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The Administrative Office of the Courts is currently soliciting nominations to fill
upcoming vacancies on Judicial Council advisory committees. The advisory committees monitor
specific areas of law as they impact the judicial branch. Each committee reviews and makes
recommendations to the Judicial Council on legislation, rules, standards, forms, and other policy
matters within its purview for improving the quality and advancing the consistent, independent,
impartial, and accessible administration of justice. The deadline for nominations is
June 30th.
If interested, download the
2008 Advisory Committee Nomination Form
and the Memorandum.
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The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California
Cordially invites you to its
2008 INSTALLATION DINNER
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
The Hon. Justice Kathleen O'Leary
Associate Justice of the California Courts of Appeal,th Districk, Division 3
The Hon. Jacqueline Nguyen
Judge of the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Furiwa Seafood Restaurant
13826 Brookhurst Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 534-3996 for directions only
Reception : 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
For more information, download
flyer.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION’S
2008 NAPABA CALIFORNIA-NEVADA
REGIONAL CONFERENCE
"Leadership, Politics and Public Service"
Date: Friday and Saturday, June 20 - 21, 2008
Friday: 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM.
Saturday: 8:15 AM - 9:00 PM.
Place: Le Rivage Hotel, 4350 Riverside Boulevard.
www.lerivagehotel.com
Hotel Reservations: call 916-443-8400 or 888-760-5944 (must clarify that you are with
NAPABA to receive the group discounted rate of $199)
Please see attachments for Conference Schedule, Speakers and
Registration Forms or visit the NAPABA website at
www.napaba.org.
For more information, please contact Kathryn Do at
kdoi@murphyaustin.com.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GENERAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
Current caseload includes premises liability, personal injury, toxic tort, mold, vehicular
accident, construction defect.
Seeking an associate with 2-3 years experience, definite team player, sense of humor, laid
back, appreciates work-life balance AND gets the job done.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Rosario at
rosario@lbbslaw.com.
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SAVE THE DATE
You are cordially invited to attend the
THE ASIAN RESOURCES FORTUNE FESTIVAL
"Celebrating Culture and Commerce"
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: SEARS Parking Lot (65th & Florin)
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact May O. Lee at 916-454-1892 or
mlee@delpaso.seta.net.
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REMINDER
THE LAW FOUNDATION OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR
ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO (ABAS)
is hosting the
6th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Silent Auction
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Place: The Courtyard Pavilions Shopping Plaza, Fair Oaks Boulevard, East of
Howe Avenue
Cost at the door: $35
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Jerilyn Paik at 916-568-1222 or
jeri@jplawoffice.com.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
2008 APSEA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
"The Leadership Pipeline: Preparing Leaders for Succession
During Fiscal Crisis"
hosted by
Asian Pacific State Employees Association
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Department of General Services, Ziggurat Building, 707 Third
Street, West Sacramento
Registration required prior to May 5th: $250 for members; $300 for
non-members
No on-site registration available
To register: please contact APSEA at 916-261-2118, fax completed registration
form to 213-485-0050, mail registration form to APSEA Leadership Conference
P.O. Box 22909, Sacramento, CA 95822, or register online at
http://www.LEAP.org. .
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SAVE THE DATE
THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO
(ABAS)
is hosting the
2008 NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
REGIONAL CONFERENCE (NAPABA)
"Leadership, Politics and Public Service"
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Place: Le Rivage Hotel
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:00 PM
For Hotel Reservations: Call 916-443-8400 or 888/760-5944 (must clarify that
you are with NAPABA to receive the group discounted rate of $199)
Speakers:
Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye - Inns of Courts
Marty Lorenzo - NAPABA
Teri Pham - Asian Bar of California
Floyd Shimomura - How to Get Ahead in State Government
Kathryn Doi - Making Partner in a Large Firm Environment
Lisa Ikemoto, King Hall Professor - Options in Academia
Additional information to follow.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
Sacramento Asian Peace Officers Association (APOA)
15th ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARDS
DINNER
Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Hosted Bar: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Place: King Palace Seafood Restaurant, 5829 Stockton Boulevard,
Sacramento
To RSVP, please contact Russell Tanihana at 916/704-2050 or S
kwalker@sacchildadv.org.
For more information, please visit their website at
http://www.Sacapoa.org.
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You are cordially invited to attend
A Wine and Dine Benefit for Children
hosted by
SACRAMENTO CHILD ADVOCATES, INC.
protecting the rights of abused and neglected children
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $75 each, and a variety of sponsorship levels are
available
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Katie Walker at 916-364-2365
or kwalker@sacchildadv.org.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO
GUEST SPEAKER SERIES
featuring
THE HONORABLE SHELLEYANNE CHANG
who will present
The Keys to Law and Motion Success: One Judge’s Perspective
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Place: The Firehouse Restaurant (Old Sacramento)
Pending 0.75 Hours MCLE Credit in the area of Substantive Law
Cost: $25.00 for ABAS pre-paid members, past presidents and judges; $15.00 for
law students; $30.00 for all others
Menu: Pecan-Wood-Smoked Pork grilled tenderloin and braised carnitas, pomegranate
barbecue demi-glace and creamed winter greens, Petit King Salmon fresh King Salmon pan seared with
sauce arlesienne and tomato confit, or Vegetable Wellington roasted butternut squash, beets,
caramelized onions, braised fennel, napa cabbage, baked in light flaky puff pastry.
Please make check payable to "ABAS" and mail to Angela Lai, Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP,
915 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95812, for receipt by April 28, 2008.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Angela Lai at 916/442-8888
or alai@nossaman.com.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
OCA SACRAMENTO
Annual Dragon Boat Festival
honoring
Judy Chu, Chair, Board of Equalization
Civil Rights/Social Justice Award Recipient
and
Alice Wong, Attorney At Law
Community Service Award Recipient
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Place: California Railroad Museum (Old Sacramento)
Cost: $50 per individual or $450 for 10
To RSVP by May 1, 2008, or for more information, please contact Janice
Low at 916/515-1599 or janicelow@softcom.net or Maricel Avelino at
916-220-8374 or maricelavelino@yahoo.com.
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THE SACRAMENTO ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF
SACRAMENTO and WOMEN LAWYERS OF SACRAMENTO
are co-hosting a
May Luncheon Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month
featuring
Ruthe Catolico Ashley, Esq., Chair of the ABA Presidential
Advisory Council on Diversity
"Building a Pipeline to Diversity in the Legal Profession"
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:15 PM
Place: Firehouse Restaurant (Old Sacramento)
Cost: $25 for ABAS and WLS prepaid members, past presidents and judges; $15
for students; $30 for all others
Menu: Caprese Steak Sandwich w/Waffle fries, tender grilled steak, tomato concasse, fresh
mozzarella and basil-garlic aioli; or Hearts of Romaine Cesar w/Grilled Chicken, whole leaves
of crisp lettuce and house-made dressing anchovies and shaved Parigiano-Reggiano; or Polenta
w/Pesto Grilled Vegetables, crispy fried chevre and chive polenta, arugula and pistachio
pesto-grilled beefsteak tomatoes, w/sautéed seasonal vegetables.
Please mail check payable to WLS, with menu choice, to WLS, P.O. Box 936,
Sacramento, CA 95812, Attn: Luncheon, for receipt by May 14, 2008. Please
indicate if you are a prepaid ABAS or WLS member, past president or judge.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Amal Abu-Rahma at
916-322-9726 or email or aaburahma@dmhc.ca.gov;
or Angela Lai at 916-442-8888 or
alai@nossaman.com.
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MY SISTER’S HOUSE
A safe haven for battered Asian & Pacific Islander women and children
cordially invites you to attend the
HEROES OF HOPE
2008 APPRECIATION DINNER
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
No Host Cocktails: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Place: Sacramento Masonic Temple, 1123 J Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Premiere Tickets: $99 per person; $900 per table of 10 Regular
Tickets: $65 per person; $600 per table of 10
To RSVP by April 25, 2008, or for more information, please call
916-835-5177 or email tamstersmsh@gmail.com.
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The Advisory Committee of VIP Sacramento/Yolo
Counties
requests the pleasure of your company as a guest at the
10th Annual Recognition Luncheon
Please join VIP as they celebrate the special achievements of their
mentors, mentees, volunteers, and partners over the last year.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Place: Delta King Paddlewheel Room, 1000 Front
Street, Sacramento
The Delta King offers parking validation for those guests parking in Old
Sacramento’s parking structure.
To RSVP by May 2nd, or for more information, please contact Jesse
Navarrete, Program Director, at 916-324-4141, ext. 259, or
Vip-sacramento@vipmentors.org.
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OPERATION PROTECT AND DEFEND and the
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
proudly present
Law Day at 50 - The Rule of Law
Annual Law Day Dinner Celebration
FEATURING: John Van de Kamp, Chair of the California Commission on
the Fair Administration of Justice, former California Attorney General and
State Bar President, speaking on "Improving the Rule of Law."
HONORING: Local high school student winners of the "Story of America"
Essay Contest.
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Place: Sterling Hotel, 1301 H Street, Sacramento
Price: $60 per ticket, or $600 per table of 10 seats
To reserve your place: Please RSVP by April 25th to Michelle Bender at
916-448-1087, ext. 200 or fax 916-448-6930. Make payments to
Sacramento Law Foundation.
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You are cordially invited to attend a
YOUTH EMPLOYER BREAKFAST
hosted by
ASSEMBLYMEMBER DAVE JONES AND
MAYOR HEATHER FARGO
Date: Monday, April 21, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Seating is limited! To RSVP, and to obtain breakfast location, call Christina Demoss at
916-808-6111.
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THE LAW FOUNDATION OF THE SACRAMENTO
ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION
invites you to our
6th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Silent
Auction
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Place: The Courtyard Pavilions Shopping Plaza, Fair
Oaks Boulevard, East of Howe Avenue
Tickets: $30 if mailed by 4/30/08; $35 at the door
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Jerilyn Paik at 916-568-1222 or
jeri@jplawoffice.com.
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THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF
SACRAMENTO
is proud to congratulate
KARA KIMIKO UEDA
for being named
Partner
McDonough Holland & Allen PC
Please join ABAS in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Kara as she embarks on
this new opportunity.
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Pioneer in ADR Helped Spread Mediation
Ester Soriano 1946-2008
By Greg Katz
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Ester Soriano, pioneering manager for the Los Angeles County Dispute Resolution Program and
jury foreperson for the Rodney King civil trial, has died.
Soriano died Wednesday at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Los Angeles of complications from surgery for
liver cancer. She was 61.
"She was an outstanding manager of the Dispute Resolution Program for the county," said Avis Ridley-Thomas,
administrator for the Los Angeles city attorney's Dispute Resolution Program. "She really had the heart of a
champion in her advocacy for dispute resolution over the years."
Soriano worked for Los Angeles County for 35 years, including 20 years with its dispute resolution program.
A nonlawyer, Soriano worked most recently as the program's grant administrator. Her duties included
allocating funding for alternate dispute resolution programs throughout the county, including those overseen
by the Superior Court, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and community mediation centers.
Soriano was instrumental in making mediation possible "not only in the community and not just in the court
but also in schools that received the funds to build and develop mediation programs," said Los Angeles
County Superior Court ADR administrator Julie Bronson.
In 1994, Soriano served as foreperson in the civil damages trial of King, a black man who was beaten by four
white Los Angeles police officers after being stopped on a traffic violation.
Acting as the jury's mediator, Soriano was able to facilitate a discussion between a small faction of jurors
who believed King deserved a large punitive award and a majority of white jurors who believed he did not.
"She's the one that kept the jury together," fellow juror Gail Sanders said after the trial.
The jury awarded King $3.8 million in compensatory damages from the city but no punitive damages.
Soriano said later that she had favored punitive damages.
"It was difficult for me not to be an advocate, not wanting to be in the position of railroading or pushing
my point," she said after the trial.
Recently, Soriano traveled the country to help facilitate discussions stemming from the tragedies of Sept.
11 and Hurricane Katrina.
In 2007, Soriano received the Association for Conflict Resolution's Diversity and Equity Leadership Award.
She founded several activist groups in the 1970s, including the Asian American Drug Abuse Program and the
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment. In March, Soriano, a Filipino-American, told the American Bar
Association that the ADR field should focus on diversity.
"Diversity and inclusiveness is not an accident or a gesture. It is a conscientious effort to make it a reality," she said.
Soriano who was born in 1946, was married to Raymond "Masai" Hewitt, a member of the Black Panthers. He died
in 1988 of a heart attack. She is survived by their sons, Robert, Eduardo and Eric Soriano-Hewitt.
The family has not set a date for a memorial service but said details would be posted at
Caringbridge.org/visit/estersoriano.
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You are cordially invited to join
THE SACRAMENTO PHILHARMON
ORCHESTRA AND THE ORCHESTRA FOR
PEACE
in the
"Songs of
Hope" Concert
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 8:00 PM
Place: Sacramento Community Center Theater
Ticket Information: Single ticket prices range from $15 to $75, depending on seat location and
availability. Concert tickets are available at
www.tickets.com or by calling the Community Center
Theater Box Office at 916-264-5181.
"Music is a universal language, promoting dialogue, harmony and cultural
understanding."
For more information, please visit
www.sacphil.org or call the Sacramento Philharmonic at
916/732-9045.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF
SACRAMENTO
SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION AND LAW
FOUNDATION MIXER
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: 4th Street Grille, 400 L Street, Sacramento
Complimentary food and drinks will be served
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Lee No at
leesno@hotmail.com or
Jeannie Lee at jslee@water.ca.gov.
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SAVE THE DATE
SACRAMENTO ASIAN SPORTS FOUNDATION
6th Annual Wine & Food Tasting
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Place: Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Community Center, 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove
Cost: $55 per person advance by 4/30/08; $60 per person
advance; $65 per person at door
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Wendy Kurimoto at 916-548-7337
or sasfwineandfoodevent@yahoo.com or Karen Cotton at
916-739-1616 or kcotton@fongprinters.com
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THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF
SACRAMENTO
is proud to congratulate
KATHRYN E. DOI
for being named
Partner
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP
Please join ABAS in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Kathryn as she embarks
on this new opportunity.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO GUEST SPEAKER SERIES
featuring
THE HONORABLE SHELLEYANNE CHANG
who will present
The Keys to Law and Motion Success: One Judge’s Perspective
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Place: The Firehouse Restaurant (Old Sacramento)
Pending 0.75 Hours MCLE Credit in the area of Substantive Law
Cost: $25.00 for ABAS pre-paid members, past presidents and judges;
$15.00 for law students; $30.00 for all others.
Menu: Pecan-Wood-Smoked Pork grilled tenderloin and braised carnitas,
pomegranate barbecue demi-glace and creamed winter greens, Petit King Salmon fresh King Salmon
pan seared with sauce arlesienne and tomato confit, or Vegetable Wellington roasted butternut
squash, beets, caramelized onions, braised fennel, napa cabbage, baked in light flaky puff
pastry.
Please make checks payable to "ABAS" and mail to Angela Lai, Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott
LLP, 915 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95812, for receipt by April 23, 2008.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Angela Lai at 916-442-888 or
alai@nossaman.com.
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WLS Paths to Success presents
Changing the Face on the Bench
The Why’s and How’s to Becoming a Judicial Officer
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: UC Davis School of Law - King Hall - Davis
- Moot Court Room (Room 1008)
Justice Kathleen Butz - Presiding Judge Jim Mize - Judge Garry Ichikawa and former Justice
Cruz Reynoso (invited)
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: McGeorge School of Law - Lecture Hall
Judges Emily Vasquez - Shellyanne Chang - Jaime Roman - Justices Fred Morrison and Art Scotland
- Chief ALJ Jonathan Lew
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Tamara Dahn at
t.dahn@att.net; Colleen Truden at
ctruden@pacific.edu; or Candace Jackman at
cjackman22@yahoo.com..
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You are cordially invited to attend a
NETWORKING MIXER
hosted by
Pacific Business Centers
in association with
Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce
Frances Grace Events
Minuteman Press
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008 (event is FREE)
Time: 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Place: 8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 400
(Located off of Folsom @ Watt & I 50)
Also featuring a drawing to benefit SACRAMENTO CHILD ADVOCATES
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Tracy Wilson at 916-492-6030
or tracy@pbcoffices.com.
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You are cordially invited to attend the
THE SACRAMENTO ASIAN PACIFIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE KICKOFF
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Mason’s at The Park, 1116 15th Street, Sacramento
Cost at the door: $15 for members; $20 non-members
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Dave Kasama at 916-446-7883
or dkasama@sacasiancc.org.
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WILEY W. MANUEL BAR ASSOCIATION OF
SACRAMENTO COUNTY (WMBA)
cordially invites you to attend the
4TH ANNUAL LAW STUDENT MIXER
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008 (event is FREE)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: Residence of the Honorable James L. Long (address for Judge Long’s
residence to be disclosed to RSVPs by telephone)
RSVP required on or before Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Please RSVP with full name and telephone number to Jean-Pierre Francillette
at 916-341-7345 or jean-pierre.francillette@dhcs.ca.gov.
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Operation Protect and Defend cordially invites you to
A LUNCH WITH
Major General John D. Altenburg Jr., U.S. Army ret.,
Former Appointing Authority for Military Commissions Overseeing the Military
Commission Process involving Detainees at Guantanamo
who will speak on
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Place: Firehouse Restaurant (Old Sacramento)
Cost: $30.00 for judges, attorneys, and others; $15.00 for law students
Menu: Pecan-Wood-Smoked Pork grilled tenderloin and braised carnitas, pomegranate
barbecue demi-glace and creamed winter greens, Petit King Salmon fresh King salmon pan
seared with sauce arlesienne and tomato confit, Vegetable Wellington roasted butternut
squash, beets, caramelized onions, braised fennel, napa cabbage, baked in light flaky puff
pastry.
Please make checks payable to the Sacramento Law Foundation and mail to Angela Lai,
Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP, 915 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95812 by
March 28, 2008.
Sacramento Monarchs Jenny Boucek
For more information, please contact Angela Lai at 916-442-8888 or email at
alai@nossaman.com.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Gordon & Rees, LLP
seeks 3 litigators to work in its Sacramento office.
The health care, employment and construction practice groups seek litigation
associates with at least 3 years of experience in litigating these types of cases. These
positions involve extensive motion practice, discovery and trial work. Need superior
writing ability. Successful candidates will be motivated to thrive in a culture of top
flight client service, collegiality and teamwork. All candidates should have excellent
academic credentials and communication skills. CA Bar membership required. Excellent
salary and benefit packages.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Rhoads, Managing
Partner Sacramento, at KRhoads@gordonrees.com.
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The Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (SASF) Junior Board of Directors
cordially invites you to attend the first
STRIVE FOR STRENGTH RETREAT
(Open to ALL young females ages 12-18)
INFORM, EDUCATE and EMPOWER our future female leaders
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Place: SASF/Bel Air Wong Family Community Center, 9040 High
Tech Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Registration fee required in advance: $45 per participant
(Includes T-shirt, continental breakfast, lunch & give away bag)
Entertainment by: DJ Brandon
Speakers
City Councilwoman Lauren Hammond
Sacramento Monarchs Jenny Boucek
My Sister’s House
Theatre Group "Secrets" by Kaiser Health Foundation
For more information, please email
StriveforStrength@yahoo.com or visit
www.striveforstrength.org.
Proceeds from this event will go to a special scholarship set up in MEMORY of
Linda Kobayashi.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Sacramento Office of Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
is seeking a
MANAGING ATTORNEY
PAI seeks a strong lawyer to lead and mentor their excellent, energetic, creative
and diverse team of advocates, lawyers and staff in advancing the human and legal rights of
Californians with disabilities. If you are dedicated to social justice and the rights of
people with disabilities, you are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be received by 3/14/08.
For more information, please call the PAI job-line at 916/658-2659 or visit
PAI’s website at www.pai-ca.org.
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UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGE
Please join the
State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA)
in welcoming
PHYLLIS W. CHENG
as the New Director of the Department of Fair Employment and
Housing
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Leland Stanford Mansion, 800 N Street, Sacramento
RSVPs appreciated to Jeannine Bakulich at 916-653-4090 or
jeannine.bakulich@scsa.ca.gov.
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Women Lawyers of Sacramento and La Raza Lawyers of Sacramento
are pleased to co-host a
MARCH LUNCHEON
In Honor of the Late Cesar Chavez and featuring
Former Senator Deborah V. Ortiz
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Place: Firehouse Restaurant (Old Sacramento)
Cost: $25.00 for WLS and La Raza prepaid members, past presidents of WLS and
La Raza, and judges; $15.00 for students; $30.00 for all others.
Menu Choices
Pecan Wood-Smoked Pork grilled tenderloin and braised carnitas, pomegranate barbecue
demi-glace, and creamed winter greens, or Chicken Marsala smoked wild mushrooms and fresh
herbs in a marsala wine demi-glace, or Vegetable Wellington roasted butternut squash, golden
beets, caramelized onions, braised fennel, and napa cabbage, baked in a light flaky puff
pastry.
Reservations and payment due by March 19, 2008.
Please mail check, payable to WLS, with menu choice to: WLS, P.O. Box 936,
Sacramento, California 95812.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Amal Abu-Rahma at 916/322-9726 or
aaburahma@dmhc.ca.gov.
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THE CALIFORNIA YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
(CYLA)
is accepting nominations for the
Jack Berman Award
for Outstanding Young Lawyer
The Jack Berman Award is presented every year to a young lawyer who has demonstrated
outstanding service to the profession and the public, dedication to issues of concern to
the profession, service to the community, access to justice and legal services and/or a
commitment to pro bono work.
This award will be presented at the State Bar Annual Meeting in Monterey during the
week of September 27 - 30, 2008.
Nominations are due by March 15, 2008. For more information, please contact
Jennifer Hightower at
jhightower@wilcoxenlaw.com or
visit www.calbar.ca.gov.
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You are cordially invited to the
CALIFORNIA WOMEN LAWYERS
Eighth Annual Northern California Judicial Reception
at which
The Honorable Emily E. Vasquez, Judge, Superior Court of California,
Sacramento County
will be presented
The 2008 Rose Bird Memorial Award
Date: Friday, March 28, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Sterling Hotel Ballroom, 1300 H Street, Sacramento
Cost: $50 CWL Member * $55 Co-Sponsor Member * $65 Non-Member
Security Requires Advance Reservations
To RSVP, please send attached Reservation Form, before March 21, 2008, to CWL, 650 Howe
Avenue, Suite 555, Sacramento, CA 95825
For more information please contact CWL at 916-646-3114 or
info@cwl.org
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THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO
congratulates
PHYLLIS W. CHENG
on her appointment as Director of the Department of Fair Housing and Employment
You are cordially invited to attend a reception honoring
Phyllis W. Cheng
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Governor’s Council Room, State Capitol
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SOUL OF JUSTICE: Thelton Henderson’s 'American Journey' to air on
KVIE-Channel in Sacramento
Date: Friday, February 29, 2008
Time: 9:00 PM
Thelton Henderson's American Journey is a timely and unforgettable story about one person's
commitment to integrity and human rights and his profound effect on the lives of millions.
Award-winning director Abby Ginzberg's riveting and thought-provoking new film transports
viewers through the inspiring life and work of one of the first African-American federal
judges in the United States.
As the first black attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Kennedy Justice Department
in the 1960s, Henderson confronted the complex challenges of being a black man in authority
in the largely all-white world of the American legal system. With rare and powerful
archival footage, SOUL OF JUSTICE puts the viewer in Henderson's shoes as he grapples with
myriad tough choices over a span of four decades, including the decision to loan a car
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a crucial act for which he was ultimately fired.
Beginning with his 1980 judicial appointment by President Jimmy Carter until the present
day, Henderson's tenacity in seeing that his rulings are implemented has made him a
uniquely effective and brave jurist, setting the bar high for others who have followed
in his footsteps. From the inhumane conditions at Pelican Bay California State Prison to
the slaughter of dolphins by tuna-fishing fleets, to the elimination of affirmative
action, SOUL OF JUSTICE reverberates with the heartrending and dynamic issues that have
placed Judge Henderson on the front lines throughout the last 25 years.
For more information go to www.soulofjustice.org
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Date posted: February 15, 2008
THE CALIFORNIA BAR FOUNDATION
announces a new diversity scholarship program for first-year law
students.
Individuals who have been admitted to and have committed to attend a
California law school in the fall of 2008 are eligible to apply.
Applicants may download the 2008 Diversity Scholarship Application from the
foundation’s website at www.calbarfoundation.org.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2008
For more information, please contact Joilene Grove at
jgrove@calbarfoundation.org or 415-856-0780, ext. 302.
cost-effective plan for their success.
Law firms and other donors are invited to support the new program with tax-deductible donations to
the Diversity Scholarship Fund. With a three-year, $10,000 per year pledge, donors may sponsor one of the
top scholarship awards and publicly show their support for increasing diversity in the legal profession. For
information about giving to the Diversity Scholarship Fund, please contact Executive Director Leslie Hatamiya
at lhatamiya@calbarfoundation.org or 415/856-0780,
ext. 303.
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Date posted: February 15, 2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, McGEORGE SCHOOL OF
LAW
introduces a new honors program for future legal and community leaders
THE PACIFIC LEGAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
a distinctive undergraduate experience designed to help aspiring law
students to excel in law school and become responsible leaders in the
legal profession.
Successful completion of the Pacific Legal Scholars Program ensures
admission to Pacific McGeorge - with completion for both a Bachelors
and a J.D. degree in an accelerated six-year or traditional seven-year
period.
If you have a high school to college-aged child (or know of a friend or
colleague who does) interested in following you into the legal profession,
the Pacific Legal Scholars Program is a comprehensive, efficient and
cost-effective plan for their success.
For specific program or admissions questions, please contact Dr. Cynthia
Ostberg at costberg@pacific.edu or 209-946-2194.
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Date posted: February 14, 2008
You are cordially invited to attend the
THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION (APALSA)
13th ANNUAL CULTURE NIGHT
"Cooperation, Connection, Community"
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Cocktails: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Location: CalPERS West Atrium, 400 Q Street, Sacramento
Presale Cost: $45/Person; $25/Student
At The Door Cost: $50/Person; $25/Student
Keynote Speaker: John Chiang, California State Controller
Limited Occupancy - please RSVP by Friday, February 29, 2008
o APALSA: mcgeorge.apalsa@gmail.com or 760-840-0227
Ad space in the program is available - please contact Tony
Pataca at ajpataca@gmail.com
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Date posted: February 14, 2008
My Sister's House
in partnership with
The Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
(ABAS)
cordially invite you to attend a
2008 CONFERENCE
"Effective Representation: Protecting the Interests
of Women"
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: CSU Sacramento Alumni Center
6000 J Street
For additional Conference Information, please call 916-868-7820
or email info@my-sisters-house.org
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Date posted: January 31, 2008
Please join The ABA Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity at the ABA Midyear Meeting
Plumbing the Diversity Pipeline to the Legal Profession
"The Pipeline to the Profession" is on everyone’s lips;
But what do we mean when we say this?
Come and learn about:
What is meant by "the Pipeline to the legal profession"?
What’s happening to grow the diversity in the pipeline of students into the legal profession?
What are effective strategies in building pipeline projects and programs?
What does a successful pipeline project look like - and how do you define success?
How can you become involved in plugging the leaks along the pipeline?
Panelists:
John Higgins
Counsel, Nixon Peabody
Sarah Redfield
Visiting Professor, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
P. Alex Vasquez
Associate General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Moderator:
Ruthe C. Ashley
Chair, ABA Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles
Encino Room, California Level
Friday, February 8
10 a.m. to Noon
Registration is free but space is limited; be sure to register NOW by visiting:
http://www.abanet.org/op/councilondiversity/Pipeline_roundtable_2008_registration_form.pdf
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Date posted: January 31, 2008
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (LSNC)
cordially invites you to participate in the
5th ANNUAL VALENTINE RUN
"Keeping Kids and Families on Track"
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Time: 8:30 AM
Place: Fourth Power Fitness (behind Country Club Plaza at 2420 Butano Drive in Sacramento)
Fees: Kids Fun Run: $16 early, $20 late registration. Child care is available during the run.
Fees: 4-Mile and 1.8 Mile Run: $25 early, $30 late registration.
Registration is available by mail until February 4, 2008, and on-line at
www.LSNC.info until February 6, 2008.
Registration Packet pick up is available at Fleet Feet on February 8, 2008 or on Race Day
between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
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Date posted: January 31, 2008
ASIAN RESOURCES, INC.
cordially invites you to attend the
6th ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR DINNER
"TOGETHER WE SUCCEED"
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: King Palace Restaurant, 5829 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento
Tickets through ABAS: $50 each
Honoree: Assembly Member Dave Jones
To RSVP through ABAS, please contact Kathryn Doi at
kdoi@murphyaustin.com or 916-446-2300 ext. 3115.
To learn more about advertisement opportunities, please contact Stephanie Nguyen at stf_nguyen@yahoo.com or 916-919-5902.
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Date posted: January 29, 2008
THE ASIAN/PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO
proudly presents
INSTALLATION DINNER 2008
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Reception and Cocktails: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Place: Sacramento Masonic Temple, 1131 J Street (corner of 12th and J Streets)
Master of Ceremonies: The Honorable Russell L. Hom
Keynote Speaker: Yul Kwon (Winner of Survivor: Cook Islands)
To RSVP, please see attached flyer.
To purchase ad space, please contact Jeannie Lee at
jeannieslee@hotmail.com.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Rosario at
rosario@lbbslaw.com.
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Date posted: January 29, 2008
Dear ABAS Supporter/Member,
Please take a moment to join the Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento ("ABAS") or renew your ABAS
membership for the 2008 calendar year. With your continuing support and participation, the 2008 Board of
Directors is looking forward to continuing its efforts to deliver greater membership benefits to its
members, increase the visibility and influence of its members, and strengthen our members’ ties to the
Asian/Pacific Islander community by actively supporting and participating in community events. As ABAS
enters its 27th year of community service, our members can look forward to a number of activities and
benefits:
ABAS Installation Dinner (February 2008)
Quarterly Guest Speaker Series luncheons
Law school mixers
My Sister’s House Legal Conference on Domestic Violence (March 2008)
Mentor-Mentee Program
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention-Seattle (November 2008)
Annual Membership Appreciation Party (December 2008)
Receive weekly e-mail updates about ABAS-sponsored events and activities
If you wish to renew your ABAS membership for the 2008 calendar year, or wish to join ABAS, please fill
out the attached ABAS membership application. Please make your check payable to "ABAS" and send your
completed application and check to:
Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
P.O. Box 2215
Metro Station
Sacramento, CA 95812-2215
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in ABAS.
Sincerely,
Dee Brown,
President
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Date posted: January 29, 2008
THE ASIAN PACIFIC STATE EMPLOYEES (APSEA) FOUNDATION
is pleased to announce the
25th Annual Scholarship Program for the 2008-09 Academic Year
Applications and instructions are available at
www.apseafoundation.org. Completed applications
must be submitted online to scholarship@apseafoundation.org
by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 1, 2008.
For more information, please contact the APSEA Foundation at 916/554-0791 or send an email to
scholarship@apseafoundation.org.
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Date posted: September 18, 2007
ABAS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT
photographs from the first ABAS Guest Speaker Series
held on September 5, 2007
featuring California's State Controller, John Chiang
You can view and download full-sized photographs from the following website:
http://angelamlai.smugmug.com/gallery/3434195#192547689
Thank you all for your continued support of ABAS.
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Date posted: May 24, 2007
OCA ESSAY CONTEST
"Light the Torch for the Next Generation"
Background
OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being
of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. The OCA Greater Sacramento Chapter is hosting this
year’s national convention with the theme "Light the Torch for the Next Generation!" OCA is having an
essay contest in support of this theme.
What is the Prize?
First Prize
- Ages 16 to 18 = $500
- Ages 13 to 15 = $400
- Ages 9 to 12 = $300
- Ages 5 to 8 = $200
Second Prize
- Ages 16 to 18 = $250
- Ages 13 to 15 = $200
- Ages 9 to 12 = $150
- Ages 5 to 8 = $100
Who can enter the Essay Contest?
Applicants must reside in the Greater Sacramento Metropolitan Area: Sacramento, Yolo, Placer,
Yuba, Sutter, El Dorado and San Joaquin Counties. Applicants must be also be aged 5 years of age
to 18 years of age.
What is the essay contest?
5 to 8 Years of Age
Submit an essay of 100 words or more discussing the importance of "Lighting the Torch for the Next
Generation". Discuss how we can do that for other Asian Pacific Islander generations. Discuss
your cultural experiences and how you can share that with others and other generations.
9 to 12 Years of Age
Submit an essay of 200 words or more discussing the importance of "Lighting the Torch for the Next
Generation". Discuss how we can do that for other Asian Pacific Islander generations. Discuss
your cultural experiences and how you can share that with others and other generations.
13 to 15 Years of Age
Submit an essay of 300 words or more discussing the importance of "Lighting the Torch for the Next
Generation". Discuss how we can do that for other Asian Pacific Islander generations. Discuss your
cultural experiences and how you can share that with others and other generations.
16 to 18 Years of Age
Submit an essay of 500 words or more discussing the importance of "Lighting the Torch for the Next
Generation". Discuss how we can do that for other generations. Discuss your cultural experiences
and how you can share that with others and other generations.
How will the Essay be judged?
A panel of judges will evaluate the essays based on the following criteria:
- Creativity = 20%
- Relevance to theme = 80%
Please send all essays to:
OCA Essay Contest
4993 Golden Foothill Pkwy Suite 9
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Essays must received no later than June 15, 2007 at 5:00 pm.
Include your first and last name, age, and a contact phone number at the bottom of the essay.
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February 23, 2007
Employment has a significant positive impact on a young person’s life. It often helps increase
self-esteem, academic success, leadership skills, and a positive work ethic. Further, employment
serves as an essential deterrent to gang membership, substance abuse, and unlawful activity. For
these reasons, we are committed to providing such opportunities for our youth.
We need your help to make this project a success! The goal for the first year is to recruit
approximately 150 youth to train and to place in various jobs. As a leader in the hospitality
industry, you are in great position not only to give youth these opportunities, but to introduce
them to an exciting and diverse field!
Please join Dave Jones, Assemblymember, 9th District for breakfast at Vallejo’s Mexican
Restaurant (1100 O Street) on Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., to discuss how
you can get involved in this wonderful community project! At this meeting, we hope to discuss with you and other area leaders how this
partnership can benefit your organization and the community. We also want to learn how we can
enhance our project to fit your needs.
Please contact me or Melanie Ramil of my office at (916) 324-4676 or
Melanie.Ramil@asm.ca.gov with any questions you may have or to RSVP by Tuesday, February 27th.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important project.
The entire letter
from Dave Jones is available for download.
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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is undertaking a project to compile
a database of APA owned law firms. If you wish to be included in this national database, please
e-mail Andy Le at nlfstaff@napaba.org. Solo practitioners
are also encouraged to register
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Judicial Evaluations Committee Extends Deadline for Federal District Court Applications to
March 23, 2007
The Judicial Evaluations Committee for the Eastern District of California is seeking applicants for
the position of Federal District Court Judge in anticipation of the vacancy that will occur when Chief
Judge David Levi leaves his position to become Dean of the Duke Law School.
The Committee has announced that it has extended the deadline for submitting applications from
February 15, 2007 to March 23, 2007.
The application form is available for pick-up at the Sac Bar office (901 H St. #101) or can be emailed
in Word format by contacting Chuck Bell, the Chairman of the Committee for the Eastern District of
California. The completed original application and 8 copies should be sent to him. His contact information
is included below.
The committee will interview applicants for the position and make its recommendations to Hon. Gerald L.
Parsky, of Los Angeles, California, who is the Chairman of the California Judicial Evaluation Committees on
behalf of President Bush.
Please fee free to contact Chuck Bell if you have any questions.
Charles H. Bell Jr.
Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP
455 Capitol Mall, Suite 801
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-442-7757
Fax: 916-442-7759
Email: cbell@bmhlaw.com
Website: www.bmhlaw.com
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Donna S. Tamanaha
...has been made the permanent Assistant U.S. Trustee for the San Francisco field office.
Congratulations Donna!
Donna S. Tamanaha - Born and raised on the island of Molokai in Hawaii.
Attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison -- obtained a B.A. and J.D. from UW-Madison.
Past president of ABAS (2000); has served on many ABAS committees; recipient of Unity Award.
[Retired] Nota Bene editor but is working on the 25th anniversary edition. Currently employed
as the Assistant U.S. Trustee - San Francisco field office.
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Pacific McGeorge APALSA Culture Night
APALSA is hosting their 11th Annual Culture Night "Remembering Our Past, and Shaping Our
Future" on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Ming Garden, located at 5675 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento.
The event begins at 6 pm with cocktails (no host bar), and the festivities officially start at
7 pm. City Councilmember Rob Fong is our keynote speaker this year, and as always, there will
be a wonderful dinner, a raffle, and entertainment.
Tickets are $30; please email Lee No at lee@leesno.org
to reserve yours! We hope to see you there!
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UC Davis APALSA / La Raza Monte Carlo Night
This event is scheduled for Friday, April 14, 8pm-12am, at UC Davis. Professors, local attorneys,
and students are expected to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/apalsa/monte_carlo.htm
This is the first event of its kind for the UC Davis APALSA and La Raza. In addition to being
APALSA's biggest fundraiser ever, this event as an opportunity for students to interact with
ABAS members and other attorneys in an informal setting.
Downloads:
Monte Carlo Brochure
Monte Carlo Flyer
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Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
P.O. Box 2215
Metro Station
Sacramento, CA 95812-2215
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