Celebrate 25 Years of the APALRC

For the past 25 years, the APALRC has steadfastly advocated for the civil and legal rights of the metropolitan area’s low-income, limited English-proficient AAPI population. The APALRC is proudly one of only a few civil legal services programs in the U.S. whose primary mission is to serve the legal needs of the low-income, LEP AAPI community; and it is the only civil legal service provider in metropolitan-D.C. that focuses on the civil legal needs of the AAPI community. Join the APALRC in community celebration this fall on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6-9 pm at Hook Hall in Washington, DC.

Voices of Justice: Past, Present, and Future
This year marks a landmark milestone of our community advocacy – 25 years of advancing the civil and legal rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. To celebrate 25 years of the APALRC, join us in honoring the transformative stories and voices of our community: clients, board members, staff, and volunteers over the past 25 years. The night will be focused on the power of community and collaboration to advance legal justice for some of the most underserved. We will reflect on the accomplishments of the APALRC in the present and the significance of sustaining the future of the APALRC to continue providing critical resources and services in the DMV.  

Fireside Chat with local author Angie Kim
We are elated to announce local author Angie Kim will be joining us at our 25th anniversary with a fireside chat to discuss the theme, Voices of Justice. In partnership with Loyalty Bookstore, attendees will receive a free copy of one of her books and have an opportunity to have their copy autographed during a meet and greet with Angie after the event. 

Angie Kim moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award and was named one of the 100 best mysteries and thrillers of all time by Time. Happiness Falls, her second novel, was an instant New York Times bestseller, a GMA and Barnes & Noble book club pick, and was named the #1 novel of the year by Oprah Daily.

Getting to the Event
Hook Hall is in the Park View neighborhood just north of U Street, with convenient access to multiple means of public transportation. Please consider using public transit or ride-share! There is limited street parking in the neighborhood. Visit Trip Planner to find the best way to get to us!

• Complimentary valet services will be offered by the APALRC to those driving into the city through MJ Valet
• Petworth/Georgia Avenue Metro (Green Line) is 4 blocks away from the venue
• 8 Major Bus Lines – North/south lines 52/53/54/70/79/H8, and crosstown lines H2/H4
• Capital Bike Share Dock across the street from our front doors 
• Bike Parking at our bike racks in front of our building

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

• Platinum Sponsors: Curtis Lu and Sandra Ratterman
• Sapphire Sponsors: BakerHostetler Law
• Diamond Sponsors: George Wu and Lynne Chiao
• Gold Sponsors: Gibson Dunn; Mayer Brown LLP; Ron and Christine Lee; Sidley Austin Foundation; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; and WilmerHale
• Ruby Sponsors: Cooley LLP; DLA Piper; and Jayne and Chan Park
• Silver Sponsors: Mei & Mark LLP; Latham & Watkins LLP; and Lucy and Arnaldo Noyola.

Sponsorship Inquiries
Are you interested in sponsoring the APALRC's 25th Anniversary and sustaining our critical community services? Please contact development@apalrc.org today for more information about sponsorship opportunities!