Filipino Bar
Association of
Northern California
Serving the community since 1980.
About FBANC
Established in 1980, the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (“FBANC”) is an organization of attorneys, judges, law students and paraprofessionals dedicated to serving the Filipino American legal community in Northern California. Through the volunteer work of its members, FBANC offers various programs and events, including regular free legal clinics, professional development and mentorship programs for its law student and attorney members. The organization also provides a voice for and advocates on behalf of Filipino American interests in various forums.
2023-2024 Programs and Events
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Anti-AAPI Hate Action Guide and Resources
Over the last year, there has been an increase in reports of hate incidents, microaggressions in public, discrimination by business establishments, workplace discrimination and harassment, and threats of and actual acts of violence towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. (See Stop AAPI Hate). FBANC compiled this action guide and resources to provide our community with ways to stand up against Anti-AAPI Hate.
FBANC Official Store
Your purchase supports FBANC accomplish its mission of providing Filipino and Filipino American lawyers and law students in Northern California with professional development and educational assistance and offering service programs, including regular free legal clinics and resources. Thanks for supporting FBANC!
Awards & Recognition
2023 CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
DEI AWARD
FBANC is honored to receive the 2023 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award given annually to organizations that have made outstanding contributions in promoting diversity in the legal profession.
2021 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION YLD AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
FBANC is honored to receive two awards from the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division in the categories of (1) Diversity and (2) Service to the Public. FBANC is the first California bar association and the first affinity bar association to receive either of these awards.
2020 NAPABA AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
FBANC is honored to receive the 2020 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Affiliate of the Year Award. This award recognizes outstanding NAPABA affiliates for their best practices and accomplishments in their local communities.
2020 CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO’S FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
In October 2020, San Francisco Mayor’s Filipino American History Month Celebration also recognized FBANC’s four-decade-long commitment to the community.
2019 OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AWARD
FBANC is honored to receive the Pilipino Association of Workers & Immigrants (PAWIS) Outstanding Service to the People Award in 2019.
2019 NFALA INAUGURAL AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
FBANC is honored to receive the 2019 National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) Inaugural Affiliate of the Year Award.
