Events

AAAA will host a series of upcoming talks and courses: a July 18 public lecture by attorney Lantao Sun on preventing slip-and-fall injuries and the litigation process; a July 30 CLE course on representing IRC §1031 exchange clients; and an August 18 “East Coast vs. West Coast” seminar on protecting and passing on family wealth, presented by attorneys Yanfei Ran and Elizabeth Yang. Stay tuned for more.

On June 23, 2026, attorney Edmond Wong — long supported by AAAA — placed first with 50,113 votes among four candidates in the Democratic primary for Queens Civil Court Judge. Given the borough’s overwhelming Democratic majority, he is well positioned to prevail in the November general election and take the bench as a Queens Civil Court Judge.

AAAA’s “I AM HELPING” free legal clinics run every month in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, offering the community free legal consultations. Two clinics have been held this year; at the June 21 Brooklyn clinic, four Pro Bono Committee attorneys served residents from 2 PM until past 5 PM. To make an appointment, call 212-836-6055.

On June 20, 2026, AAAA’s Youth Committee and Events Committee co-hosted an attorneys’ golf networking afternoon at the Alley Pond Golf Center. Colleagues enjoyed a relaxed round and built connections — and the response was so enthusiastic that attendees asked to make it a monthly event.

On May 23, 2026, AAAA and more than a dozen New York community organizations hosted “Elite Night” at VShow in Flushing — a cross-industry networking event for young professionals that showcased the unity and mutual support of the community.

On April 27, 2026, representatives of AAAA and the Community Legal Aid Center of New York (CLAC) visited the University of New Haven to pay tribute to the late Dr. Henry C. Lee, the renowned Chinese-American forensic scientist.

AAAA's first Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lecture, co-hosted with KCT Abstract, on FinCEN's latest reporting rules — held at iLead Law Group's Park Avenue office.

AAAA and the New York Legal Assistance Group, with community partners, held pro bono legal seminars in Brooklyn (Houfu Senior Center and UCA) on special-needs trusts, Medicaid, and family-planning basics — helping the community move from hearsay to understanding.

Four Points by Sheraton Flushing. 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Panel discussions, awards ceremony, and annual gala dinner.

Community legal education on New York landlord-tenant law, rights, and dispute resolution.

Practical guidance for immigrant communities on legal rights during ICE enforcement actions.

Collaborative seminar series with North American law schools on Asian American legal careers.

After more than 23 days of sustained effort, successfully supported a community member's legal rights through pro bono representation.

In-depth discussion on recent immigration policy changes and strategic legal guidance for the Asian American community.

Celebrating AAAA's second anniversary with a reflection on achievements and outlook for 2025.

On May 20, 2023, the Asian American Attorneys Association (AAAA), founded by more than a dozen attorneys, held its inaugural ceremony in Great Neck, New York, drawing nearly 200 attorneys, entrepreneurs, physicians, accountants, and other professionals. Founding Chair Yanfei Ran delivered the keynote, setting out the Association’s vision — “Asian Leadership, Global Vision” — to unite Asian American attorneys and defend the community’s rights.