On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Managing Principal Yen-Yi Anderson and Legal Interns Daphne Mei and Carter Fein attended the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) and Fordham Law School’s Center on Asian Americans and the Law Fall Conference, “Building a Strong Foundation for a Brighter Future,” at Fordham University School of Law. Anderson and Associates Law, P.C. was proud to serve as a Bronze Sponsor this year.
The day began with a networking breakfast, complete with great coffee and pastries. Throughout the conference, our team attended a variety of insightful panels.
Yen-Yi Anderson and Carter Fein attended the following programs:
Track 2: Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Transforming Practices and Future Trends
Track 2: Pathways to the Bench: Steps to the Federal Judiciary
Plenary Lunch: Organizing to be Heard: The Importance of Redistricting and Coalition Building in the NYC Asian American Community
Track 1: The Initial Consultation: Building on Your Client Interviewing Skills
Track 2: Understanding Public Company Proxy Mechanics: Best Practices for Annual/Special Meeting Preparation and Execution.
Daphne Mei attended:
Track 4: How to Build Successful Licensing Programs: Licensing Strategies for Emerging Businesses
Track 3: Responding Today to Workplace Injustice for AAPI Americans
Track 4: Demystifying DE&I: Navigating Expectations Versus Reality in the Legal Profession.
The day concluded with a Cocktail Reception, where we continued to network and exchange ideas with both new and familiar faces. The various panels and workshops provided invaluable insights, particularly on the intersection of technology and law, client consultation strategies, and addressing pressing issues in the legal profession.
Our firm is proud to have sponsored and participated in this important event. Each year, we attend the Fall Conference, and it continues to highlight the significance of knowledge-sharing and discussing crucial topics that impact both the legal profession and the Asian American community. This year’s theme, “Building a Strong Foundation for a Brighter Future,” was truly reflected in the discussions around professional and personal growth, technology’s evolving role in the legal field, and the importance of community coalition building.
A special shout out to Hugh H. Mo, one of the founders of AABANY and principal of The Law Firm of Hugh H. Mo, P.C., for being this year’s recipient of the AABANY Trailblazer Award, named after Norman Lau Kee, a revered legal and community pillar of New York City’s Chinatown for decades. The Trailblazer Award honors accomplished leaders in the legal profession who are of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent or who have demonstrated dedication to AAPI issues in the community. We congratulate Hugh H. Mo on this well-deserved award, as he has dedicated his career to serving our community.
We extend our sincere thanks to the moderators and panelists for their time, valuable insights, and expertise. A special thank you to AABANY and Fordham Law’s Center on Asian Americans and the Law for hosting another outstanding conference. We look forward to next year’s event!