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NFALA Leadership Academy | Class of 2024-2025 Applications Open in Late April!

NFALA’s Leadership Academy is aimed at promoting new Filipino American attorneys to cultivating their own leadership style and developing skills to promote career advancement and community service.

Leadership Academy Fellows will:

• Develop and leverage foundational leadership skills
• Understand career development strategies applicable for various practice environments, such as law firms, in-house, government, non-profit
• Prepare early career attorneys with relationship building resources, as well as professional and personal development opportunities
• Embody the essence of servant leadership and the Bayanihan spirit

For more information, visit NFALA Leadership Academy

NFALA - FALA-New York Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Law Scholarship | Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

In collaboration with NFALA Affiliate, the Filipino American Lawyers of New York (FALA-NY), NFALA Foundation proudly supports the Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Law Scholarship. Robin was a beloved wife, daughter, sister and proud Filipina- American lawyer. Throughout her life, Robin devoted herself to advocacy of many causes, including Filipino veterans’ rights, adolescents with cancer, and immigrants’ rights. She also had musical talent and a fine eye for design, enlivening any event with her singing, dancing, and keyboard skills. After overcoming stage III ovarian cancer at the age of 23, Robin achieved her dream of becoming a lawyer, graduating from Rutgers School of Law-Camden in 2013 with a joint JD/MBA degree. As one of the first members and original Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee since FALA New York’s inception, Robin was instrumental in establishing the FALA New York brand and lasting communications strategy. Throughout her long battle with cancer, Robin remained committed to her duties at FALA New York.

This scholarship was established to honor Robin’s memory and support talented law students who embody her spirit and commitment to service. The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

Click here to download the application.

NFALA’s In-House Committee presents, " ESG 101: What is the Environmental, Social, and Governance Framework and Why is It Important to Companies? | April 24, 2024 | 3 pm EST/ 1 pm MST / 12 pm PST

Join us for virtual panel discussion as we delve into the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. ESG considerations are increasingly becoming integral to business practices, investment decisions, and corporate sustainability strategies. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking a deeper understanding, this panel aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ESG and its significance in today's business landscape.

Panelists include: 

Moderated by Laurie Rose Lubiano and Maria Celis.

For more information, contact NFALA In-House Committee Co-Chairs Maria E. Celis (mcelis@jocosmetics.jp) and Laurie Rose Lubiano (laurie.lubiano@deckers.com)

To register, visit the event page here

NFALA's Awards & Endorsements Committee

The Awards & Endorsements Committee is responsible for: (1) identifying NFALA members for awards/recognitions and recommending candidates Awards & to the Board of Governors; Endorsements and (2) vetting NFALA members seeking NFALA Committee endorsements by reviewing materials submitted by candidates, conducting interviews of candidates when necessary, and providing recommendations to the Board of Governors.

Contact John Fetters for more info.

NFALA’s 2024 Mid-Year Leadership Summit | April 12-14, 2024 | Houston, Texas

The NFALA Mid-Year Leadership Summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers, panels, and workshops, and provide opportunities for you to deepen and broaden your connections with other NFALA Board Members, Affiliate Leaders, and Committee Chairs. If you are not yet involved with NFALA or a local affiliate, we encourage you to come and start building your NFALA network!

Registration is open! Visit the NFALA Mid-Year Event Page

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- NFALA: For all NFALA Members.
- NFALA Partners: Limited to NFALA Partners at law firms.
- NFALA In-House: Limited to NFALA in-house counsel

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