The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national organization founded in 1974, protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.

Past Events

2025 Summer Cocktail Party

What: AALDEF Annual Summer Cocktail Party Where: 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar When: Wednesday, JULY 9, 2025 from 6 - 8 PM Join us for an evening of cocktails and community in support of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)! Mix and mingle with likeminded Asian American attorneys...

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Redistricting Community Forum

Join AALDEF and Herricks Chinese Association on Monday, May 19 at 6:30 PM to learn about Nassau County’s newly formed Asian “influence district” (District 9) as a result of the new Nassau County legislative map & how this increases your political influence! You can find us in the community room a...

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Annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards 2025

Join AALDEF as we present activist and artist Daniel Dae Kim and the Save Chinatown Coalition with our Justice in Action award, our annual prize to leaders for their achievements and contributions to social justice.  Our new Executive Director, Bethany Li, will also share how we respond to this unp...

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