Rising to the Bench — Asian American Perspectives from the Judiciary

[Student Affairs]

Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, for an inspiring evening of education, connection, and celebration at The Twentieth Century Club in Buffalo, NY (5:30–8:30 PM).

This event, hosted by the Asian American Judges Association of New York and co-sponsored by several local and state bar associations, features an incredible panel of judges sharing their journeys, insights, and experiences as Asian Americans in the judiciary.

Moderated by:
Hon. Meredith A. Vacca, U.S. District Judge, WDNY

Panelists include:

• Hon. Lillian Wan, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department

• Hon. Kris Singh, Administrative Judge, Fourth Judicial District

• Hon. Zainab Chaudhry, Judge, NYS Court of Claims

• Hon. Frances Wang, Acting Justice, Queens Supreme Court, Criminal Term

• Hon. Biju Koshy, Supervising Judge, Richmond County Criminal Court

This is a free event for high school, college, and law students, with general admission at $40. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with distinguished members of the judiciary and network with legal professionals across New York State.

Register here: bit.ly/risingtothebench