The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)'s Lunar New Year Gala 2026 will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pier Sixty.

We are excited to announce our Corporate Social Responsibility Award honoree, Pitta & Baione LLP, in recognition of the firm’s tireless dedication to advocating for justice, supporting vulnerable communities, and upholding dignity for those facing life's most difficult challenges.

Pitta & Baione LLP is a compassionate, results-driven law firm dedicated to helping clients through life’s most difficult moments. From its inception, assisting the Chinese community has been central to its mission. The firm is a leader in securing 9/11 benefits and also provides comprehensive legal services in trusts and estates and personal injury matters. Through multilingual services and strong community partnerships, the firm remains committed to justice, dignity, and access to legal support for all.

Message from Pitta & Baione LLP

Pitta & Baione LLP is honored to receive recognition from CPC. When we founded the firm ten years ago to serve victims of 9/11 toxin exposure, we were guided by a commitment to dignity, empathy, and community. Those values are shared with CPC.

In alignment with CPC, our firm has been shaped by immigrant voices. Our managing partner, Vincent F. Pitta was born on Mulberry Street as the son of a Sicilian immigrant. Together with his son and our partner Vito R. Pitta, the immigrant story has shaped our firm’s ethos. We are also proud that our first staff member, Yichun Luo, is a Chinese-American immigrant, as are many members of our team, including our partner Lian Kuang-Maoga.

Many of our clients, staff members, and their families rely on and benefit from CPC.  We are proud to support an organization that supports our people, and particularly happy to support the Pitta & Baione LLP Community Health Services Center at CPC One, which was spearheaded by partner Christopher J. Baione. The health center provides life-saving services to some of the most marginalized members of our community. Partner Matthew J. Baione also serves as an Advocate on CPC’s Human Rights Committee, supporting mental health and stability services to adults in need.

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.