For Immediate Release: 
Date: June 11, 2025 

NAPABA Welcomes Two New Affiliates: Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Québec Chapter (FACL-QC) and the Seattle Chinese Bar Association (SCBA)

WASHINGTON - The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has approved and welcomed the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Québec Chapter (FACL-QC) and the Seattle Chinese Bar Association (SCBA) as affiliates of NAPABA.

FACL-QC, a leading voice for Asian Canadian lawyers and law students in Québec, has played a crucial role in advancing equity, diversity, and access to justice within the legal profession.

“This partnership represents a shared commitment to fostering a supportive network for Asian Canadian legal professionals,” said FACL-QC President Kim Nguyen. “Through collaboration with NAPABA, we look forward to amplifying our collective voices and strengthening our impact on the legal landscape across North America.”

SCBA, founded in 2019, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the Chinese legal community in the greater Seattle area. Through its focus on mentorship, advocacy, legal education, and cultural celebration, SCBA has built a strong, inclusive platform for attorneys, law students, and community leaders.

“The Seattle Chinese Bar Association (西雅图华人律师协会) is honored to join NAPABA as its newest affiliate,” said SCBA President Sally Shi. “This affiliation will significantly expand opportunities for our members while strengthening the collective voice of Asian American legal professionals nationwide. We are excited to collaborate with NAPABA’s remarkable community of 80,000 attorneys, judges, and legal scholars to advance justice and representation across our profession.”

“We are thrilled to welcome FACL-QC and SCBA into the NAPABA family,” said Thy Bui, President of NAPABA. “We look forward to working together to advance our shared mission of supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander attorneys nationwide.”

FACL-QC and SCBA join a community of over 90 local, state, regional, and national bar associations in the United States and Canada. The affiliates hold certain voting rights under the NAPABA Bylaws, and individual members of the affiliates are entitled to complimentary NAPABA membership and the benefits that accompany it. For more information about how to become a NAPABA affiliate, please visit our webpage and learn more here about the benefits of becoming a NAPABA member.   

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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) represents the interests of over 80,000 Asian Pacific American (APA) legal professionals and over 90 national, state, and local APA bar associations. NAPABA is a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Through its national network, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of people of all backgrounds in the legal profession.