2017 Annual Conference

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

2017-18 Board of Governors Meeting

·    Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

·    Location: Marriott Marquis | 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Conference Room TBA

2017 NFALA@NAPABA Welcome Reception

·    Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

·    Location: Purple Patch | 3155 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, Washington, DC 20010

·    Cost: FREE 
·    Please register by October 31!
·    REGISTRATION LINK

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017

2017 In-House Counsel & Partner Brunch

·    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

·    Location: Pinstripes | 1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

·    Cost: FREE
·    REGISTRATION LINK 

2017 Women’s Luncheon

·    Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

·    Location: The Hamilton | 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

·    Cost: $40 per person
·    Please register by October 29!
·    REGISTRATION LINK

2017 Men’s Luncheon

·    Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

·    Location: Old Ebbit Grill | 675 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

·    Cost: $40 per person
·    Please register by October 29!
·    REGISTRATION LINK 

NFALA 3rd Annual Installation Dinner
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Lorna Schofield, First Filipina American Article III Federal Judge in the U.S.

·    Time: 7:30 pm 

·    Location: The Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center |1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
      Washington, DC 20004

·    Cost:

Early Bird Rates Through October 18, 2017 ONLY

$160 NFALA Attorney Member | $100 NFALA Law Student Member | $180 Non-NFALA Member

Regular Rate After October 18, 2017 | $195 All Tickets (except Law Students)

·    Attire: Black Tie Optional | Barongs & Filipiniana Encouraged

* Exclusive NFALA discount code available for $25 off dress rentals from Rent the Runway. Just type in NFALA17 at checkout! Code is valid for rentals with delivery dates between October 30 and November 6. Orders may be picked up locally at Run the Runway's D.C. store in Georgetown.

·    Seats are limited, so register now!
·    REGISTRATION LINK

2017 After-Gala Soirée

·    Time:  10:00 pm - 2:00 am

·    Location: L8 Lounge| 727 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

·    Private event, walking distance from gala
·    REGISTRATION LINK

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017

2017 NFALA General Membership Meeting

·    Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

·    Location: Marriott Marquis | 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Conference Room TBA
·    REGISTRATION LINK 

NFALA Saturday Social Event

·    Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

·    Location: TBA

·    Cost: FREE
·    REGISTRATION LINK

NFALA@NAPABA T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
PURCHASE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 FOR PICKUP IN WASHINGTON, DC
CLICK HERE TO ORDER

APPLY FOR AN NFALA SCHOLARSHIP

NFALA is pleased to announce the establishment of four law student scholarships for 2017:

• National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Presidential Scholarship
• Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) Scholarship
• Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) Scholarship
• Angel C. Dedoyco Scholarship

The application deadline is OCTOBER 18. The scholarships will be presented at NFALA's 3rd Annual Gala & Installation Dinner on November 2. DACA recipients are also eligible to apply. For complete info, visit the NFALA scholarship page.

RENT THE RUNWAY PROMO SPECIAL

In search of a dress to wear at the NFALA Gala? Order from Rent The Runway and use the code NFALA17 for $25 off rentals delivered between October 30 and November 6, 2017! Local pickup will be available at RTR's Georgetown location.

SUPPORT FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS

On October 25, 2017, leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will bestow Filipino veterans of World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. These veterans fought alongside American soldiers to defend the United States, but after the war were deprived of the military benefits they were promised in exchange for their sacrifice.

As only one physical medal will be minted for the collective veterans, NFALA is raising funds to support the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP) and its campaign to obtain replicas for individual veterans and their families as well as long-term efforts to promote legacy preservation and educational programs nationwide.

To donate, please visit NFALA's fundraising page for FilVetREP and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to give likewise. On this page, you may also indicate your affiliation with a local Fil-Am bar organization. The NFALA affiliate that raises the most money for medal replicas will be recognized at the 3rd Annual NFALA Gala & Installation Dinner on November 2!

Your contributions will go directly to FilVetREP, an IRS approved 501c(3), tax exempt, nonprofit, charitable organization since January 14, 2015.

GET MEASURED FOR A CUSTOM MADE BARONG FROM
PINEAPPLE IND. DURING THE CONFERENCE

Based in NYC and established by FALA New York member Randy Gonzales, Pineapple Ind. is a purveyor of custom made barongs for women and men, handcrafted in the Philippines and delivered to your door. A men's and a women's barong will be raffled off during the NFALA Gala on November 2 and Randy will be available to take your measurements for barong orders on November 4 before the NFALA General Meeting. As a bonus for our #NFALAfamily, we have provided two promo codes that are valid until November 30. For more info on designs and pricing, visit the Pineapple Ind. website - you might even spot a few familiar faces!

CALLING ALL NAPABA CONVENTION SPEAKERS!

Every year our #NFALAfamily members share their expertise on numerous panels at the NAPABA Convention. If you are presenting at #NAPABA17, let us know at nfalainfo@gmail.com and we will advertise your speaking engagement on our NFALA@NAPABA Presenters List.

The advance registration deadline for the NAPABA Convention is OCTOBER 19. Registration will again open up onsite on November 2, but at increased prices. Visit the convention website for complete info.