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CALOBA Statement on Texas SB 147, SB552, SB711, and HB2788 (March 28, 2023)

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The Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) strongly oppose the provisions of Texas Senate Bills 147, 552, and 711, and Texas House Bill 2788. These bills, as currently written, are discriminatory and target immigrants, refugees, and citizens from certain countries, including China, by prohibiting them from owning land, buying homes, or establishing businesses in Texas based on their family’s country of migration. By passing these bills, Texas would continue a legacy of anti-Asian racism and stereotypes that dates back over a hundred years. These bills echo Read more…

CALOBA Leadership Update (March 8, 2023)

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Sunnyvale, CA, March 8, 2023 – The Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) is pleased to announce the election of a new president, Hui Harry Wang. Mr. Wang will succeed Qiaojing Ella Zheng, who has led the organization with great success over the last term. Mr. Wang is a dedicated member of CALOBA and has been actively involved in the organization for many years, serving in various capacities.  “I am honored to have been elected as the new president of CALOBA,” said Mr. Wang. “I am Read more…

CALOBA Stands Against Racism And Violence (March 25, 2021)

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Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) is deeply saddened and concerned by the continued rise of hate crimes and violence toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.  Anti-Asian xenophobic rhetoric surrounding the pandemic that falsely blames the AAPI community for the COVID-19 crisis has contributed to the spike in violence and crimes.  From Oakland, California to Brooklyn, New York, innocent Asian Americans have been targeted and severely injured or killed in senseless acts of violence.  On March 16, 2021, the murders in Atlanta took Read more…

Announcing CALOBA’s Interim President (January 12, 2020)

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Dear fellow CALOBA members, On behalf of the CALOBA Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Qiaojing Ella Zheng Ella as interim president, following the resignation of president Lawrence Kong. Since joining CALOBA in 2012, Ella has been an active contributor to the organization and local community.  Most recently, Ella served as the VP of programming and organized a series of exciting events for CALOBA members and friends.  I am excited that Ella has agreed to serve as CALOBA’s interim president for the current Read more…

CALOBA Announces a New Executive Team (June 2, 2019)

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Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) announces a new Executive Team for 2019. Many thanks to the outgoing 2018 Executive Team members for their service and contributions. The new 2019 Executive Team is led by the new President Lawrence Kong, and Vice Presidents Harry Wang. The Executive Team is responsible for planning this year’s professional and networking events and promoting the organization to grow membership base. The next CALOBA event of the year is the Consideration for China Life Science Companies – Recent US Enforcement at Read more…

2019 CALOBA Chinese New Year Party/Spring Kickoff (March 7, 2019)

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CALOBA cordially invites you to join our Chinese New Year celebration at Baidu in Sunnyvale on Thursday, March 7, 2019. You are invited to dress up and bring decoratives with a Chinese New Year theme! Think Qipao, Chinese jewelry, red envelope, hand fan … ANYTHING GOES! A $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the winner of the best costume! This event kicks off CALOBA’s calendar of exciting events in 2019. Come meet other Bay Area attorneys as we ring in an auspicious lunar new year and Read more…

CALOBA Holiday Party 2018 (December 12, 2018 6:00-8:30 pm)

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CALOBA cordially invites you to attend the CALOBA 2018 Holiday Party. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with Bay Area lawyers and reflect on a remarkable year of CALOBA seminars, luncheons, and social events. Our event will be held at the Silicon Valley headquarters of SF Motors. Join us as we welcome another amazing year of events set for 2019! Light dinner will be provided, courtesy of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Foley & Lardner. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caloba-holiday-party-2018-december-12th-600-830-pm-tickets-52886252204   DATE AND TIME Wed, December 12, 2018 6:00 Read more…

CALOBA LiveScan Fingerprint Happy Hour (October 15, 2018)

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We are thrilled to invite you to CALOBA’s Fingerprint Happy Hour at Baidu’s US headquarters! Come and have your mandatory fingerprint requirement fulfilled at the event. Mingle with fellow attorneys and have fun! Please also bring your driver license or passport to the event. Your ticket price includes your out-of-pocket fingerprint rolling and all government fee after CALOBA’s subsidy. Please fill out your live scan form and send to lv_livescan@yahoo.com by 10/8/2018 after you purchase the ticket. The live scan form can be downloaded from CA Bar’s website Read more…

CALOBA Event of the Year: Win Inter Partes Review (IPR) (Sept 18, 2018)

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CALOBA invites you to our 2018 Patent Trial and Appeal Board event. Following this year’s pivotal Supreme Court decisions in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu and Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC, we’ve invited a distinguished group of panelists to discuss recent developments in the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process and other AIA proceedings and discuss insights for successfully invalidating or defending a patent before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Join our diverse set of panelists as they share practical IPR strategies, tips on effective advocacy before Read more…

CALOBA Annual Picnic (August 26, 2018)

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We are thrilled to invite you to CALOBA’s Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 26, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Baylands Park. We will be at the “Bay Breeze 2” picnic area. Come to mingle with fellow attorneys, law students, families, and friends! Food and drinks provided! Event Details  Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Bay Breeze 2, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, 999 E Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Registration Fee: Free for paid members and their families; $15 for non-members Parking: $6 per car To help us Read more…