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OAPABA members made a fine turnout at Yolo Lounge for the annual Holiday Mixer co-sponsored with the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon, the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Asian American Journalist Association of Portland, Central Thymos, and ORIENTED Portland – the local arm of a global organization of international professionals interested in Asian business and partnerships.

APA Attorneys and Judges from across the Nation gathered at the 2011 NAPABA Conference, “Sustainability 2011: renewal and growth for today and tomorrow” hosted by the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association. OAPABA was well-represented at the convention and was proud to celebrate the award of NAPABA’s 2011 Best Under 40 and Trailblazer to OAPABA members Liani Reeves and Peggy Nagae, respectively. Although OAPABA made a strong bid to host the convention in 2013, we will be delighted to join the Kansas City and St. Louis affiliates for the 2013 National Convention in Kansas City, MO.

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APA attorneys from all over the West Coast descended on Portland for the NAPABA Western Regional Conference. A good time was had by all. Thanks to our sponsors, CLE presenters, volunteers, and keynote speakers (Peggy Nagae, California State Controller John Chiang, and Deputy General Counsel at Qualcomm Carol Lam).

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29 attorney and student members gathered for dinner in Portland at Beau Thai restaurant. Approximately 15 went on to sing the night away at Voicebox Karaoke Lounge. A good time was had by all!

OAPABA and APALSA members socialized while bouldering at the Circuit Gym, followed by a delicious Thai dinner at Red Onion.

25 OAPABA law student and attorney members met for drinks and dinner at Shigezo Izakaya in downtown Portland.

The Holiday Party was co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon, the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Asian American Journalist Association of Portland, Central Thymos, and ORIENTED Portland – the local arm of a global organization of international professionals interested in Asian business and partnerships. Over 100 people attended the party and silent auction. Auction proceeds funded an annual AAJA-Portland internship for an Asian American student at a news organization in Oregon or Southwest Washington. Interns demonstrate a commitment to covering Asian American issues.