Board of Directors

(2025-2026)

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.

Julie T. Houth, President

University of California, San Diego

"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."

Eric Tran, Immediate Past 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."

Interested in a position on the board?

Board election process occurs in March
Eligibility Requirements:
- Licensed to practice law in CA
- A member of good standing with California bar
- Current dues-paying member of PALSD
Questions? Contact us

Ted Holmquist, President-Elect
Law Office of Ted Holmquist, APC

"I’m grateful to serve on the PALSD Board of Directors and I’m excited to continue to grow the visibility, impact, and influence of the AANHPI legal community in San Diego."

Ashley Salas, Secretary

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

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

"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."

Joseph Cheng, Board Member
IPLA, LLP

"PALSD gave me gave me guidance, mentorship, and support throughout and after law school. By being a part of PALSD, I hope to advocate, encourage, and help plan avenues to further provide the same for the AAPI and legal communities in San Diego."

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."

Davy Day, Board Member

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

"Joining the PALSD Board of Directors is both a privilege and a responsibility I deeply value. It allows me to help support AAPI advancement, uphold justice and equity, and contribute meaningfully at the intersection of law and culture."

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."

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."

Board of Directors

(2025-2026)

Julie T. Houth, President

University of California, San Diego

Eric Tran, Immediate Past President

CA Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

Interested in a position on the board?

Ted Holmquist, President-Elect Law Office of Ted Holmquist, APC "I’m grateful to serve on the PALSD Board of Directors and I’m excited to continue to grow the visibility, impact, and influence of the AANHPI legal community in San Diego."

Ashley Salas, Secretary

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Frank Ahn, Board Member

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo​

Joseph Cheng, Board Member IPLA, LLP "PALSD gave me gave me guidance, mentorship, and support throughout and after law school. By being a part of PALSD, I hope to advocate, encourage, and help plan avenues to further provide the same for the AAPI and legal communities in San Diego."

Diana Cohen, Board Member

Dr. Bronner's

Davy Day, Board Member

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP​​

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"Joining the PALSD Board of Directors is both a privilege and a responsibility I deeply value. It allows me to help support AAPI advancement, uphold justice and equity, and contribute meaningfully at the intersection of law and culture."

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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."

Juliet Park, Board Member

Ted Holmquist, President-Elect
Law Office of Ted Holmquist, APC

"I’m grateful to serve on the PALSD Board of Directors and I’m excited to continue to grow the visibility, impact, and influence of the AANHPI legal community in San Diego."

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Joseph Cheng, Board Member
IPLA, LLP

"PALSD gave me gave me guidance, mentorship, and support throughout and after law school. By being a part of PALSD, I hope to advocate, encourage, and help plan avenues to further provide the same for the AAPI and legal communities in San Diego."

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

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."