The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) seeks to:
- Educate, represent and advocate the interests of Asian Pacific American and South Asian American law students at CU;
- Educate and promote a deeper understanding of the political, financial, social and historical role, contributions, and status of Asian Pacific Americans in America; encourage participation, leadership and community service amongst Asian Pacific Americans;
- Provide an opportunity for fellowship among its members and broaden career development opportunities for Asian Pacific law students at CU;
- Encourage cooperation with the DU chapter of APALSA as well as other organizations of minority law students; and
- Inspire students, law students and legal professionals to serve the interests and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans and other under-represented peoples.
Past Activities:
- Organize and attend social and professional networking events with Denver Asian/Pacific attorneys
- Attend the annual National Asian Pacific American Bar Association/National Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Conference
- Participate in the APABA attorney mentorship program
- Organize various community outreach and education events including most recently, a screening of the immigration documentary 9500 Liberty and a discussion with the filmmaker
Officers:
- Co-President: Allie Bachman, alexandra.bachman@colorado.edu
- Co-President: Nicole Bishay, nibi4243@colorado.edu
- Vice President & Treasurer: Kyla Garcia, kyla.garcia@colorado.edu
- Communications Director: Jordan Chen, joch3047@colorado.edu
- 3L Advisor: Leo Nguyen, leonard.nguyen@colorado.edu
Other resources:
Click here to visit our national affiliate website
Click here to find us on Canvas!