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Past events And Pictures CAPA Event in Dumbo
 
On May 12, 2012, KALAGNY members participated in the annual CAPA festival in Dumbo. Korean American Family Service Center Gala
 KALAGNY was proud to support the Korean American Family Service Center ("KAFSC") gala on May 11, 2012.KALAGNY's Joint Networking Event  "Women In Law Connect" Networking Mixer
 Karaoke Event Hosted by KALAGNY's Prosecutor's Committee
 Financial Seminar for Attorneys Hosted by Wells Fargo
KALAGNY and Wells Fargo held a seminar about first time home buyers, refinancing, commercial mortgages and business credit on April 26, 2012 in Manhattan. Click here for details. Discounted Immigration Law CLE for KALAGNY Members
KALAGNY in cooperation with the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York offered its members discounts on an Immigration Law CLE course on March 21 and April 18, 2012. This two-part CLE program was uniquely designed to provide attorneys in all practice areas with a general overview of the laws governing U.S. citizenship & immigration. An experienced panel of practitioners addressed such fundamental topics as the role of the federal government in regulating immigration policy, family and employment-based sponsorship, visa petitions, permanent resident status, deportation, consequences of crimes and naturalization. The panel also highlighted many of the practical aspects and ethical concerns faced by immigration attorneys, as well as those matters specifically related to the LGBT community. Click here to view program brochure. US-Asia Lawyer Cooperation Forum
On April 16, 2012, KALAGNY co-sponsored the U.S.-Asia Lawyer Cooperation Forum. Participants at the U.S.-Asia Lawyer Cooperation Forum, organized by the Asian Practice Committee of the New York County Lawyers Association ("NYCLA"), Dacheng Law Offices, and Troutman Sanders LLP, discussed the cooperation opportunities between U.S. and Asian lawyers and related topics under the background of economic globalization. A 50-person delegation of Chinese Lawyers and CEOs attended the forum. The forum was featured as a multi-angle exploration of the optimal strategy for lawyer cooperation in cross border practices and a platform for all participants to share ideas, explore future business and mutual growth potentials. Click here to view program agenda. KALAGNY's Women's Committee Meeting  KALAGNY's Women's Committee held a meeting on April 12, 2012 at Shilla. The Women's Committee is a group of dynamic women who are dedicated to advancing important women's issues. If you are interested in learning more about the Committee, email us at kalagny@gmail.com. Korean Consulate Hosts Joint IAKL/KALAGNY Reception
 More than 100 guests attended the April 5, 2012 joint KALAGNY-IAKL reception at the posh Korean Consulate in Manhattan. Guests learned about IAKL's upcoming convention in Los Angeles and KALAGNY's June 4th gala dinner. Click here to view pictures from the event. Private Showing of the Wedding Palace
 Free CLEs for KALAGNY Members
Click here for details. If interested, email kalagny@gmail.com with your name, email address, and preferred location. KALAGNY will register on your behalf and will send you details on the exact location. 2012 AABANY Annual Dinner AABANY Annual Dinner 2012: Leaping to New Heights On February 29, 2012, KALAGNY members attended the Asian American Bar Association of New York annual dinner at Cipriani Wall Street. KALAGNY Lecture Series: A Conversation With Don Liu
CLE: What Transactional Attorneys Need to Know about Financial Statements  On February 16, 2012, KALAGNY and AABANY hosted a CLE on "What Transactional Attorneys Need to Know About Financial Statements." KALAGNY Board member John Rogers, Corporate Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP, and Jeffrey M. Katz, Partner, BDO Consulting, presented at the CLE. Click here to view pictures from the CLE and reception.KALAGNY Members Attend The 2012 KAAGNY Annual Gala
 Real Estate Bankruptcy CLE (free for KALAGNY members)
KALAGNY members have been invited to participate in a free 8-week CLE program that teaches participants how to represent owners and tenants of distressed property and lenders holding mortgages on distressed property. Click here for details. 2011
2011 Year In Review
 On December 21, 2011, KALAGNY members and friends celebrated the holidays and the end of 2011 at Spotlight/Grand Karaoke Bar & Lounge -- k-town's hottest new karaoke bar. Click here to view pictures from the party. The KALAGNY Women's Committee celebrated the holiday season and the revival of the committee with cocktails on December 9, 2011. The event was hosted by Shannon Chang Hanson. If you would like to learn more about the committee, email us at kalagny@gmail.com. Click here to view pictures from the party.
Cardozo Korean American Law Student Association's annual Chuseok Dinner
 2011 NAPABA Annual Convention
KALAGNY members attended the 2011 NAPABA Annual Convention in Atlanta from November 16-20, 2011
Ninth New York Korean Lawyers Forum    Panelists:
- Eunice Rim, associate at K&L Gates LLP - Brian Lee, the Deputy Chief of County Court Bureau in the Nassau District Attorney's Office - Haejin A. Shim, associate at London Fischer LLP - Sunny Noh, staff attorney in the Housing Project at the New York Legal Assistance Group Mentorship Program Reception  KALAGNY Happy Hour  KALAGNY members and friends took a break from the daily grind at a happy hour on October 5, 2011 at Sagaponack Bar & Grill. Click here to view pictures from the event.
Rutgers APALSA's MELA Event KALAGNY was proud to support Rutgers Law School's APALSA's annual MELA event on October 6, 2011. KALAGNY Members Participate In The Korea Day Parade  KALAGNY members joined dozens of other Korean organizations at the October 1, 2011 Korea Day Parade in Manhattan.KALAGNY Meeting In Flushing
On August 31, 2011, more than 70 lawyers and law students attended KALAGNY's meeting at Nam O Jung Restaurant in Flushing. Guests learned more about KALAGNY, met fellow Korean American lawyers and law students, and enjoyed a delicious kalbi dinner. Click here to view pictures. Law Students/Young Lawyers Interview Workshop
 More than 60 lawyers and law students attended KALAGNY's second annual interviewing workshop. Attorneys from a wide array of legal fields including judges, partners at large and small firms, and other attorneys who routinely interview law students and young attorneys participated. The free workshop was held on August 1, 2011 at the Manhattan offices of our sponsor, Herrick, Feinstein LLP. Click here for media coverage of the event. KALAGNY / ASCEND Summer Mixer
 KALAGNY partnered with ASCEND in hosting a free mid-summer evening of cocktails and networking on July 20, 2011 at PRANNA (Cellar Bar). It was a very well attended night of fun mingling and networking with like-minded professionals across a broad range of industries. Click here to view slideshow. KALAGNY / KALCA Law Panel
 KALAGNY co-sponsored with The Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) a "Law Panel" on July 19, 2011. The panel was part of KALCA's Public Interest Career Series. Speakers included Joe Gim, Assistant District Attorney at the Richmond County DA's Office, Chaumtoli Huq, Associate Professor of Law at New York Law School, Maria Park, Senior Assistant District Attorney at Kings County DA's Office, John Rogers, Partner in Corporate Department of Herrick, Feinstein LLP and was moderated by Judy Kim, Associate Counsel in the Bureau & Estates Litigation Division of the New York Liquidation Bureau. Click here for more information. KALAGNY's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
  KALAGNY's founding members (circa. 1986)
More than 300 guests celebrated KALAGNY 25th Anniversary at its Gala Dinner on June 7, 2011 at the Harvard Club. KALAGNY honored Don H. Liu, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Xerox Corporation, and Prof. Jeannie Suk of Harvard Law School. NY1's Vivian Lee served as emcee for the night.
   SPONSORS:
Gold Sponsors Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPGrant & Eisenhofer PA Kim & Bae, PC Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Yoon & Kim James Cho Silver Sponsors Asian American Bar Association of New York Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP Kim & Chang Linklaters, LLP McCarter & English, LLP Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP Bronze Sponsors De Martini & Yi, LLP Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Herrick, Feinstein Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Law Office of David K. S. Kim, P.C. MetLife Prudential Wells Fargo Bank Wiggin and Dana LLP Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 2011 Gala After-Party
 KALAGNY members sang the night away at KALAGNY's post-gala after party at Pulse Karaoke Lounge, located at 135 West 41st St.
KALAGNY members participate in the NAPABA 2011 Northeast Regional Conference
“Diversity. Unity. Community.”
Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa
Hosted by the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association
 KALAGNY Seminar: Immigration Fraud - Learn How To Protect Yourself And Your Clients
Panelists included: Brian Rodkey, New York County District Attorney's Office; Lois Booker-Williams, New York Attorney General's Office; Ricky Wong, New York City Department of Consumer Affairs; and Kathy Chae, MinKwon Center for Community Action. Suyon Yi, Esq. was the moderator. Panelists discussed current trends in immigration fraud, ways to recognize possible fraud, the consequences of being a victim, and where to turn for help. *As part of KALAGNY's commitment to the Korean community, KALAGNY hosts periodic seminars to address issues important to the community. KALAGNY will also be holding a monthly pro bono clinic on the first Tuesday of every month commencing in July. KALAGNY Announces $1000 Law Student Scholarship
 KALAGNY sponsors an annual Law Student Scholarship Award in the amount of $1000. The scholarship will be presented to the winning law student member at KALAGNY’s upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the Harvard Club in New York City. The scholarship will be given to the law student member who has demonstrated the most outstanding commitment to and support for the Korean American community in Greater New York and who exhibits dedication to use his/her legal knowledge and skills to continue this commitment and support. The scholarship will be awarded based on merit. Click here for details.
KALAGNY Congratulates Andy Hahn
"Diversity Champion Award." Mr. Hahn received the award at the City Bar's Sixth Annual "Diversity Champion Award Luncheon." The award recognizes the critical role individual attorneys have played in initiating and sustaining change within their organizations and the overall New York legal community. Nominees for this prestigious award were assessed in the following areas: influencing others; being a role model; continually learning; cultivating diverse teams; innovating and taking risks; holding yourself and others accountable for diversity; and external leadership involvement. Click here for details about the luncheon.KALAGNY co-sponsored a "writing competition workshop" for law students on May 16, 2011 at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, & McCloy LLP. Click here for the program brochure. KALAGNY Members Participate In The 2011 CAPA Event
 KALAGNY members participated in the 32nd Annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival on May 8, 2011, at Union Square Park. Click here for pictures.KALAGNY Pre-Gala Reception
 KALAGNY's 2011-2012 Officers and Board Members  KALAGNY members elected officers and board members for the 2011-2012 term at KALAGNY's annual meeting on May 2, 2011. Click picture to see coverage in the Korea Times. Click here for coverage in the Korean Daily News.
Officers:
President - James Cho Board Members: Alice Cho Jewish Korean Young Professionals Forum
April 28, 2011 from 7-9 p.m.  CLE: Immigration Relief for Survivors of Domestic Violence
KALAGNY members participated in a free 4-hour CLE course for lawyers and non-lawyers sponsored by CUNY and Queens Legal Services on April 15, 2011. The class provided attorneys with an overview of each type of relief available to survivors of domestic violence. Participants are now eligible to take on pro bono immigration cases under the supervision of Queens Legal Services after the training.
CLE: Estate Tax Update
KALAGNY Meeting in New Jersey
 KALAGNY Joined 13 Other Bar Associations And Groups To Raise Funds To Benefi
t Survivors Of The Earthquake And Tsunami In Japan  Panel Discussion With Local Assistant District Attorneys
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KALAGNY hosted a panel discussion on March 22, 2011 at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with Assistant District Attorneys from the DA offices in Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Nassau County. The ADAs talked about their experiences in their respective office and described the hiring process. Panelists included:
Helen Ahn - Manhattan DA Jasmine Chang - Queens DA Joe Gim - Staten Island DA Brian Lee - Nassau DA Cristina Park - Bronx DA Maria Park - Brooklyn DA (moderator) Federal Clerkship Panel Discussion
 KALAGNY co-sponsored a panel discussion on how to secure a federal clerkship on March 23, 2011 at the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York. Panelists included the Honorable Denny Chin, Second Circuit Judge; the Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge, EDNY; the Honorable Ronald Ellis, U.S. Magistrate Judge, SDNY; Susan Shin, partner at Arnold & Porter LLP and former law clerk, EDNY; and Zainab Ahmad, Assistant U.S. Attorney, EDNY and former law clerk, EDNY and Second Circuit. Click here for details about the event.
KALAGNY Members Attend Annual 2011 AABANY Gala Dinner
  More than 100 members and guests attended KALAGNY's Meet & Greet with Korean American judges on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the New York offices of Arnold & Porter. KALAGNY held this annual reception for its new and current members and also to introduce prospective members to KALAGNY. KALAGNY recognized the Honorable Jae Y. Kim of the Bergen County Central Municipal Court. The following judges also attended:
Hon. Alexander Jeong, New York City Criminal Court Hon. Gil Hong, New York City Criminal Court Hon. Danny Chun, New York State Supreme Court, Kings County Hon. Kevin McGrath, New York City Criminal Court Sponsored in part by:
 Special Meeting to Approve Amended Bylaws
KALAGNY held a special meeting during the Members' Reception on Thursday, February 17, 2011 to approve amendments to its bylaws. KALAGNY Hosts Career Development Panel Discussion
  On January 25, 2011, KALAGNY held a career development panel discussion at Herrick, Feinstein LLP, aimed at providing associate-level attorneys and law students with insights on navigating a career in the private sector. The panel consisted of a group of law firm partners and in-house attorneys, who have pursued a diverse set of career paths, as well as the managing director of a leading legal recruiting firm.
Panel discussion topics included (1) tips for succeeding in a competitive law firm or in-house environment, (2) developing and maintaining marketability, and (3) important considerations when making a lateral move. Click here for information about the panelists. Click here to view pictures from the event. 2010
December 7, 2010 Holiday Party at the Eden Lounge  2010 NAPABA Annual Convention KALAGNY members attended the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) annual convention from November 17-21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
KALAGNY's Pro Bono Legal Clinic
 KALAGNY members participated in a pro bono legal clinic on November 13, 2010 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Hyo Shin Presbyterian Church, 42-15 166 Street, Flushing, New York 11358. Attorneys advised participants on following subject areas: family law, commercial litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, criminal law, labor and employment law, wills and trusts, landlord and tenant law, personal injury law, patent law, intellectual property, and immigration. Click here for coverage of the clinic on TKC (fast forward to 7:30) 2010-11 Mentorship Program Reception
 Chuseok Event At Cardozo Law School
 KALAGNY co-sponsored Cardozo Law School's 2d Annual Korean Chuseok Festival, hosted by Cardozo's Korean American Law Students Association on November 3, 2010.Chuseok is a Korean holiday commemorating the harvest each year, similar to Thanksgiving. KALAGNY Members Attend The 2010 MinKwon Annual Dinner
 Rutgers APALSA's Mela event KALAGNY supported the annual Mela event hosted by Rutgers Law School's Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA). On October 7, 2010, the Rutgers APALSA welcomed students, faculty, and members of the legal profession to commemorate Asian Pacific American achievements in the legal field. The keynote speaker was Phillip Kwon, First Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey. The honoree was Dean Ronald Chen, Vice Dean of Rutgers Law and former New Jersey Public Advocate. The event featured an Asian dinner buffet, open bar, cultural performance, and music. Korea Day Parade   KALAGNY members participated in the annual Korea Day Parade on Saturday, October 2, 2010. IAKL Conference  KALAGNY members attended the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) 2010 Annual Conference in Chicago from September 23 to 26, 2010 at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago. KALAGNY Annual Members’ Meeting
KALAGNY held its Annual Members’ meeting at Ichiumi on September 23, 2010. Members elected KALAGNY's 2010-11 officers and governors. Interviewing workshop On July 27, 2010, KALAGNY held an interviewing workshop for law students at Herrick, Feinstein LLP. Click here for media coverage of the event.  CLE: Green Light Go-Clearing the Bank and Title Closing Issues of a Real Estate Transaction, Flushing, Queens On July 21, 2010, KALAGNY co-sponsored with the Asian American Bar Association of New York, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and First American Title Insurance Company a CLE called Green Light Go-Clearing the Bank and Title Closing Issues of a Real Estate Transaction. 2010 Annual Gala Dinner
Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Harvard Club More than 300 guests attended the 2010 KALAGNY gala dinner at the Harvard Club. The Keynote Speaker for the dinner, Honorable Denny Chin, moved the audience with his touching personal history. KALAGNY also honored the Honorable Barry Kamins, Su Sun Bai, and Kevin Kim. Click here for list of past trailblazer honorees. Gala Dinner After-party  Guests from the gala dinner partied late into the night at the post-gala party at Radio Star Karaoke, 3 West 35th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue). NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference
KALAGNY members attended the NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference, hosted by APALA-NJ at The Heldrich Hotel in nearby New Brunswick, New Jersey from June 11-12, 2010. Don Liu, GC of Xerox, hosted the Friday evening Corporate Counsel Reception. For details of the conference, click here. IAKL/KALAGNY Reception KALAGNY members enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) Reception at the offices of Troutman Sanders on June 8, 2010. Click here for more information about the event. Korean American Medical Practitioner Association of Greater New York (KAMPANY) Golf Outing KALAGNY members attended the golf outing hosted by KAMPANY on June 5, 2010 at Middle Island Country Club. Click here for details of the event. APA Heritage Month 2010: "Blazing a Trail in the Law"  On May 27, 2010, KALAGNY co-sponsored with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) and the South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY), an event at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, in which Rocky Chin moderated a conversation with pioneers and trailblazers in the Asian Pacific American community. The panelists discussed obstacles they faced and triumphs they experienced as they blazed trails in various sectors of the legal profession. Panelists included the Honorable Denny Chin (United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit), Sharon Hom (Executive Director, Human Rights in China), Norman Lau Kee (Partner, Kee & Lau-Kee), Chanwoo Lee (Law Office of Chanwoo Lee), and Hon. Jaya K. Madhavan (Supervising Judge, Bronx County Housing Court).
CLE: Advancing and Retaining Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession On May 20, 2010, the Federal Bar Council held a CLE for the above program. There was no charge for KALAGNY members. Click here for details about the CLE. Women's Committee Event: Dinner and Broadway Show On May 19, 2010, the KALAGNY Women’s Committee hosted an event for members that included dinner at Thalia followed by the Broadway musical, “Promises Promises.” Power of Attorney CLE On May 12, 2010, KALAGNY co-sponsored with the Asian American Bar Association of New York, Citibank, and First American Title Insurance Company a CLE entitled Planning with the New Power of Attorney: with a focus on Medicaid and Estate Tax Planning. 2010 KALAGNY Golf Clinic
 General meeting KALAGNY held a general membership meeting on March 25, 2010 at Kang Suh restaurant. Members enjoyed delicious food and friendly company at the meeting. "Getting Started in Estate Planning" In March 2010, KALAGNY offered its members a free CLE course on estate planning in conjunction with several other bar associations. Click here for information regarding the course. KAYF Law Forum On Friday, March 12, 2010, KALAGNY Board Members Chad Sjoquist, Kenneth Cho and Susan Moon participated as panelists with Brian Lee in a Youth Law Forum sponsored by the Korean American Youth Foundation. The panelists spoke about their careers and experiences and held a Q&A session with high school students from New York City and Long Island. Click here for more information about KAYF. 7th Annual Event Celebrating Diversity in the Bar KALAGNY co-sponsored with the New York State Bar Association the "Diversity in the Bar" event on January 25, 2010 at the New York Hilton. 2009-2010 Mentor-Mentee reception
KALAGNY Board Member Kevin Kim
Selected Person of the Year Kevin Kim was honored at the 2010 KAAGNY annual dinner on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Click here for more information. 2009
Joint Bar Association Holiday Party
KALAGNY participated in a Joint Bar Association Holiday Party on December 12, 2009. Pro Bono Clinic
KALAGNY hosted a Pro Bono Legal Clinic on December 5, 2009 at the Asian Women's Christian Association in New Jersey. Members provided legal assistance to the Korean American community. Click here for more information about the clinic. NAPABA National Conference in Boston On October 31, 2009, KALAGNY and the Korean American Community Center of New York ("KACCNY") co-hosted their 8th pro bono service program for naturalization application processing. Together with KACCNY, KALAGNY has assisted in the processing of more than 200 U.S. citizenship applications during the past 2 years. Reception for KALAGNY Members October 29, 2009 More than 100 attorneys and law student attended KALAGNY's annual membership drive. The event was hosted by Seyfarth Shaw at its posh midtown offices. Click here for pictures from the event and here to view an article about the event.
KALAGNY Honored At KACCNY Dinner  KALAGNY received the "Community Service Award of the Year" from the Korean American Community Center of New York (KACCNY) at KACCNY's 10th Anniversary Gala on October 27, 2009, at Dae Dong Manor in Flushing. KALAGNY members Alice Y. Cho, Yohan Choi, Zena Kim, Jadyn Koo, Jeremy D. Sung, Suyon Yi, Charles M. Yoon, and Min Zu received individual recognition for their pro bono activities. KALAGNY also received a "Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition" signed by Congressman Gary L. Ackerman for pro bono legal services to the community. KALAGNY President Lena Chun accepted this certificate on behalf of KALAGNY. Click here for pictures from the event.
Buying and Selling Investment Property (Free CLE for members) KALAGNY, along with several other associations, offered a CLE series on Buying & Selling Investment Property Chuseok Celebration At Cardozo Law School On Thursday, October 22, 2009 YKASEC Annual Dinner
 KALAGNY members attended the YKASEC Annual Gala on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Dae Dong Manor in Flushing. APALSA Reception At Rutgers Law School
Click here for pictures from the event.  KALAGNY's own Andy Hahn was the keynote speaker at the Rutgers Law School's APALSA's annual "MELA" event on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Click here for a copy of the invitation. Click here for pictures from the event. General Meeting
 KALAGNY held a general meeting for members on July 15 and September 24, 2009 at Kang Suh restaurant in Koreatown. Click here for pictures from the meeting.
Pro Bono Legal Clinic
KALAGNY held a pro bono legal clinic on June 13, 2009 offering free consultation in Family Law, Commercial Law, Foreclosures, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Labor Law and Immigration. The event took place at Hyo Shin Bible Presbyterian Church.
2009 Gala Dinner
 The 2009 KALAGNY Gala Dinner was held on April 16, 2009 at the Penn Club in midtown Manhattan. KALAGNY honored Bill Thompson NYC Comptroller, and notable Korean American attorneys. Click here for pictures from the event. 2008
Kim S. Hahn Scholarship Golf Benefit
On October 18, 2008, KALAGNY collaborated with Nexgen Foundation, Inc. to hold a golf benefit at NY Country Club. Net proceeds were donated towards the Kim S. Hahn Scholarship Fund.
2008 Citizenship Day
KALAGNY members hosted the annual Citizenship Day on April 19, 2008. KALAGNY members along with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the City Bar Justice Center, the Brooklyn Law School and the YWCA of Queens offered a free legal workshop providing assistance and advice on becoming a U.S. Citizen. The workshop was held at the Brooklyn Law School and at the YWCA of Queens.
2008 Reception at Gana Art Gallery
2008 Gala Dinner
KALAGNY held a reception for members at Gana Art Gallery. Click here for pictures from the event.
KALAGNY held its annual dinner at the New York Marriott on January 17, 2008. Korean Ambassador Hyun Chong Kim (Columbia Law School ‘85) was the keynote speaker. That evening, KALAGNY honored trailblazers Michael S. Kim of Kobre & Kim LLP and Andrew T. Hahn, Sr. of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and 2008 NAPABA president-elect.
2007 Legal Writing CLE
On November 7, 2007, KALAGNY sponsored a free CLE on "How to Write A Winning Legal Brief." The CLE featured the Hon. Gerald Lebovits. The event was held at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Reception Honoring Judge Gil Hong On September 27, 2007, KALAGNY held a reception to honor Judge Gil Hong. The reception was held at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, which sponsored the event. Gil Hong is a recent addition to the New York State bench. KALAGNY's Immigration Law Seminar On September 22, 2007, KALAGNY conducted a comprehensive immigration law seminar for the Korean community. The event was co-sponsored by the Korean American Association of Greater New York and the Korean American Association of Manhattan. The event was held at the Open Center (formerly known as Seoul Plaza), located at 150-24 Northern Blvd., #A4, Flushing, New York. The speakers were all prominent immigration lawyers including Richard An (KALAGNY Immigration Law Committee Chair), David K.S. Kim of Bretz & Coven (KALAGNY VP and CLE Committee Co-Chair), Susie Kim of Troutman Sanders (long-standing KALAGNY member) and William Bretz of Bretz & Coven, LLP. The speakers addressed “hot” community issues such as the increasing incidence of immigration fraud and ways to avoid being defrauded; the New Social Security No-Match Letter Regulations; What to do When Detained by ICE; and the Dream Act and Other Future Legislations. 2007 Golf Outing On June 23, 2007, KALAGNY held a golf outing at the River Vale Country Club in New Jersey. After 18 holes of golf, participants enjoyed dinner at the country club. KALAGNY Celebrates Asian Heritage Month In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York and the Asian American Bar Association of New York sponsored a reception on May 24, 2007 at the New York County Supreme Court, Rotunda. KALAGNY honored some of New York’s leading Asian American civic organizations: Korean American voters’ Council, Young Korean American Service Education Center, Chinatown Voter Education Alliance, Chinese American Voters Association and Chinese American Voters Federation. The event featured Professor Madhulika Khandelwal, the Director of the Asian American Center at CUNY Queens College, as the keynote speaker. Attendees also enjoyed performances by the Chinese American Planning Council’s Open Door Seniors and NYU Rhythmic Impulse (traditional Korean drummers). Reception for Members Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig On March 22, 2007, KALAGNY held a reception for its current and new members at the New York offices of Greenberg Traurig. KALAGNY wined and dined its members and members had the opportunity to network with each other. 2006 2006 Annual Dinner
KALAGNY celebrated its 20th anniversary at its annual dinner on November 30, 2006 at the Princeton Club. The Honorable F. Dana Winslow, then President of the New York State Supreme Court Justices’ Association, was the key note speaker. The Honorable Edward R. Korman, Chief Judge of United States District Court, EDNY, attended as an Honoree.
KALAGNY's Immigration Law Seminar
On April 19, 2006, KALAGNY held an immigration law seminar as part of its community outreach and pro bono program.
KALAGNY Elections
2005 KALAGNY's 2005 Annual Dinner
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