Board of Directors

Y. Jennifer Lee, President

Schaffer Family Law Group, APC​

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"PALSD gives me, and so many other Asian American attorneys, the voice we didn't realize we have." 

Grant Porter, Secretary 

San Diego County Public Defender Office

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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 

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd 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."

James Hurt, Board Member
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

"PALSD is my legal home away from home and provides a voice and an opportunity for Asian American attorneys here in San Diego; it is a privilege and an honor to serve such a wonderful organization."

Kenneth S. Kawabata, Board Member

Manning & Kass Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

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"As for serving on the Board of PALSD, it was an opportunity to serve in a leadership role after several years as a general  member and to bring old school insights to a group of tremendously talented and motivated young leaders in the API legal community."

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Esther Lee Bylsma, Immediate Past President

Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP

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"PALSD connects you with experienced professionals who want to invest in YOU."