SABA encourages members to become actively involved with its activities by joining one or more committees. To sign up for a particular committee, please contact its Chair or Co-Chairs, designated below. This committee works with other organizations to formulate media and/or legal responses to incidents, cases and proposed legislation impacting South Asian communities. SABA's Hate Crimes Hotline is 1-888-99NO-HAT(E). Endorsements (Co-Chairs Sandeep Solanki, Suneeta Fernandes) This committee makes endorsement recommendations to the SABA Board for judicial, prosecutorial, public defender, and other appropriate positions, as well as on issues affecting the legal community and the South Asian community. It also nominates SABA members for legal awards and leadership positions within the legal community. Gala This committee organizes the SABA-NC annual gala.Membership and Events (Co-Chairs Ginny Walia, Sylvia Bains) This committee plans networking, social, educational, and community service events for South Asian attorneys and law students in conjunction with other professional organizations in the Bay Area. This committee also develops and implements strategy to increase membership and improve the quality and number of services for members. This committee serves as liaison between attorney members, new attorneys, and law students. It strives to pair mentors with mentees based on areas of interest or expertise. The committee also works to develop contacts and relationships with the various Bay Area South Asian Law Student Associations. This committee identifies pro bono opportunities for members and makes recommendations to the SABA Board regarding involvement and joint participation in pro bono activities. More information about the committee can be found here. |
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