SABA DC 2023 Gala Awards

SABA-DC's 15th Annual Public Interest Benefit Gala will be held on September 30, 2023, and we are looking forward to celebrating in person. This year, we will continue our annual tradition of recognizing outstanding members of the South Asian legal community at the gala. 

Public Sector Trailblazer Award: Recognizes an individual within the SABA-DC community who has demonstrated sustained excellence in public sector legal work or a specific extraordinary accomplishment in the public sector. Public sector attorneys include those employed by the federal, state, or local governments, colleges and universities, not-for-profit organizations, and non-profit organizations.

Private Sector Trailblazer Award: Recognizes an individual within the SABA-DC community who has demonstrated sustained excellence in private sector legal work or a specific extraordinary accomplishment in the private sector. Private sector attorneys include those employed by for-profit law firms or those working in-house at for-profit corporations.

Community Leader Award: Recognizes an individual or organization in the DC metropolitan area who has demonstrated strong support for SABA-DC, its members, and/or the South Asian community through pro bono work or community engagement.

Rising Star Award: Recognizes a SABA-DC member who is under the age of 40 or has been practicing for fewer than 10 years and has achieved prominence and distinction in their respective field while demonstrating a strong commitment to SABA-DC and the South Asian community.