Offit Kurman has announced and congratulated principal attorney Mi (“Jemi”) Cho on her election to president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland (APABA-MD) for the 2024-2025 term.
Offit Kerman wrote that “Jemi’s leadership will be essential in continuing APABA-MD’s mission to improve legal services for the Asian-Pacific American community while promoting and supporting its lawyers, judges and law students.”
Cho is a principal in the firm’s family law practice group in its Bethesda, Maryland office. Having joined APABA-MD in 2013 and becoming a board member in 2021, she is excited to take this next step in leading the organization.
“It is truly a privilege to serve as the president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland, which is incredibly meaningful to me,” Cho said. “It represents an opportunity to lead and advocate for the interests of our community within the legal profession.” She added.
As a local affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, APABA-MD is dedicated to promoting justice, equity, and equal opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.
“It’s about fostering a supportive network for Asian American attorneys, addressing the unique challenges we face, and working towards greater diversity and inclusion in the legal field,” Cho added. “It’s also a chance to mentor and empower the next generation of legal professionals, ensuring that our voices are heard, and our contributions are recognized.”