Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
About Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
For nearly five decades, the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area has served as the unified voice of the San Francisco Bay Area's Asian Pacific American legal community. Founded in 1976, AABA has grown into a vital organization that fosters professional development, builds meaningful community connections, and champions civil rights and equality within the legal profession. The association operates as both an advocate and ally for representation and equal opportunity, working to ensure that Asian Pacific American attorneys have access to the same opportunities, recognition, and advancement as their peers throughout San Francisco and the greater region. AABA's mission extends beyond individual professional success to encompass broader goals of civil rights advocacy and systemic change within the legal system. The organization brings together hundreds of sustaining members—judges, partners, associates, and legal professionals—who are committed to supporting one another and advancing shared values of equality and justice. Through its mentorship programs, community events, and the AABA Law Foundation, the association actively invests in the next generation of Asian Pacific American legal leaders, ensuring that the pipeline of diverse talent continues to strengthen the legal profession. AABA recognizes that community and professional development are inseparable, creating spaces where attorneys can build genuine relationships, share experiences, and collectively advocate for meaningful change. By joining AABA, members become part of a legacy of service, advocacy, and excellence that has defined the San Francisco legal community for nearly fifty years.