APABA-DC
Women’s Forum

Asian American Women Attorneys in Criminal Law

What are the dynamics of being an Asian American, woman attorney in criminal law? How do stereotypes and misconceptions about Asian American women affect those who chose legal careers in criminal law? What are the challenges and rewards? Our distinguished panelists will share their insights and experiences on these issues.

Panelists

Jeannie E. Cho, Esq., White Collar Criminal Defense, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A.; former Assistant State’s Attorney for Montgomery and Howard counties in Maryland

Jessie K. Liu, Esq., Deputy Chief of Staff, National Security Division/U.S. Department of Justice; former Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia

Moderator

Cynthia Lee, Professor of Law (Criminal Law and Procedure), George Washington University Law School

Sponsor: APABA-DC’s Women’s Forum

Location: King & Spalding, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC

Closest metro stops: Farragut West - Exit at 17th & 18th Streets, N.W. or Farragut North - Exit at K Street, N.W. (http://www.kslaw.com/contact_us/directions_washington.asp)

Refreshments and food will be provided. There is no charge for the event.

When: Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 6:30 pm – 8:30pm

Contact: Please RSVP to Elizabeth Lee at womensforum@apaba-dc.org by November 13, 2006.


______________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested in becoming involved with the APABA-DC Women’s Forum, please contact Elizabeth Lee and Rosy Lor at womensforum@apaba-dc.org. For more information about APABA-DC, visit http://www.apaba-dc.org.