KEYNOTE SPEECH FOR THE VIETNAMESE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

http://www.vabaw.com/2006/12/31/2006-raising-the-bar/

2006 Theme: Raising the Bar

Categories: Annual Report
In 2006, VABAW celebrated two cultural membership events: Tet (the lunar new year) and Tet Trung Thu (the moon autumn festival). We also implemented our attorney-law student mentoring program. VABAW also participated in the 16th Annual “Walk for Rice” sponsored by the Asian Counseling and Referral Service.

The highlight of 2006 was our second annual banquet. Almost 200 guests were in attendance, including 40 dignitaries comprised of WSBA Board of Governors, judges, representatives of each minority bar association, leaders from local organizations throughout King County, and representation from Seattle University, University of Washington, Gonzaga University, and Lewis & Clark. Our event was mentioned in 4 local newspapers in both English and Vietnamese, together totaling a circulation of nearly 75,000. Professor Wendy Duong, our keynote speaker, gave a passionate speech reminding Vietnamese American attorneys of the need to overcome stereotypes, to always remember where we come from, and most importantly to use the law profession as a means to “supply ourselves with the podium in life from which we can speak” to make a difference in our profession, communities, and global society. [emphasis added]

Author: VABAW Communications

LISTING ON WEBSITE:  Our 2006 banquet was a memorable one, incorporating many cultural elements. Our theme was “Raising the Bar.”  One of the highlights of the evening was University of Denver College of Law Professor Wendy Duong’s passionate speech...

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