About OCKABA

The Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA) was founded in 2005 to foster professional and personal relationships among Korean American attorneys, provide pro bono services to the Orange County Korean American community, promote the appointment of Korean American judges, and facilitate law students' transition to licensed practice.

OCKABA coordinates diverse programming including business networking events, mentorship opportunities, social mixers, and pro bono clinics. OCKABA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.

Officers

Directors (2026-2029)

Directors (2025-2028)

Directors (2024-2027)

Past Presidents

  • 2005–2006Ryul Kim
  • 2006–2007Kenneth Chung
  • 2007–2009Min Chai
  • 2009–2010Christian Kim
  • 2010–2011Ho-El Park
  • 2011–2012Eugene Kim
  • 2012–2013Linda Kwoun
  • 2013–2014Min Chai
  • 2014–2015Janet Park Dennerline
  • 2015–2016Youngsun Park
  • 2016–2017Caroline Hahn
  • 2017–2018Wade Pyun
  • 2018–2019Chang Lim
  • 2019–2020Josh Ji
  • 2020–2021Cheryl Kang Prout
  • 2021–2022Samuel Yu
  • 2022–2023Sean Kim
  • 2023–2024Mimi Ahn
  • 2024–2025Mandy Kim
  • 2025–2026Jonathan Shin

Benefactors & Lifetime Members

With gratitude to the members whose lasting support sustains OCKABA.

Benefactors

  • Andrew D Lee

Lifetime Members

  • Daniel Chin
  • Kent Choi
  • Olga Giller
  • Edwin Hong
  • Katy Hong
  • Mandy Kim
  • Christopher Kim
  • Hannah Kim
  • Chang Lim
  • Evelyn Moon (Hahn)
  • Jin Oh
  • Kenneth Park
  • Alexander Payne
  • Cheryl Kang Prout
  • Wade Pyun
  • Jonathan Shin
  • John So
  • Deborah Song
  • Justin Theam
  • Brenda Tsai
  • Peter J. Woo
  • Philip Ye
  • Samuel You
  • Samuel Yu

Contact us at [email protected]

PO Box 6130, Newport Beach, CA 92658