Politics, Power and Public Service: A Fireside with Ali Najmi

Oct 1, 2026, New York, NY.  PAANY was honored to host a fireside, dinner and networking reception with Ali Najmi at the CUNY School of Law in Queens. LLP in collaboration with the Muslim Bar Association of New York (MuBANY) and the South-Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens (SAICBA-Q).  Members of all three bar associations gathered to learn from Ali's incredible journey, learn about the pathways and processes to join the judiciary in the United States and build relationships with one another over dinner after the event.

Opening remarks were delivered by Professor Nermeen Arastu, Professor at CUNY School of Law. Leadership of all three bar associations also provided remarks and emphasized the spirit of collaboration that benefits our respective communities.

The event concluded with a networking reception where members of all three bar associations gathered to connect, enjoy an Indian buffet dinner and learn from one another.