The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Upcoming events

12/01/2026 • GAPABA website & email newsletter
12/15/2026 5:00 PM • ZOOM WEBINAR | Link Provided Upon Registration
05/20/2027 6:00 PM • The Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom, 246 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

GAPABA Programming & Job Board:

    • 12/01/2026
    • 12/31/2029
    • GAPABA website & email newsletter
    Register
    Please submit your job opening and provide the details for potential candidates to apply for the position. 

    Once the online form is submitted, we will add it to this page and share it with the GAPABA community via email newsletters.

    Pricing is as follows: 

    Solo/Small Firms (below 25 attorneys)/Companies - $25
    Medium (25-50 attorneys) Firms/Companies - $100
    Large Firm (50 or above attorneys)/Companies - $200
    Government/Public Interest/Non-Profits – Free
    • 12/15/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • ZOOM WEBINAR | Link Provided Upon Registration
    Register

    The GAPABA Mentorship Program


    Beyond the Casebook Series

    Building Your Record:

    Resume Workshop

    A Virtual Webinar

    Tues, Dec. 15 | 5 - 6PM ET

    ZOOM LINK PROVIDED UPON REGISTRATION


    Join us for an insightful panel on building a strong legal resume and standing out as a law student, featuring perspectives from both a law firm partner and a legal recruiter. This session will offer practical guidance on gaining meaningful experience, highlighting your skills and accomplishments, and making the most of opportunities to strengthen your resume and prepare for your legal career.


    *During the session, we will be providing feedback on resumes.

    If you would like your resume to be used as an example, please email an anonymous version to director@gapaba.org*

     

    Featured Speakers:

    • Bonnie Youn, Managing Director, Legal Recruiting | The RMN Agency
    • Shaun Zhang, Partner | Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila

    Moderated by: Prathyusha Chenji, Corporate Counsel | Edible Brands


    Registration issues? Contact GAPABA's Managing Director Vy Vu:

    director@gapaba.org

    • 05/20/2027
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • The Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom, 246 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
    • 500
    Register


    The 13th Annual GAPABA Gala

    The Premier Affinity Bar Event in the Southeast 

    Thursday, May 20, 2027 


    5:30 pm VIP Reception (Invitation only)

    6:00 pm General Pre Reception

    6:45 pm Seating in Main Ballroom

    7:00 pm Awards Dinner 

     8:45 pm Post Reception

    9:45 pm Event Close


    The Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom

    246 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313


    ARRIVAL & PROGRAM TIME:

    Our General Reception begins at 6:00 pm. 

    Our VIP Reception begins at 5:30 pm, and is reserved in a private area for all Honorees, General Counsel, Judges, Elected Officials, Board Members, select Premium Level Sponsor guests, and designated VIPs. 

    Our Dinner & Awards Presentation begins promptly at 7:00 pm.

    WHERE TO GO:

    REGISTRANTS, PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN PUBLIC AQUARIUM ENTRANCE. It will be closed, and guests will have to walk all the way to the other side of the Aquarium to enter the Ballroom. See the red star on the map below. 

    Ridesharing is ENCOURAGED.


    DIRECTIONS & PARKING:

    The Oceans Ballroom entrance is located at 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, which shares the same entrance as the Aquarium parking deck.  Look for directional signs in the deck to "Oceans Ballroom".


    Parking tickets can be paid for on your way out of the event via a parking payment machine next to the Oceans Ballroom which provides a discounted rate per car. 


    DOWNLOAD DIRECTIONS HERE



    GALA FAQS

    • NO PHYSICAL TICKETS: We do not have any physical tickets issued other than the original e-receipt generated by our website. Registrants must check in and collect a name tag from the registration desk to enter the event. After checking in at registration, guests will be prompted where to go for the General and VIP reception. We have limited capacity to print nametags only for last minute guests on site. If possible, please notify us in advance: registration@gapaba.org. 
    • ATTIRE is Business Formal or Cocktail. Please click here to view past Gala photographs. 
    • TABLE SEATING: We have taken great care with table seating, guests please keep to assigned tables. Table seat numbers are inserted in the name badges.
    • MEAL SELECTION: Guests who indicated a VEGETARIAN meal will have a CARD INSERTED IN THE NAME BADGE TO PRESENT TO THE WAITSTAFF. Those with allergies will also be indicated with a card. Guests with a dietary restriction that do not have a card insert can let their server know.
    • PHOTOGRAPHY and VIDEO: Please note that we will have professional photographers and videotaping. Attendees of the GAPABA Gala will acknowledge that they are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Please READ OUR PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO WAIVER LANGUAGE. 

    CONTACT US:

    Sponsorship Questions: sponsors@gapaba.org

    Billing / Invoicing Questions: director@gapab.org 

    Registration Questions: registration@gapaba.org

THANK YOU TO OUR
2026 GAPABA GALA SPONSORS
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