See upcoming (and past) SABA events in the calendar and below!
Have suggestions for events you’d like to have SABA-SC organize?
Let us know by emailing SoCalSABA@gmail.com or by filling out this survey.
For events from our sister bar organizations, check out the WLALA Bar Calendar.
Steering Committee Annual Dinner
Members of SABA-SC’s Steering Committee are invited to attend this annual dinner.
A Conversation with Rabia Chaudry
Come join SABA-PIF and SABA-SC in A Conversation with Rabia Chaudry.
Address will be provided to those who RSVP. Free for SABA members, $10 (in advance) and $20 (at the door) for all others.
SABA-NA AI Panel for Health Care Lawyers
Join SABA North America's Health Law Section for AI Will See You Now: AI Considerations for Health Care Lawyers.
SABA-NY's Immigration Panel
Join SABANY for a virtual panel discussion on navigating U.S. immigration and career opportunities for international law graduates.
JiVA Gala
SABA-SC’s community partner organization JiVA South Asian Mental Health has offered some 10% discount tickets to their gala for SABA-SC members
Zubin Metha leads the LA Philharmonic
Discount code on select seats available for SABA-SC members for the Nov 7th performance of the LA Phil conducted by Subin Mehta
APABA Pickleball Tournament
Registration is officially open to attorneys, judges, law students, and others in the legal industry for APABA's first annual doubles pickleball tournament happening on Saturday, November 1, 2025 @ 9 AM at iPickle Whittier Narrows!
Pre-NAPABA Convention Mixer
SABA-SC members are invited to come mix and mingle with friends and colleagues who’ll be attending the NABAPA Convention in Denver this month. You don’t actually have to be attending NAPABA to attend this mixer (organized by SCCLA).
Ins and Outs of Running a Judicial Election
SABA-SC members are invited to a virtual panel about running in judicial elections.
APABA Elder Law Day
SABA-SC members are encouraged to volunteer for APABA’s Elder Law Day
Annual Mentorship Program Reception
Come to our annual Mentorship Program Reception!
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Elia Naqvi
Mentor of the Year: Avni Mehta
Inter-APALSA Night Market
SABA-SC members (especially law students) are invited to attend the Inter-APALSA Night Market at LLS
Ali Sethi Concert
RSVP for a discount ticket code and info on a pre-concert mixer with other SABA members.
Film Screening + Q&A: Where the Light Enters You
SAN invites you to a screening of this documentary and a Q&A with the filmmakers
Fireside Chat with Gurbir Grewal
Please join us for an intimate discussion with Gurbir Grewal. Spaces are limited! The exact location of the event will be shared with those who RSVP.
APABA Judicial Pipeline Project
Apply by Sep 29, 2025 to APABA’s Judicial Pipeline Project
Law Student Chai Chat Mixer
Law students are invited to enjoy chai, appetizers and conversation with SABA-SC members.
Empowering Our Communities: Immigration 101
Join us in Tustin for an Immigration 101 Panel (open to the public) with experienced speakers ready to answer your questions
Satrang's Family Day
SABA-SC members are invited to attend Satrang’s annual Family Day picnic at Griffith Park
Prakasya - Spanda Dance Company
Join SABA-SoCal on August 30 for PRAKASYA, a Bharatanatyam ensemble performance by the renowned Spanda Dance Company!
SABA-NA Rise to Partnership Panel
SABA-SC members are invited to attend SABA-North America’s webinar entitled “The Rise to Partnership: Guidance from South Asian Lawyers who have Run the Gauntlet” — a discussion featuring seasoned South Asian attorneys sharing their paths to partnership, lessons learned, and advice for advancing in the legal profession.
MCBA Summer Reception
SABA members can attend the Multicultural Bar Alliance’s Summer Reception on Thursday August 21st for free!
RSVP by 8/18/25 with your name and Bar Association affiliation
WLALA's Panel: "The Judge Said What?: How a Judge’s Bias Can Affect Judicial Proceedings and What to Do
SABA-SC is co-sponsoring “The Judge Said What?”, a virtual panel on judicial bias and what can be done to address and report it, organized by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. The Hon. Rupa Goswami, co-chair of SABA-SC’s Steering Committee, will be one of the distinguished speakers.
Tickets for SABA-SC members are just $10. The program is approved for 1 hour of Elimination of Bias CLE credit.
Joint APA Bar Summer mixer
The 2025 Joint APA Bar Summer Mixer. Come mix, mingle, and celebrate summer with the community on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Bonaventure Brewing Co., Los Angeles. We can’t wait to see you there!
SABA-DC's Summer Intern Picnic
SABA-SC student members who are in the DMV area this summer are invited to join SABA-DC’s Summer Intern Picnic for snacks, drinks, and games at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in Washington, D.C. It’s a great chance to meet and mix with other SABA interns and SABA-DC members.
SABA-San Diego's Virtual Panel: Demystifying Student & Employment Visas
SABA-SC members are invited to join "Demystifying Student & Employment Visas," a virtual panel hosted by SABA-San Diego the and co-sponsored by the SABA’s of Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Chugh LLP on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2:30PM.
Attendees will hear from leading immigration attorneys, Mishita Jethi, Diya A. Mathews, Awanti Damle Sharda, and Nandita Ruchandani, as they break down the latest updates and practical tips on student and employment visas.
Pathways to the Bench: Insights into the Application Process
Join us on July 11th in downtown LA for a panel with three distinguished speakers who’ll share their insights about and advice on the judicial application process.
RSVP to SoCalSABAJEC@gmail.com for the exact location.
SABA PIF and SABA-SC 20th Annual Public Interest Dinner & Installation
Join us for SABA PIF and SABA-SC's 20th Annual Public Interest Dinner and Installation Gala to celebrate community service and honor leaders.
To register for this event visit the link below.
SABA-SC Board Applications Due
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California (SABA-SC) and the South Asian Bar Association Public Interest Foundation (SABA-PIF) are looking for motivated individuals to be part of the Board of Directors.
It is a one-year commitment that runs from May 2025 - May 2026. This year, the Board will be installed at our in-person Gala on May 15, 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown LA. The Board meets monthly virtually, and members are expected to attend in person events.
Board directors work together to support SABA-SC’s efforts, which include implementing and coordinating programs to promote and advance the goals of the South Asian legal and non-legal communities, mentoring other lawyers and law school students, engaging in community service, and being a voice for the South Asian communities. The Executive Committee will also serve as board members for the Public Interest Foundation of SABA-SC.
No matter area of practice you are in or how long you've been a lawyer, if you'd like to be involved in SABA-SC, we want to hear from you.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS BY MIDNIGHT ON Sunday May 4th, 2025.
If you have any questions, email our incoming President: Osman Abbasi (osmangabbasi@gmail.com)