DAABA’s professional events, social activities, community service events and more are each organized by its committees. Each committee is led by two or more co-chairs who are guided by a Board of Director member who serves as a liaison to the committee. All DAABA members are encouraged to participate in one or more committees! Outside groups are also encouraged to contact our committee co-chairs to suggest activities or to explore sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in any of these committees, please contact info@daaba.org.
Connections
This committee organizes social events for its members, including the events listed below.
Annual Lunar New Year Dinner
Annual AAPI Month Luncheon
Past President / Alumni Appreciation Event
Informal Happy Hours
DAABA at NAPABA Happy Hour with other Texas Asian American Bar Association
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact info@daaba.org.
Community Service
This committee organizes events for members to directly benefit the community at large, including the events listed below.
Participating in “DISD Law Day”
Partnering with the Dallas Bar Association in Habitat for Humanity home builds
Serving Breakfast at The Stewpot
Attending legal clinics and accepting pro bono cases
Co-sponsoring the first annual “Small Business Clinic” with the Dallas Young Lawyers Association, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, Dallas Women Lawyers Association and JL Turner Bar Association
Forming the “Voter Engagement Initiative” subgroup
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact info@daaba.org.
Professional Development
This committee provides ongoing resources and opportunities for professional growth through networking events and continued legal education. Whether you have an idea for a CLE event or seek advice for a career transition, the PD committee is here to use its network and resources to help you advance your legal careers as law firm / solo attorneys, in-house counsel, or in public service.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact info@daaba.org.
Members of this committee work on our newsletter, website, and seeks to promote members on other social media.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact info@daaba.org.
Communications
DAABA’s largest committee is in charge of putting together the annual Awards Night and Reception held each fall. The event is DAABA’s signature event, and it serves to honor and recognize various members, local community leaders, and young students for their outstanding achievements, as well as award scholarships to students. It also serves as an excellent networking opportunity – consistent with prior years, we expect a turnout of about 200, with the crowd consisting of DAABA members, law firm sponsors, corporate sponsors, judges, students and other legal professionals.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact info@daaba.org.
Awards Night
This committee is responsible for recognizing and nominating DAABA members for professional awards and recognitions in Dallas, statewide, and beyond. These recognitions include annual awards by NAPABA, Texas SBOT API Section, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and others. Our members are incredible and deserve recognition!
If you would like to be nominated for a particular award or recognition, please contact info@daaba.org.
Professional
Recognition
This committee coordinates mentorship opportunities between attorneys and law students from SMU, UNT Dallas, and Texas A&M. Attorney volunteers and their mentees are encouraged to meet several times throughout the year.