This month, AALAM is holding its elections for the 2001-2002 AALAM officers and directors. Don't forget to complete your ballot and submit your membership dues in order to have your ballot counted. Also, please complete and return the membership registration form even if you have completed one in the past. Because AALAM is in the process of producing a directory of Massachusetts Asian American attorneys and is moving toward the electronic dissemination of announcements, it is critical that we have the most up-to-date information on all of our members.

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Upcoming Events

AALAM Membership Meeting
This month's gathering will feature guest speaker Angelo Ancheta, currently the Director of Legal and Advocacy Programs at The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University and formerly the Executive Director of the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco. Come hear Angelo speak about immigration and its impact on Asian American political participation. Following the meeting, snacks and refreshments will be served. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the candidates for AALAM's 2001-2002 officer and director positions. Completed 2001-2002 membership registration forms, election ballots, and, yes, dues will be accepted at the meeting. For more information or to RSVP, please contact AALAM Director Jacinta Ma at 617-496-8668 or jma@law.harvard.edu, or contact Chinh Pham at 617-832-1000.

Save the Date: NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
After last year's successful NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference in Boston, this year=s event will take place in New York City on Saturday, May 5, 2001. The conference, hosted by the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will feature keynote speaker the Reverend Al Sharpton, who will discuss racial profiling. Panels will include ÒE-Commerce and Trends in IP,Ó ÒOpportunities in the Judiciary,Ó ÒCorporate Counsel,Ó ÒHow to Succeed as a Young Lawyer,Ó ÒOpportunities for Minorities in Governmental Agencies and the Public Sector,Ó and ÒRunning Your Own Law Practice.Ó Be on the lookout for registration materials. For more information, contact Conference Coordinator Yvette Y. Chang at 212-704-6042 or ychang@jenkens.com.

Asian American Unity Dinner
This annual gala event, with the theme AVision for the 21st Century, will feature a keynote address by Daphne Kwok, Executive Director of the Organization of Chinese Americans. The event will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers, 29 Dalton Street, Boston. If you are interested in sitting at the AALAM table, contact AALAM President Perry Wu at 617-526-6141 or perry.wu@haledorr.com by Monday, April 30, 2001.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AALAM Member Confirmed for Associate Justice Position on Boston Municipal Court
Congratulations to AALAM member John T. Lu, a Lowell attorney, whose nomination for an Associate Justice position on the Boston Municipal Court was unanimously confirmed by the Governor's Council during the week of March 26, 2001. Jack's candidacy was endorsed by AALAM this past January. Jack is a solo practitioner specializing in criminal defense, a former attorney with the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and a member of the Board of Directors of Merrimack Valley Legal Services. When he is sworn in, Jack will become just the third Asian American judge in the history of the Commonwealth.

AALAM Awards Scholarship
On March 8, 2001, AALAM hosted its annual Mentor/Mentee and Scholarship Reception at Bingham Dana LLP. Despite the blizzard that shut down the State for a couple of days prior to the reception, both AALAM members and local law students showed up in full force to meet their mentees and mentors, respectively, as well as to congratulate this year's $2,000 AALAM Scholarship recipient, Tackey Chan. Tackey has been devoted throughout his life to serving the Quincy community through such organizations and efforts as the Quincy Asian American Association, the Asian American Resource Workshop, the Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition, the Atlantic Neighborhood Association, Kids Vote Quincy, the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence's Silk Road Gala Committee, Work, Inc., and the Governor's Asian American Commission. Tackey has been working for the last six years as an aide and advisor to State Senator Michael W. Morrissey. Moreover, he is presently enrolled in the evening program at New England School of Law. As he accepted his Scholarship, Tackey emphasized that any level, amount, or method in which each of us can get involved in our communities is valuable and needed, and he challenged each of us to get involved Ð starting now. Senator Morrissey also spoke of Tackey's devotion and commitment to the Quincy community and commended AALAM for awarding Tackey this year's Scholarship.

AARW Seeks SafetyNet Volunteers
The Asian American Resource Workshop (AARW) is seeking volunteers to assist with revitalizing its SafetyNet program, which provides education about anti-Asian violence and works to prevent hate crimes. SafetyNet needs immediate help with reviewing and revising training materials and updating resource and referral lists for a hate crimes training it plans to conduct in the fall. If you are interested in helping or in receiving training to be part of a speakers bureau, please call AARW at 617-426-5313 and leave a message for Jacinta Ma, or email to workshop@aarw.org.

AALAM Alumni News
Jonathan D. Lee, a former AALAM member and director, has joined the Private Client Group of Merrill Lynch & Co. as a Financial Consultant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was formerly with KPMG, LLP in Minneapolis and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue in Boston.

Jonathan Bruno, a former AALAM member and director, is now an attorney with Kaufman, Borgeest & Ryan in New York City.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Deputy Director of Labor Relations, Massport
Massport is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years experience representing government entities in the state and federal court system. Individual will litigate and advise the Director of potential violations of state/federal labor laws; will represent authority in arbitrations and will advise manager on contract administration, and participate in the collective bargaining process. Successful individual will provide training for department heads and employees on wide range of labor relations issues. J.D. with substantial litigation including arbitration experience coupled with Labor Relations Commission experience is required. Must be a member of the Mass Bar, have valid driver's license, able to pass controlled substance testing and background security check. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to:
Massport, One Harborside Drive East Boston, MA 02128, Attn: Human Resources or fax to 617-568-3940 or e-mail to employment@massport.com (ASCII text only).

Executive Director, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law of the Boston Bar Association
The Lawyers' Committee, which identifies civil rights cases and projects and places them with member law firms, is seeking an Executive Director to manage all aspects of the organization, including identification of cases, legal strategy, management of staff, fundraising, and relations with the Board of Directors and community organizations. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of post-law school experience; 6-7 years of civil rights experience, including litigation, have fundraising, personnel, and budgetary management experience, and be admitted to the Massachusetts bar. For a complete job description, or to submit a resume, contact Marguerite McEnery, Boulware & Associates, Inc., 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1841, Chicago, IL 60604; Fax: 312-322-0092; E-mail: marg@boulwareinc.com

Professor, Suffolk University Law School
Suffolk Law School seeks both experienced and entry-level applicants for tenure-track or visiting positions to commence in the 2002-2003 academic year. We welcome applications from minorities, women and others whose backgrounds will contribute to the diversity of the faculty. Candidates should have demonstrated potential for high quality scholarship. Please send a cover letter and resume to: Professor Linda Simard; Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee; Suffolk University Law School; 120 Tremont Street; Boston, MA 02108-4977.

Office of the Attorney General, Business & Labor Protection Bureau, Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Division
This position involves the investigation and prosecution of complex insurance and unemployment fraud cases. Cases will include workers compensation fraud, unemployment tax and compensation fraud cases, motor vehicle fraud cases, and fake injury or property loss cases committed by claimants, employers, medical providers, and attorneys. Investigations typically involve financial record audits and may involve the use of confidential informants, undercover agents, search warrants, and electronic surveillance. Contact Marie Urciuoli, Director of Recruitment & Hiring, Human Resource Management Office, Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Applications must be submitted by: May 15, 2001. Inquiries may be made to: Eliot Green, Division Chief (617) 727-2200 ext. 3323.

Office of the Attorney General, Business & Labor Protection Bureau, Fair Labor and Business Practices Division
Primary Duties: Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for the enforcement of the Massachusetts labor standards, including statutes that address non-payment of wages, overtime, minimum wage, child labor, workplace safety and public construction prevailing wages. The AAG is responsible for handling the prosecution of violations in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings, as well as making public presentations to employers and employees concerning the wage and hour laws. The AAG will be assigned to the Boston office, and will also be required to work with other divisions within the Bureau. Contact Marie Urciuoli, Director of Recruitment & Hiring, Human Resource Management Office, Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Inquiries may be made to: Daniel S. Field, Division Chief, (617) 727-2200 x3274.

Office of the Attorney General, Public Protection Bureau, Environmental Protection Division, Brownfields Unit
The Brownfields Unit of the Environmental Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist in administering the Brownfields Covenant Program authorized by G.L. c.21E, Section 3A(j)(3), as amended, a program which seeks to further the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites by providing liability protection for individual project. Contact Marie Urciuoli, Director of Recruitment & Hiring,Human Resource Management Office, Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Inquiries may be made to: James Farrell, Chief Brownfields Unit (617) 727-2200 ext. 3354

Office of the Attorney General, Public Protection Bureau, Consumer
Protection & Antitrust Division Primary duties: Will be responsible for heavy, active caseload enforcing state and federal consumer protection and antitrust laws, from investigation through trial and appeal. Draft legislation, educational material and consumer advisories as needed. Participate as required in community outreach projects, inter-agency task forces, multi-state enforcement efforts and training. Contact Marie Urciuoli, Director of Recruitment & Hiring, Human Resource Management Office, Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Inquiries may be made to Jesse Caplan, Deputy Division Chief (617) 727-2200 ext. 2654.

Local Cable TV Show Seeks Asian American Attorneys as Guest Speakers
Malden Cable TV broadcasts AAsian Spectrum, a show aimed at Asian American audiences in Greater Boston. The producers have invited AALAM members to appear on the show. Suggested topics include employment law, estate planning, Medicaid issues, long-term insurance planning, small claims, and small business problems. A translator is available during taping. It is very informal and a great opportunity to reach out to the Asian American community. If you are interested in appearing on the show, please contact AALAM Community Service Committee member Lena M. Wong at 617-725-8106 or lena.wong@appct.state.ma.us.

BBA Sections Seek Members
The Bankruptcy Section and the Labor & Employment Section of the Boston Bar Association are actively seeking to diversify their memberships. AALAM members interested in taking an active role in the activities of these or other BBA sections should contact Perry Wu at 617-526-6141 or perry.wu@haledorr.com.

Children and Family Law Program (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services
CAFL is seeking qualified attorneys for its trial panel to receive appointments from the juvenile and probate courts to represent indigent parents and children in state intervention/child welfare matters, including care and protection proceedings, children in need of services cases, and termination of parental rights cases. Admission requires completion of a 5-day training program. The next training is scheduled for September 10-12 and 24-25, 2001. The application deadline is July 6, 2001. For more information about the program, visit www.state.ma.us/cpcs or call Amy M. Karp at 617-482-6212.

Associate General Counsel, Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is seeking an attorney with at least four years of experience. The position will provide legal experience and representation in a broad range of areas including business transactions, student affairs, employment law, sponsored research, intellectual property and technology transfer, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. Send a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to: Search Committee, Office of General Counsel, Dartmouth College, Box 6002, 14 South Main Street, Suite 2C, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755.

Staff Attorney, Disability Law Center
The Disability Law Center is seeking an attorney with Federal Court experience to join its Benefit Project Support Unit. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Social Security Act, regulations, and sub-regulatory policy sources implementing the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Insurance Programs. Send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to: Search Committee, Disability Law Center, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 925, Boston, MA 02108.

Administrative Director of Clinical Programs, Harvard Law School
Reporting to the Faculty Director of Clinical Programs, the Administrative Director is the chief officer of the HLS Clinical Program who ensures that clinical program policies and procedure are effectively carried out through sound program administration. Minimum of seven years' experience in academic administration. Send a resume and cover letter to Harvard University Resume Processing Center, Requisition #8819, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Director of Development, Boston Bar Foundation
The BBA is seeking a Director of Development to oversee its fundraising programs, including direct mail, grant writing, special events, and individual giving programs. Send a resume to Francis S. Moran, Jr., Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, fax to 617-523-0127, or email to fmoran@bostonbar.org.

Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking qualified attorneys between 23 and 36 years old to become special agents. For more information, please contact Kevin C. Kenneally, Special Agent Recruiter, FBI, Boston, at 617-223-6170.

Attorney, National Voting Rights Institute
The National Voting Rights Institute, a nonprofit litigation and public education organization challenging the campaign finance system, is seeking an attorney to join their litigation team. Send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: NVRI, One Bromfield Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02108.

Staff Attorney, Western Massachusetts Legal Services, Inc. (WMLS)
WMLS is seeking two full-time staff attorneys. One will work in the Battered Women Legal Assistance and Basic Family Law Project; the other will focus on housing, government benefits, and/or employment law issues. Salary: $26,655 to $48,135, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Application: Send a resume to Jon Lees, Program Administrator, WMLS, 127 State Street, 4th Floor, Springfield, MA 01103-1944.

Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc.
The Hampshire County Bar Advocates, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, is accepting applications for entrance into its program and is particularly interested in recruiting minority and bilingual attorneys to the program. For more information, call William J. Larkin at 413-586-5038.

Legal Librarian, Massport
Massport is seeking an experienced legal librarian (3+ years) to manage daily operation and overall administration of the in-house library, including acquisitions, automated cataloging, and budget preparation and allocation. The librarian also provides reference services for staff. Requirements: Bachelor=s degree in Library Science or equivalent professional work experience; JD or Master=s of Library Science preferred. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, online legal research databases, and Internet required. Competitive salary and benefits. Application: Send resume to Massport Human Resources Department, One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S, East Boston, MA 02128, fax: 617-568-3940, e-mail: employment@massport.com (ASCII text only).

If you have an item for the AALAM News, submit it to AALAM Secretary Theodore D. Chuang, U.S. Attorney's Office, 1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200, Boston, MA 02210; Fax: 617-748-3951; theodore.chuang@usdoj.gov. E-mail announcements preferred. Editorial discretion is reserved.

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