UIC Law Asian Pacific American Law Students Association

From April 1 until April 17, 2021, APALSA is raising funds to donate to KAN-WIN in honor of APIDAAM and those affected by the recent anti-Asian violence. KAN-WIN’s mission is to eradicate gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual assault, especially for women and children across Asian American communities and beyond through culturally competent services, community engagement, and advocacy.

Help the cause at https://kanwin.z2systems.com/np/clients/kanwin/donation.jsp?campaign=56&

Join us in hearing about APIA attorneys’ experiences! Register at https://bit.ly/3r9QLxO

The Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (“APALSA”) is in solidarity with community leaders, students and educators in supporting Asian and Pacific Islander folks across the nation and all people affected by the rising violence and hate crimes against the Asian and Pacific Islander American community. APALSA is committed to denouncing the surge of violence and hate crimes and actively combatting racism.

WHO CARES FOR THE CAREGIVER? A CRASH COURSE ON POWERS OF ATTORNEY

On Friday, 3/26 from 12:30-1:30pm, join FALA Chicago, , and Dantes Law Firm for this online educational event!

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of taming the coronavirus, some of the most harrowing stories of the past year have centered on the legions of healthcare workers stationed on the frontlines of the pandemic. Beyond the outpouring of public tributes to their courage and sacrifice, how will we care for these caretakers if the unthinkable happens? Despite putting themselves at great personal risk every day on the job, a great number of healthcare workers, especially those of immigrant backgrounds, have yet to determine how decisions about their own healthcare will be made in the event they are incapacitated.

Join us for a timely panel discussion on the basics of powers of attorney for healthcare and property and their role in the estate planning process. Particular consideration will be given to the needs of the Filipino American community, a population that has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic due to their significant presence in the health and caregiving professions. This program will also function as a CLE-eligible training session for those interested in providing volunteer power of attorney services for FALA Chicago’s clinic, AGiLA (“Attorneys Giving Legal Advice”).

Register at cvls.org/poa4healthcare

Speakers:

Reynard Tanig
Partner, Harrison & Held, LLP

Dr. Aprilfaye Manalang
Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies, Norfolk State University

Alicia Soller
Journalist/Filmmaker

Moderator:

Janice Dantes
Owner and Managing Attorney, Dantes Law Firm

Join us Friday for our general body meeting!

Registration is still open! Register at https://forms.gle/ggquch8shzdyybm37

Registration link in bio! Monday, March 8th @ 12PM CST. Please join APALSA, CLS, Decalogue Society, LLSA, NLG, NLSA, and RJI for "Taking on UChicago: The Story of Trauma Center Won." Learn from the organizers themselves about how a group of youth and activists rose against a multi-billion institution and activated the Chicago community to revitalize and build a trauma center on the south side.

Let’s gooooo! Time to give back. As students we are blessed with the privilege to be in school. We are also blessed with the privilege to help our community. We are teaming up with other orgs and hope you will join us too! http://ffnd.co/4gLPhW

Today is the last day to register for this Friday’s APALSA Mixer! Great opportunity to connect w other schools!

APALSA is in solidarity with BLSA () and the Student Coalition. Racism has no place at our school. All of our students deserve to be protected.

Happy Lunar New Year from us to all of you! February 12 marks the beginning of the xin chou year, according to the sexagenary cycle. "Xin" represents the heavenly stem for the element metal, while "chou" is the earthly branch symbol for ox, making it the Year of the Metal Ox. "The ox, in Chinese culture, is a hardworking zodiac sign. It usually signifies movements so, hopefully, the world will be less static than last year and get moving again in the second half of the year." https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/lunar-new-year-2021-ox/index.html