NAPIPA congratulates King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ben Santos, who is one of the founding members of our Northwest Chapter, has been appointed to King County Superior Court by the Governor. This is a truly significant achievement, and we are so proud of him. We know he will bring great wisdom and integrity to the role. Best wishes for a successful and rewarding career!

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Congratulations to former Chicago Chapter President Christina Kye on her appointment as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit! Ms. Kye was an integral leader for NAPIPA, serving as Chicago Chapter President, on our National Board, and as a member of our Endorsement Committee. We are so proud of her and know that she will be an amazing judge.

Congratulations to SD Chapter President Melissa Ocampo to her promotion to DA IV and SD Chapter Member Keith Watanabe on his promotion to DDA V!

The National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association (“NAPIPA”) proudly announces the formation of our seventh chapter in Minnesota on May 7th, 2021! A big thank you to Hao Nguyen and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi for their hard work in getting our newest chapter off the ground.

Congratulations to National Internal Vice-President Aileen Bhandari and Chicago Chapter Member Enrique Abraham on their promotions to Supervisor Positions in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office!

Aileen was promoted to Supervisor of the Community Justice centers and Enrique was promoted to the Supervisor of Appeals.

– Fanny Yu, Immediate Past President of NAPIPA San Diego Chapter and current Vice President of the NAPIPA National Board, on her election to the San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors.

– Mark Cumba, former NAPIPA San Diego Chapter board member, on his appointment by Governor Newson to the San Diego Superior Court.

– Linh Lam, NAPIPA member, on her promotion to Chief of the Appellate Division of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

– Leonard Trinh, NAPIPA member and 2021 NAPIPA Prosecutor of the Year, on his promotion to Assistant Chief of the Special Operations Division of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

– David Grapilon, NAPIPA member, on his assignment to Assistant Chief of the Superior Court Division of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

Congratulations to Nor Cal Board Member Ed Liang and National President Paul Jhin on their promotions to Supervising Deputy District Attorney in the Santa Clara DA’s office! Ed was promoted to Supervising Deputy District Attorney of Narcotics and Paul was promoted to Supervising Deputy District Attorney of Juvenile Justice.