If you are interested in becoming involved with a JABA committee, please contact the committee chair. We welcome your involvement!

Community Education Committee
The Community Education Committee sponsors and coordinates law days and legal clinics for the community, and partners with other community service organizations to provide legal education. The CEC also publishes the JABA Attorneys List which includes members who volunteer to be on the list for public distribution. (JABA does not endorse any of the attorneys listed.)
Ken Tanaka - kentanaka@us.mufg.jp
Kent Wakuta - kwakuta@gmail.com

Law Students Committee
The Law Students Committee provide s support to law student associations at area schools in co-sponsoring conferences, seminars, and job fairs.
Susan Roe, sroe@co.la.ca.us

Business Lawyers Group
BLG offers programs of interest to business lawyers, including receptions with elected and appointed officials.
Eric Y. Nishizawa - en@nishizawalawoffices.com
Ken Tanaka - kentanaka@us.mufg.jp

Judicial/Non-Judicial Appointments
The Judicial Appointments Committee sponsors a mentorship program matching attorneys interested in judicial appointments with members of the bench and evaluates candidates for judicial and non-judicial appointments. If you are a current member interested in becoming a judge or commissioner, or a current member of the judiciary who would like to become a mentor, please contact:
Katherine Hikida - katherine.hikida@usdoj.gov

Community Concerns
The Community Concerns committee presents proposals for JABA advocacy and statement positions on pending legislation and current community issues.
Michael K. Suzuki - msuzuki@lacopubdef.org

Corporate Affairs
The Corporate Affairs committee oversees JABA governance issues, including annual by-law revisions.
Diana Nishiura- dnishiura@dfi.ca.gov

Programs
The Programs committee plans a variety of programs for JABA members, including networking receptions, the annual Marco Polo night, Dodgers night, MCLE seminars, and annual holiday party/toy drive for non-profit organizations.
Alex Fukui - alex.fukui@calbt.com

Membership
The membership committee maintains the JABA membership list. If you would like to join JABA or renew your membership, please download the membership application.
Steven Yoda - sky@birdmarella.com

Pro Bono
The Pro Bono committee coordinates volunteer opportunities for JABA attorneys to provide pro bono legal assistance to underserved members of the Asian Pacific American and other communities.
Alex Fukui - alex.fukui@calbt.com

Young Lawyers Group
The JABA Young Lawyers Group provides younger JABA members with networking opportunities and mentors who will provide career guidance. YLG offers a mentorship program which pairs up younger members with more experienced JABA attorneys.
Audra Mori – amori@perkinscoie.com
Doug Sugimoto – dsugimoto@irell.com
Melanie Murakami – mmurakami@sidley.com

Diversity Outreach
The Diversity Committee is dedicated to creating diversity opportunities and advancement in the legal profession. Committee representatives attend community and governmental forums, as well as functions of other bar associations, to develop partnerships to promote diversity at all levels of the legal profession. Part of our outreach efforts are directed toward motivating and educating students about the law and career opportunities in the legal field. The Committee also examines strategies to develop collaborative activities with both private and government agencies to address issues concerning diversity, and to encourage those with diverse backgrounds to enter the legal profession.
Timothy Saito, - tim.saito@lacity.org

Schurr High School Criminal Justice Program
The Schurr High School Criminal Justice Program plans and administers mock trials for high school students.
Michael K. Suzuki - msuzuki@lacopubdef.org

The Shin Issei/Japanese Lawyers Group
The Shin Issei/Japanese Lawyers Group committee works to foster closer
relationships between JABA and Shin Issei and Japanese attorneys
practicing in Los Angeles. It also provides for networking
opportunities among these groups.
Ken Tanaka - kentanaka@us.mufg.jp
Sabina Helton - shelton@mcguirewoods.com

Website
The Website committee maintains the JABA website. If you would like your event added to the JABA calendar, or have photos to share please email the administrator at
Michelle Furukawa
Doug Sugimoto - dsugimoto@roll.com

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