In October, AALAM members will join Asian Pacific American attorneys from across the country at the 2000 NAPABA National Convention in Washington, D.C. The Convention will include a reception honoring this year's recipients of the NAPABA Trailblazer Award, which include former NAPABA and AALAM president Paul Lee of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, who was honored at AALAM's Fall Reception on September 21. It's not too late to join fellow AALAM members at the Convention. For AALAM members who cannot obtain funding from their employers to travel to the Convention, AALAM has allocated funds to provide a subsidy to defray costs of the Convention (see below).

In AALAM's continuing efforts to increase participation of AALAM members in its programs and activities, this month's general meeting will be devoted to informing AALAM members and prospective members of the opportunities available to work on AALAM committees and programs. Because AALAM's success depends on member participation in its programs, all are encouraged to attend and take an active role in the organization.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

AALAM General Meeting
Come to AALAM's first general meeting of the 2000-01 year to learn more about how to become involved in AALAM. The meeting will take place at Hale and Dorr, 26th Floor, 60 State Street, Boston, on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Representatives of AALAM Committees will describe their goals for the coming year and seek volunteers to join them in carrying out the Committees' work. Among the Committees seeking members are: Events, Communications, Student Outreach, Community Service, and Membership. Attendees of the NAPABA National Convention will also brief the membership on the activities at the Convention in Washington, D.C. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Perry Wu at 617-526-6141.

2000 NAPABA National Convention
NAPABA is holding its 2000 NAPABA National Convention, Freedom, Equality and Justice: Reaffirming Our Commitment, October 12-14, 2000 in Washington, DC at the Capital Hilton Hotel. The convention will include numerous panels and seminars, as well as featured speakers such as Attorney General Janet Reno; and Assistant Secretary of State Harold Koh. In addition, AALAM's Paul Lee will receive the NAPABA Trailblazers' Award. All AALAM members should have received a convention brochure in the mail. For more information, go to www.napaba.org/conv.html or contact Mark Keam at (202) 205-6926 or amkeam@earthlink.net.
For those attending the conference, the NAPABA Young Lawyers Committee will be hosting Billiards Night on Thursday, October 12 from 8 PM to midnight, the night before the formal convention programs begin. The event will take place at Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th Street, N.W. (on Dupont Circle). For more info, contact Bill Ho-Gonzalez at 202-353-0219 or billiardsnight@aol.com.
AALAM has allocated a limited amount of funds, at least $750.00, to help defray the costs of convention registration and/or travel for AALAM members who do not have funding from other sources. The total amount allocated will be divided among interested members. If you are interested in applying for the subsidy, contact Perry Wu at 526-6141.

Minority Law Student Reception
AALAM, along with the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys, and Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys, is sponsoring the annual fall reception for minority law students. The event will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 5:30 PM at Fleet Boston Financial, 100 Federal Street, 2nd Floor, Boston. Come join other minority attorneys in welcoming minority law students to Boston. For more info, contact Perry Wu at 526-6141 or Odette Williamson at 523-8010.

Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition 2000 Community Conference
APAAC, the leading organization for advancing APA involvement in the political arena, is hosting its 2000 Community Conference on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at UMass/Boston. AALAM members interested in the political agenda for APAs in Massachusetts should attend. See the attached flyer for more information.

National Conference of Community and Justice Walk-A-Thon
NCCJ is sponsoring its Second Annual Walk As One: Unite to Fight Hate 5 mile walk-a-thon through Chinatown, the South End, and Bay Village to celebrate Boston's diversity and take a stand against bias, bigotry, and racism. Proceeds benefit NCCJ's youth and community programs. For more info, call 617-227-9155 x14 or visit www.nccjboston.org/walkasone.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AALAM Seeks Mentors
The AALAM Law Student Outreach/Scholarship Committee continues to seek Law Student Mentors. We would like to pair law students with AALAM attorney members for the 2000-2001 academic year. Please share your experiences, insights, and time with Asian American law students. To participate in the mentor program, just fill out the form attached in this newsletter and send it to Sherry Mulloy, as indicated on the form.

AALAM Committees Seek Members
AALAM continues to seek interested members to join in planning activities and managing the organization in the coming year. Specifically, AALAM is seeking members to assist in planning professional development events, social events, and community service activities, as well as members to assist in managing membership information, newsletter production, and website development and maintenance. Interested members should attend the General Meeting on October 24 and/or contact Theodore Chuang at 617-748-3173 or theodore.chuang@usdoj.gov.

AALAM Seeks Newsletter Editor
AALAM is seeking an energetic, dedicated member to help manage the production of the AALAM News. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the activities of AALAM and to have a significant role in the success of the organization by helping to oversee this important communication tool. If interested, contact Theodore Chuang at 617-748-3173 or theodore.chuang@usdoj.gov.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Managing Attorney/Clinical Instructor, Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a unit of Harvard Law School's Clinical Education Program that provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in the area of family law, landlord/tenant law, and public benefits, is seeking a Managing Attorney/Clinical Instructor. The Managing Attorney will supervise and advise the five Clinical Instructors and 50 law student members. The Managing Attorney will also directly supervise several law students in their casework and will be responsible for their student evaluations. Requirements: J.D. with five years of relevant legal practice, including trial work; member of Massachusetts Bar; two years of experience in program management and in mentoring and supervising new attorneys or law students; knowledge and experience in family law, landlord/tenant law, and public benefits practice. Application: Send a resume to Harvard University Employment Office, Resume Processing Center Requisition #6395, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Deadline: October 13, 2000.

Attorney, The Community Builders, Inc.
The Community Builders, Inc., a nonprofit urban housing developer that assists in the development of affordable housing throughout the Eastern United States, is seeking an attorney to join its General Counsel's Office in Boston. The office provides legal representation on numerous affordable housing development and commercial projects, including structuring and negotiating financing, title and real estate conveyancing, zoning analysis, review of environmental matters, and organizing closings. Qualifications: J.D. with 2-4 years' experience in, and commitment to, housing and community development. Application: Send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Ms. Pamela Coveney, The Community Builders, Inc., 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116; Fax: 617-695-9805. Community Builders is also seeking law interns for the fall, spring, and summer terms.

Clients' Security Board of the Supreme Judicial Court
The SJC is seeking nominations for an appointment to the Clients' Security Board, effective October 2000. The SJC is seeking experienced general practitioners with litigation experience. Bar associations are allowed to submit up to three nominees for the appointment. Nominations and resumes should be submitted to Christine P. Burak, Staff Attorney, Supreme Judicial Court, 1350 New Courthouse, Boston, MA 02108.

Attorney, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services
The Boston office of MCLS is seeking an attorney or paralegal to represent prisoners with civil rights or other legal problems related to incarceration. In addition to litigation, the attorney will also engage in non-litigation advocacy and translation. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and English. Send a resume and writing samples in both Spanish and English to: Executive Director, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, Inc., 8 Winter Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02108.

Arbitrators/Mediators, NASD Regulation, Inc.
NASD Regulation, Inc. operates the largest forum for dispute resolution in the securities industry, handling disputes among investors, brokerage firms, and registered representatives. Its Office of Dispute Resolution is seeking experienced Arbitrators (5-8 years' experience) to sit on 3-member panels to hear 1-3 cases per year, and Mediators (with training and experience) to facilitate dispute resolution. NASD has hearing locations in Boston. For more information, visit www.nasdadr.com, email Joyce.Philius@nasd.com, or call Joyce Philius at 212-858-4283.

Endowed Membership, Social Law Library
Social Law Library is offering endowed membership to 26 beginning solo practitioners, which provide one-year Subscriber's Membership from October 2000 to September 2001. Consideration is given to clientele served, financial need, amount of pro bono and volunteer work performed, and the need for access to the resources of the Library. To apply, contact Kelly L. Hynes of Social Law Library at 617-523-0018 x530.

Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc.
Bristol County Bar Advocates, Inc.
These organizations select, train, schedule, and oversee attorneys who accept assigned criminal cases in district, superior, and juvenile courts. Attorneys interested in applying to join the pool of qualified appointed counsel should contact Gerlinde B. Lowe (Bristol County) at 508-999-1322 or William Larkin (Hampshire County) at 413-586-5038.

Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts:
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys for the following positions: Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Bureau, Civil Right/ Civil Liberties Division
Duties: Civil litigation of cases involving housing, public accommodations, credit and employment discrimination; and police misconduct and civil rights injunctive actions against perpetrators of hate motivated violence or intimidation. Litigation may also involve areas of equal educational opportunity and privacy. Duties also include performing training and working with various public agencies to enhance civil rights protection in the Commonwealth. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years civil litigation experience required - some criminal preferred, but not required. Strong interest and commitment to civil rights work. Must be a member of the MA bar. Inquiries: Richard Cole, Division Chief, (617) 727-2200 ext. 2928. Deadline: October 11, 2000.

Assistant Attorney General, Enforcement Litigation Chief, Central Artery/Tunnel Project
Duties: To direct, supervise and conduct civil and criminal investigations that impact the CA/T Project. To act as a liaison between the Attorney General and state and federal agencies that have oversight and enforcement responsibilities on the CA/T project. To screen and assess case referrals, and initiate, conduct and supervise investigations, enforcement actions and litigation related to the CA/T Project. Requirements: Minimum of 5-7 years of legal practice experience; significant investigative, grand jury and trial practice experience; familiarity with criminal and civil rules of procedure; strong interpersonal skills. Experience in document intensive financial fraud and/or complex civil or business litigation preferred. Must be a member of the MA bar. Inquiries: Jerry Leone, Chief, Criminal Bureau, (617) 727-2200 ext. 2810. Deadline: October 11, 2000
For information on these and other job opportunities at the Attorney General's Office, visit Job Opportunities at www.ago.state.ma.us. Applications should be sent to: Diana LaRochelle, Director, Human Resource Management Office, One Ashburton Place, 20th Floor, Boston, MA 02108.

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