The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Upcoming events

05/21/2026 6:00 PM • The Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom, 246 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
06/07/2026 9:00 AM • Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy, 1400 McConnell Dr., Decatur GA, 30033

GAPABA Programming & Job Board:

    • 05/21/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • The Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom, 246 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
    • 196
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    SAVE THE DATE!


    The 12th Annual GAPABA Gala

    The Premier Affinity Bar Event in the Southeast 

    Thursday, May 21st, 2026 


    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 pmand 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 30313which 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: treasurer@gapaba.org 

    Registration Questions: registration@gapaba.org

    • 06/02/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 34
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    GAPABA + SABA-NA Racial Justice Task Force Presents



    Summer Book Club!

    BOOK 1: A Guardian and a Thief - by Megha Majumdar

    Tuesday, June 1, 2026 | 2 PM PT/ 5 PM ET

    Zoom Link Sent Upon Registration


    Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA)

    South Asian Bar Association North America (SABA-NA)

    are proud to partner and present a virtual summer book club!


    Join us this summer for a relaxed, engaging virtual book club! We're kicking off the summer with a June discussion centered around A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar—a compelling story set in Kolkota, India about a desperate mother trying to secure visas for her family's escape, and a young man whose theft of those documents threatens their survival.


    Whether you’re a devoted reader or just looking for a reason to dive into something new, this is a space for thoughtful conversation and networking around books! Together, we’ll explore AANHPI centric stories and unravel their unique takeaways together. Come for the story, stay for the discussion, and make your summer reading a little more memorable with GAPABA & SABA-NA's Racial Justice Task Force!


    Can't make this event? Look for Part 2 in July - where we'll be discussing Mongrel by Hanako Footman.


    Questions?

    Registration Issues: Contact GAPABA Managing Director Vy Vu: 

    director@gapaba.org


    Moderated By:

    Prathyusha Chenji | Edible Brands

    Tina Dorr | Barnes & Thornburg

    • 06/07/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy, 1400 McConnell Dr., Decatur GA, 30033
    • 50
    Register



    GAPABA Wellness Committee's 4th Annual

    Tennis & Pickleball Workshop 

    Sunday, June 7th, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM

    Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy

    1400 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033

    GAPABA MEMBERS - $20

    NON-MEMBERS - $25

    BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS OFFERED

    Max Cap 30 for tennis & 20 for pickleball (50 total)


    Decrease your stress levels by joining the GAPABA Wellness Committee for a Tennis & Pickleball Workshop and Free play!

    • TWO LEVELS OFFERED FOR BOTH TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL: BEGINNERS (no experience necessary) or INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (drills session). *Intermediate tennis will be a drills session and a USTA rating of 3.0 or higher/ALTA rating of B of higher is suggested to participate.*
    • Tennis will be on courts 4 and 5. Pickleball will be on court 3. 
    • The workshops are an hour long, led by a tennis pro. Courts will be available for OPEN PLAY afterwards
    • WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your own tennis racket and water bottle. If you don't have a racket, please contact Wellness Committee Co-Chair Madiha Merchant: wellness@gapaba.org
    • ATTIRE: Participants are encouraged (not required) to wear “Wimby white” a la Wimbledon

    Tennis has many health benefits and studies have shown that people who play tennis and/or racquet sports have lower stress levels and risk of disease. People who choose to play tennis appear to have significant health benefits, including improved aerobic fitness, a lower body fat percentage, a more favorable lipid profile, reduced risk for developing cardiovascular disease, and improved bone health.


    Questions? Contact the Wellness Committee Co-Chairs

    Madiha Merchant, Elisa Wong, and Ziwen Zhu: wellness@gapaba.org and to reach Madiha directly, madiha.manjee@gmail.com 

    • 06/18/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • ZOOM WEBINAR | Link Provided Upon Registration
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    The GAPABA Professional Acceleration

    Transformation Committee (PA&TC) presents



    Carrying Less, Becoming More:

    A Speaker Series for AAPI Attorneys

    A Virtual Webinar

    Series Schedule | June 18, July 16, August 20

    ZOOM LINK PROVIDED PRIOR TO EVENT


    Featuring

    Liz Jin 

    Sasha N. Franklyn 

    Misa Chen


    The GAPABA Professional Acceleration & Transformation Committee (PA&TC) is proud to present a speaker series on Carrying Less and Becoming More. 


    COMING UP: Liz Jin on Recognizing, Addressing, and Preventing Burnout on Thursday, June 18th from 12PM-1PM ET

    • Moderated by PA&TC Co-Chairs: Tiffany Li Qu & Fanny Chac
    • Email Questions in advance to the PA&T Committee: professional@gapaba.org

    *This event will not be live-streamed or recorded, so register now and don’t miss out!


    Co-Chairs: 

    Tiffany Li Qu | Alston & Bird and Fanny Chac | The Robbins Firm


    Questions? Contact GAPABA's PA&T Committee: professional@gapaba.org or

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

    director@gapaba.org


    • 12/01/2026
    • 12/31/2029
    • GAPABA website & email newsletter
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    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

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