APAWLA Tea Luncheon, September 9, 2006

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN LAWYERS ALLIANCE
cordially invites you to a presentation on

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IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
YOUR LEGAL PRESENTATION

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a tea luncheon and discussion with

CYNTHIA G. VENECIANO, Ph.D.
Principal, Imaging Presentation Partners
As both a jury and an in-court trial consultant, Dr. Veneciano brings a comprehensive
perspective and understanding to both the jurors and the visual evidence of the case.

and

MECHELLET BICKERSTAFF
President, Image Consulting Excellence
Mechellet helps people discover the power of personal presentation and how it makes a
difference in perception, business and social success.


Saturday, September 9, 2006
11:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Chado Tea Room
79 N. Raymond, Pasadena


$25 for APAWLA members and law students, $35 for nonmembers.
RSVP by September 5, 2006

We will be collecting business suits and accessories in good condition to donate to the Center for the Pacific Asian Family, a shelter and agency for battered women and their children. If you have business attire that you no longer wear, your donation can be instrumental in helping another woman find work and get back on her feet.

SCCLA Event, September 10, 2006

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CHINESE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Presents

END OF SUMMER PARTY

Date: September 10, 2006 (Sunday)

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Place: Mr. Tom Loo's Malibu Residence
3939 Villa Costera Malibu, CA 90265

Casual Attire

Lunch is Provided

Free Admission

This Event is Designed for Law Students to Learn Job Placement Skills and to Hear Leading Attorneys Speak on the Practice of Law and How They Got Their Jobs.

For RSVP and more information, please contact:

Gene Tu - 626-823-2469 tugene@gmail.com
Sandy Wu - 310-430-9019 sandytwu@hotmail.com

Thanks for coming!

Wow, we just want to thank everyone who came to the BBQ. The BBQ was a fantastic success and a great way to start off the year. Here are some photos of new and old Southwestern students.

Please check out our photos on http://www.flickr.com/photos/swapalsa/. You can click on our zeitgeist on the right there above the calander, or click here. Feel free to leave comments here or on flickr if you have an account on flickr.

Now ... don't you wish you came?! That's okay ... there will be plenty of opportunities to join in on the fun! Please visit us at the tables during SBA club week on Wednesday, August 30th.

APALSA BBQ Reminder

We'd like to remind you about the upcoming APALSA BBQ on August 26th, starting at noon at Susan's, our VP, house. We will have food, drinks, games and, of course, lots of fun.

We hope you can join us! Please RSVP by emailing or calling us at southwestern.apalsa@gmail.com, or email any board members. If you would like a ride, please contact us for arrangements. We will be able to provide rides to the BBQ from Southwestern. You are also welcome to email with any questions you may have.

Details:

What: APALSA BBQ/Picnic
When: August 26th, 12 - ???
Where: Susan's Backyard / 542 Van Ness Ave / Los Angeles / 90020

Click here for a map.

As a reminder, the first general meeting has been moved to Sept 6, 2006.

Great Networking Event!

Orange County Korean American Bar Association Mixer

When: Thursday, August 31, 2006, 6-9PM

Where: Waters Restaurant in Irvine
(4615 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA)

Why: Great way to network with attorneys in the O.C. area

**Free Food and Drinks**

Download flyer here

Welcome back to school everyone!

Thanks for coming by the APALSA booth to check out what we have in store for the upcoming year! We still have lots of fortune cookies, so don't be shy about grabbing some for emergency snacks at the next meeting!

I'd just like to remind everyone to take a look at the BBQ info below, or click here for a direct link.

If you need a ride, don't hesitate to email southwestern.apalsa@gmail.com . Also, if you can, please RSVP so we can ensure enough food! Feel free to bring a guest!

See you soon!

2006 LA Tofu Festival

11th Annual Tofu Festival

Saturday, August 12th, 2-10 pm; Sunday, August 13th, 12-6 pm

237 South San Pedro Street

All proceeds benefit Little Tokyo Service CEnter

www.tofufestival.com

(Iron Chef Morimoto will be there!!!)

East West Players

For anyone interested ...

ANNOUNCING EWP's 41st ANNIVERSARY SEASON

The 41st Anniversary Season is dedicated to the memory of EWP Founding Artistic Director Mako.

East West Players brings the artist to the forefront in a season that features new and classic works exploring the struggles and triumphs of actors, singers and dancers both on- and off-stage. “In presenting productions that turn the company back to its original mission in performing arts, it is particularly fitting to dedicate our upcoming season to the memory of Founding Artistic Director, Mako,” says Artistic Director Tim Dang.

East West Players will be presenting several productions this season, including:

Sides: The Fear is Real
Surfing DNA
Master Class
I Land
Yellow Face

For more information, call (213) 625-7000 or email at info@eastwestplayers.org.
All plays and dates subject to change.

Click here to visit East West Players on the web.

As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian Pacific American experience.

East West Players
David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000 phone | (213) 625-7111 FAX

Also ... click the flyer below for an upcoming fundraising event:

Join us for some BBQ on August 26th!

Please join us on August 26th for a fabulous BBQ. There will be burgers, hotdogs, drinks, snacks, people, and games! All are welcome. The more the merrier!

Below are the details:

What: APALSA BBQ/Picnic
When: August 26th, 12 - ???
Where: Susan's Backyard

Please RSVP to southwestern.apalsa@gmail.com.