2010 SABA PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION GRANT & FELLOWSHIP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
May 01, 2010
South Asian Bar Association
of Southern California
PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION
www.sabasc.org
2010 SABA PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION GRANT & FELLOWSHIP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California Public Interest Foundation (“Foundation”) is currently seeking proposals from parties interested in receiving funding assistance for their programs and/or agencies. The Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, is dedicated to organizing, supporting and promoting public interest activities for the benefit of the South Asian community and the Southern California community at large.
Each proposal should be no more than four (4) pages and should include the following:
Organizations/Individuals
1.Full Name and contact information (including email, phone number and web address);
2.A clear and concise description of the project or program to be funded, including:
a.How the program will benefit the South Asian community;
b.Amount of funding requested and budget description of how the funds will be used;
c.The proposal may include copies of printed materials related to the project, if available; and
d.If the proposal includes printed materials, whether the Foundation may distribute those materials to the community via its website.
3.Information regarding any prior applications to and/or grants from the Foundation
Law Students
1.Full name and contact information (including mailing address, phone number & email);
2.Full name of employer, employer’s mission, and the community served by employer;
3.Specific work you will perform;
4.Specific dates of employment;
5.Why you selected the proposed job, your interest in public service, and how the job relates to this interest (if limited past public service involvement, please explain what has sparked your current interest);
6.Resume (note: resume does not count towards the four page limit); and
7.Identify other sources of funding you anticipate receiving to help support your unpaid internship for summer of 2010, such as stipends from summer employer, funds from other employers, or other public interest grants.
Completed proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm PDT on May 1, 2010 to the following e-mail address: hutrivedi@yahoo.com
The Foundation gives preference to law students and projects that seek to support the South Asian community in Southern California, particularly communities that are indigent and/or traditionally underserved. For example, the Foundation has previously awarded grants to law students working on behalf of low wage workers and immigrants and to agencies focusing on domestic violence, immigration, hate crime prevention, and access to health care.
After completed proposals are received, a selection committee will screen all qualified proposals and may schedule interviews with applicants as needed. The Foundation reserves the right to request further information from applicants, to reject any proposal, and to grant awards deemed to best serve the purpose of the Foundation. In addition, all grantees are expected to submit a summary report by February 1, 2011 advising the Foundation of how the funds were utilized, along with copies of any tangible results of the funding.
For other questions, applicants may visit our website www.sabasc.org/foundation or contact the Grant & Fellowship Committee Chair Harit Trivedi at hutrivedi@yahoo.com or (310) 795-7971 (310) 795-7971 .
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California is proud to support the 2009 Institute for Corporate Counsel, organized by the USC Gould School of Law and the Corporate Law Departments Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. The Institute will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the Jonathan Town Club (545 South Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles).
The Institute will focus on how to adjust to new regulations, the new administration, and the new economy, providing take-aways and practical advice to immediately incorporate into your practice. 5.75 hours of MCLE and 6 hours of CPE credit are available.
Some highlights include:
Special luncheon keynote John Chiang, California State Controller.
The Honorable Otis D. Wright II, United States District Court of the Central District of California, and the Honorable Carl J. West, Los Angeles Superior Court.
The general counsel of Aecom Technology Corporation, Guitar Center, Inc., Jack in the Box Inc., Lionsgate Entertainment and Southern California Edison.
Four networking events, including a hosted late afternoon cocktail mixer.
For general questions, more information or to register or sponsor, please visit the Institute website at http://law.usc.edu/cle/icc/. You may contact the USC Gould School of Law at 213-743-1772 or cle@law.usc.edu with any questions.
Join SABA-SC for its first Third Thursday Mixer in Downtown Los Angeles
Network with fellow attorneys, and share business ideas/business contacts every month at SABA-SC's Third Thursday Mixer held on the third Thursday of every month in a new and exciting venue.
Elevate Lounge
811 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 2100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-623-7100 http://www.takamisushi.com/index.html
Date: Thursday November 19, 2009
Start time: 6:30 pm
*Dress code will not be enforced for SABA invitees. Please tell them you are a part of the SABA group.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED SPONSOR:
MATHEW & GEORGE
~~~~~ THIS IS OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!
Networking is building relations to provide value to others and Networking
is an essential part of starting a career as a lawyer. DO NOT MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY!
SABA-SC’s Mentor/Mentee Program is a program where attorneys are matched up
with law students and/or recent graduates to provide students with guidance
regarding their career plans and goals. SABA-SC, one of only a few bar
associations with a formal mentorship program, has traditionally received
overwhelmingly positive feedback from those who have participated.
Law Students/Mentees
If you are a law student and/or a recent graduate and are interested in
seeking a SABA-SC mentor, please fill out the following and send it to: nmehta519@gmail.com
Name:
Law School:
Class Year:
Tel. No.:
Email:
Field of Interest:(please provide at least 2)
As a mentee, you will receive priceless advice and information from
experienced lawyers regarding any number of topics, including your legal
career, law school experience, what to do after graduating, and perhaps
most importantly, networking with other attorneys that could prove useful
in your future career.
Attorney/Mentor If you are an attorney and are interested in participating, please fill out
the following and send it to: nmehta519@gmail.com
Name:
Employer:
Tel. No.:
Email:
Areas of Practice:
Law School
Year of Graduation
As more and more South Asian attorneys enter the legal profession, it would
be in all of our best interests to help the new generation of South Asian
lawyers grow and prosper. Please note that law students really value the
advice given to them from mentors, and SABA-SC is hopeful that you will be
willing to provide your expertise to the students.
SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA www.sabasc.org
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California invites you to attend its
Entertainment and Media Forum's kickoff event
A Special Tribute to Creative Artists Agency And A Special Screening of the documentary
After Innocence
Written and directed by Jessica Sanders
Winner - Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award
Wednesday, August 12th, 6:00pm
(screening to be followed by Q&A with the filmmaker)
Creative Artists Agency
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles
Parking: Self-parking - $10 (Enter garage on Constellation Blvd.)
About the film: Imagine spending decades of your life in jail for a crime you never committed. Since 1993, the admission of DNA evidence has helped prove the innocence of more than 150 men wrongly imprisoned for crimes of rape and murder. Heartbreaking and eyeopening, this film follows the Exonerees as they try to rebuild the lives that were stolen from them. The film makes a case that the problem is bigger and more wide-spread than anyone could imagine, showing the defense team fighting to prove the innocence of many more prisoners.
Los Angeles, California, July 6, 2009 – The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California (SABA-SC) recipient of the “2009 Chapter of the Year” award by the North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) recently appointed 14 new members to its Board of Directors.
The new Board has some “very big shoes to fill” said Mona Patel, the newly appointed Board President. Recognizing the outstanding contributions of last year’s board and SABA-SC’s history as the first and largest South Asian Bar Association in North America, Patel said she is “thrilled and humbled” to lead SABA-SC into 2010. A competitor by nature, Patel states that she is a firm believer in “bigger and better” and that in her new role as President, she will encourage the new Board to outdo the work done in the last term.
The new Board members entrusted with taking SABA-SC to new heights are Co-President Elects Ankita Patel and Gaurav Mohindra, Secretary Niyati Shah, Treasurer Salil Bali, Community Awareness Chair Abraham Mathew, Criminal Law Chair Halim Dhanidina, Entertainment & Media Chair Ajay Patel, Judicial Evaluations Chair Rupa Goswami, Law Student Outreach Neha Mehta, Litigation Chair Nicky Jatana, Co-Membership Chairs Ankita Patel and Gaurav Mohindra, Civil Rights Chair Vibhu Talwar, Public Interest Foundation Chair Fred Thiagarajah and Legislative Liaison Chair Asha Greenberg.
SABA-SC’s Advisory Board reads as the elite of the South Asian legal community and includes, Navneet Chugh, Pankit Doshi, Jay Gandhi, Shai Halbe, Suma Mathai, Kevin Parikh, Nimish Patel, Arnold Peter, Paul Saghera, Bijal Shah, Sheila Swaroop, Harit Trivedi, and Shanaira Udwadia.
Last year, SABA-SC’s success was largely attributed to its continued work advancing civil rights, educating the community about Post 9/11 Hate Crimes, mentoring law students and new lawyers, increasing membership and raising $30,000 for its charitable Foundation. Not to be outdone, this year’s Board is already off to a head start. New committees have been formed including ones for Criminal Law, Entertainment & Media, Pro Bono/Civil Rights and a commitment to bring home the Asian Pacific Bar Association’s Softball Tournament trophy.
About SABA-SC
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California ("SABA-SC") is the oldest and largest South Asian bar association in the country. SABA-SC is dedicated to the advancement and development of South Asian attorneys and strives to promote the professional development of lawyers and law students, educate the community about relevant legal issues, and expand and enhance business and professional opportunities for South Asians.
Bonaventure Brewing Co. Pool Deck – Westin Bonaventure Hotel
404 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown L.A.
Join us for friends, food & fun at the 11th Annual Summer Associate Mixer!
Meet other summer associates, clerks, interns, law students & distinguished members of SCCLA, KABA, APEX, APABA, JABA, PABA, SABA, TALA, & TAP & listen to the insights and experience of our keynote speaker.
PLEASE LET SABA-SC KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE CONVENTION
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE $$!
NASABA CONVENTION 2009
VANCOUVER BC
JUNE 25 - 28, 2009 WWW.NASABACONVENTION.ORG
photos courtesy of tourism vancouver
THE SIXTH ANNUAL NASABA CONVENTION WILL BE HELD FROM JUNE 25 TO 28, 2009 AT THE
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL IN BEAUTIFUL VANCOUVER CANADA. TO REGISTER SIMPLY GO TO HTTP://WWW.NASABACONVENTION.ORG/REGISTER.HTM
FOR HOTEL BOOKINGS AND CONVENTION UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT OUR CONVENTION WEBSITE AT WWW.NASABACONVENTION.ORG
THE THEME FOR THE NASABA 2009 CONVENTION IS "PATHWAYS TO ACHIEVEMENT". JOIN US AND HEAR FIRSTHAND HOW PROMINENT ATTORNEYS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER HAVE ACHIEVED GREAT SUCCESS IN LAW, THE JUDICIARY, POLITICS AND BUSINESS AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN APPLY THOSE EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS TO YOUR OWN CAREER.
ATTENDEES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES FACING ATTORNEYS FROM DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS AND TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONS WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES FROM THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP CHAIR RAJIV SARATHY AT RSARATHY@PERKINSCOIE.COM OR 206-359-6478 (SEATTLE).
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE MOST PICTURESQUE CITY IN NORTH AMERICA THIS COMING JUNE!
FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
NATIONAL CONVENTION VP JINDY BHALLA AT JBHALLA@EKB.COM (VANCOUVER)
CONVENTION CO-CHAIR RAJIV SARATHY AT RSARATHY@PERKINSCOIE.COM (SEATTLE)
OR
CONVENTION CO-CHAIR JAIA RAI AT JRAI@LSBC.ORG (VANCOUVER)
SABA-SC is a proud co-host of the NAPABA 2009 California-Nevada Regional Conference.
Jun 19, 2009
SABA-SC is a proud co-host of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)2009 California-Nevada Regional Conference.
"Redefining Service: The Expanding Role of APA Lawyers"
Please join us in exploring the unique role of APA lawyers in a changing economy and engage in important networking events in beautiful Los Angeles!
June 19-20, 2009
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
Guest speakers include:
Erwin Chemerinsky, the renowned constitutional law and civil rights scholar who is the Founding Dean of the newly formed UC Irvine School of Law; and
Susan Ahn Cuddy, a pioneer of women and ethnic minorities in the legal practice and a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, a Naval Intelligence Officer, and an analyst during the Cold War.
Please see the attached Schedule of Events and Registration Form for more information.
SABA-SC 2009-2010 Board of Directors Positions Open
Jun 01, 2009
Beginning immediately, the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California (“SABA-SC”) will review candidate applications for elections to the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. The SABA-SC term is from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The following are instructions with respect to the elections:
The current President-Elect, Mona Patel, will take office as the President on July 1, 2009.
The 2009-2010 officer positions open for nomination are as follows:
Secretary
Judicial Evaluations Chair
Membership Chair
Law Student Outreach Chair
Community Awareness Chair
Directors
If you are interested in any position, or if you would like to be involved with any committees in the next year, please send an email with the following information to Pankit Doshi at doship@jacksonlewis.com and Mona Patel at mona.patel@wilsonelser.com no later than Monday, June 1, 2009:
Name:
Practice year:
Work address:
Phone number & e-mail address:
Position you are interested in:
(Please include an alternative choice in case the position you want has been filled)
VIP Passes to Screening of Gandhi My Father with Anil Kapoor
Apr 24, 2009
For SABA-SC members only, a limited number of VIP passes to a special screening of Gandhi My Father are available, followed by a special appearance and Q&A session with Bollywood legend and star of Slumdog MillionaireANIL KAPOOR to discuss the Indian and international cinema as well as the role of Gandhi in the Indian culture.
A special thanks to SABA-SC member Arnold Peter of Raskin Peter Rubin & Simon LLP for his generosity in organizing this event with SABA-SC.
VIP Passes to Screenings at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Apr 22, 2009
For SABA-SC members only, through the courtesy of Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (“IFFLA”) General Counsel Arnold Peter, a limited number of tickets are available to SABA-SC members for the screeningsof Sikandar and Air India 182. First come, first served. Please RSVP to carla@indianfilmfestival.org if you are interested.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, 7:00 PM SIKANDAR ArcLight Hollywood Cinemas
The conflict in Kashmir is explored through the eyes of a young boy in this new film from Big Pictures. Sikandar leads a simple life, living with his aunt and uncle, playing soccer, getting to know Nasreen, the new girl in town, and dealing with a trio of bullies. But, when he finds a gun, the small dramas of his life become entangled with the larger conflicts of the country. Sikandar’s innocent life soon spirals downward as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle between militant groups and the film takes on the twists and turns of a suspense thriller. By the end, Sikandar realizes that there’s no part of his life untouched by war and that he must commit violence in order to restore the innocence that now seems hopelessly lost. Piyush Jha’s bold experiment places young children at the center of a political thriller. Young Ayesha Kapoor particularly stands out as Nasreen, a complex girl who only seems to represent the film’s moral center. Popular actor Madhavan also stars as an officer desperate to curb the violence.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, 9:15 PM AIR INDIA 182 ArcLight Hollywood Cinemas
In June 1985, Bombay-bound Air India flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people aboard. In the wake of Indira Ghandi’s assassination in 1984, the air attack shocked everyone, even though the Vancouver-based Sikh separatists behind it were under surveillance by Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies for months. Through intimate interviews with the victims’ family members and Canadian officials, reenactments, and haunting images, AIR INDIA 182 reconstructs the critical events leading up to and following the tragedy. By documenting the testimony and suffering of those who stood witness to this opening act of international terrorism in North America, the film illuminates the complex questions of national identity, counter-terrorism and political fanaticism still with us today.
Diversity in the Judiciary Panel – Loyola Law School - April 15, 2009
Ever thought of serving on the Bench? Join SABA-SC for a night of inspiration and information on tax night!
Panelists will include Commissioner Alan Rubin, Superior Court Judge Beverly Reed-O'Connell, Chairman of the State Bar of California Judicial Nomination Evaluation (JNE) Commission - Jonathan Wolff, and a long standing member of LACBA's Judicial Evaluation Committee, Loyola Law School Prof. Laurie Levenson.
Panelists will discuss the joys of judging and the challenges of the application process. Bring your questions!
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Where: Loyola Law School Student Lounge
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 736-1000
SABA-SC will be sponsoring and participating in a special Power Lunch program that is put on by the Outreach Branch of the Los Angeles Superior Court. As part of the program, SABA-SC will pick a school and invite high school students to attend a lunch in which they will be seated with SABA-SC lawyers and sitting state court judges. Judge O’Connell has an interactive game that the lawyers, judges and students play to learn more about the legal profession. The goal of the program is to inspire minority high school students to see themselves in legal jobs and to connect with lawyers and judges who they might not otherwise meet in a social setting. More information will be provided shortly.
When: Tuesday/Wednesday, March 3, 2009,12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Where: Los Angeles Superior Court, Norwalk Branch
Who: FREE for Volunteers from SABA-SC
Please contact ankitapatel0105@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering your time or for additional information
Minority Women in the Law Panel – Loyola Law School – February 24, 2009
SABA-SC will be hosting a Minority Women in the Law panel that will serve as an opportunity for distinguished diverse female attorneys to provide practical strategies for success and share various ways they have negotiated the work/life balance in their lives. State Bar of CaliforniaPresident Holly Fujie will moderate.
Confirmed Panelists:
•Elena Baca, Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Office of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
•Honorable Audrey Collins, Chief Judge of the Central District of California
•Joann Lee, Director Attorney, Asian Pacific Islander Services, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
•Judge Elaine Lu, Judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court and former Assistant U.S. Attorney
•Nita Parikh, Partner at Jackson Lewis LLP
•Alka Sagar, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Where: Loyola Law School
Burns Student Lounge
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 736-1000
Who: FREE for all SABA-SC members
A special thanks to the following sponsoring organizations:
•Asian Pacific American Bar Association
•Asian Pacific American Women Law Alliance
•Japanese American Bar Association
•Mexican American Bar Association
•Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
•Women's Law Association of Los Angeles
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