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NAPABA Congratulates John Truong on Nomination to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

For Immediate Release:

September 9, 2025

Contact:

Rahat N. Babar, Deputy Executive Director

NAPABA Congratulates John Truong on Nomination to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the nomination of John Truong to serve as Associate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

“John Truong is an experienced litigator and long-time NAPABA member, including being honored with the NAPABA Best Under 40 Award in 2009,” said Thy Bui, President of NAPABA. “His distinguished career, commitment to public service, and deep ties to the D.C. legal community, including his leadership with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area (APABA-DC), make him exceptionally qualified to serve on the Superior Court. His confirmation would not only add a fair and experienced jurist to the bench, but also further the representation of AANHPI judges in our courts.”

Truong is Deputy Chief in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where he prosecutes fraud and misconduct cases. He has previously represented federal officials and agencies in civil litigation, prosecuted criminal offenses, and practiced at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Truong also teaches as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University Law School. He clerked for Judge Ricardo M. Urbina of the U.S. District Court for D.C. and holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California, an M.A. from American University, and a J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law.

“John embodies the best of our legal community. His professional achievements and commitment to justice reflect the values that NAPABA works to advance every day,” said Priya Purandare, Executive Director of NAPABA. “We are proud to support his nomination and confident he will serve with distinction on the Superior Court.”

NAPABA thanks President Trump for the nomination and urges the U.S. Senate to consider the nomination swiftly.

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Bharara’s Deputy Wall Street Cop Brings CV Pairing Citi, Gotti

Bharara’s Deputy Wall Street Cop Brings CV Pairing Citi, Gotti

Joon H. Kim, who was honored at AABANY’s Annual Prosecutors Reception, was recently profiled by Bloomberg Business’s “Bharara’s Deputy Wall Street Cop Brings CV Pairing Citi, Gotti,” by Greg Farrell and Patricia Hurtado. The article points out how Joon’s unique background as white collar defense attorney and mob prosecutor may be exactly what high-profile U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara needs during the final phase of his tenure. As quoted in the article, [Benjamin Lawsky] said “He’s not afraid to say, even to a good friend like Preet, that this is a good idea or not a good idea.” 

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Join AABANY member Judge Pamela K. Chen at a PALS panel, July 6

Insights Into Career Opportunities at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Beyond

When: July 6,  6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP (767 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10153)

This panel will provide insight on opportunities for internships, externships, and employment as an Assistant United States Attorney. The specific requirements and the recruitment and selection process of AUSA’s will be highlighted. Additionally, this panel will explore the skills gained and the benefits of practicing as a Federal Prosecutor.

Panelists:

  • Alvin Bragg, Executive Deputy Attorney General for Social Justice at the New York Attorney General’s Office
  • The Honorable Vernon S. Broderick, United States District Court Judge at the Southern District of New York
  • The Honorable Margo K. Brodie, United States District Court Judge at the Eastern District of New York
  • The Honorable Pamela K. Chen, United States District Court Judge at the Eastern District of New York
  • Natalie Lamarque, Chief of Staff to the General Counsel, at the New York Life Insurance Company
  • Jessica Ortiz, Assistant United States Attorney at the Southern District of New York

Please Click Here to RSVP

Registration ends on July 3, 2015 

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