COME VOLUNTEER AT THE KABA MONTHLY CLINIC:   We are actively recruiting volunteer attorneys. Bring your attorney friends and coworkers.    Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00 pm   The clinic will take place at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) 1102 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (cross streets: Country Club & Crenshaw) Click here for map    Parking is available (Please enter through the east entrance – closest to Country Club)         Dinner will be provided.   To RSVP or for further information email    kabaconsultant@gmail.com

Save the Date: KABA’s Annual Installation and Scholarship Award Dinner

SAVE THE DATE!!    Korean American Bar Association of Southern California 32nd Annual Installation and Scholarship Award Dinner   April 19, 2012   Union Station     More Information to Follow

Women in Power Annual Luncheon

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment presents WOMEN in Power Annual Luncheon   An opportunity for distinguished women business leaders to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of women leaders.   Featuring Event Co-Chairs: U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu State Board of Equalization Member Michelle Parks Steel California State Sentaor Carol Liu   Panelists Anne Shen Smith, COO of the Southern California Gas Company/Sempra Energy Mimi Song, CEO of Mimi Song Realty Group Maria Contreras Sweet Executive Chairwoman and Founder at Promerica Bank   Panel moderated by Jane Pak, CEO of the National Association of Women Business Owners – LA   Friday, February 10, 2012 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM California Club 538 South Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90071   $38 per ticket; $350 per table includes lunch & complimentary valet parking   RSVP at eventbrite.com/womeninpower2012   For more information or questions: info@causeusa.org 626.356.9838   Click HERE for the event flyer

Global Management Speaker Series – Dr. Il SaKong

Global Management Speaker Series Presents Dr. Il SaKong (MBA ’66, PhD ’69)  Chairman, Korea International Trade Association Former Finance Minister, Republic of Korea Former Chairman, Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit, Republic of Korea “The Global Economy, Governance and the G20/Asia’s Role” Please join Dr. Il SaKong as he shares his thoughts, opinions and insights on the global economy, governance and the G20, and Asia’s role. Date:  Monday, February 13, 2012 Time:  4:30 – 5:30 PM talk with a reception to follow Location:  UCLA Anderson School of Management, Korn Convocation Hall Click HERE for more information and to RSVP.

KABA C-sponsored Event:  APADRC’s Divorce Mediation Training with Forrest Mosten

APADRC Presents  Divorce Mediation Training with Forrest Mosten   Date:        February 16, 17 and 18, 2012 Time:       8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost:        $800; Early Bird Special  Location:   Downtown Los Angeles – Specific location to be                  determined Trainer:    Forrest Mosten – www.mostenmediation.com   This intensive three-day training will provide attendees with an opportunity to acquire necessary skills and knowledge to conduct divorce mediation. Attendees will learn how to assist couples in resolving issues such as child custody, child and spousal support, and property division. Cultural aspects of divorce will also be addressed. We hope that this training will help attendees increase their cultural awareness in providing divorce mediation services to the increasingly diverse communities of this country.   Click HERE to register!   If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Toshie Ozaki at toshie.ozaki@apadrc.org or 213. 250. 8190 x11.   Click HERE for the event flyer

The 2012 OCKABA Texas Hold Em’ Poker Tournament

Orange County Korean American Bar Association  Presents The 2012 OC KABA Texas Hold Em’ Poker Tournament Grand Prize is a 46″ LED High Definition Television Prizes for Top Five Finishers Date: February 25, 2012 (Sat.) Time: 1 PM to 5 PM           Registration begins at 12:30 PM Venue: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP            3161 Michelson Dr            Irvine, CA  92614-4412 Buy In: $75 a Seat ($50 Re-buy, $50 Add-On) Early Bird Special: Register before February 10, 2012 and get a 20% discounted Add-On Register: Online at: http://ockabapoker2012.eventbrite.com OR Complete the Registration Form Email your form to Janet Park - janetspark@gmail.com OR Mail your form to OCKABA at PO Box 16691, Irvine, CA  92623-6691 Payment: Credit Card (http://ockabapoker2012.eventbrite.com) Checks payable to “OCKABA” Cash at the event This exclusive poker tournament is limited to the first 100 players that register, so make sure you register soon!

JABA’s 2012 Installation & Awards Gala

Japanese American Bar Association 2012 Installation & Awards Gala   Friday, March 9, 2012 6:00 PM/No Host Cocktails 7:00 PM/Dinner   Omni Hotel | 251 South Olive St | Los Angeles | CA   JABA’s Installation and Awards Gala will feature Justice Sabrina Shizue McKenna of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii and Congressman Adam Schiff   If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this event, please contact Audra Mori at amori@perkinscoie.com or James Toma at tomajm@hotmail.com.   Checks can be made payable to JABA and sent to P.O. Box 86812, Los Angeles, CA  90086.   RSVPs can be sent to JABARSVP@gmail.com.   Click HERE for the event flyer.

Job Opportunities

1. Legalzoom.com    1)       STAFF ATTORNEY Our legal department is looking for a junior attorney with 1-3 years of experience. This is a rare opportunity to join a legal team that not only serves as a traditional corporate legal department but is also integral to product development. The staff attorney will work on a wide variety of matters and aspects of the business. Principal Responsibilities: Legal research and analysis Provide junior-level legal support for product development and maintenance Draft, review and revise certain aspects of policies related to online business and specific products and services Assist with the development, implementation and enforcement of legal compliance programs Contract management and processing Draft, review and revise contracts, initially under the direction of senior attorneys Assist with other legal department matters, as needed Basic Qualifications: Member in good standing with any US State Bar (California preferred). Outstanding legal research skills. 1-3 years of recent experience with robust legal research, writing, and analysis is strongly preferred. Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. In particular, ability to distill legal analysis clearly and succinctly in both written and oral form. Strong interest in gaining contract management, drafting, review and negotiation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to develop and execute project plans to questions or problems, often without detailed directives. Ability to adapt to changing goals and priorities. Flexibility and desire to work on a wide variety of legal matters. Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic and highly team-oriented. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a time-sensitive environment. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the work and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.   2)       CORPORATE ATTORNEY (FULL-TIME POSITION) We are seeking a highly motivated attorney with 3-5 years of corporate law experience for a unique and exciting opportunity. This attorney will play an important role in maintaining and improving the quality of LegalZoom products, and will use his or her legal skills to improve the lives of our many valuable customers. Business and intellectual property products will be this person’s primary, but not sole, focus. The attorney may also be called on to the legal department with traditional in-house corporate work. This position will be located at our headquarters in Glendale, CA. Principal Responsibilities: -Execute a broad range of initiatives relating to LegalZoom products, including: Careful, in-depth review, analysis, and revision of components Regular review and updating of offerings and components Management of internal monitoring systems and compliance programs -Develop and manage cross-departmental project plans to meet company goals in product quality and positively affect product development, design, and operations.·         -Ensure awareness of and responsiveness to quality standards, requirements, and procedures with departments, subject matter experts, and external resources. This will include: Analyzing and recommending product improvement strategies to executives Guiding and training product groups Managing attorneys serving as product consultants and strategic partners -Develop and maintain internal product quality systems, including: Component inventory Knowledge base Policies, training materials, and standardization -Support the legal department by assisting with traditional in-house corporate work, as needed.   Basic Qualifications: -Between 3 and 5 years of recent experience practicing corporate law at: A major law firm; or A smaller firm affording extensive experience with corporate formation matters, from inception to conclusion, including direct client contact -Knowledge of and experience with various forms of corporate entities. -Extensive experience drafting corporate documents (e.g., resolutions, bylaws, and operating agreements) Intellectual property knowledge and experience not required but strongly preferred -Strong personal commitment to high-quality work product. Exceptional attention to detail, balanced with ability to appreciate practicality and see the big picture. Excellent research, writing, judgment, and analytical skills. Highly logical, practical, organized, and self-motivated. Able to develop and execute project plans in pursuit of a goal, often without detailed step-by-step directives. - Exceptional ability to maintain focus and motivation to complete long-term projects True team player willing to take on any task, work with a wide range of personalities, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees. J.D. with excellent academic record. Admission to and good standing with any state bar (CA strongly preferred). Multi-state practice or bar admissions a plus.   LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity.Send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.   3)       CORPORATE ATTORNEY (TEMPORARY) [This is a separate opportunity from #2 above.] Transactional attorney with 3+ years of experience; comfortable with basic corporate documents such as resolutions, bylaws, operating agreements, etc.; and solid drafting/editing skills with transactional legal documents. Requirements: Highest level of attention to detail Excellent MS WORD skills Can start ASAP We anticipate that we will need their assistance for approximately 3 months   Interested and qualified candidates should send their (a) resumes and (b) weekly comp requirements to nlee@legalzoom.com. We have a strict budget for this project and therefore weekly comp requirements are essential.   2. Full Time Paralegal Position – Beverly Hills, California   We are currently looking for a paralegal/compliance consultant. Our organization consists of two related firms, The Law Offices of Patrick J. Burns, Jr., PC and Advanced Regulatory Compliance, Inc. Both firms concentrate on securities law and compliance issues. You can check out our respective web sites at www.pjblawoffice.com and www.advreg.com The open position would require legal research, document drafting and heavy client contact. Due to the anticipated heavy response, we request that you contact us only by email at 90210paralegal@gmail.com   3. Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice    A list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice is available at the USDOJ website.  All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions DOJ may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.     In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country.  Law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, are encouragee to review the many opportunities featured at the following link.

Contact Us: Korean American Bar Association of Southern California c/o Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1102 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90019    Email: kabaconsultant@gmail.com

COME VOLUNTEER AT THE KABA MONTHLY CLINIC:   We are actively recruiting volunteer attorneys. Bring your attorney friends and coworkers.    Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00 pm   The clinic will take place at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) 1102 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (cross streets: Country Club & Crenshaw) Click here for map    Parking is available (Please enter through the east entrance – closest to Country Club)         Dinner will be provided.   To RSVP or for further information email    kabaconsultant@gmail.com

Save the Date: KABA’s Annual Installation and Scholarship Award Dinner

SAVE THE DATE!!    Korean American Bar Association of Southern California 32nd Annual Installation and Scholarship Award Dinner   April 19, 2012   Union Station     More Information to Follow

SABA-SC Annual Mentor/Mentee Event

Please Join SABA-SC for the Annual Mentor/Mentee Event   January 26, 2012 6:00 to 9:00 PM THE LIBRARY BAR 630 West 6th Street, Suite 116-A Los Angeles, CA  90017   You can never underestimate the value that comes from networking!  This is a great opportunity to meet and network with lawyers from all practice areas.   TO SIGN UP AS A MENTOR OR MENTEE: Please visit:http://www.sabasc.org/saba-mentor-mentee-mixer   FREE ADMISSION FOR MEMBERS  FREE ADMISSION FOR LAW STUDENTS  $10 ALL GUESTS   Everyone is welcome to attend this event, regardless of whether you sign up as a mentor or a mentee.    For further information or inquiries about this event, please contact Dilveer Vahali at DVahali@gmail.com or Neha Mehta at nmehta519@gmail.com.

Metropolitan News Enterprise 24th Annual Persons of the Year Award Presentations

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2012 Trial Skills Workshop Series

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association Presents 2012 Trial Skills Workshop Series  January 2012   Co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the Philippine American Bar Association   Program Details: - Three Thursday evening workshops in Downtown Los Angeles consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and exercises to enhance specific trial skills and public speaking   o January 12th (5:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – Asian Pacific American Legal Center   o January 19th (5:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – Jones Day   o January 26th (5:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – SNR Denton - Saturday session of mock trials   o January 28th (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) – Stanley Mosk Courthouse, California Superior Court - Interact with and receive instruction from faculty consisting of distinguished judges and seasoned trial attorneys in private practice and government work -Only limited spaces are available -MCLE credit for successful attendees   Fees: $150 General Enrollment $125 Members of SCCLA or Participating Affiliates $50 Law Students   Registration: 1. Email or fax registration form AND 2. Mail check(s) payable to “SCCLA” to:      Amy D. Deng      McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP      300 S. Grand Ave., 14th Fl.      Los Angeles, CA 90071      Email: adeng@mckennalong.com      Fax: (213) 243-6330     For questions, please contact Amy D. Deng at (213) 243-6111

Global Management Speaker Series – Dr. Il SaKong

Global Management Speaker Series Presents Dr. Il SaKong (MBA ’66, PhD ’69)  Chairman, Korea International Trade Association Former Finance Minister, Republic of Korea Former Chairman, Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit, Republic of Korea “The Global Economy, Governance and the G20/Asia’s Role” Please join Dr. Il SaKong as he shares his thoughts, opinions and insights on the global economy, governance and the G20, and Asia’s role. Date:  Monday, February 13, 2012 Time:  4:30 – 5:30 PM talk with a reception to follow Location:  UCLA Anderson School of Management, Korn Convocation Hall Click HERE for more information and to RSVP.

KABA C-sponsored Event:  APADRC’s Divorce Mediation Training with Forrest Mosten

APADRC Presents  Divorce Mediation Training with Forrest Mosten   Date:        February 16, 17 and 18, 2012 Time:       8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost:        $800; Early Bird Special  Location:   Downtown Los Angeles – Specific location to be                  determined Trainer:    Forrest Mosten – www.mostenmediation.com   This intensive three-day training will provide attendees with an opportunity to acquire necessary skills and knowledge to conduct divorce mediation. Attendees will learn how to assist couples in resolving issues such as child custody, child and spousal support, and property division. Cultural aspects of divorce will also be addressed. We hope that this training will help attendees increase their cultural awareness in providing divorce mediation services to the increasingly diverse communities of this country.   Click HERE to register!   If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Toshie Ozaki at toshie.ozaki@apadrc.org or 213. 250. 8190 x11.   Click HERE for the event flyer

JABA’s 2012 Installation & Awards Gala

Japanese American Bar Association 2012 Installation & Awards Gala   Friday, March 9, 2012 6:00 PM/No Host Cocktails 7:00 PM/Dinner   Omni Hotel | 251 South Olive St | Los Angeles | CA   JABA’s Installation and Awards Gala will feature Justice Sabrina Shizue McKenna of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii and Congressman Adam Schiff   If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this event, please contact Audra Mori at amori@perkinscoie.com or James Toma at tomajm@hotmail.com.   Checks can be made payable to JABA and sent to P.O. Box 86812, Los Angeles, CA  90086.   RSVPs can be sent to JABARSVP@gmail.com.   Click HERE for the event flyer.

Job Opportunities

1. Perkins Coie’s Diversity Fellowship Program for 1Ls   Fellowships provide recipients with a paid position in the Summer of 2012. If you know any potential candidates, please tell them to apply by January 17, 2012. Deadline is quickly approaching. For more information, please see the following links: 1L Diversity Fellowship 1L Diversity Fellowship FAQs   2. Legalzoom.com    1)       STAFF ATTORNEY Our legal department is looking for a junior attorney with 1-3 years of experience. This is a rare opportunity to join a legal team that not only serves as a traditional corporate legal department but is also integral to product development. The staff attorney will work on a wide variety of matters and aspects of the business. Principal Responsibilities: Legal research and analysis Provide junior-level legal support for product development and maintenance Draft, review and revise certain aspects of policies related to online business and specific products and services Assist with the development, implementation and enforcement of legal compliance programs Contract management and processing Draft, review and revise contracts, initially under the direction of senior attorneys Assist with other legal department matters, as needed Basic Qualifications: Member in good standing with any US State Bar (California preferred). Outstanding legal research skills. 1-3 years of recent experience with robust legal research, writing, and analysis is strongly preferred. Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. In particular, ability to distill legal analysis clearly and succinctly in both written and oral form. Strong interest in gaining contract management, drafting, review and negotiation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to develop and execute project plans to questions or problems, often without detailed directives. Ability to adapt to changing goals and priorities. Flexibility and desire to work on a wide variety of legal matters. Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic and highly team-oriented. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a time-sensitive environment. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the work and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.   2)       CORPORATE ATTORNEY (FULL-TIME POSITION) We are seeking a highly motivated attorney with 3-5 years of corporate law experience for a unique and exciting opportunity. This attorney will play an important role in maintaining and improving the quality of LegalZoom products, and will use his or her legal skills to improve the lives of our many valuable customers. Business and intellectual property products will be this person’s primary, but not sole, focus. The attorney may also be called on to the legal department with traditional in-house corporate work. This position will be located at our headquarters in Glendale, CA. Principal Responsibilities: -Execute a broad range of initiatives relating to LegalZoom products, including: Careful, in-depth review, analysis, and revision of components Regular review and updating of offerings and components Management of internal monitoring systems and compliance programs -Develop and manage cross-departmental project plans to meet company goals in product quality and positively affect product development, design, and operations.·         -Ensure awareness of and responsiveness to quality standards, requirements, and procedures with departments, subject matter experts, and external resources. This will include: Analyzing and recommending product improvement strategies to executives Guiding and training product groups Managing attorneys serving as product consultants and strategic partners -Develop and maintain internal product quality systems, including: Component inventory Knowledge base Policies, training materials, and standardization -Support the legal department by assisting with traditional in-house corporate work, as needed.   Basic Qualifications: -Between 3 and 5 years of recent experience practicing corporate law at: A major law firm; or A smaller firm affording extensive experience with corporate formation matters, from inception to conclusion, including direct client contact -Knowledge of and experience with various forms of corporate entities. -Extensive experience drafting corporate documents (e.g., resolutions, bylaws, and operating agreements) Intellectual property knowledge and experience not required but strongly preferred -Strong personal commitment to high-quality work product. Exceptional attention to detail, balanced with ability to appreciate practicality and see the big picture. Excellent research, writing, judgment, and analytical skills. Highly logical, practical, organized, and self-motivated. Able to develop and execute project plans in pursuit of a goal, often without detailed step-by-step directives. - Exceptional ability to maintain focus and motivation to complete long-term projects True team player willing to take on any task, work with a wide range of personalities, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees. J.D. with excellent academic record. Admission to and good standing with any state bar (CA strongly preferred). Multi-state practice or bar admissions a plus.   LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity.Send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.   3)       CORPORATE ATTORNEY (TEMPORARY) [This is a separate opportunity from #2 above.] Transactional attorney with 3+ years of experience; comfortable with basic corporate documents such as resolutions, bylaws, operating agreements, etc.; and solid drafting/editing skills with transactional legal documents. Requirements: Highest level of attention to detail Excellent MS WORD skills Can start ASAP We anticipate that we will need their assistance for approximately 3 months   Interested and qualified candidates should send their (a) resumes and (b) weekly comp requirements to nlee@legalzoom.com. We have a strict budget for this project and therefore weekly comp requirements are essential.   4. Full Time Paralegal Position – Beverly Hills, California   We are currently looking for a paralegal/compliance consultant. Our organization consists of two related firms, The Law Offices of Patrick J. Burns, Jr., PC and Advanced Regulatory Compliance, Inc. Both firms concentrate on securities law and compliance issues. You can check out our respective web sites at www.pjblawoffice.com and www.advreg.com The open position would require legal research, document drafting and heavy client contact. Due to the anticipated heavy response, we request that you contact us only by email at 90210paralegal@gmail.com   5. Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice    A list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice is available at the USDOJ website.  All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions DOJ may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.     In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country.  Law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, are encouragee to review the many opportunities featured at the following link.

Contact Us: Korean American Bar Association of Southern California c/o Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1102 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90019    Email: kabaconsultant@gmail.com