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• Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Private Sector

  • When
    Mon, June 29, 2026
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    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Private Sector

  MNAPABA Private Sector Panel & Networking Event

  
  

  Event Details

  Date: Monday, 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.

  
  

  This event is pending approval for CLE credit.  
  

   

  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!

  
  

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• MNAPABA Pickleball & Social | Minneapolis Cider Company | July 11

  • When
    Sat, July 11, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    701 SE 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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  Hey MNAPABA Members,

  Ready to dive into some pickleball fun? Join us for our MNAPABA Pickleball & Social event on Saturday, July 11, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Minneapolis Cider Company.

  Whether you're a seasoned pickleball pro or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome! We'll have experienced players available to guide beginners through the basics. So, even if you’ve never picked up a paddle or don’t have one, come ready to learn and have a great time. We encourage you to bring your friends and family along!

  Event Details:

  Date: Saturday, July 11th

  Time: 10 AM to 12 PM

  Location: Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  RSVP by July 10 on MNAPABA.org.  Let’s make this a pickleball party to remember!

  If you’re interested in volunteering as a coach for this event, please reach out to Mingli Wu at mingli.wu.cn@gmail.com. MNAPABA has reserved and is covering the costs for the Back Courts and Lounge for this event. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Attendees will be responsible for their own food.

  We can't wait to see you there!

  
  

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• Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Public Sector

  • When
    Fri, July 24, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
  • Spaces left
    28

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  Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Public Sector

  MNAPABA Public Sector Panel & Networking Event

  
  

  Event Details

  Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

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

  Location: The Lexington, 1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105*

  *You MUST be registered to attend

   

  About the Event

  Are you mid-level or senior in your public service career and 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) In-House Counsel Committee is pleased to invite you to an exclusive panel discussion and networking reception designed especially for public sector attorneys seeking to take the next step in their careers whether that be becoming a judge or other public figure. 

   

  Join us for an engaging panel featuring seasoned public 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

  • Irene Kao – St. Paul City Attorney
  • John Choi - Ramsey County Attorney
  • Judge Reynaldo Aligada - Judge of the Second Judicial District 
  • Daniel Lew - Chief Public Defender of North Eastern Minnesota

  
  

  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! Public 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!

  
  

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• 2026 MNAPABA Annual Gala | Loyalty to the Law, Integrity in Practice

  • When
    Tue, September 08, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    McNamara Alumni Center

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  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

  
  

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