ABC President Edwin K. Prather announces the formation of ABC’s first Advisory Board

For over 27 years, the Asian/Pacific Bar of California (ABC) has been the collective voice for the Asian American legal community in the State of California and from its inception, ABC has made substantial progress in the application and appointment of Asian Americans to the bench. ABC has increased its visibility and influence with various entities, including the Office of the Governor. In order to further advance its goals and influence in the state, ABC announces the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will make recommendations and provide key information and materials to ABC’s leadership. ABC views its Advisory Board as a tremendous compliment to ABC’s overall effectiveness and it continues its work on behalf of Asian American lawyers in California.

The Inaugural ABC Advisory Board members include:

Eddie Angeles (ABC Past President 1997-98)
Special Counsel to the Los Angeles City Council
Los Angeles

David Biderman
Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
San Francisco

Dolly Gee
Partner, Schwartz, Steinsapir, Dohrmann & Sommers LLP
Los Angeles

Joan Haratani
Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
San Francisco

Erika Hiramatsu
Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice
San Diego

The Honorable Russell Hom
Sacramento County Superior Court
Sacramento

Bruce Ishimatsu (ABC Past President 1996-97)
Partner, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Los Angeles

Dale Minami (ABC Past President 1981-82)
Partner, Minami Tamaki LLP
San Francisco

The Honorable Erica Yew
Santa Clara County Superior Court
San Jose