| KABA Welcomes New Members |
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Sophie J. Sung, USC- Student Member
Jeff Myung,
Latham and Watkins
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Contact Us:
Korean American Bar Association of Southern California
9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 450
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Visit us at
www.kabasocal.org
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| 1. Law Day 2009 |
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The waiting room at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) was overflowing with people seeking free legal advice from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Every year, on Law Day (May 1st or the Saturday immediately following), KABA attorneys and members of the local Lion's Club come out and volunteer their time to the Korean -American community in Los Angeles.
Law Day U.S.A. is a special day of focusing on America's heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under law. This national celebration originated in 1957 with the vision of American Bar Association President Charles S. Rhyne to celebrate our legal system. This vision was followed by a proclamation of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, establishing Law Day. Then, in 1961, a joint resolution of Congress designated May 1st as the official date to celebrate Law Day.
This year, a total of 18 attorneys and 6 Lion's Club members came together to serve over 50 clients in the following areas of law: immigration, criminal, bankruptcy, family, employment, landlord/tenant, foreclosure, and identity theft. While most KABA attorneys were bilingual, those who could not speak Korean were assisted by a Lion's Club member.
Several years ago, after seeing the overwhelmingly positive response from the Korean-American community at Law Day, KABA began to host a monthly free legal clinic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at LAFLA. To this day, these monthly clinics average about 35 clients and 10 attorneys. In addition to providing legal counsel in several practice areas, KABA has recently added a small claims assistance program to its monthly clinics. Attorneys in this program help clients assess their claim, complete the small-claims forms, and prepare for trial.
KABA appreciates the many attorneys and volunteers, who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to the ideals of Law Day, by coming out every month to the free legal clinics!
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| 2. KABA Mixer |
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The Korean American Bar Association of Southern California (KABA) cordially invites you to join us for:
KABA's 2009 Spring Mixer
Come join your fellow KABA members, make new friends, reacquaint with old ones, and have a great time with KABA!
Date/Time:
Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 pm
Location:
Gyenari Korean BBQ & Lounge
9540 Culver Blvd.
Culver City
(Next to the movie theater on Culver & Washington)
310.838.3131
www.gyenari.com
PARKING:
There are several parking options.
1. The restaurant has valet parking for $6.50
2. There is a big parking structure across the street on Culver & Cardiff (2 hours free, $1/hour thereafter)
3. Another parking structure on corner of Irving & Culver
LOCATION:
NOTE that the technical address is 9540 Washington Blvd.
But the Actual Locaion and the entrance is at 9540 Culver Blvd. Gyenari is located in a series of restaurants that include Rush and Coldstone Creamery, next to the movie theater.
Free for members and $10 for non-members.
(Free with KABA membership signup)
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| 3. NAPABA Regional Conference |
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| 4. CA Bar: Week in Hong Kong |
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The Litigation and Real Property Sections of the State Bar of California Present:
A Week in Legal Hong Kong, November 1-6, 2009.
For those with business, clients, or just an interest in the legal system of Hong Kong and China, sign up now for A Week in Legal Hong Kong -- a full week of informative programs, and visits to seven different Courts and Tribunals, from theMagistrates Court to The Court of Final Appeal, plus opportunities to meet with Judges, Barristers and Solicitors. The program runs from November 1-6, 2009. Brought to you by the Litigation and Real Property Law Sections of the State Bar of California, A Week in Legal Hong Kong isthe first Continuing Legal Education event the State Bar has sponsored in Asia.
Enjoy nine distinct MCLE programs featuring many distinguished and engaging speakers, and plentiful networking with representatives from the Hong Kong and Chinese legal community. Each day you will learn about the Hong Kong legal system and contrast it with your own.
The unique events presented in this program will enable our guests to build relationships in the region that will benefit you and your clients in this global economy. Special events are planned at Deacons, one of the region's oldest law firms with many awards for best law firm in trade and business in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region; and at King & Wood, the largest law firm in mainland China. Our "Chambers Visit" program will allow you to visit small and mid-size law firms.
Our Host Hotel is the newly renovated five-star Mandarin Oriental (www.MandarinOriental.com), frequently voted best hotel in Asia, at a very attractive group rate.
Please visit our web site for more details or to sign up: www.aweekinlegalhongkong.com
For additional information, please contact:
James Raycraft
Mosaic Event Management, Inc.
(415) 908-2650
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| 5. La Palma Korean American Event |
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La Palma Sister City Association
Cordially invites
The La Palma community, Korean American community, and Guests
To a BBQ dinner in honor of La Palma's Sister City
Mayor Hwang Sik Kim
Council Members and Staff
City of Hanam, Republic of Korea
At the La Palma Community Center
Central Park, Pavilion area
7821 Walker St, La Palma, CA, 90623
Monday May 25th , Memorial Day
Starting at 6pm
Tickets are $10/person (presale only)
Please make checks out to "La Palma Sister City Association"
Mail to: Henry Lee, 5702 Vinevale Circle, La Palma, CA, 90623
For more information, please contact Susie Kim at (714) 229-0984 or by email at
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Hanam City website http://www.hanam.gyeonggi.kr/hanam_eng/main/index.asp
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| 6. Job Opportunities |
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IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY POSITION OPENINGS
SK ENERGY CO., LTD., the leading energy and petrochemical company in Korea, is seeking:
(1) U.S. ATTORNEY (5-10 YRS) TO JOIN ITS LEGAL DEPARTMENT IN SEOUL, KOREA
The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree, some proficiency in the Korean language (though not required), and interested in pursuing a committed career in the energy and petrochemical industry. Furthermore, he/she should have excellent negotiation, researching, and writing skills, as well as experience in M&A transactions. Responsibilities primarily include general corporate transactional work with a focus on M&A, i.e., reviewing and drafting M&A related agreements, commercial/finance contracts, strategic alliance agreements, MOUs, licensing agreements, and some knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution and corporate governance.
(2) U.S. ATTORNEY (3-5 YRS) TO JOIN ITS LEGAL DEPARTMENT IN BEIJING (SK CHINA)
The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree, some proficiency in the Chinese language (though not required), and be a team player. Furthermore, he/she should have excellent negotiation, researching, and writing skills. Responsibilities primarily include general corporate and transactional work, i.e., reviewing and drafting joint venture agreements, commercial contracts, strategic alliance agreements, and some knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution and corporate governance, etc.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO MR. ANDREW YUN, ESQ. AT
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BY FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009
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