SDCAA携手PALSD成功举办“亚裔法官对话”专题活动
SDCAA and PALSD Successfully Co-Host “Conversation with Asian American Judges” Special Event
SDCAA携手PALSD成功举办“亚裔法官对话”专题活动
The San Diego Chinese Attorneys Association (SDCAA), together with the Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego (PALSD), recently co-hosted the special event “Conversation with Asian American Judges: On Legal Career, Dispute Resolution, and Legal AI” at the San Diego County Bar Association. The event brought together attorneys, law students, and legal professionals for an inspiring and thoughtful dialogue with two distinguished Asian American judges with extensive judicial and courtroom experience. The discussion drew strong engagement from attendees and fostered a sincere, reflective, and highly meaningful atmosphere.
由圣地亚哥华人律师协会（SDCAA）与圣地亚哥亚裔律师协会（PALSD）联合主办的专题活动“亚裔法官对话：法律职业发展、争议解决与法律人工智能（AI）”于近日在圣地亚哥律师协会圆满举行。本次活动邀请到两位在司法与审判实践领域具有深厚资历的亚裔法官嘉宾，与在场律师、法学院学生及法律从业者展开深度对话，现场反响热烈，交流氛围真诚而富有启发。
The event was honored to welcome the following guest speakers:
本次活动特别邀请到：
· Hon. Selena Dong Epley
Judge of the San Diego Superior Court（圣地亚哥高等法院法官）
· Hon. Robert Steven Huie
Judge of the United States District Court（美国联邦地区法院法官）
The discussion was moderated by Attorney Jiaye Zhou, an SDCAA Board Member. With her professional and warm facilitation style, Ms. Zhou guided the conversation through multiple dimensions, including career choice, courtroom practice, judicial perspective, and legal technology, encouraging both insightful reflections and active participation from the audience.
活动由周佳叶律师担任主持人。周律师为SDCAA理事会成员，长期关注青年法律人发展与跨文化法律实践议题，她以专业、温和且极具引导力的主持风格，带领全场围绕“职业选择—法庭实践—司法视角—法律科技”的多维主题展开深入探讨。
Both judges shared personal and candid stories about their journeys—from early aspirations in the legal profession to eventually taking the bench. Drawing from their own experiences, they discussed how legal professionals can identify their strengths, develop professional confidence, and shape an authentic presence in practice. The event also highlighted challenges that Asian American attorneys may face early in their careers, including moments of feeling particularly “visible” or “invisible,” and how they can build resilience and a distinctive professional style through courtroom advocacy, communication, and self-positioning.
两位法官以亲切而富有洞见的分享，带领与会者回顾从法律职业起步到走上审判席的成长历程，并结合个人经验谈到法律人如何在职业道路中找到自己的定位与优势。活动也特别关注亚裔法律人在早期职业发展中可能面对的“被看见”与“被忽视”感受，以及如何在专业表达、庭审风格与职业形象塑造中建立稳定自信，逐步形成具有个人特色的法律实践方式。
From the perspective of dispute resolution and courtroom practice, the judges offered practical observations on what distinguishes an outstanding attorney. They emphasized that exceptional litigators not only possess strong legal knowledge, but also demonstrate clarity and discipline in organizing facts, narrowing key issues, presenting evidence, and communicating effectively with the court. The judges encouraged young attorneys to develop strong writing skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to present cases with structure and precision—while keeping in mind what judges truly look for during hearings and trials.
在争议解决与法庭实践方面，两位法官从司法视角出发，分享了对“优秀律师素养”的观察与建议，并强调一名出色的诉讼律师不仅需要扎实的法律功底，更需要在事实梳理、争点提炼、证据呈现与法庭沟通方面具备清晰的结构能力与高度的专业克制。嘉宾也鼓励年轻律师在职业早期就有意识地训练写作能力、表达逻辑与案件整体把控能力，理解法官在庭审中真正关注的重点，从而在实践中持续提升诉讼表现与专业影响力。
As a key highlight of the event, the discussion also addressed the rapidly evolving topic of Legal AI. The judges shared their perspectives on AI’s potential to improve efficiency in the legal system, including its value in legal research, document organization, and increasing access to legal services. At the same time, they cautioned legal professionals to remain vigilant about the risks associated with AI, such as accuracy concerns, unreliable citations, privacy and compliance issues, and the non-delegable professional responsibility lawyers must uphold when using AI tools. Both judges agreed that AI may reshape legal practice in the next five to ten years; however, strong lawyering will continue to be grounded in sound professional judgment, ethical responsibility, and rigorous attention to facts and evidence.
作为本次活动的重要亮点，现场还围绕Legal AI展开讨论。两位法官分享了对AI在法律系统中应用前景的期待，包括在信息检索、材料整理、提高效率与促进法律服务可及性等方面的潜力；同时也提醒法律从业者必须高度重视AI可能带来的准确性风险、引用可靠性、隐私与合规问题，以及律师在使用AI工具时不可推卸的职业责任。嘉宾一致认为，AI或将重塑未来5-10年的法律服务形态，但“好的法律服务”仍建立在专业判断、诚信义务与对事实证据的严谨态度之上。
SDCAA sincerely thanks both judges for their generous insights and PALSD for its strong support in making this event possible. This “Conversation with Asian American Judges” was not only a discussion about career development and emerging technology, but also a meaningful exchange on identity, advocacy, growth, and professional responsibility. SDCAA looks forward to continuing collaboration with community partners to create more high-quality programs that strengthen connections and support the growth of Chinese and Asian American legal communities in San Diego.
SDCAA衷心感谢两位法官嘉宾的精彩分享，也感谢PALSD对本次活动的大力支持。此次“亚裔法官对话”不仅是一场关于职业与科技的讨论，更是一场关于身份、表达、成长与责任的共鸣。未来，SDCAA将继续携手各界合作伙伴，搭建更多高质量的交流平台，推动华人及亚裔法律社群的连接与成长，为圣地亚哥地区法律人提供更多学习、对话与互助机会。