National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)

2025 NFALA PHILIPPINES LEGAL SYMPOSIUM AND TOUR | February 13-23, 2025 | REGISTRATION EXTENDED Join National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) in the inaugural trip to the Philippines to meet with local industry and legal bar leaders to collaborate on how we can work together to support our communities, visit the Supreme Court of Philippines, sightsee at historical landmarks, and take in all that PI has to offer. DATE: February 15-23, 2025 COST: $2,990 (includes double occupancy accommodations, PI internal transport, breakfasts, and some meals. $990 additional for single occupancy. *Travel to PI not included, along with other incidentals, visa fees, and other excursions) • Initial Non-Refundable Deposit of $1,000 Due: 9/27/2024 • Final Non-Refundable Payment of $1,990 Due: 10/15/2024 • For single occupancy room, additional $990.00 *A 3% surcharge is added for all payments. *You may pay the full amount of $2,990.00 (plus any additional fees) by 10/15/224 TO REGISTER: You will need to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gm3rG2SJ Registration will be confirmed on a rolling basis. The NFALA Philippines Legal Symposium & Tour is not designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not recommend bringing your children. You can indicate on the registration who your travel partner is. NFALA is partnering with travel agency, BE Abroad. For more information on this trip, please contact [email protected]

🎉 Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Member Philip Nulud, Shareholder at Buchalter, who was recently installed as the 2024 California Bench-Bar Coalition Co-Chair. Established in 1993, the Bench-Bar Coalition (BBC), composed of judges and leaders of local and statewide bar associations and legal services organizations, is designed to enhance communication, perform legislative outreach, and coordinate the activities of the judicial community with the state. This online toolkit contains information that will assist BBC members in preparing for outreach activities. Phil chairs the BBC with Hon. Audra Ibarra of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, the first Filipino Judge in Santa Clara.

🎉 Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Member Joseph Centeno, Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, who was recently recognized as the 2024 Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ)‘s Attorney of the Year! This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, a commitment to excellence in the legal field, and significant contributions to the Asian Pacific American (APA) community in New Jersey. The recipient is often acknowledged for their dedication to advocacy, mentorship, and leadership within both the legal profession and the APA community. This accolade celebrates the honoree’s impact in promoting diversity, inclusion, and justice, serving as an inspiration to peers and aspiring legal professionals.

🎉 Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Member Cherisse H. Cleofe for her recent selection as the Chair-Elect for the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Litigation Section. Formed over 50 years ago, the Litigation Section is comprised of civil litigators and state and federal judicial officers presiding over civil courtrooms in the Los Angeles legal community. Its goals are to uphold the pursuit of justice, preserve the rule of law, and promote the highest standards of legal excellence and civility. #igniteourvoices

🎉 Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Member Frances Prizzia on her recent appointment to the American Bar Association Council for Diversity in the Educational Pipeline (Pipeline Council). The mission of the ABA Pipeline Council is to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the educational pipeline to the legal profession. The term is for one year. #nfalafamily #igniteourvoices

🎉 Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Member Maria Celis for her recent recognition by Lawyer Monthly for its 2024 Women In Law Awards - General Counsel of the Year. Th Award showcases the remarkable achievements and contributions of women who are redefining the legal profession. Maria's work is celebrated as it continues to inspire and shape the future of law. #nfalafamily #igniteourvoices

➡️➡️ NFALA ON THE MOVE ➡️➡️ Congratulations to National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Members Raymond R. Rollan, who recently joined the State Bar of California as Assistant General Counsel, Rhean Fajardo, who recently joined the faculty at the University of San Francisco’s Sport Management Master’s Program as a Sport Law Professor, and Alan Montera, who was recently elected to partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. in Chicago, IL. #nfalafamily #igniteourvoices

💡NFALA’s Leadership Academy Class of 2024-2025 Applications Are Open! | DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 18, 2024 The Leadership Academy is aimed at promoting new Filipino American attorneys to cultivating their own leadership style and developing skills to promote career advancement and community service. Leadership Academy Fellows will: • Develop and leverage foundational leadership skills • Understand career development strategies applicable for various practice environments, such as law firms, in-house, government, non-profit • Prepare early career attorneys with relationship building resources, as well as professional and personal development opportunities • Embody the essence of servant leadership and the Bayanihan spirit Enrollment in the program is limited to twelve (12) participants, with a strong preference given to candidates with between 0-5 years of experience. All applicants must be current NFALA Direct Members in good standing. First Training Session: November 2024, Seattle, Washington. APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 CLASS IS OPEN! Visit https://lnkd.in/ga4FA-RV for information. Applications close on August 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST

📚 NFALA Foundation | 2024 Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Scholarship Recipient | JANA MARQUEZ Jana Marquez is a 2L at William S Boyd, School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She interned as an Education Advocacy Law Clerk at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, where the internship involved advocacy and providing legal representation for children with disabilities who are entitled to special education services under federal and state law. At law school, she is the Director of Social Media for the Music Law Society. Jana was recognized during FALA-New York's Annual Dinner earlier this month. To donate to the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, visit https://lnkd.in/gRssxT5S

📚 NFALA Foundation | 2024 Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Scholarship Recipient | ALYZAH ZIGA Alyzah Ziga is a 2L at Syracuse University College of Law. She interned at Volunteer Lawyers of Central New York, where she provided legal research for clients to obtain asylum, including TRIG and firm resettlement. She was a founding member of the National Filipino American Law Student Association and serves as the Northeast Regional Director. Prior to law school, she worked at a nonprofit organization that worked with refugees and helped them to apply for citizenship. Alyza was recognized during FALA-New York's Annual Dinner earlier this month. To donate to the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, visit https://lnkd.in/gRssxT5S