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“My grandma passed away at the top of last year / At the funeral drowning ’cause I couldn’t hold back tears / But after all that’s happened this past year / Part of me sees grace in the fact that she’s not here / As a grandson, this statement is a fact / No elderly should ever be victim of such a heinous attack / Prey on the weak; only cowards would take advantage of that / No more staying meek, it’s time to take a stand and react.” — MC Jin Last weekend, I had the opportunity to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month with the Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas. Legal luminaries, lawyers, and, law students throughout the state of Texas gathered in Austin to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the APIS Conference. APIS Chair Phil Kim kicked off the weekend by instructing the attendees to “make sure to spend this weekend taking advantage of the ample networking opportunities you have here with attorneys and judges from throughout Texas, terrific CLE programming, a presentation of annual awards recognizing achievements of our members and our section, and a celebration to remember among old and new friends. I know these connections have and will continue to last many years; I certainly hope their impact will last many generations.” The prepossessing nostalgia and effervescence were both palpable in the crowded conference rooms. After all, it had been a few years since we were able to reunite in person. Reconvening with old friends and establishing new connections are just a few of the reasons why I’m such a proponent of such fortifying affinity groups throughout the legal profession. Historic time milestones, like 25th anniversaries, have a violent way of reminding us of the impermanence of our life and careers. We often think of success as that ultimate destination of reaching the peak of the mountain top, only to look back and realize it was the struggle and sweat from the winding climb of the trek, and the bonds that we created along the way, that we will forever cherish. In an effort to capture the incredible stories of so many voyages before us, APIS Treasurer, Julie Chen Allen, and I interviewed the past APIS Chairs and compiled a time capsule titled: “25 Years Together: Learning from Past APIS Chairs and Looking Ahead”. With the backdrop of AAPI Heritage Month, and the escalating violence against the AAPI community, we couldn’t help but to remain inspired by the arresting anecdotes, advice, and tales from the trailblazers and elder statemen and women we connected with earlier this month. We believe you will discover interesting tidbits from these compelling conversations as well. Without further ado, here is a (lightly edited and condensed) write-up from each of our APIS Chair conversations: 1. Daniel D. Hu (’95, ’96, ’97): In 1995, we started work on founding APIS to be an umbrella organization for lawyers in the APA community and for everyone who has an interest in representing and working with our communities. We faced a number of internal challenges but ultimately the State Bar Board approved APIS as a section. Reflecting back over 25 years, I am proud of how APIS has grown, served our community and contributes to the future success of its members. I would like to see APIS lead the policy discussions on issues such as DEI at the State Bar level. 2. Peter Sakai (’98): I learned over the years that personal success comes from relationships with friends and mentors. We now call it networking. For example, my close high school friend encouraged me to leave my home to seek opportunity because I had talent and intelligence that I did not recognize myself. My college friend who literally mentored me to take the LSAT and apply to law school was crucial because I had no clue of how to get into law school. My law school friend was crucial in counseling me to stick it out in law school when I was not sure that I fit in a law school where I was the only Asian American in the entire law school and wanted to quit. My law school friends helped me get my first job at the District Attorney’s Office when no one would respond to my letters of interest and resume. A District Court judge mentored me as a judge and later retired so that I could be elected to his bench where I sat for nearly 16 years. What I am saying is that no one does it by themselves. The lesson learned is that you cannot do this without friends and mentors. You must give before you receive. Please remember where you came from. Be kind and respectful with the people that you come into contact with. 3. Michelle Wong Krause (’99, ’11): In the 1990s, the number of API attorneys was small but growing. At that time, the State Bar was appointing very few API’s to committees and I wanted to change that. When it came time for a seat at the state and local bar leadership table, we were rarely seen. Without API attorneys in bar leadership, our needs and interests would not be on the radar screen. I hope that API attorneys realize the value of APIS. The networking, CLE, and State Bar involvement are opportunities that should not be missed. 4. Albert J. Li (’00, ’01): My “North Star” is always my family, my wife (Tini), and kids (Lucas, Reese and Stella), but also my brother, sister, and parents. I’ve come to learn that everyone has to be grounded in something safe and happy. When the practice of law and our careers are stressful, having a place to retreat to, re-center and find joy is so critical. You realize that the definition of “family” can be broad too, because over the years the personal connections and friends you make through organizations like APIS can also serve as the personal outlet and community where you find comfort, joy and something familial…. My hope for APIS in the next 25 years is that this building of bonds and community continues with more vigor from future generations and also evolves into commitment to influence. Texas is too large of a state with too much diversity to not have an active AAPI community of lawyers that strive to do more for the Bar and Texas. 5. Toni D. Nguyen (’02): Don’t be afraid to ask questions; always be curious; be quick to listen and slow to speak; and be resourceful and do your part to gain the needed knowledge and skills to perform the job well. Growing often requires getting out of your comfort zone. Find a trusted mentor and champion to help navigate the new role and join your local AAPI organization. Most successful lawyers are problem solvers, are pragmatic and practical, see the big issues that are most relevant to the situation, and do not get caught in the weeds or details that are trivial or don’t make an impact. They don’t sacrifice the good on the altar of the perfect, and are not afraid to give timely advice in situations where they may not complete information. Women lawyers should read the books “The Confidence Code” (Kay and Shipman) and “How Remarkable Women Lead” (Barsh and Cranston). 6. Charlene Tsang-Kao (’03): Flashback to 1994: as a student leader at Berkeley and a California transplant to Texas, I took it for granted that Asian Americans had established support networks to help each other along and be supported. It was demoralizing to learn as a 1L at UT that not only were we one of the smallest minority groups but also we were not allowed to participate in UT’s minority orientation program. I was told there “wasn’t a need” even though I, like many of my fellow AAPI students, were first-generation law students. When I graduated, that gap was evident in law firms too, and the local AABA and statewide APIS was a welcoming platform for us to gather, be supportive, and share our experiences. 7. Brenda T. Rhoades (’04): APIS was in its infancy at a time I had leadership roles in both DAABA and NAPABA. I jumped at the chance to support the newly founded statewide Asian organization. It allowed members of local Asian bars to establish relationships throughout Texas. I cherish the people I met through APIS and maintain friendships to this day. 8. We
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