Registration Closed
We have received a large number of ticket requests after registration close. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate these late requests or offer tickets at the door due to logistical, cost, and contractual requirements associated with planning an event of this size (200+ registrants). Still, we want to thank everyone for their interest.
We especially want to thank our generous firm, corporate, and individual supporters: Your contributions make possible AABA's many CLE, mentorship, networking and other programs throughout the year. Indeed, we proudly hosted 30+ events during 2025-26 alone (see Past Events here), and want to make 2026-27 even better.
If you have any questions, want to discuss remaining sponsorship opportunities (not too late), or simply donate or get more involved, email quintoromeo@gmail.com and tkim@chuhak.com.
The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area will be hosting its 38th Annual Awards Ceremony & Reception on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Exchange at 5:30 pm. This annual event recognizes esteemed colleagues in our legal community as well as our officers, board of directors, and honorary board.
Our 2026 award recipients are Uma Amuluru (In-House Counsel Leadership Award), Jason C. Kim (Law Firm Partner Leadership Award), and Kim Leung (Justice Award).
Our emcee is Zip in-house counsel and AABA Honorary Board Member, Ann Chen.
For nearly 40 years, AABA Chicago has played a pivotal role in encouraging diversity, promoting the area’s vibrant legal community, and representing the interests of thousands of community stakeholders. Our 2025-26 year has been one of our most active and impactful programming years! In large part, we are able to pursue and advance our mission due to your generous support. As AABA Chicago hosts its 2026 Awards Ceremony, we hope that you will support us by sponsoring and attending this event.
Validated on-site parking available at Millennium Garages, Grant Park South Garage, with pedestrian access just steps from the front entrance.
Program (updated 5/14/26)
Cocktail Reception
5:30-6:30
Plated Dinner Begins
6:30
Awards Ceremony
6:45-7:45
Dessert station;
Networking over late night bites courtesy of
312 Fish Market, Gurnee Donuts, Mister Tiger, Perilla, and Sunda;
Continued open bar
7:45-10:00
Business Attire | Cultural Attire Optional
Program book is available here.
SPONSORS
Premier
Gold
Silver
In-Kind
Marz Community Brewing
Mister Tiger
