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About DAABADAABA's HistoryAugust 2006 will mark the 18th anniversary of the founding of the Dallas Asian-American Bar Association. In 1988, there were approximately 15 Asian-American attorneys in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Today in 2006, there are over 250. In 1988, there was only one Asian-American partner at a major firm in Dallas; today, the number is approaching ten. A landmark event occurred in 2001 when Hon. Karen Gren Johnson became the first elected judge in Dallas County. In 2003, the Honorable Brenda Rhodes, a past DAABA President, was appointed as the first Asian American Bankruptcy Judge in the 5th Circuit. DAABA was founded to promote the interests of Asian-American attorneys and the Asian-American community. It is a chapter of the National Asian/Pacific-American Bar Association ("NAPABA"). Don Joe was DAABA's first President and continues to serve diligently and tirelessly as the organization's Treasurer over the years. Michele Wong Krause, a past DAABA president, served on a committee sponsored by the Texas Legislature to study merit selection of Texas judges. DAABA provides marketing and networking opportunities for its members, mentoring programs for law students and pro bono legal assistance for Asian-Americans. In 1999, under the efforts and leadership of then-President Suzy Fulton and the efforts of past presidents over many years, all DAABA Presidents have gained a voting seat on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Bar Association (DBA). The President-Elect also occupies an Advisory Director seat on the DBA Board. In 2004, DAABA hosted the NAPABA's Annual Convention. Over 500 Asian American attorneys from all over the United States of America attended this three day event. Past DAABA presidents:Don W. Joe (1988 - 1990) Early members of DAABA included:Hortensia Cacho-Brown |
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