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In This Issue:

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In the News

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Upcoming SCCLA Events

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Upcoming Community Events

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In Other News

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Website Updates

In the News

SCCLA'S SUMMER MIXER SERIES: PART I

SCCLA's first Summer Mixer on June 13 at Library Bar was a huge hit! Attorneys and soon-to-be attorneys from all walks of life came together to mix and mingle during two very happy hours. We filled the Library Bar with laughter and left for the evening with new contacts and friends.

Upcoming SCCLA Events

14TH ANNUAL SUMMER ASSOCIATE MIXER

Come chill with us as we swap summer work experiences over happy hour! Keynote speakers are Jay Chen and Vu Pham. Appetizers provided!

When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
Where: Bonaventure Brewing Company, 404 S. Figueroa Street, 4th Floor in downtown Los Angeles (located inside the Bonaventure Hotel).
RSVP: Please visit www.sccla.org to RSVP.


SCCLA'S SUMMER MIXER SERIES: PART II AT WOKCANO


When: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 6:00-8:30 pm.
Where: Wokcano Downtown- 800 West 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 (http://www.wokcanorestaurant.com).
RSVP: Please visit www.sccla.org to RSVP.

END-OF-SUMMER PARTY

An event not to be missed: A sizzling BBQ overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica mountains at the Malibu home of Tom Loo, Co-Managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, Los Angeles. Law students get career advice and mentoring from seasoned practitioners while basking in the Indian summer sun, and we always have a strong lineup of speakers!

When: Sunday, September 23, 2012.
Where: At the home of Tom and Stephanie Loo, 3939 Villa Costera, Malibu, CA 90265.
RSVP: Please visit www.sccla.org to RSVP.

MONTHLY PRO BONO LEGAL AID CLINIC

If you are an attorney, a law student, or a Chinese language speaker, we need your help!

When: July 18, 2012 (3rd Wednesday of every month) at 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Where: Asian Youth Center, 232 W. Clary Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Contact: Faith Santoso (213) 977-7500 or fsantoso@apalc.org.

Upcoming Community Events

RECEPTION HONORING HON. JACQUELINE H. NGUYEN

Reception to Honor Hon. Jacqueline H. Nguyen, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sponsored by the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys & The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles.

When: Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Where: The LA Athletic Club, 431 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
RSVP: RSVP to rsvp@ncvaa.org or Tita Nguyen at (213) 897-2060.

HOW YOUR CLIENT CAN BREAK INTO THE CHINESE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WITHOUT GOING BROKE: RAISING CAPITAL, DISTRIBUTING FILMS AND CO-PRODUCTIONS IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Beverly Hills Bar Association presents panel presentation on: (i) Co-financing of films between Chinese and U.S. companies; (ii) Financing/production in China; (iii) Chinese film regulation; and (iv) Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Where: Lawry's in Beverly Hills.


TAIWANESE AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS: ANNUAL BANQUET & CASINO NIGHT

Taiwanese American Professionals presents the 8th Annual Banquet and Casino Night.

When: Saturday, August 18, 2012, starting at 6:30 pm.
Where: Mark for Events in Beverly Hills.
RSVP: Please visit http://tap-la.tacl.org/events/casinonight/


A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY ON THE BENCH

Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California's Annual Summer Networking Reception, "A Celebration of Diversity on the Bench." Keynote: Judge Jacqueline Nguyen. Introduction: Judge Holly Fujie.

When: Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
Where: Taipan Restaurant, 330 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles CA 90071.
RSVP: RSVP by August 21, 2012 to Cynthia.Loo2012@gmail.com.
Free for members of MCBA affiliates.


THE 2012 NAPABA WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE

The Orange County Korean American Bar Association and the Orange County Asian American Bar Association presents The 2012 NAPABA Western Regional Conference. Keynote speaker: Rani Hong, Special Advisor to the U.N. Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking and Founder of The Tronie Foundation (www.troniefoundation.org).

When: Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Where: Hilton Waterfront Resort in Huntington Beach, California.
RSVP: Please visit http://www.napabawest.org/

YPA360 NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Connect with and develop hundreds of potential referrals from seniors, managers, junior partners, brokers, producers and similar rising stars across 6 industries: Law, Accounting, Real Estate, Banking, Business & Finance, and Investments. YPA360 is offering: (1) six continuing education courses; (2) business development workshops; and (3) interactive networking sessions organized by a professional team-building director: including small group ice breakers, speed networking, and team competitions. Last year, YPA360's inaugural conference had 225+ attendees from Ernst & Young, Gibson Dunn, US Trust, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Northwestern Mutual and many other quality firms.

When: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 1:00 - 6:30 pm.
Where: University of California, Irvine Conference Center.
RSVP: Please visit http://www.ypa360.com

NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S 24TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

When: November 15-18, 2012.
Where: Washington D.C.
Scholarship applications are due on July 31, 2012.


In Other News

SCCLA CONGRATULATES HON. JOHN Z. LEE ON HIS APPOINTMENT

SCCLA congratulates Hon. John Z. Lee on his appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Judge Lee is only the second Asian Pacific American ever to serve as an Article III judge in the State of Illinois.

TEAM SCCLA OPENS RECRUITING FOR THE ANNUAL APABA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Attention softball playing attorneys! Got a big bat? Can you field ground balls like a vacuum cleaner? Can't wait to show off that rocket arm? Come out to play for Team SCCLA at the annual APABA Softball Tournament! More details to follow, but if you're interested, please contact Nate Law at nlaw29@yahoo.com.

Website Updates

MEMBERSHIP, JOB POSTING, AND MORE!!!

Did you know that SCCLA's new website allows you to join/renew your membership? Also featuring new job postings!
Visit www.sccla.org for more information!