Committees

Law Firm Committee

Committee Chairs:

• Lindy Reed (Nelson Mullins, malinda.reed@nelsonmullins.com)
• Kat Delos Reyes (Barclay Damon, KDelos@barclaydamon.com).

The Law Firm Committee organizes events for AALAM's law firm members. These events include formal professional networking events, panels, and informational sessions as well as more casual social gatherings. Our committee aims to support AALAM members in the law firm environment.

In-House Counsel Committee 

Committee Chairs: 

• Jan Ryu Koo (Natixis Investment Managers, jan.hkr@gmail.com)
• Diana Chiang (State Street Corporation, dchiang85@gmail.com)

The In-House Counsel Committee sponsors events to support the professional development and networking needs of AALAM’s in-house counsels. Whether you are a new or seasoned in-house counsel, the committee provides a forum for members to exchange best practices, address shared legal and business challenges, and stay informed on developments affecting in-house practice.

Government & Public Interest Committee 

Committee Chairs:

• Alda Chan (Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, alda.chan.19@gmail.com)
• Mary Nguyen (Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, maryhnguyen1119@gmail.com)

Legal aid or public service can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling paths for an attorney’s career. The Government and Public Interest Committee here at AALAM aims to highlight exactly why that is by forging genuine connections across diverse networks. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney committed to public interest work, a curious law student exploring job options, or a private sector attorney considering a career change, we welcome you. Please join our Committee to pitch awesome event ideas and continue to expand this community of passionate and dedicated lawyers!

Judiciary and Public Policy Committee 

Committee Chairs: 

• Angel Feng (Mintz Levin, AFeng@mintz.com)
• Phil Yao (Ropes & Gray, Phillip.Yao@ropesgray.com)
  

The Judiciary and Public Policy Committee seeks to help to identify and develop the number of qualified Asian Pacific American attorneys to serve in the judiciary branch and public offices. The Committee focuses its efforts at all levels, working to diversify not only the federal bench, but also to diversify the state court judiciary, the United States Attorney ranks, and other high level administrative appointments, thereby creating a pipeline for future federal and state court judicial appointments.  The Committee hosts informational programs on the judicial nomination process and resources.  The Committee  is responsible for reviewing requests for referrals, informing our membership of opportunities, nominating exceptional candidates for recognition, and supporting nominated candidates with guidance in the application process.

Additionally, the Committee reviews and evaluates requests for endorsement, collaboration, or support of positions, cases, events, activities, and organizations that advocate, in a non-partisan fashion, the Asian Pacific American community in Boston and nationally, as well as issues that impact our community. Importantly, the Committee is responsible for advising AALAM’s Board on the filing or endorsement of amicus briefs in support of our community, other bar associations and public interest organizations on amicus briefs.

Law Students Committee 

Committee Chairs: 

• Andrew Truong (Troutman Pepper, andrew.truong@troutman.com)
• Sarah Yun (Judicial Clerk, sarahyun1129@gmail.com)

Current law students are invited to join AALAM for free. Law student members have all the benefits of AALAM membership except that they cannot vote in AALAM elections and do not receive automatic NAPABA membership.

AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship Award

Since 1997, AALAM has awarded the annual AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship Award to an accomplished law student member of AALAM who demonstrates leadership potential, maturity and responsibility, a commitment to making a contribution to the Asian American community and other indicia of excellence, whether personal, professional, or academic. Priority consideration is given to law students who have secured a public interest position for the summer. In 2023, the scholarship amount tripled to $15,000. 

This year, the AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship Award recipient will be announced at the annual AALAM Banquet taking place on June 12, 2025 and then invited to speak at the Annual Dow Dinner on December 5, 2025. Please check back soon for updated instructions on how to apply next year.

Professional Development and Networking Opportunities

AALAM organizes numerous events that offer professional development and networking opportunities to law students, among others. These events include our annual Speed Mentoring Nights, annual Summer Associates Luncheon, and regular Happy Hour networking events. We also invite students to volunteer to help with various AALAM events and initiatives, which provides a more casual and informal way to get to know AALAM's professional members.