Lawyers Association of New Jersey them. Communities of families and friends who have sacrifi ced greatly to see their sons and daughters rise to (APALA/NJ) for taking on the challenge of hosting the conference. It is exciting to have representation and prominence at bench and bar; communities which take great pride in your success—as do we. participation from all of our Northeast Region affi liate and I thank you all for attending. Seton Hall Law is a community of many families, and we are especially proud to be a home to a thriving Asian-Pacifi c I am grateful to the dedicated APALA/NJ members and the volunteers from other NAPABA Northeast Region American Law Students Association. We watch with a parent’s joy each year as these students take their rightful place affi liates who have worked tirelessly to organize this conference. I would like to give special thanks to David S. in the world as the next generation of lawyers. Kwon, APALA/NJ President, for his leadership. My gratitute also extends to the many sponsors who have made this event possible. Hearty congratulations to everyone involved on a job well done! We extend hearty congratulations to Aney Chandy, President-Elect of APALA, Seton Hall Law Class of 1996. Aney’s unwavering dedication to service, evidenced throughout her legal career and in her commitment to APALA, is one of I look forward to seeing all of you this fall in Los Angeles, California, for the 22nd Annual NAPABA Convention, the many reasons we are honored to count her among our most distinguished alumni.
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