2018 NCVAA – Conference Recap
2018 CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOKLET CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE.
NCVAA 12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Co-Hosted with the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
August 3-4, 2018
For the full conference schedule, download the Conference-At-A-Glance.
Finally, after eleven conferences held nationwide, the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) held its 12th annual conference on August 3-4, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s event was co-hosted with the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Georgia (VABA-GA). Adding to the excitement, NCVAA also hosted its first Barristers’ Ball at the W Atlanta-Midtown Hotel.
NCVAA and VABA-GA are both non-profit organizations whose mission is threefold: (1) to promote the education and professional development of Vietnamese Americans in the legal community; (2) to support research and education on legal issues of significance to our community; and (3) to provide a statewide and national network for Vietnamese American attorneys to exchange ideas relating to the legal profession. Both organizations provide scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities for legal professionals and those who wish to pursue a career in law. Additionally, both organizations provide educational seminars and often collaborate with other organizations to educate the public on legal and civic issues.
Our conference, based on the theme “Rise Up”, kicked off on Friday, August 3, 2018 with a reception and networking event followed by a full-day conference the next day. The conference ended with an inspiring and entertaining Barristers’ Ball (a black-tie event), where two promising students were presented with academic scholarships. Many of us have made lifelong friends through this annual conference, which has proven to be a great venue for networking and fellowship.
Check back for additional updates to the conference recap and photos.
GENERAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
For the full conference schedule, download the Conference-At-A-Glance.
FRIDAY WELCOMING RECEPTION
Date| Friday, August 3, 2018
Time| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location| Einstein’s Restaurant
Address | 1077 Juniper Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
SATURDAY CLE CONFERENCE
Date | Saturday, August 4, 2018
Time | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location | Alston & Bird (Alston Room – 50th Floor)
Address | One Atlantic Center
1201 West Peachtree Street NW #4900, Atlanta, GA 30309
Panel 1| Negotiations: How to Get to Yes
Panel 2 | Forging Your Path to Partnership: Personal Stories and Practical Advice
Panel 3 | #MeToo and Vietnamese-American Women Attorneys: (Mis)conceptions, Changing the Conversation, and Navigating the Legal Profession
Panel 4 | Trinh et al.: Deportation & Detention in Vietnamese Communities
Panel 5 | Judges Panel: Ethics & Sanctions
SATURDAY BARRISTERS’ BALL
Date | Saturday, August 4, 2018
Time | 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location | W Midtown Atlanta Hotel, 188 14th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
Headliner | Nationally-Acclaimed Violinist – Ken Ford
Keynote Speaker | Brigadier General Lapthe Flora
Trailblazer Award Honoree | Judge Ruth McMullin
ADDITIONAL 2018 CONFERENCE INFORMATION
For the full conference schedule, download the Conference-At-A-Glance.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions, please email ncvaa2018@gmail.com.
