APALSA, the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, was established in the spring of 1982 and is open to all students interested in Asian American issues. APALSA serves to bring greater awareness and deeper understanding of political, cultural, historic, and legal roles of Asian Americans. To this endeavor, the organization sponsors debates, features speakers, and hosts public events. APALSA also attempts to bridge the gap between the law school community and the community at large by providing opportunities for volunteerism and social activism.

APALSA facilitates programs to help members adjust and acclimate to the Northwestern University Law School environment and the legal profession by offering programs addressing academic concerns and career choices. APALSA also serves as a forum to discuss the cultural concerns of Asian Americans working in the American legal profession. In addition, APALSA seeks to establish a national network of exchange among Asian American law students and attorneys.

•  For information about joining APALSA, please visit our Joining APALSA webpage.
•  For any questions or more information about APALSA, please contact the president, John Lee, at apalsa@law.northwestern.edu.

		John Lee Class of 2010 email: j-lee2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Parul Mathur Class of 2010 email: p-mathur2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Nicole Lee Class of 2010 email: n-lee2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Michael Chen Class of 2010 email: m-chen2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Erin Romine Class of 2010 email: e-romine2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Doug Do Class of 2010 email: d-do2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu
		Michelle Lo Class of 2010 email: m-lo2010@nlaw.northwestern.edu

past board members