OUR HISTORY
APABA was formed in 2003 over concerns about the lack of any organization in South Florida dedicated to the legal interests of the Asian Pacific American community.
Since its humble beginnings, APABA has grown steadily every year and now boasts an increasing membership of highly talented lawyers, jurists, and affiliated law students. Members range from solo practitioners, attorneys at large, multi-national law firms, government attorneys, law professors, and corporate in-house counsel.
Our 2012 - 2013 Officers and Directors
President: Stella Chu
President-Elect: Lisa Hu Barquist
Vice President of Membership: Alen Hsu
Secretary: Karen Chuang Kline
Treasurer: Marcus Tan
Immediate Past President:
Stephanie Moot
Directors: Jay Kim, Margot Moss, Jade Palomino, and Alice Sum
Mentoring Chairperson: James Tai
Social Committee Chairpersons: Lesley Lue Yen
Technology Chair: Sam Youn
Voluntary Bar Liaison: Marcus Tan
Past Presidents
2003-2005: Jay Kim
2005-2006: Bill Simonitsch
2006-2007: Alice Sum
2007-2008: Hung Nguyen
2008-2009: Bill Simonitsch
2009-2010: Barnaby Min
2010-2011: Jane Bolin
2011-2012: Stephanie Moot
2012 President Elect:
Lisa Hu Barquist