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Katten Joins
Nationwide Alliance
for Asian American Justice
As the pandemic spread, there was a corresponding
rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
In response, law firms, associations and companies collaborated to form the Alliance for
Asian American Justice (the Alliance) as a way to support Asian American and Pacific Islander
(AAPI) communities.
Los Angeles Private Credit partner Glen Lim and New York Real Estate associate Christy
Tirtatunggal are representing Katten, which is among more than 90 law firms and Fortune
1000 general counsel taking part in the alliance.
“ It is great that Katten is joining the collective effort to
combat the issue of AAPI violence,” Glen said. “I’m hopeful
that the Alliance will make significant contributions to
assist the AAPI community and address this important
national issue. We, at Katten, want to do our part to help
effect meaningful and positive change.”
Through the Alliance, Asian individuals and families that fall victim to harassment and other
unprovoked violence can access social services and other services, as well as pro bono legal
assistance to help hold perpetrators accountable.
Several organizations, including the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice,
are working with the Alliance to perform initial intake services and refer cases to the group.
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