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SABA-DC is a voluntary bar association dedicated to the needs, concerns, and interests of the South The South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D.C. area.

(SABA-DC) is a voluntary bar association dedicated to the needs, concerns, and interests of the South Asian American legal community in the Washington, D.C. SABA-DC was founded in 2001 as the successor to the Indian-American Bar Association of Washington D.C. (IABA-DC). SABA-DC's key objectives are to:

Advance the professional development of South Asian American lawyers and law students;

Provide a forum for professional and social networking;

Increase awareness and dialogue regarding legal issues concerning South Asian Americans;

Improve access to legal services for the South Asian American community, particularly among the least fortunate; and

Promote a greater understanding of the legal, political, economic, and cultural environment of South Asia. In pursuit of these objectives, SABA-DC regularly organizes panels, conferences, receptions, community outreach efforts, public service projects, mentoring programs, political awareness campaigns, networking events and a variety of other activities.

10/29/2026

What’s next for ACA coverage? Join SABA-DC’s Health Law Section for a conversation with Purva Rawal, health policy expert and former Chief Strategy Officer at the CMS Innovation Center.

We’ll discuss what the expiration of enhanced ACA premium subsidies means for healthcare affordability, coverage, and the patients, providers, and insurers navigating these changes.

Come early for appetizers, chai, and conversation! ☕

📅 November 12, 2026
📍 GW Law | 2000 H St NW, Washington, DC
🚪 Room forthcoming
☕ 6–6:30 PM: Networking reception
🎤 6:30–7 PM: Speaker discussion

Co-hosted by the South Asian Public Health Association and GW Law South Asian Law Student Association.

10/17/2026

More moments from SABA-DC’s 25th Anniversary Gala! Thank you to our members, friends, and supporters for celebrating this milestone with us and for making our community so special.

Spot yourself or a friend? Tag them below!

10/15/2026

🪔Light up your evening with good food and great company! Join the SABA-DC In-House Counsel Section and ACC-NCR AAPI Affinity Group for Diwali Dinner & Networking.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening of connection and community!

📅 November 4, 2026
🕕 6 PM
📍 Mumbai Central | 7505 VA-7, Falls Church, VA
🍽️ $50 prix fixe menu

Register through the link in our bio!

10/06/2026

Join SABA-DC for Table for Six: Dinner & Discussion on October 21 at Laos in Town.

Connect with attorneys and professionals across AI/IP, data privacy, health law, trade, white collar, government affairs, and in-house practice in a relaxed dinner setting.

📅 October 21, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
🍽️ Laos in Town
📍 250 K St NE, Washington, DC

Come hungry and ready to connect! Register through the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

The people who made the celebration unforgettable! Thank you to everyone who joined us for SABA-DC’s 25th Anniversary Gala and filled the evening with friendship, connection, and community.

We loved celebrating this milestone with you! Spot yourself or a friend? Tag them below and tag us in your photos!

09/29/2026

Celebrating the incredible speakers and honorees who made SABA-DC’s 25th Anniversary Gala so special.

We were honored to welcome Reggie Aggarwal as our keynote speaker and to recognize this year’s award recipients:

Nitin Shah — Private Sector Trailblazer Award
Kalyan Deshpande — Public Sector Trailblazer Award
Nandu Machiraju — Community Leader Award
Ashwin Phatak — Rising Star Award

Congratulations again to each of our honorees, and thank you for helping us celebrate 25 years of SABA-DC!

09/27/2026

Congratulations to our incredible Vice Presidents of Gala, Ithi Joshi and Sandhya Taneja, on a tremendously successful SABA-DC 25th Anniversary Gala!

We are so grateful for their leadership, dedication, and hard work in bringing this milestone celebration to life.

And we’re not done celebrating yet!!! More photos from the Gala will be shared in the coming days!

09/22/2026

The countdown is on! Join SABA-DC as we celebrate 25 years of community, leadership, and impact at our 18th Annual Public Interest Benefit Gala.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of networking, awards, dinner, an open bar, and dancing with members and friends of the South Asian legal community.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:30 PM
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Washington, D.C.

Tickets are going fast!!!!

09/22/2026

SABA-DC is proud to recognize the Council for Court Excellence as our 2026 Community Empowerment Grant recipient.

CCE works to build an equitable justice system in Washington, D.C. by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to conduct research, advance policy, educate the public, and increase civic engagement.

Through its Community Empowerment Grant, SABA-DC supports innovative projects that advance racial inclusion and combat systemic discrimination throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Join us in celebrating CCE at SABA-DC’s 18th Annual Public Interest Benefit Gala on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

Address

1875 I St NW
Washington D.C., DC
20006

Website

http://sabadc.org/

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