The Anniversary Dinner is a signature annual event that benefits Advancing Justice-LA through the generous support of many individuals, companies and foundations.
It celebrates the organization’s accomplishments throughout the year and highlights its year-round programs and services. Additionally, the organization honors those who have made a significant impact on the community. The event includes elected officials, community partners, members of the Asian American bar associations and leaders from the corporate, legal and nonprofit sectors. It has become one of the most anticipated fundraising events in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. It is typically held in October in downtown Los Angeles.
To see past honorees, click here, and to see past chairs/co-chairs, click here.
37th Anniversary Virtual Gala - United In Action
Thursday, October 22, 2020
5 PM - 6 PM (PDT)
Welcome our new CEO, Connie Chung Joe
Featuring
Emcee David Ono, Anchor, ABC7
Inaugural Address by Connie Chung Joe, CEO, Advancing Justice - Los Angeles
Tribute to Stewart Kwoh, President Emeritus, Advancing Justice - Los Angeles
1st Annual Joseph Ileto Courage Award Presented by the Ileto Family
Thank You to AAPIs in Action
Candlelit Expression of Our Unity
During this challenging time, we welcome all guests free-of charge. If you are able and inspired, optional donations are accepted here.
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VIRTUAL CELEBRATION CO-CHAIRS
SPONSORS
Century Circle
Titanium Circle
Platinum Circle
Gold Circle
Silver Circle | Bronze Circle | Community Circle |
Anne Shen Smith Bank of Hope California Wellness Foundation Erin Cho Kirkland & Ellis LLP Latham Watkins LLP Lim Nexus LLP Microsoft O'Melveny & Myers LLP Panonica Foundation Sandy Sakamoto, Esq. Spectrum/Charter Communications |
Akin Gump Strausee Hauer & Feld LLP Cedars-Sinai Crowell & Moring LLP DLA Piper US LLP Koreatown Plaza Leslie Furukawa Manufacturers Bank Seyfarth Shaw LLP Stone Tapert Walzer Melcher LLP |
Bill Tan Cardinal Rule Wines Grace Hu Holland & Knight LLP Little Tokyo Service Center Paramount Pictures Rodriguez, Horii, Choi & Cafferata LLP Verizon |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nita Song, Chair Paul S. Chan, Vice-Chair Andrew Cheng Anjan Choudhury Vincent M. Gonzales Peter Huh Beong-Soo Kim Joseph K. Kim Phillip Lee Martin V. Lee Thomas Lee Jade Leung John Lim |
Manisha Merchant Sandy Sakamoto Olivia Samad Fern Shaw Linda Shim Anne Shintaku Christine Song Marie Tan William Lew Tan Casimiro U. Tolentino Spring Wang Jack S. Yeh |