AAPI Joint MBA Judges Panel

May 2, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. at WSBA Conference Center

A panel of judges gathered via a collaboration with ABAW, SABAW, FLOW, SCBA, and VABAW. Attendees had the privilege of learning from our very own Judge John H. Chun (U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington & KABA President Emeritus) and Judge Janet Chung (Court of Appeals Judge, Washington Court of Appeals, Division I) along with Justice Mary Yu (Justice, Washington Supreme Court), Judge Ketu Shah (Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court), and Judge Tana Lin (U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington), who generously shared their insights, experiences, and reflections from the bench. It was a meaningful opportunity to hear from trailblazing judges who were among the first in Washington’s AAPI legal community to serve on the bench. 

This event was also a wonderful example of the strength of unity among our affinity bar associations and the power of community. Thank you, Jordan Wada (ABAW President), Mario Cava (FLOW President-Elect), Chris Chang (KABA President Emerita), Joanne Kalas (VABAW President Emerita), Jae Pak (ABAW Community Liaison), Damong Pang (ABAW President-Elect), Michelle Pham (VABAW President Emerita), Odette Polintan (FLOW President), Sally Shi (SCBA President), Shashi Vijay (SABAW President), Sophie Ying (SCBA Board Member), Tricia Charfauros (UW Law Student & Moderator), and Mingyue Zhou (SU Student & Moderator) for making it possible.