The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston invites you to join us for our 2008 Summer Associate Networking Event at:

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

FELT

533 Washington Street, Boston, MA
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Get to know the growing community of South Asian lawyers in Boston as well as other summer associates of color across the city. We'll provide the appetizers and a private space away from the crowds to enjoy the food, fun, and conversation.

We hope you can join us! Please RSVP to Shahzia Rahman or Lalitha Gunturi.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about SABA GB, feel free to visit our website: www.sabagb.org

April 24, 2008

Let’s Get Real About Diversity: A Candid Discussion About the Diverse Experiences of Diverse Attorneys in Boston’s Legal Community Today

In our effort to improve Boston’s reputation for diversity in the legal market, the affinity bar associations are joining forces for a group event to have a candid discussion of where Boston’s legal community has been, where it is now, and where it is going. Panelists who have found a measure of success in their careers will discuss their experiences relating to questions and topics that matter most to attorneys in Boston.

RSVP to kcelebucki@nutter.com by April 18th

March 4, 2008

Cocktail Reception Honoring Sunila Thomas-George and Navjeet K. Bal

McCarter & English, 265 Franklin Street, Boston, MA
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston was pleased to host a cocktail reception honoring newly appointed Commissioner Sunila Thomas -George of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and Commissioner Navjeet K. Bal of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

We held this reception to congratulate these two Commissioners on their new leadership positions in the Commonwealth, and to celebrate the accomplishments of South Asians in the Boston legal community. Brief remarks were given by each Commissioner, SABA GB President Samia Kirmani and SABA GB Treasurer and Event Organizer Natasha Varyani.

The event was graciously supported by SABA GB sponsors, WilmerHale, McCarter & English LLP, Jackson Lewis LLP, Greenberg Traurig LLP, KPMG, Goodwin Proctor LLP, Bay State Strategies Group LLC, and Shilepsky O'Connell Casey Hartley Michon Yelen LLP.

January 31, 2008

Mentor-Mentee Kickoff

Foley Hoag LLP, 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA

On January 31, 2008, Boston area law students and practicing attorneys gathered together at the offices of Foley Hoag to kick-off the 2008-2009 SABA GB mentor/mentee program. The SABA mentor/mentee program is one of SABA's strongest programs and provides area law students with the opportunity to develop close relationships with more senior members of the bar. This is the fourth year of the SABA GB mentor/mentee program, and this year's program has the most number of "matches" to date! Participating law students and practicing attorney remain very enthusiastic about the mentoring program.

If you would like participate in the mentor/mentee program but were not able to attend the reception, please contact Shahzia Rahman or Lalitha Gunturi .

If you are a practicing attorney and would like to serve as a mentor, please send your name, year of graduation, where you work, contact information and practice area to Shahzia Rahman or Lalitha Gunturi .

SABA GB makes every effort to accommodate mentor/mentee requests and tries to match law students with attorneys practicing in areas of particular interest to the students.

December 5, 2007

Annual Year-End Dinner

This year's dinner was not to be missed starting with Tantric's innovative Indian cuisine. United States District Court Judge Reginald Lindsay was the evening's key-note speaker, who delighted us with an effusive and inspirational speech on the path of his career and the battles and successes of minorities in the legal profession as a whole. In addition, Manisha Bhatt of Greater Boston Legal Services and the SABA Greater Boston Board was awarded both SABA GB's first Member of the Year and Board Member of the Year awards for her unsurpassed commitment to the community along with her invaluable dedication to the Board. We also announced the results of the 2008 election and attendees had the opportunity to meet the 2008 SABA GB Board. Finally, we had the pleasure of over fifty people in attendance including leadership from the BBA, MBA, MBLA, and WBA. We sincerely thank everyone who attended for their support of SABA Greater Boston.

October 22, 2007

The New Bedford Raids Panel

SABA Greater Boston members and friends learned about the ICE raids in Massachusetts and about volunteer opportunities for attorneys of all backgrounds. The panel discussion included what transpired during the raids, the attorneys' fight in the Court system, DSS' struggle to get involved, and how the media has played a role in all of these events. We will also learned about the impact the raids have had on the families of those detained and the impact future raids could have on the South Asian community. The panelists included:

• Ali Noorani: Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
• Punam Singh Rogers: Immigration Attorney at Foley Hoag LLP, Executive Board Member of New England Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Hema Sarangpani: Staff attorney at the Immigration Unit of Greater Boston Legal Services

September 25, 2007

An Evening With Lawyers

Members and guests heard world-famous authors Saira Rao and Rishi Reddi read from their recently published books and answered questions about their books, experiences, and transitions from practicing law to becoming fiction writers. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet and chat with the authors personally during and after the book signing.

August 26, 2007

SABA Membership Brunch

August 25, 2007

PAKISTAN DAY: SABA Voter Registration Table

SABA Members volunteered in our mission to encourage South Asians to participate in
American government. SABA volunteers helped Yum-a-Azadi visitors interested in registering to vote to complete necessary paperwork and had the opportunity to network with the South Asian community.

August 12, 2007

India Day: SABA Voter Registration Table

SABA members volunteered in our mission to encourage South Asians to participate in
American government. SABA volunteers helped India Day visitors interested in registering to vote to complete necessary paperwork and had the opportunity to network with the South Asian community.

July 25, 2007

Kick Open the Door to the Fastest Growing Global Market

A panel discussion on how to encourage and expand Indian business investment in Massachusetts and ways to tackle the various challenges – business, cultural and legal - faced by the Indian and US companies who do business together. Distinguished business, legal, academic and government leaders will discuss Indian investment in Massachusetts and ways to distinguish the Commonwealth from other potential locations in the United States in which Indian companies can and do invest. The panel featured:

• The Honorable Timothy Cahill, Treasurer & Receiver General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Patrick Bench, Director of Business Development/Developing Markets at the Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment
• Professor C. Gopinath, Associate Professor, Sawyer School of Management & Director of International Undergraduate Programs at Suffolk University
• William Guenther, President, Mass Insight Corporation
• Ameek Ashok Ponda, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester LLP

July 12, 2007

SABA Membership Happy Hour

July 28-30, 2007

NASABA 2007 Annual Convention

Bridging Borders Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA

The Fourth Annual NASABA Convention featured a variety of professional seminars, workshops, and networking events for attendees. This Convention drew over 700 attorneys from the United States, India and Canada.

June 10, 2007

SABA Membership Brunch

May 21, 2007

Tips from the Client: Learn What In-House Counsel Have to Say

Greenberg Traurig LLP, One International Place, 20th floor, Boston
6:30 p.m.

This was a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get practical insights directly from a distinguished panel of General Counsel and In-House Attorneys.

May 17, 2007

SABA Membership Happy Hour

Felt Boston, 533 Washington Street, Boston
6:30 p.m.

April 19, 2007

Get Involved

• Anjali Waikar, American Civil Liberties Union
• Manisha Bhatt, Greater Boston Legal Services Family Unit
• Sima Mazzu, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
• Tejal Mehta, Assistant District Attorney for the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office
• Anita Sharma, Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project The panel was moderated by Monica Driggers from the Wellesley Centers for Women. They each discussed the communities they serve and pro bono opportunities which can be invaluable to their respective clients and can provide unique experiences ranging from one-time translation opportunities, immigration cases, TROs, or simply providing advice

April 3, 2007

Boston University School of Law Career Workshop

Followed by: SABA Membership Happy Hour, Audubon Circle, 838 Beacon Street, Boston
6:30 p.m.

March 22, 2007

Wine & Spice

Featuring Master Sommelier Alpana Singh

The Bombay Club, 57 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
6:30 p.m.

Guests learned to pair wines of the world with favorites in Indian cuisine with the guidance of Master Sommelier Alpana Singh, the youngest person to become a Master Sommelier. The wine tasting featured seven wines and five stations of Indian food.

February 21, 2007

Learn to Make Rain

Wilmer Hale, 60 State Street, Boston
6:30 p.m.

Members and guests learned the secrets and techniques of successful business development that will help build a practice and provide direction in marketing efforts.

This program was designed for lawyers at all stages and was taught by business development coach Alvah Parker www.asparker.com.

February 11, 2007

SABA Membership Brunch

Rasoi Restaurant, 855 Worcester Road, Framingham
12:30 p.m.

January 23, 2007

An Evening with Pratik Shah

Esq. Holland & Knight LLP, 10 St. James Ave, Boston, MA
6:30 p.m.

Members and guests enjoyed an intriguing discussing of the Guantanamo cases and the role of the Supreme Court from Pratik Shah, a lawyer at Wilmer Hale involved with the pro bono representation of Guantanamo detainees.

January 18, 2007

SABA Membership Happy Hour

Revolution Rock Bar, 200 High Street, Boston
6:30 p.m.