AAJC, a national affiliation of organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans, has partnered with Hollaback! for virtual workshops on bystander intervention. Unfortunately, incidents of anti-Asian and anti-Asian American and xenophobic harassment continue to be seen across the country during this COVID-19 pandemic. AAJC and Hollaback! together have trained 15,000 allies ready to take action and to be bystanders in action when they see hate. Below are the upcoming trainings through the end of the year:

• Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American Harassment
• • September 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm CST
  • September 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm CST
• Bystander Intervention 2.0: Conflict De-Escalation
• • September 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm CST
• How to Respond to Harassment for People Experiencing Anti-Asian/American Harassment
• • September 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST
  • October 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST
  • November 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST
  • December 2, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST

For more information on the individual trainings and to register, please click here. 

If you witness or experience hate, please consider reporting to StandAgainstHatred.org. Additional resources are available on AAJC’s COVID-19 page.

As a community, we have harvested spaces to discuss challenges that women of color encounter in the workplace. These discussions provide value and unite people on the grounds of both their similarities and differences.

While these discussions are still pertinent, let's make an effort to move forward and implement measurable actions to achieve the milestones of the greater BIPOC community. Let's champion women of all backgrounds, together.

Event Date: September 29, 12 p.m.

Event Location: Zoom

Personal Finance is more than just about money, it is also about your well-being.

#savethedate for this WIN! MN event focused on financial well-being, with more details to follow via social media and website.

Event Date: September 16, 12 p.m.

Event Location: Zoom

The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is offering a $15,000 scholarship to a first-year law student, to be disbursed over three years of the student’s enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school. The recipient will also receive a complimentary FBA student associate membership. Incoming law students are welcome to apply.

The Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Scholarship aims to promote diversity in the legal profession and to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to pursue a legal education and complete law school. The scholarship is named in memory of the FBA’s first African American president. The Foundation of the FBA wishes to continue Dr. Smith’s legacy by encouraging racial and ethnic minority students to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must submit an application, personal essay, college transcript, law school enrollment verification, and two letters of recommendation.

For more information about this scholarship (including the application process) or about Dr. Smith, please click here.

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is hosting a session with community leaders and experts to discuss the barriers that shape healthcare disparities for Asian Minnesotans, including the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and how communities are responding. Feature speakers include Ignatius Bau, National Health Policy Consultant, as well as local leaders.

For more information and registration, please click here.

Join Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) for a virtual gathering as we come together during a tumultuous summer. For over 16 years, the TCDIP Summer Social has provided an opportunity for members of our affinity bar organizations and legal community to connect. This year, as we face a global pandemic and take action for racial justice, the TCDIP Summer Social is being turned into an alliance. More than ever, we need a space to reflect and build community.

During the 2020 Summer Alliance, you will virtually meet new people and re-connect with colleagues, while also enjoying a topical show by Blackout, a group that “seek[s] to put more Black performers on more stages, to create comedic dialogue around serious truths, and to provide improve access for Black students.” Blackout will also be leading small-group discussions. Family and householde members are welcome to join. 

For more info and to register, please click here.

Join LCL for weekly check-in and support opportunities, via Zoom. Lawyers, judges, law students, and legal organization staff members are welcome.

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Mondays, 9:00 -10:00 a.m., Path to Lawyer Well-Being Group

Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/292189703

Join LCL’s Path to Lawyer Well-Being Group as we learn about and discuss tools for resilience in these challenging times or any other. This group will provide an opportunity for check in and offer specific resources.

Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Career Challenges and Choices To register for this meeting, click this link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsceuurzssHtOymhcGb5r8_RHhxKzcLwhU

The legal profession, our jobs, and our personal lives have been upended by the global pandemic and social changes. Our jobs may have ended, our practices may be at risk or we are questioning how and whether to continue in the legal profession. This confidential group will provide focused topics and facilitate the exchange of ideas among participants.

Additional LCL groups include Family Support, ADHD Support, Parenting (co sponsored with Minnesota Women Lawyers), and Discipline and Practice, see www.mnlcl.org/services/groups/groups-overview/ 

For LCL hosted phone and Zoom 12-step meetings, see www.mnlcl.org/resources/meeting-links/lcl-meeting-links/

Many additional resources are available at www.mnlcl.org

LCL staff will be working remotely.

During business hours you may reach a staff member by calling 651-646-5590 or email: help@mnlcl.org.

Counselors are available 24/7 at 651-430-3383

651-646-5590 • 866-525-6466 • help@mnlcl.org • www.mnlcl.org • www.facebook.com/mnlcl

The National Asian American Bar Association (NAPABA) is pleased to present Officer and Director candidates for 2020-21, who have been approved by the Nominating and Elections Committee for their demonstrated leadership capabilities, passion about NAPABA’s mission, and skill sets and perspectives that align with NAPABA’s strategies, goals, and needs. Information about each candidate is available here.

The Committee believes the active participation of members is essential to a vibrant and diverse organization, and encourages any NAPABA member in good standing to submit endorsements of the 2020-21 candidates to support NAPABA’s electoral process and determine Board leadership for future years. NAPABA will accept endorsements through September 4, at 8:00 pm EST.

Details about the endorsement process and eligibility are available here.

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.