Message from 2025-2026 APABA-MD President, Dillion Yeung

It is my privilege to serve as President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland (APABA-MD). Since its founding, APABA-MD has sought to advance the interests of Asian Pacific American attorneys, law students, and communities across Maryland, while promoting the values of professional excellence, public service, and equal access to justice.

Our mission remains clear: to provide a strong and visible voice for Asian Pacific Americans in the legal profession, to foster the professional development of our members, and to advocate for a judiciary and bar that reflect the rich diversity of our State. We are committed to strengthening partnerships with other bar associations, legal service providers, and community organizations in pursuit of these goals.

This year, APABA-MD will continue to build on these priorities by:

• Supporting mentorship and professional development initiatives for attorneys and law students;

• Hosting programs that highlight issues of importance to our community and the broader legal profession;

• Collaborating on pro bono and service opportunities to ensure that underserved populations have meaningful access to justice;

• Promoting representation of Asian Pacific Americans in leadership positions within the bench and bar; and

• Expanding membership across Maryland counties to ensure that our reach and impact reflect the full breadth of our State.

We welcome the continued engagement of our members and partners as we pursue this important work. Together, we will uphold the ideals of justice, fairness, and inclusion that define our profession.

Dillon Yeung

President-Elect, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland