Board of Directors
(2024-2025)
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.
Eric Tran, President
CA Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
"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."
Warren Den, Immediate Past President
San Diego County Public Defender Office
PALSD is doing the work of providing leadership in safeguarding the civil liberties of the Asian American community. Now is our time!
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
Julie T. Houth, President-Elect
Thomas Quinn, LLP
"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."
Jeff Chinn, Treasurer
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."
Frank Ahn, Board Member
Best Best & Krieger LLP
"It is a privilege to join the Board of an organization of inspiring lawyers who genuinely care about AAPI advancement in the legal field as well as how the AAPI community can serve and benefit the community at-large."
Diana Cohen, Board Member
Dr. Bronner's
"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."
Melissa Ocampo, Board Member
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
"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."
Juliet Park, Board Member
CA Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
"As a first generation lawyer, I am thrilled to be part of the PALSD Board of Directors and help build supportive relationships among the AAPI legal profession and the broader AAPI communities in San Diego."