CALOBA welcomes you to its Meet the Leader Luncheon on May 10, 2017! For our first 2017 Meet the Leader luncheon, we are honored to have Distinguished Professor Frank Wu of UC Hastings join us as the speaker. This is a rare opportunity to interact with Professor Wu in an informal setting, so please RSVP! DATE AND TIME Wed, May 10, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT LOCATION Sidley Austin LLP 1001 Page Mill Road, Building 1 Palo Alto, CA 94304 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-leader-luncheon-professor-frank-h-wu-tickets-33264378652 About the Speaker: Frank H. Read more…

Chinese companies have been accelerating their investment in the U.S. According to Mergermarket, Chinese companies invested $53.9 billion into the U.S. in 2016 alone, a 360% surge from 2015. With rapidly increasing investment in the U.S., Chinese companies in the U.S. must navigate the legal systems of both the United States and China. How have they fared, and more importantly, how can they improve? Please join our panel of distinguished attorneys as they share their insights from working within preeminent Chinese companies or advising as outside counsel for Read more…

Join CALOBA for a fun evening of wine and paint! Try your hand at re-creating “Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh while sipping your favorite wine and snacking on some yummy appetizers. You’ll be led through the entire creative process one step at a time by a professional artist. No artistic experience is necessary, and if you’re like most of us, more wine means better art! All materials are included and you will take home your own artwork. Come out and join the fun!! Wine and appetizers will Read more…

Where are the women in law? While making up almost 50% of junior level legal positions, women remain underrepresented in senior positions. Do you stay up late at night worrying about how to fulfill the hopes and obligations of family while advancing your career? Did you ever struggle with moving forward in your career and searching for available options? You are not alone. Many women in law have had these struggles, found their answers, and they are eager to share. Please join us for an evening with our Read more…

CALOBA, along with Chofn IP and Baidu USA, cordially invites you to join us for a Chinese New Year celebration on Thursday evening, February 2, 2017, at Baidu USA in Sunnyvale. “Shanghai in the 1920’s” is the theme of this party and an award of $50 Amazon gift card will go to the winner of the best costume. It should be a lot of fun! As the first event of 2017, it is a great opportunity to meet and greet with CALOBA board members, the new executive team, Read more…

Dear CALOBA Members:   It has been a great year for CALOBA with professional seminars, luncheons, and social events. In appreciation of your participation and support, CALOBA cordially invites you to attend our holiday mixer for CALOBA members and friends. Light dinner will be provided, courtesy of Sheppard Mullin.   Date: Thursday, December 8th, 2016 Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Sheppard Mullin, 379 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Fees: Free for members. $5 for non-members Please RSVP through this link About CALOBA Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) is a professional organization for American attorneys and Read more…

Trade secret litigation is increasingly a hot button issue for Chinese Americans.  In recent years, we saw increased criminal prosecutions against Chinese American individuals and Chinese companies for criminal theft of trade secrets.  While those concerns still remain, in May 2016, a new era dawned in trade secrets litigation with the enactment of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), the first federal civil misappropriation of trade secrets law.  DTSA has significant implications for employees and multinational employers because this new law confers on U.S. federal courts jurisdiction over Read more…

Join CALOBA and AABA for a joint luncheon in SF! Enjoy some delicious dim sum with great friends. Please register by Wednesday, October 12th so we can get a headcount for a reservation.   Friday, October 14th, 2016 12:00pm Yank Sing Restaurant 49 Stevenson Street, San Francisco CA 94105   If you have question about this lunch gathering, please contact Jason Yee at jyee005@gmail.com. Please note that the lunch cost is not covered by the event organizers. The attendees will split the cost. Thanks.   About CALOBA Chinese Read more…

You’re Invited to CALOBA’s Employment Law Open Forum on October 23, 2016 at 2:30pm at the Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main Street, Milpitas, CA.   This is a free event open to the public. Please invite your friends and family who might be interested!   Does your Company encounter people problems and you need help managing them? Do you ever wonder if you should initiate any legal action against your employer? Do you know what employment attorneys look for when they decide whether to take on a case? Read more…

Have you ever been in a meeting where inappropriate questions were asked? Have you ever been to a cocktail party but have nothing to say to other participants, especially the Americans? Come join us for an evening of fun skits, Q and A, and informal networking.  Experienced CALOBA members will share tips on how to deal with awkward social situations when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, or clients. Time:  October 4, 2016 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 pm Location: Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 1000 Marsh Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025 Reception will Read more…