Who we are

The Orange County Asian American Bar Association (“OCAABA”) was officially formed in December of 1993. Through our programs and events, we foster professional development of our members, serve as mentors to local law students, promote diversity in the private and public sectors, and support causes which affect and advance the needs of Asian Pacific Americans and the public at-large. Our committees organize events throughout the year and provide opportunities for our members to become more involved in OCAABA and our local communities.   

Current Board

Executive Board

  • Jessica Cha

    PRESIDENT
    J.Cha & Associates

  • Tony Wang

    PRESIDENT-ELECT
    O'Melveny & Myers

  • Alex Payne

    TREASURER
    Minyard Morris

  • Justin Fong

    SECRETARY
    AmWest Funding Corp.

  • Thomas Kao

    IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
    VIZIO, Inc.

Directors (2021-2024)

  • Sharon Oh-Kubisch

    Kahana Feld

  • Jenni Katzer

    UnitedHealthcare

  • Larry Valdez

    KEMPER Insurance

Directors (2022-2025)

  • Evan Gautier

    Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

  • John Kim

    OC Courts

  • Harrison Le

    The Le Firm

Directors (2023-2026)

  • Deborah Kwon

    Orange County District Attorney's Office

  • Denise Koeller

    Minyard Morris

  • Eric Fanchiang

    Crowell & Moring

Advisory Board

  • Hon.Kirk Nakamura (ret.)

    JAMS

  • Patricia Lee-Gulley

    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP

  • James Pack

    Fragomen Worldwide

  • Charles Wu

    Wu & Reddy, APC

  • Tirzah Lowe

    Fox Corporation