The myth of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) as the model minority is based on racial stereotyping and misconceptions. It ignores diversity of culture, socioeconomic status, and educational attainment in AAPI communities, and weaponizes AAPIs as a wedge in discussions of racial justice. Presenting data from the groundbreaking study, A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law, and its successor Portrait Project 2.0, this program will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by AAPI legal professionals and situate them in the broader American legal profession. The panel will combine a broad data-based discussion with real-world examples and personal experiences.

Panelists

• Ruthe Catolico Ashley, Executive Director Emeritus, California LAW
• Hon. Goodwin H. Liu, Associate Justice, California Supreme Court
• Wendy Shiba, Former President, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Recipient, 2014 ABA Spirit of Excellence Award

Moderator

• Ajay K. Mehrotra, Executive Director and Research Professor, American Bar Foundation; Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law