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Executive Director at South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) | Author | Law Professor USC Gould School of Law | Chief Member | Fellow of the American Bar Foundation | Attorney | Mediator | Speaker
I’ve had a few days to catch my breath post South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America conference in the beautiful city of Toronto. What an incredible weekend. I left feeling invigorated, inspired, and grateful for all this organization has given to me on a personal, and professional level. I’m honored to represent SABA as it’s Executive Director. My goal is always to help make SABA worthy of its dynamic membership and we will continue to strive to do that. As I said this weekend, SABA is here to renew our support to our members and chapters, leaders in our profession, advocates for justice, and champions of equality in any way we can. Throughout this weekend, we had the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in insightful workshops, and connect with colleagues from across the globe. It is my personal hope that our attendees left these interactions feeling not only that their professional lives were enriched, but also that they are inspired to make a positive impact in their respective communities. This weekend included the launch of the South Asian Women's Attorney's Network (SAWAN) by Charan Sandhu at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, an eye opening plenary on the Oscar nominated film To Kill a Tiger by Beesham A. Seecharan, Ena Chadha, Davin Michael Garg, and esteeemed director Nisha Pahuja, and a moving keynote address by Supreme Court Justice Jamal. I want to thank those that worked tirelessly to make this weekend happen: our new President, Keerthi Sugumaran, Vice President Sponsorship Asker A. Saeed, immediately past President, Charan Brahma, and the incomparable Vice President Conference, Aaron Bains. I must also recognize here Devin Persaud, Annie Tayyab, Shane C. D'Souza, Jennifer Jobanputra, Ghammam Mansoor, Latika Solanki, and our incredible SABA Toronto Chapter. Finally, thank you to our events team, Jandie Turner, Kerri Gartell Eng, and Acuity Events (Acuity International) whose expertise in conference planning allows us to think outside the box. Also, Congratulations to Tanisha Palvia and Anil Makhija whose hard work over the last several months allowed our board to induct SABA North Carolina as our 31st chapter. Finally, I’m looking forward to working side by side this next terms with our newest Executive Committee members: President Keerthi Sugumaran, President Elect Nishi Kothari, Treasurer Rahul Ranadive, Secretary Nandita Ruchandani, Charan Brahma, Krithika Rajkumar, Lalitha Alladi, Deep Singh Badhesha, Rahil Darbar, Madiha Merchant, Rachna Malkana, Rashmi Chandra, and Akanksha Gupta. I’m also looking forward to working with South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Foundation, President Ritu Singh, and Tejas Shah. Thank you all for your ongoing support of South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America. See you in Denver next June!
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Mona Shah (she, her, hers) - SABANA could not have asked for a better Executive Director. Charan Brahma said it best - you always have SABANA on your mind and are finding ways to make it better. We have had stellar Presidents who have worked with their board, but you are the constant that keeps this train going in the right direction.
We are pleased to serve at the pleasure of SABA and it’s guests.
I look forward to working with you and the new Board. Your guidance and leadership is important to the success of the organization!
What a phenomenal conference! JAMS is looking forward to strengthening our partnership. Can’t wait until Denver.
Congratulations to you and the rest of the executive board on a wonderful and thought-provoking conference! Thank you for all the support you and Charan Brahma provided to get SABA North Carolina to where it is today! We are extremely excited about what the future holds 😀
Thank you for everything you do Mona Shah (she, her, hers) !
Congratulations on an amazing conference! Thank you for all your support for SABA North Carolina!
Mona, congrats on an amazing conference! Thanks for your leadership.
Excellent conference. Congratulations VP of Conference, Aaron Bains and thank you to the SABA Toronto team for making us feel welcome in the best city in the world. Can’t wait for Denver under VP of Conference, Deep Singh Badhesha!