Mentorship and pipeline
Find mentors, share guidance, and help law students, clerks, newer lawyers, and attorneys in transition build lasting professional relationships.
Greater Philadelphia
KABA Philadelphia is a voluntary bar association for attorneys, judges, law students, legal professionals, and allies. We are building practical ways for members to meet, mentor, lead, and serve while strengthening the Korean American legal community in Greater Philadelphia.
Our community
Thank you to the more than 50 attorneys, law students, and judges who attended our Chuseok celebration to learn more about KABA Philadelphia and support our efforts.
Stay connected and help shape what comes next. Explore membership for opportunities to meet, mentor, and serve with our community.
What we do
Find mentors, share guidance, and help law students, clerks, newer lawyers, and attorneys in transition build lasting professional relationships.
Learn through programs on practice growth, leadership, clerkships, in-house roles, public service, and issues affecting Korean American lawyers.
Serve with Philadelphia-area bar associations, civic groups, nonprofits, law schools, and Korean American community partners.
Leadership
KABA Philadelphia is led by local lawyers and legal leaders from law firms, companies, investment management, technology, and compliance roles. The Executive Board is listed first; directors are listed alphabetically by last name.









Membership
Whether you are a law student looking for mentors, a newer lawyer building a network, an experienced attorney interested in mentoring, or an ally who supports the organization, there is a place for you in KABA Philadelphia.
KABA Philadelphia is organized as a 501(c)(6) professional association. Membership dues and donations support association programming and operations and are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Members and donors should consult their own tax advisors about possible business expense treatment.
Registration is available through a short online form. Select the category that fits your current role, then pay dues or make a donation by credit card.
Membership dues support association programming, mentorship, student outreach, community events, and operations.
KABA Philadelphia is a 501(c)(6) professional association. Payments are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
Register for MembershipFor attorneys in private practice who want a stronger local network, mentorship opportunities, and a forum for professional growth.
Private practice membershipFor attorneys and legal professionals serving in government, public interest, nonprofit, academic, or similar roles.
Public service and nonprofit membershipFor law students seeking mentorship, career exposure, and a welcoming connection to Korean American and AANHPI lawyers in Philadelphia.
Student membershipGovernance
KABA Philadelphia publishes its organizing documents so members and supporters can understand the association's structure and governance.
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