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Prospective Partners Program2025 Prospective Partners ProgramDenver, CO | November 6-7, 2025Applications Are Closed
The Prospective Partners Program (PPP) aims to increase the number of NAPABA attorney member partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. In anticipation of the program’s fourteenth year, the PPP will be inviting candidate applications and nominations for participation in PPP sessions taking place at the 2025 NAPABA Convention in Denver, CO from November 6-7, 2025. From the pool of candidate applications and nominations, the PPP will select 10 senior associates or of counsel from major law firms who are “on-deck” (i.e., within 12-18 months of consideration) for partnership. Invited prospective partners will be introduced to a panel of senior in-house counsel (GCs or others with outside counsel hiring authority) and have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their practices during the Convention. In the weeks leading up to the Convention, the PPP will pair prospective partners with a “partner mentor” from a different law firm to provide feedback and guidance on the prospective partner’s introduction presentation and career development. Finally, prospective partners, in-house counsel panelists, and partner mentors will be invited to attend an after-hours reception where they can continue building professional relationships in an informal social setting. Questions? Contact programs@napaba.org Participant QualificationsThe Prospective Partners Program (PPP) aims to increase the number of NAPABA attorney member partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building. Several qualifications are taken into consideration when selecting the PPP participants. Selected participants will be chosen based on the following criteria:
The selection committee will ensure that PPP participants are from a diversity of law firms (a mix of law firm size and scope) and regions. In addition to filling out an application form, PPP applicants will be asked to submit (within the application survey):
Costs & FeesNAPABA will provide the facilitators, venue, and program materials, if any. If accepted, attendees will be expected to commit a $399 program fee and provide their own travel and accommodations in Denver, CO. As PPP is a NAPABA Convention program, participants will receive hotel room block information after they register for Convention. FacilitatorsLee ChengProspective Partners Program Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Lee is presently the President and co-Chief Legal Officer of SymmetryIP, an organization of businesses formed to combat patent abuse. He is also a Partner and the Chair of the Greater China Practice Group of Buchalter APC, an AmLaw 150 general practice law firm with nine offices across the United States and extensive capabilities and expertise in both the technology and apparel industries. However, prior to a return to private practice, Lee has served in various business executive roles for 15 years. Most notably, he has served as the Chief Legal Officer of leading US-based internet electronics retailer Newegg.com, and in other roles including SVP Human Resources and SVP Corporate Development. Lee has also served as Chief Operating Officer for Gibson Brands, a global musical lifestyle company best known for making the legendary Gibson Guitars. Lee has long been active in community and industry affairs. He is presently on the Board of Industry Leaders of the Consumer Technology Association, the Asian American Legal Foundation and the Atlantic Legal Foundation. His work and service have been recognized nationally—among other accolades, Lee is a 2-time recipient of the National Law Journal’s America’s Top 50 Outstanding General Counsel Award as well as a number of other awards for innovative thinking and practice in the fields of corporate law, intellectual property and civil rights. Lee is the founder and Chair emeritus of the NAPABA Prospective Partners Program. Lee is a graduate of Harvard University (B.S. magna cum laude) and the UC Berkeley School of Law (JD). His family is originally from China, and he speaks conversational Mandarin Chinese. Blossom KanSenior Vice President, Head of Legal Americas | iptiQ Swiss Re
Andrew LeeChief Legal Officer | Cheech and Chong's Global Holding Company
ScheduleThursday, November 6Friday, November 7
ApplicationTo be considered for participation as a prospective partner in this year’s program, or to nominate a senior associate for participation, please submit an application no later than 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Questions? Contact programs@napaba.org AlumniClass of 2024
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Lee Cheng is an experienced legal and business executive with
a long history of community service. 
Blossom Kan is Senior Vice President, Head of Legal Americas for iptiQ by
Swiss Re. She oversees a team of attorneys and paraprofessionals who handle all legal issues for the Americas business, including contract negotiation and drafting, litigation, claims, compliance, risk management, and advising
on all legal and regulatory issues, including data privacy and cybersecurity. She also reports on Americas legal issues to the iptiQ Board. Previously, she was an Assistant General Counsel at MetLife. She handled securities
and investments litigation, shareholder derivative actions, regulatory matters, and disputes relating to the sale of life insurance and annuities. She prepared board materials and presentations for MetLife board meetings as
an Assistant Corporate Secretary, advised on compliance and risk management, and worked on MetLife's public filings, litigation disclosures and reserves. Prior to joining MetLife, Ms. Kan was counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer
& Feld. Ms. Kan is a co-chair of NAPABA’s Prospective Partners Program. In 2013, Ms. Kan was named one of The New York Law Journal’s Rising Stars and one of the MCCA’s Rising Stars. In 2012, she was named one of NAPABA’s
Best Lawyers Under 40. Ms. Kan attended Yale University and NYU School of Law. 
Andrew Lee is Chief Legal Officer of Cheech and Chong's Global
Holding Company. Andrew manages and oversees all legal aspects of the business, including compliance, intellectual property, litigation, commercial transactions, corporate transactions, governance, and government relations.
Prior to Cheech and Chong's, Andrew held positions as General Counsel of Budee, a California-based cannabis e-commerce, technology, and delivery company; Associate General Counsel at Newegg Inc., a leading global tech-focused
e-retailer; and was Corporate Counsel at STEC, Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of solid state drives. Andrew received his degree in Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine and his J.D.
at Whitter Law School.