We hope to see you next year!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

GOLD Sponsors: Akin; Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Mayer Brown LLP; The Sidley Austin Foundation & Dan Rubinstein

RUBY Sponsors: Arnold & Porter; Cooley LLP; DLA Piper LLP & Matthew Gorra; Ronald and Christine Lee; Curtis Lu and Sandra Ratterman; Jayne and Chan Park

SILVER Sponsors: Mei & Mark; Outten & Golden; Tony Lin and Vanessa Howells

Date & Time: Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, Washington, DC

This special evening will bring together supporters, professionals, and community leaders to celebrate the impact of the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) through authentic stories from clients and the community. The program will be woven with performances from local AAPI comedians and musicians making it a celebration as much as a fundraiser to support APALRC’s vital work

Program

6:00 PM Doors Open, Mingling, and Food & Drinks

6:45 PM Storytelling Event and Performances

8:45 PM Silent Auction Winners Announced

Meet the Speakers and Performers

JUSTIN UM / EMCEE

Justin Um is a comedian with a natural ability to connect and engage with various audiences through his unwavering happiness.

PENG TAN / FORMER CLIENT

Peng Cheng Tan is a former client of the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center who sought help with filing her application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2025.

SHELLEY KIM / COMEDIAN

Shelley Kim is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington DC.

JASON MA / COMPOSER

Jason Ma (馬智培) is an actor and award-winning composer/lyricist.

QUYNH-MY LUU / ACTOR

Quynh-My Luu is an actor, singer, and dancer.

BADAR TAREEN / ATTORNEY & COMEDIAN

Badar Tareen is a civil rights attorney by day and an award-winning stand-up comedian and filmmaker by night.

MYTRANG NGUYEN / FORMER BOARD MEMBER

Mytrang Nguyen is currently Program Counsel for Pro Bono Innovation at the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in Washington, D.C. where she is part of a team that manages LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund, which invests in efforts to deliver legal services in low-income communities.

SALMA AKTER / FORMER CLIENT

Salma Akter is a former client of the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center.