NAPABA is proud to announce the 2023-24 Board of Governors—comprised of officers, directors, regional governors, and at-large board members—who will be sworn in during the 2023 NAPABA Convention in Indianapolis.
NAPABA’s strength comes from the many volunteers who hold leadership positions across our diverse membership. From our national Board of Governors to our local affiliate leaders. From our substantive committee and affinity network chairs to the chairs of our professional development programs. NAPABA is driven by the expertise, energy, and commitment of our membership.
Congratulations to our newly elected and appointed Board members! And thank you to the countless volunteers for their leadership, service, and dedication to building a stronger AANHPI legal community.
NAPABA is committed to providing opportunities for our members to serve. If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a difference within NAPABA and the larger AANHPI community, please contact Priya Purandare.
2023-24 NAPABA Board of Governors
| EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | |
| President Anna Mercado Clark Phillips Lytle LLP President-Elect Thy Bui Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete, LLP Secretary James Lee Littler Mendelson P.C. Executive Director Priya Purandare, Ex officio NAPABA | Immediate Past President Sandra Leung Bristol Myers Squibb Treasurer Annette Kwok Beyond Meat, Inc. Special Advisor Dr. Karen Korematsu, Ex officio Fred T. Korematsu Institute |
| DIRECTORS | |
| Angela Lim Viz.ai, Inc. | Zarra Elias H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc. |
| REGIONAL GOVERNORS | |
| Central Regional Governor Kristy Gonowon Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Central California Regional Governor Nina Hong Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP Eastern California/Nevada Regional Governor Patrice De Guzman Huber State of California Northeast Regional Governor Dan Brody Robinson & Cole LLP Northeast Regional Governor Andrew Sarrol NJ Office of the Attorney General | Northern California Regional Governor Mari Bandoma Callado San Francisco City Attorney’s Office Northwest Regional Governor Elisa Dozono CLEAResult Southeast Regional Governor M. Tae Phillips Ogletree Deakins Southern California Regional Governor Arlene Yang Center for Employment Opportunities Southwest Regional Governor Anthony “Tony” King Snell & Wilmer |
| AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS | |
| Eugene Kim Vail Resorts Management Company Gene Kim Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Kenjiro LeCroix General Motors Company | Steven Ngo Rivian Automotive Avani Patel Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Qiaojing Ella Zheng Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP |