COMMITTEES
FALA New York is excited to launch our new committees, designed to connect members, build community, and strengthen our shared commitment to service and representation within the Filipino and Filipino-American legal community.
Members of the Foreign Trained Attorneys Committee at Fireside Chat: Career Pathways & Immigration Transitions for LLMs & Foreign-Trained Attorneys
Foreign Trained Attorneys Committee This committee connects and supports Fil-Am attorneys who earned their law degrees outside the U.S., helping them navigate NYC’s legal landscape. Activities include networking events, mentorship sessions with experienced attorneys, and resources tailored to foreign-trained legal professionals seeking guidance, community, and professional growth. 26-27 Committee Co-Chairs: Julius Ester, Cyrus Montesa 25-26 Committee Co-Chairs: Christopher Arcitio, Louise Lingat 25-26 Committee Sub-Chairs: Julius Ester, Katrina Pimentel | Young Lawyers/Law Students Committee Supporting the next generation of Fil-Am legal professionals, this group provides mentorship, career guidance, and networking opportunities for law students and early-career attorneys. Members can attend networking nights, career panels, and workshops designed to help them navigate their legal journeys with confidence and community. 26-27 Committee Co-Chairs: Raphael A. Briones, Tatjana Calimpong-Burke 25-26 Committee Co-Chairs: Rey Llena, Sofia Maristela | Public Service & Government Lawyers Committee For attorneys working in policy, nonprofits, or government, this group fosters connections, collaboration, and opportunities to give back. Members engage in pro bono clinics, advocacy nights, and panels highlighting careers in public service, helping strengthen the impact of Fil-Am lawyers in the public sector. 26-27 Committee Co-Chairs: Louise Lingat, Caitlin Ramiro 25-26 Committee Co-Chairs: Caitlin Ramiro, Kirsten Tamayo |
New Jersey Affairs Committee
For attorneys residing or working across the Hudson — a dedicated hub for New Jersey-based and NY-commuting Fil-Am legal professionals, offering networking and resources tailored to the New Jersey legal landscape.
26-27 Committee Co-Chairs: Kenneth R. Chiarella, Christopher Arcitio
For general inquiries about our committees, please contact the current Community & Culture Secretary at info@falanewyork.org.
To sign up for a committee, please click here.
