Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Private Sector (Mon, June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Private Sector

MNAPABA Private Sector Panel & Networking Event

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 29, 2026

Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Panel begins at 5:00 PM

Location: Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401*

*You MUST be registered to attend

About the Event

Are you a mid-level or senior associate or junior partner getting ready to make the next step, a pivot, or advance as a leader in the Minnesota legal community? If so, this event is for you.

The Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) is pleased to invite you to an exclusive panel discussion and networking reception designed especially for private sector attorneys seeking to take the next step in their careers.

Join us for an engaging panel featuring seasoned private sector attorneys, including several managing partners, who have navigated diverse career paths and leadership opportunities. Our panelists will share candid insights, practical advice, and lessons learned from their experiences over their careers.

Following the panel, stay for a cocktail reception where you can continue the candid conversation, connect with fellow attorneys, and build meaningful relationships within the MNAPABA community.

Panelists

Lica Tomizuka – Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Keiko Sugisaka – Maslon LLP
Roshan Rajkumar – Bowman & Brooke LLP
Greg Schwartz – Greenberg Traurig

Moderator: Raoul Shah, Robins Kaplan LLP

This event is generously sponsored by Greenberg Traurig and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).

Registration Information

RSVP is required and space is LIMITED to the first 30 registrants! Private sector attorney members of MNAPABA will receive priority registration; however, all MNAPABA members are welcome and encouraged to sign up. (If you do register and later discover that you are unable to attend, please email mnapaba@gmail.com so we can offer the seat to someone else).

We hope you will join us for this meaningful opportunity to learn, share, and connect. We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 MNAPABA Annual Gala | Loyalty to the Law, Integrity in Practice (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

We will gather for MNAPABA’s 2026 Annual Gala on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center. We look forward to spending a meaningful evening with our members, guests, sponsors, and supporters as we celebrate the past year and mark the beginning of a new board year.

We are honored to welcome Ivan K. Fong as this year’s keynote speaker. Mr. Fong recently retired as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Medtronic, where he led one of the most respected legal departments in the country. A nationally recognized leader and long-time pillar of the NAPABA community, he powerfully reflects this year’s theme, “Loyalty to the Law. Integrity in Practice.”

During the evening, we will also recognize the recipients of MNAPABA’s Trailblazer Award, Leadership Award, Member of the Year Award, and the Terry M. Louie Founder’s Scholarship.

We would be grateful to have you join us at this year’s Gala—and to consider supporting MNAPABA’s mission through sponsorship. The continued generosity of our sponsors makes our programming, scholarships, and community-building efforts possible, and we are proud to recognize our sponsors throughout the evening.

Gala attendees receive MNAPABA membership, and qualifying sponsors may extend MNAPABA and NAPABA memberships to individuals within their organizations or to external designees. MNAPABA members also receive discounted registration for the 2026 NAPABA Convention.

As in past years, we will also host a Pre-Gala In-House Counsel Networking Reception, an exclusive event where attendees can connect with MNAPABA’s in-house counsel community.

We are excited to welcome you on September 8—as an attendee, as a sponsor, and as a friend of MNAPABA. We look forward to celebrating with you.

2026-2027 MNAPABA Annual Gala Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship Levels and Descriptions – Supporting MNAPABA in 2026-2027	Amount
Underwriter Ten (10) tickets to the Annual Gala and a prominently placed table Four (4) tickets to the exclusive Pre-Gala In-House Counsel Networking Reception Up to ten (10) complimentary 2026-27 MNAPABA & NAPABA memberships for individuals within your organization or your external designees. Recognition at the gala and on MNAPABA’s website and newsletter for 2026-2027	$6,000
Platinum Eight (8) tickets to the Annual Gala and a prominently placed table Two (2) tickets to the exclusive Pre-Gala In-House Counsel Networking Reception Up to eight (8) complimentary 2026-27 MNAPABA & NAPABA memberships for individuals within your organization or your external designees. Recognition at the gala and on MNAPABA’s website and newsletter for 2026-2027	$3,500
Gold Six (6) tickets and a sponsored table at the Annual Gala _{Up to six (6) complimentary 2026-27 MNAPABA & NAPABA memberships for individuals within your organization or your external designees.} Recognition at the gala and on MNAPABA’s website and newsletter for 2026-2027	$2,000
Silver Four (4) tickets and a sponsored table at the Annual Gala _{Up to four (4) complimentary 2026-27 MNAPABA & NAPABA memberships for individuals within your organization or your external designees.} Recognition at the gala and on MNAPABA’s website and newsletter for 2026-2027	$1,000
Friend of MNAPABA Two (2) tickets to the Annual Gala _{Up to two (2) complimentary 2026-27 MNAPABA & NAPABA memberships for individuals within your organization or your external designees.} Recognition at the gala and on MNAPABA’s website and newsletter for 2026-2027	$500

For more information on parking for the Gala, see the map below:

Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association upcoming events

Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Private Sector (Mon, June 29, 2026)

2026 MNAPABA Annual Gala | Loyalty to the Law, Integrity in Practice (Tue, September 08, 2026)