Indian Community Events in Pennsylvania

Priya Prakash Royal is a recognized tax law and cross-border planning expert with over 16 years of experience representing clients on sophisticated and international trusts and estates law, business law, and related tax issues, including those affecting nonprofits and persons with cross-border interests. She is a former IRS Estate Tax Attorney and admitted to practice in DC, MD, NY, NJ, and PA. At the IRS, Priya audited prominent and ultra-high-net-worth estates and gifts. Priya founded the Royal Law Firm PLLC in 2009, representing a similar clientele, and has structured sophisticated estate and gift plans on transferring domestic and international intergenerational wealth, business succession/asset protection, and charitable planning. The firm has developed an international family collaboration to further women's empowerment by furthering opportunities for exceptional legal professionals. She has also served as an expert witness addressing sophisticated tax and planning issues and has been retained as a tax consultant by other legal professionals. In addition to running the Royal Law Firm PLLC, she is Of Counsel for a prominent New York-based law firm and advises on the firm’s international tax matters. She remains committed to making women empowerment and diversifying the face of wealth. Through the Royal Law Firm PLLC, she has developed a multinational family collaboration between India and the US supporting exceptional legal professionals in the field. Priya is on the Board of STEP Mid-Atlantic as Treasurer. She is also on the Tax Steering Committee at the DC Bar and was the Vice-Chair of the DC Bar Steering Committee in Estates, Trusts, and Probate Law (ETPL). She was named Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2021. She is a frequent speaker and author in the tax and trusts & estates field. She has been published by the ABA, Bloomberg Tax, and various trade journals, including Heritage Auctions, and is a frequent speaker at bar associations, national, and international conferences and events, including the DC Bar, NAPABA, SABA, USPTO, National Appraisal Institute, AIP, and various podcasts. She is an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) and International Trusts and Estates Practitioner (TEP) and was awarded Trailblazing Attorney of the Year by the DC Bar Communities. Priya has a JD and LL.M. from Villanova, a BA from Rutgers, and an MBA from APUS. She is conversant in Hindi, Tamil, Spanish, and French.

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The South Asian Law Students Association represents a dedicated community within Temple University's Beasley School of Law, located in Philadelphia, PA. This student organization brings together individuals passionate about advancing South Asian perspectives within the legal profession while fostering meaningful connections among peers. The association reflects Temple Law's deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging—values that permeate every aspect of the law school's mission and culture. Founded on principles of community engagement and mutual support, the association serves as a bridge connecting South Asian law students with faculty mentors, alumni leaders, and fellow advocates. Members share a commitment to service and social justice, drawing inspiration from Temple Law's broader institutional focus on experiential learning and real-world impact. The organization creates spaces where students can explore their identities, celebrate their heritage, and develop professional networks that will sustain their careers long after graduation. As a student-led organization at Philadelphia's Temple University Beasley School of Law, the association embodies the school's vision of developing passionate advocates, creative problem-solvers, and visionary leaders. Students participate in a supportive community that values diverse perspectives and encourages meaningful dialogue about law, policy, and social change. Through collaboration and shared purpose, members of the Temple South Asian Law Students Association contribute to a more inclusive legal profession while advancing their own professional development and personal growth within the vibrant Philadelphia legal community.

Lehigh Valley AAPI represents the professional and personal interests of Indian American physicians serving the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community and surrounding region. As a local chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, LVAAPI connects members to a national network representing more than 35,000 physicians of Indian heritage across the United States. The organization is built on a foundation of community service and professional excellence, with members dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes in underserved populations. LVAAPI actively engages in meaningful community projects that address critical health issues, including clean drinking water initiatives, heritage celebrations, and disease prevention campaigns. The chapter hosts regular events and symposiums that bring together physicians for professional development, cultural connection, and collaborative problem-solving. Indian American physicians in the Lehigh Valley have made substantial contributions to healthcare for over two decades, bringing both clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to patient care. LVAAPI membership reflects the growing prominence of Indian heritage physicians in American medicine, with nearly 10-12% of current medical school freshmen now of Indian origin. Through its membership base and community partnerships, LVAAPI demonstrates the enduring commitment of Indian American physicians to advancing medicine while maintaining strong ties to their cultural identity and community values in the Bethlehem area.

Rooted in connection and driven by purpose, the South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia (SABA-Philly) empowers the rapidly growing South Asian legal community across Philadelphia, PA through authentic relationships and collective impact. Unlike typical professional organizations, SABA-Philly focuses on building meaningful connections among members while fostering a supportive environment where legal professionals can share knowledge, level up their skills, and make lasting professional relationships. The organization recognizes that the South Asian legal community in Philadelphia deserves more than standard networking—members receive genuine mentorship, access to community-focused events, and opportunities to participate in advocacy work that matters. SABA-Philly's mission extends beyond professional advancement to include meaningful community empowerment, particularly through improving access to justice for the South Asian community by connecting residents with legal information and pro bono services. The organization actively combats efforts to marginalize South Asian and immigrant communities while working to increase diversity and representation in the legal profession and judiciary. Through annual galas, speaker events, educational initiatives at local institutions, and community gatherings, SABA-Philly creates spaces where South Asian legal professionals can celebrate achievements, discover new opportunities, and inspire the next generation. Founded on the belief that diversity strengthens the legal profession, SABA-Philly brings together law students, practicing attorneys, and seasoned professionals who share a commitment to advancing their community and supporting one another's success in Philadelphia, PA.