South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY)

SABANY is pleased to announce the appointment of its Inaugural Executive Director, Harpreet Kaur Pelia. In this role, Harpreet will be responsible for collaborating with SABANY’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee to chart SABANY’s future growth and strategic response to the increasing demand of SABANY’s services. In alignment with SABANY’s mission and strategic plan, she will develop, implement, and maintain programs while also increasing SABANY’s capacity to collaborate with community stakeholders. Prior to joining SABANY, Harpreet worked for more than a decade in various business operations and program management roles. Harpreet holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Political Science from Stony Brook University, as well as Master of Business Administration from the Zicklin School of Business. Read more at https://lnkd.in/etEAFT28

Last Night… South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY) hosted a discussion in partnership with Anise Health on building Executive Presence. The discussion was led by a renowned psychotherapist, Israa Nair. A huge thank you to SABANY member Shermin Lakha, Esq. and LVLUP Legal, a force in our community that exudes executive presence, for hosting us in this amazing space! SABANY is committed to providing our members with amazing resources such as a discounted culturally informed mental health services theough our partnership with Anise Health and programming that helps our members achieve their goals within the broader legal community. Please reach out if you want to be a member with SABANY! #sabany #executivepresence #equity #inclusion #professional #corporate

SABANY thanks Gurbir Grewal for his long history of public service, for blazing trails for the South Asian community, and support of SABANY. Gurbir served as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Director of the Division of Enforcement from 2021 to 2024 where he oversaw all investigations, enforcement actions and litigation conducted by the SEC and oversaw a staff of more than 1,300 attorneys and accountants nationwide. Prior to serving as Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, Gurbir became the first Sikh to serve as Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. He also served as Bergen County Prosecutor, and a federal criminal prosecutor for both the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the US Attorney’s Office for New Jersey. SABANY congratulates Gurbir Grewal on joining Milbank LLP as Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration group!

Congratulations to long-time SABANY ally and 2022 gala keynote speaker Reshma Saujani for launching her new podcast, My So-Called Midlife. Reshma is the Founder of Girls Who Code and the Founder/CEO of Marshall Plan for Moms, a movement to center mothers in our economic recovery and value our labor by advocating for policies that support moms. She was also the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress. My So-Called Midlife has hit the ground running with guest speakers including Emmy-winning actress/comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus and economist/author Emily Oster. In the latest episode, Reshma speaks with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson about how to stay present while balancing it all: the kids, the marriage, and the highest of high-pressure jobs. Listen now! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dqm6e3Px Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dScscg4j

TRIAL BY MEDIA: SABANY was proud to co-sponor a CLE with AABANY as part of AABANY’s annual Fall Conference. The CLE included a panel discussion co-moderated by Judge Hon. L. Austin D'Souza (he/him) (NYC Civil Court) and Imran H. Ansari, Esq. (Trial Partner, Aidala Bertuna & Kamins PC) including panelists Priya Chaudhry (Founding Partner of ChaudhryLaw, PLLC); Linda Kenney Baden (Founding Partner of Michael and Linda Baden and Anchor at the Law and Crime Network); and Juda Engelmayer (CEO & President of HeraldPR). The expert panel trained lawyers on how to handle high media cases in the Court of Public Opinion covering every phase of a case from investigation to post-verdict. The panelists discussed: trial prep; messaging and PR strategy; why and how to talk to the press; and engaging with social media. SABANY congratulates the moderators and panelists for sharing their insights on such an important topic. Learn more about the moderators and panelists through the links below: Priya Chaudhry: https://lnkd.in/ekvWAUQs Linda Kenney Baden: https://lnkd.in/e-3spMaP Juda Engelmeyer: https://lnkd.in/e_iCpKnC Imran Ansari: https://lnkd.in/eeCTe9eH Hon. Austin D'Souza: https://lnkd.in/eSSFJzZQ

Relive the magic of SABANY’s 2024 Annual Leadership Gala ✨ A theme of uplifting the South Asian legal community threaded through the night from awards reviewed, individuals honored, and speeches given. In the past year, SABANY has hosted and/or co-sponsored over 40 events including marquee events such as our Public Interest Fellowship Reception and the Private Sector Reception. We hosted new events including a Judicial Reception, reenactments of the landmark Thind and Ozawa cases, a Pitch Academy, and a live podcast with Gurbir Grewal. We awarded 8 Fellowships to students pursuing public interest summer opportunities, the highest number of fellowships awarded to date by SABANY. We advocated for the appointment and confirmation of Judges Sanket Bulsara, Adeel A. Mangi, and Christine Perumal. SABANY partnered with Anise Health to bring awareness to mental health and provide services to our members. SABANY and Asian American Bar Association of New York’s LGBTQ+ Committee collaborated to foster greater inclusivity within the Asian legal community. We partnered with Desi American Woman Network, and South Asian Trailblazers to explore wide issues like colorism, fighting for a seat at the table, and imposter syndrome. Thank you to the entire SABANY community for helping us make the past year possible. We greatly appreciate all the time, donations, and commitment you have given us. We thank to all the incredible organizations we partnered with to help bring forth innovative ideas for different cross sections of the community. Thank you to our membership, we look forward to continuing to uplift our community together through programming and opportunities for connection.

SABANY congratulates the Honorable Christine Perumal on her appointment to the New York City Family Court! Judge Perumal dedicated the majority of her career to helping others navigate family law. Read more about Hon. Perumal’s journey and active involvement in the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean legal community in the October 10th press release at https://lnkd.in/ewPvBzQN.

SABANY congratulates Vishal Gupta on receiving the 2024 General Patent Litigator of the Year award from LMG Life Sciences! Vishal is a Partner at Steptoe LLP where he co-chairs the Life Sciences practice. He is a seasoned litigator focusing on complex patent litigation in the pharmaceutical, biologic and medical device spaces. Vishal has served as lead counsel before district courts, the Federal Circuit and the PTAB for cases involving various high-value products. For his practice, Vishal has previously received national recognition by Chambers USA, Bloomberg Law, and Law360.

Join us for a conversation where the panelists will discuss their experiences with exoneration and death penalty cases on October 9, 2024. Register at www.SABANY.org

How can you command a room with confidence and in a style which feels genuine to you? Join us for an interactive workshop led by the dynamic psychotherapist, clinical director, and facilitator, Israa Nasir This session will be focused on enhancing your brand and thinking through how you present yourselves to others, and how this reflects upon your values. There will also be time to network and connect with the community over refreshments. Finally, you’ll get to hear about the benefits that SABANY members receive with Anise Health’s culturally-responsive care services. 🗓️ October 24, 2024 ⏰ 6-8:30pm 📍LVLUP Legal offices (1 Harrison Street NY, NY) Register at www.SABANY.org