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NFALA Leadership Academy 2024-2025 Class The National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) is pleased to announce its Congratulations to:
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP The call for nominations begins today, for the Office of the Vice-President of Membership, which will be filled by special election. Below is the same information provided earlier this week regarding the special election. Candidate Eligibility and Duties The qualifications to be a candidate for any NFALA Executive Office shall be determined pursuant to the NFALA Election Rules, as adopted by the NFALA Board of Governors in August 2019, and the duties are outlined in the NFALA Bylaws. Eligibility To Vote You are eligible to vote in this special election if: (a) you received a ballot to vote in the 2024-2025 general election; (b) you are a NFALA direct member with dues current as of 11:59 p.m. PST on September 30, 2024; or (c) a lifetime NFALA member with dues current as of as of 11:59 p.m. PST on September 30, 2024. Please note that all ballot submissions are final. Special Election Timeline
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Nominations Committee by emailing: bryan@ramoslawfirm.com.
NFALA Women's Affinity Network and Pinay Powerhouse presents: Caregiving Is a Two-Way Street: An Introduction to the California Care Economy September 27, 2024 | 12-1 pm PST Panelists: - Katie Wutchiett, Legal Aid at Work - Jaimie Worker, Caring Across Generations - Cesia Garcia Rojas, USC Family Caregiver Support Center/LACRC, and - Aquilina Soriano, Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California Moderator - Karina Laigo, Child Care Law Center
NFALA's Government and Public Sector Lawyers Affinity Network's Virtual Meet & Greet October 9, 2024 | 4-5 PM PST Are you passionate about law, government, and public service? Do you want to connect with like-minded professionals and make a difference in the legal community? Then mark your calendars for our upcoming Meet & Greet! DATE: October 9, 2024TIME: 4-5 pm PSTLOCATION: Zoom Meeting ID: 870 3464 2067 About the Government and Public Sector Lawyers Affinity Network: The Government and Public Sector Lawyers Affinity Network's (GPS) mission is to serve NFALA’s members employed in various levels of government or public interest organizations. By promoting integrity and excellence among public advocates, providing meaningful programming, and by highlighting the extraordinary work of public sector lawyers, GPS works to enhance the position of NFALA’s members, provide a network and a space to build camaraderie among public sector lawyers, and provide representation within NFALA for public sector lawyers. What to Expect at the Meet & Greet! ✅ Committee Overview and Vision ✅ Programming + Networking ✅ GPS Scholarship ✅ Supporting Other Committees and Coalition Partners ✅ How to Get Involved: For more information about GPS and other NFALA committees, visit https://nfala.com/Committees-Networks.
CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2024-2025 NFALA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
NFALA calls for nominations for the above-listed positions. Only NFALA members who are eligible to vote in this year’s elections (see voting eligibility above) may submit nominations and/or qualify as a candidate. Self-nominations are permitted.The Nomination Petition Form must be received by no later than Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:59 PM Pacific | 10:59 PM Central | 11:59 PM EST via email to bryan@ramoslawfirm.com.
NFALA Leadership Academy | Class of 2024-2025 Applications Are Open! | DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 18, 2024 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:
For more information, visit NFALA Leadership Academy
NFALA-ganza Returns! | June 21, 2024 | 8:30 pm EST | 7:30 pm CST | 5:30 pm PST | 2:30 pm HT The LGBTQIA+ Network of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) and the NFALA Foundation invite you to attend in full glamour NFIRE-ganza! -- Unite. Ignite. Delight!, the third annual virtual NFALA Pride Event which will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, 8:30 p.m. Eastern/7:30 p.m. Central/5:30 p.m. Pacific/2:30 p.m. Hawai’iʻi. (Virtual meeting opens at 5 p.m. Pacific.) Funds raised from the event will provide law school scholarships for LGBTQIA+ Filipino American law students. NFALA-ganza! will be a 1.5 hour virtual event that will bring together attorneys, judges, professors, and law students from across the country to celebrate all that we are and the promise of who we have yet to become. You will be in the company of our host, San Francisco Bay Area drag queen extraordinaire Tila Pia, as well as distinguished attendees nationwide in various legal professions. We will also feature speakers including our past recipients, Christian Seno and Amanda Jimenez, who will highlight updates in the LGBTQIA+ community and ways to support the community’s efforts in the ongoing advocacy and representation. We will also showcase entertaining and talented performers, including various lip sync performances and pre-recorded video montages featuring NFALA’s own homegrown talent. This year, we are highlighting a coveted-auction item graciously donated by NYC lawyer and creative artist Christian Seno. The theme for NFALA-ganza! is “NFIRE-ganza! -- Unite. Ignite. Delight!” Join us, become a sponsor, celebrate, reflect, and move to action! Visit nfala.com./nfalaganza for more information and to register
 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)
.png) 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!
7th Annual Pinay Powerhouse Conference | March 22-24, 2024 | San Diego, CA In support of NFALA Affiliate Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD), they are excited to host the upcoming 7th Annual Pinay Powerhouse Conference on March 22-24, 2024. This year’s conference theme is “Sun, Sand & Sampaguita.” Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines and means “promises,” from the phrase sump akita. Our theme honors the promises we make to our community and profession, as well as the promises we make to and keep for ourselves. The conference will feature prominent speakers on topics such as thriving in traditionally white male-dominated industries, important LGBTIA+ issues, and more. Additionally, we will be hosting a Friday evening welcome event, as well as other social events throughout the weekend that showcase some of our favorite San Diego spots. Hotel blocks are available at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive in downtown San Diego, conveniently located three miles away from the San Diego International Airport. Hotel blocks can be reserved here: For more information, including the conference schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit the Pinay Powerhouse website. Also follow @pinaypowerhouse on Instagram for the latest updates!
NFALA Foundation Government and Public Interest Law Student Scholarship | Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024 NFALA Foundation proudly announces its 2024 Government and Public Interest Scholarship to bring greater awareness and recognition to law students who are dedicated in using their legal talents to serve the public interest. The Scholarship is sponsored through the generous donations received in the past year. The Scholarship will provide at least $2,000 to a law student who has worked or will work during Summer 2024, in Government, Public Sector, or Public Interest. The scholarship will be awarded to a law student who has a demonstrated commitment to public service and working to empower and support the AAPI and Filipino-American communities. The scholarship will be presented at the NFALA Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Houston, TX on April 13, 2024.
NFALA’s Health & Wellness Committee presents "Mindfulness Practices to Support Attorney Wellness" on February 29, 2024 at 2 pm EST/ 12 pm MST / 11 am PST Our profession is difficult. Lawyers have unique causes of stress and suffering, including huge volumes of work, an issue-spotting mind, zero room for error, and living surrounded by conflict. This Discussion will explore Mindfulness, the ability to be in the present moment fully, intentionally, and non-judgmentally. We will focus on how mindfulness practices can cultivate skills and mental qualities that support resilience, self-compassion, and relating to stressors in a healthy, life sustaining way. Guest Speaker: Alexis Firehawk of Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen
NFALA’s Partners Network presents “Forecasting Success: A Panel Discussion on Effective Rainmaking Strategies” on February 13, 2024 at 1-2 pm EST / 10-11 am PST Join our virtual panel of industry trailblazers, who will share their insights, experiences, and proven strategies for driving business growth and best practices through effective rainmaking in competitive markets. Panelists Include: - Victor Corpuz, Jackson Lewis, PC - Jeffrey Gaba, Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC - Eric Greenberg, Seyfarth Shaw - Jonah Toleno, Garcia Hong Law, PC
SAVE THE DATE | NFALA Mid-Year Leadership Summit on April 12-14, 2024. Location TBA
NFALA's Government & Public Sector Network presents "The Role of Non-Profit and Government Attorneys in Advancing Social Justice" | January 17, 2024 from 5-6 pm PST This virtual panel will explore how attorneys in non-profit organizations and government agencies collaborate to address social justice issues, including civil rights, access to justice, and equity. Panelists Include:
For more information, contact NFALA GPS Co-Chairs Abigail Rivamonte Mesa (rivamonte@gmail.com) or Raymond Rollan (raymond.r.rollan@gmail.com)
NFALA Lifetime Membership Drive | 2023 Exclusive Pricing In December 2023, we are thrilled to extend a special invitation to you to become an NFALA lifetime member for a one-time cost of $750.00. As we celebrate this season of giving and togetherness, we want to offer you the opportunity to join our exclusive circle of lifetime members and partake in a host of exciting benefits designed just for you. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, you may visit our website and select "Direct Lifetime Member **2023 Exclusive Pricing**" when submitting your application, or to learn more about the benefits of becoming a lifetime member, please contact us at membership@nfala.com.
NFALA 2023 Scholarship Recipients include (Pictured from top to bottom):
- Alyssa Gonzaga, University of California, Irvine, 2023 NFALA President's Scholarship
To learn more about our 2023 scholarship recipients, visit here
NFALA Celebrates National Philippine Parents’ Day! December 4 is National Philippine Parents’ Day. Throughout December, NFALA - National Filipino American Lawyers Association will celebrate and feature NFALA members’ parents for the journey and sacrifices they have made. To see NFALA members' parents featured, visit here
2024 NFALA Midyear Bid Process is Open! The National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) seeks proposals from affiliate and regional leaders to host the annual Mid-Year Leadership Summit in the spring of 2024. Interested members are asked to submit proposals no later than Friday, December 29, 2023, 5:00 pm PST. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/NFALAMidyearBid2023 |
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