Join Theater Mu for a virtual cabaret fundraiser to celebrate the resiliency of the arts and support Mu’s mission. The evening will be hosted by Lily Tung Crystal and Saymoukda Vongsay, and feature other virtual performances from Mu artists. More information, registration, and opportunities to donate are available here. 

Theater Mu is the Twin Cities’ Asian American theater company and second largest Asian American theater in the country. Mu seeks to celebrate and empower Asian Americans through theater, and produce performances born of arts, equity, and justice. Find out more here.

The Stepping Up Breakfast is Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers' (LCL) first annual breakfast aimed at encouraging the legal community to Step Up to address the issue of well-being within the profession. LCL's theme this year is One Small Step. LCL is your partner in taking those small steps toward well-being.

Keynote speaker, Judge Donovan Frank, will address the importance and benefit of One Small Step, personally and professionally. The breakfast will be emceed by MNAPABA member Judge Gail Chang Bohr. Details and tickets here.

On April 2, Asians from across Minnesota will gather at the Capitol to advocate for their communities, meet with legislators, and learn about the legislative process. The day will start with a brief training about how to talk to legislators and go over key priority issues. After the training, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their Minnesota State Legislators to discuss issues that matter to them and their communities. This event will go from 9am to 4pm.

Priority registration is due by March 13, with a final registration deadline of March 25. Click here to learn more and register.

Writer, Professor, and Director of the Immigration History Center at the University of Minnesota Erika Lee will hold an event for her newest book, America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States, on March 18^th in St. Paul. This event is sponsored by the Coalition of Asian American Leaders and the East Side Freedom Library. This event is free and open to the public – register here. 

Date & Time: March 18^th | 6pm to 8pm

Location: East Side Freedom Library | 1105 Greenbriar St., Saint Paul, MN 55106

Join the NAAAP Minnesota team as they launch their next initiative, Women in NAAAP; an initiative dedicated to the empowerment of Asian women professionals.

* Learn more about what's to come this year

* Network with Asian American professionals

* Join discussion about women in the workplace, professional and personal growth, and barriers and opportunities for advancement

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Logistics Notes:

For additional event and registration information, click here.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers encourages applications to serve on its Board of Directors for a 3 year term beginning July 1, 2020. Board members provide strategic direction and oversight to the management of the organization. Applicants should be interested in and committed to the mission and purpose of LCL.

For additional information, contact Joan Bibelhausen, 651-646-5590 or visit the MNICI website.

Build Your Leadership Skills, Build Your Career
Apply for NAPABA’s Leadership Advancement Program

NAPABA’s Leadership Advancement Program is a year-long experiential program targeted at building leadership skills by allowing rising attorneys to step into their own leadership style, while providing an opportunity to foster genuine relationships with peers within the profession, especially between in-house counsel (IHC) and law firm attorneys.

For additional information, visit the NAPABA website.

On behalf of the MHBA, we are proud to announce that our 2020 Annual Gala will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Our 2020 Keynote Speaker: Claudia Romo Edelman

This year, we have the honor of hosting Ms. Claudia Romo Edelman, founder of the New York-based non-profit We Are All Human Foundation and formerly of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Claudia is dedicated to advancing the agenda of diversity, inclusion, and equity through developing and hosting events on a global, regional, and national scale, along with conducting and publishing research.

A Mexican-Swiss Diplomat, Claudia is also a Founder and Co-Host of ‘Global GoalsCast,’ a podcast distributed by CBS News Digital, which highlights global progress through the stories of champions making a difference.

Through an extraordinary background with global organizations, including the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, Claudia has, for 25 years, worked on humanitarian causes with agencies such as UNICEF, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. She is an advocate for social causes, a journalist, and a diplomat with a track record on shaping public opinion, building the narrative on perception change, creating global campaigns and mobilization efforts, and leading partnership activation. We are excited to welcome her to Minnesota and hear about her efforts to galvanize our Hispanic community! RSVP online.

On behalf of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, you are invited to join us for a panel discussion led by Attorney General Keith Ellison. The discussion topic will be on the challenges encountered by diverse attorneys as well the importance of cultural competency in the legal profession. Attorney General Ellison will be joined by two other prominent attorneys in the community. 

The event will be held at the Minneapolis Club on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. There will be complimentary appetizers and beverages. FBA membership is not required as this is a free event open to everyone.

If you are able to join us, please RSVP to rsvp@zimmreed.com.

Are you familiar with the Dakota County Court System? Do you have experience to share? Join staff from the District Court at Dakota County to speak about what's happening in the courts. This is an opportunity for people to voice concerns, share suggestions, and help the courts understand the court experience and those entering it.

The evening includes a meal, general information about the district court system, and small group discussions. The event is free for participants. Pre-registration is appreciated.

Date: February 11
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Simley High School, Cahill Court, 2920 80th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Click here for the full flyer.