Board of Directors
(2023-2024)
Our incredible team is committed to advocating for the Asian Pacific American legal community. Read below to learn more about what being part of PALSD means to us.
Warren Den, President
San Diego County Public Defender Office
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​PALSD is doing the work of providing leadership in safeguarding the civil liberties of the Asian American community. Now is our time!
Eric Tran, President-Elect
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
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"I joined PALSD because the organization engages its members with meaningful opportunities to serve and represent our legal community in the promotion of justice, equity, and access for all."
Interested in a position on the board?
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Board election process occurs in March
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Licensed to practice law in CA
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A member of good standing with California bar
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Current dues-paying member of PALSD
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Questions? Contact us
Diana Cohen, Treasurer
Lilt, Inc.
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"I am so excited to be part of such an active Board that has a focus on advancing their members and a passion for community engagement and service."
Jeff Chinn, Board Member
California Western School of Law
"I've been a long time supporter of PALSD and wanted to find a way to contribute more to the organization. Being a board member allows me to do that. I look forward to helping plan future PALSD events and activities and representing the organization in the legal community."
Julie T. Houth, Board Member
Thomas Quinn, LLP
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"I believe in equal representation and actively seek out roles where I can represent my background and culture; PALSD allows me to be a liaison between other bar associations and our community."
Melissa Ocampo, Board Member
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
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"Joining PALSD and being part of the Board of Directors has been a true honor and privilege; it has allowed me to contribute to the empowerment and advancement of not only the APA legal community, but our APA community as a whole."
Y. Jennifer Lee, Immediate Past President
San Diego Superior Court
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"PALSD gives me, and so many other Asian American attorneys, the voice we didn't realize we have."