The Advancing Justice Conference is a national civil rights and social justice conference that aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It serves as a unique forum where researchers, advocates, direct service providers and other leaders can meet face-to-face, talk about their common challenges and find ways to work collaboratively.

For information on past conferences, click on the year below:

2009 Advancing Justice Conference – Los Angeles, CA

Hosts

	Asian American Institute Chicago, IL Founding in 1992, the Asian American Institute’s mission is to empower the Asian Pacific American community through advocacy, by utilizing research, education and coalition building.
	Asian American Justice Center Washington, D.C. Founded in 1991, the mission of the Asian American Justice Center is to advance civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
	Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA Founded in 1972, the mission of the Asian Law Caucus is to promote, advance and represent the legal and civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Recognizing that social, economic, political and racial inequalities continue to exist in the United States, the Asian Law Caucus is committed to the pursuit of equality and justice for all sectors of our society, with a specific focus directed toward addressing the needs of low-income, immigrant and underserved Asians and Pacific Islanders.
	Asian Pacific American Legal Center Los Angeles, CA Founded in 1983, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center advocates for civil rights, provides legal services and education and builds coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society.