NAPABA is proud to announce the 2026-27 Board of Governors, who will be sworn in during the 2026 NAPABA Convention in Los Angeles.
Our NAPABA community thrives because of dedicated members who step into leadership roles across the organization. From the national Board of Governors to our affiliate leaders, substantive committees, affinity networks, and professional development programs, NAPABA’s impact is fueled by the vision, energy, and service of our volunteers.
We are grateful for all of our leaders and their commitment to advancing NAPABA’s mission and strengthening the AANHPI legal community.
If you are interested in serving and shaping the future of NAPABA, please contact Priya Purandare to learn more.
2026-27 NAPABA Board of Governors
Executive Committee
President | Jason DeJonker, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
President-Elect | Sapna Palla, White & Case LLP
Treasurer | Arlene Yang, Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc.
Secretary | Brian Wong, ServiceNow, Inc.
Immediate Past President | Joseph Yao, Retired
Executive Director | Priya Purandare, Ex-Officio, NAPABA
Regional Governors
Central | Beth Olivera, Cozen O’Connor
Central California | Jason Liang, Liang Ly LLP
Eastern California/Nevada | Glicel Sumagaysay, Law Office of Glicel Sumagaysay
Northeast | Alan Y. Wong, KabaFusion
Northeast | Jack Yu, Fasken
Northern California | Raymond Rollan, State Bar of California
Northwest | Lily Zhang, Owen Bird Law Corporation
Southeast | Onchantho Am, University of Central Florida
Southern California | Julie Houth, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Southwest | Phil Kim, Jackson Walker LLP
At-Large Board Members
Benes Aldana, Judicial Pathways and Leadership Strategies, LLC
Kainoa Asuega, Crowell & Moring
Anushree Bagrodia, Starbucks
Phil Bautista, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Vishal Chander, The Chander Law Firm, P.C.
Eemaan Jalili, Jalili Law PC
Eugene Kim, Vanguard Cleaning System
Alicia Limtiaco, Former Attorney General of Guam & U.S. Attorney for Guam and NMI