VABA-DC

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, DC Area, Inc. (VABA-DC) exists to promote the professional growth and advancement of Vietnamese American attorneys, encourage and facilitate the entry of Vietnamese American students into the legal profession, and contribute to the public interest by serving as a voice for the local Vietnamese American community and assisting community members with legal concerns. As part of its mission, VABA-DC collaborates with other Asian American groups on issues that affect our members and our community.

2nd Annual Summer Meet and Greet Event for Attorneys and Summer Clerks
Thursday, July 17, 2008.
6:30-8:30PM

CAFÉ ASIA
1720 I Street, NW
Near Farragut North and Farragut West Metro Stations
Appetizers and Drinks will be provided
Questions? Please e-mail VABADC@GMAIL.COM

VABA-DC Mock Interview Program for Law Students
Saturday, August 16, 2008.

VABA-DC's First Annual Scholarship Dinner
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009.

Immigration Training on representing survivors of trafficking and domestic violence
Thursday, June 5, 2008
6-8 p.m.

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of DC (VABA-DC) and Boat People SOS Inc. (BPSOS) present
REPRESENTING SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
An opportunity for APA attorneys and Vietnamese-speaking attorneys to assist in domestic violence and human trafficking cases. Attorneys will learn how to file a VAWA self-petition and a T-visa.

Inaugural Reception
Thursday, March 27, 2008
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Summer Meet and Greet

On July 12, 2007, VABA-DC hosted its "Summer Meet and Greet" at Ozio to welcome Vietnamese American law students, many of whom spent their summer in DC to work in government, NGOs, and the private sector.
Students from various law schools, including American, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Yale, came together with numerous practicing attorneys in the Greater Washington DC area for a fun night of networking and socializing.

Fall Cocktail Hour

VABA-DC hosted its first annual Fall Cocktail Hour on November 8, 2007 at Lotus Lounge. Approximately twenty-five Vietnamese American attorneys and law students in the Greater Washington DC area took advantage of this event to reconnect with old friends and establish new relationships with others in the legal profession.



		The Vietnamese American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, DC Area, Inc. (VABA-DC) exists to promote the professional growth and advancement of Vietnamese American attorneys, encourage and facilitate the entry of Vietnamese American students into the legal profession, and contribute to the public interest by serving as a voice for the local Vietnamese American community and assisting community members with legal concerns. As part of its mission, VABA-DC collaborates with other Asian American groups on issues that affect our members and our community.


			2nd Annual Summer Meet and Greet Event for Attorneys and Summer Clerks Thursday, July 17, 2008. 6:30-8:30PM CAFÉ ASIA 1720 I Street, NW Near Farragut North and Farragut West Metro Stations Appetizers and Drinks will be provided Questions? Please e-mail VABADC@GMAIL.COM VABA-DC Mock Interview Program for Law Students Saturday, August 16, 2008. VABA-DC's First Annual Scholarship Dinner Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. Immigration Training on representing survivors of trafficking and domestic violence Thursday, June 5, 2008 6-8 p.m. The Vietnamese American Bar Association of DC (VABA-DC) and Boat People SOS Inc. (BPSOS) present REPRESENTING SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE An opportunity for APA attorneys and Vietnamese-speaking attorneys to assist in domestic violence and human trafficking cases. Attorneys will learn how to file a VAWA self-petition and a T-visa. Inaugural Reception Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

			Summer Meet and Greet On July 12, 2007, VABA-DC hosted its "Summer Meet and Greet" at Ozio to welcome Vietnamese American law students, many of whom spent their summer in DC to work in government, NGOs, and the private sector. Students from various law schools, including American, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Yale, came together with numerous practicing attorneys in the Greater Washington DC area for a fun night of networking and socializing. Fall Cocktail Hour VABA-DC hosted its first annual Fall Cocktail Hour on November 8, 2007 at Lotus Lounge. Approximately twenty-five Vietnamese American attorneys and law students in the Greater Washington DC area took advantage of this event to reconnect with old friends and establish new relationships with others in the legal profession.