Executive Board
Meet our members of the executive board for 2020-2021
Sharon Kim
2L
Co-Chairs
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergrad: Stanford University | Economics
About: I was born and raised in southern California. As an undergrad, I worked at a virtual reality start-up founded by the early executives of Kakao. Prior to law school, I served on the White House Domestic Policy Council and conducted data and policy analysis for the Department of Justice. In my free time, I enjoy escape rooms, board games, baking, and traveling!
Philip Katz
2L
Communications
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Undergrad: Wesleyan University | College of Social Studies and German Studies
About: Hi everyone! I’m a halfie who was born and raised in Taiwan, and I’m interested in technology law and legal automation. Prior to law school, I worked as a paralegal at a mid-sized law firm in New York City. I love aviation (I want to get my private pilot’s license!) and enjoy travelling and watching baseball in my spare time.
Tiffany Le
2L
Dale Minami
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis | Economics
About: I was born and raised in San Jose, CA, and the Bay Area has my heart. Prior to law school, I worked in immigration law and dedicated time to anti-deportation efforts, especially surrounding the Southeast Asian community. I am interested in tax and litigation. In my free time, I love attending concerts, doing yoga, and hula hooping.
Kevin Lih
1L
Internal Development
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergrad: University of Southern California | History
About: Born and raised in California. I came to Berkeley to pursue my interest in Constitutional Law by studying under Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. I enjoy going on runs, Witcher series, cooking and TLC.
James Tenrai
2L
Professional Development
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Undergrad: Columbia University | Psychology
About: Prior to law school, I worked in consulting and finance. I’m interested in transactional legal work, primarily private equity and M&A. I enjoy driving, cycling, and visiting art museums in my free time.
Ron Kim
2L
Social
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas | International Political Economy
About: Hi all! I was born in South Korea before moving to Vancouver and eventually ended up in Dallas. Prior to law school, I worked at a commercial real estate firm in Dallas. I am particularly interested in transactional corporate law. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and going to concerts.
Thomas Jung
2L
Treasurer
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergrad: UC Berkeley | Political Science
About: Hi everyone! I’m a Bay Area native and double bear who’s looking to stick around. I’m interested in transactional law. Prior to law school, I worked at my parents’ hardware store. In my free time, I enjoy photography, tennis, and computer games.
Tian Kisch
2L
Co-Chairs
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergrad: Harvard University | History & Literature
About: In my previous life, I worked at Dropbox in San Francisco and took a gap year before law school to travel and intern at a microfinance non-profit in Oaxaca, Mexico. When I’m not hiking around Berkeley, you can find me sipping espresso or trying new restaurants.
Blaine Valencia
2L
Cross-Affinity
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
Undergrad: UC Irvine | Political Science/Film and Media Studies
About: Hi all! I’m interested in technology law and social justice. Prior to law school, I worked at my alma mater where I provided support for masters and M.D. students. In my freetime, I attend concerts and watch a lot of drag race, My Hero Academia, and Asian American cinema. I’m also a big fan of queer literature.
Yongbin Chang
2L
External Relations
Hometown: Bay Area, CA
Undergrad: UC Berkeley | Economics & Education
About: Hi y’all! I’m a proud double-Bear and a fan of the Bay Area. I’m interested in general litigation. In my free time, I love to cook, bartend, write fantasy and poetry, and try new foods!
David Song
2L
Internal Development
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Undergrad: UCLA | Business Economics
About: Hey folks. Born in S.Korea, I am a citizen of the world, moving 25 times and living in 3 different continents. I am interested in both litigation and transaction law generally. In my free time, I’m watching/making youtube videos, taking photos, thrift shopping to dig up those gold nugget deals, or being active in general.
Yegina Whang
2L
Professional Development
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: Stanford University | International Relations
About: I’m originally from SoCal but I’ve been in the Bay Area for the last 7 years now. Prior to law school, I worked at a boutique litigation firm in SF. I hope to practice litigation, and I’m particularly interested in the intersection between data privacy and civil liberties. In my spare time, I love going to concerts, attending workout classes, and listening to The Daily podcast!
Joyce Lee
2L
Social
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: UC Berkeley | Sociology
About: Hello! Prior to law school, I interned at the Civil Rights Center of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and the Alameda Pretrial Court Services Department. I’m interested in transactional corporate law. In my free time, I enjoy working out, eating, and playing music.
Joshua Yoo
2L
Academic
Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
Undergrad: Illinois Wesleyan University | Biology
About: I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Prior to law school, I worked as a high school chemistry teacher in Newark, NJ for two years through Teach for America. I have also obtained a Master’s in Public Policy at NYU. I came to law school to pursue a career in education law/policy. In my free time, I love being active and playing/trying as many sports as I can.
Kevin Chen
2L
Dale Minami
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: Rice University | Kinesiology
About: Hey y’all! I’m a K-JD straight out of Rice, where I’ve interned in the Texas First Court of Appeals and Texas Civil Rights Project. Now that I’m back in the Bay, I’m also interested in tech law such as IP and privacy. I enjoy watching basketball, playing Pokemon Go and League of Legends, and finding new podcasts.
Yeji Kim
2L
External Relations
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergrad: Amherst College | Political Science
About: Hi! I was born in Incheon, South Korea and moved to the U.S. when I was twelve. I am interested in employment law & intellectual property litigation. In my free time, I enjoy exploring a new boba place. I also love cooking, doing yoga, and watching the NBA!
Julia Choi
2L
Professional Development
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergrad: Brown University | Education Studies
About: Hi! I’m interested in education policy and public sector reform, particularly in special education rights and racial equity. Before Berkeley, I worked at a youth justice clinic and researched cross-cultural parenting. In my free time, I like playing crossword puzzles, cosplaying and listening to R&B.
Andrew Cha
2L
Social
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: UCLA | Philosophy
About: Prior to law school, I was an entrepreneur and co-founded a cosmetics distribution company engaged in international trades between Korea and the United States. I’m particularly interested in corporate and business law. In my free time, I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoy traveling.
