The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national organization founded in 1974, protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.
April 30, 2024: NYC Nail Techs March for Reproductive Justice and Safe Workplaces for All!
ALL CALL: Join us on Tuesday, April 30 at New York City Hall as we continue to call on New York State legislators to pass the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act this session! Nail techs deserve fair pay and protection from toxic chemicals that raise their risks for illnesses and reproductive h...
NYC AAPI 5K
Get your running shoes ready! On Sunday, May 12 at 9am, run or walk with us at Hudson River Greenway, NY for the AAPI 5K. When signing up, be sure to choose AALDEF as the charity you want your registration to support! #RunForAALDEF Two ways to participate and/or support us: Sign up to run or wal...
Save the Date: AALDEF's Annual Gala & "Justice in Action" Awards Celebration
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will hold its annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2024. This year’s gala will commemorate AALDEF’s 50th anniversary, and will be held in-person at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC. Our 2024 Justice in Act...
April 18, 2024: Asian American Coalition Launch & Strategy Session
Asian American Coalition launch and strategy session led by AAPI New Jersey. AALDEF's Equal Justice Works fellow Ronak Patel is one of three panelists on Policy and Advocacy Opportunities for Asian Americans in NJ.
AALDEF Lunar New Year Friends & Family Reception
AALDEF was thrilled to host our Lunar New Year Friends & Family Reception to kick off our 50th year and celebrate the very people who have protected and promoted the civil rights of Asian Americans for the past half century. The Lunar New Year Friends and Family Reception was held on Monday, Februa...
November 2, 2023: Japanese American Legacy Lawyers: Contributions of Japanese American Lawyers Past and Present
You’re invited to “Japanese American Legacy Lawyers,” a program that pays homage to past and present attorneys of Japanese heritage who have contributed to bettering the lives of Japanese Americans and all Americans. The attorneys being recognized are Shirley Ann Higuchi, Stuart Ishimaru, Erika Mori...
