Behind the Curtain: Candid Conversations for Public Sector

MNAPABA Public Sector Panel & Networking Event

Event Details

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Panel begins at 5:00 PM

Location: The Lexington, 1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105*

*You MUST be registered to attend

About the Event

Are you mid-level or senior in your public service career and getting ready to make the next step, a pivot, or advance as a leader in the Minnesota legal community? If so, this event is for you.

The Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) In-House Counsel Committee is pleased to invite you to an exclusive panel discussion and networking reception designed especially for public sector attorneys seeking to take the next step in their careers whether that be becoming a judge or other public figure. 

Join us for an engaging panel featuring seasoned public sector attorneys, including several managing partners, who have navigated diverse career paths and leadership opportunities. Our panelists will share candid insights, practical advice, and lessons learned from their experiences over their careers.

Following the panel, stay for a cocktail reception where you can continue the candid conversation, connect with fellow attorneys, and build meaningful relationships within the MNAPABA community.

Panelists

• Irene Kao – St. Paul City Attorney
• John Choi - Ramsey County Attorney
• Judge Reynaldo Aligada - Judge of the Second Judicial District 
• Daniel Lew - Chief Public Defender of North Eastern Minnesota

This event is generously sponsored by Greenberg Traurig and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).

Registration Information

RSVP is required and space is LIMITED to the first 30 registrants! Public sector attorney members of MNAPABA will receive priority registration; however, all MNAPABA members are welcome and encouraged to sign up. (If you do register and later discover that you are unable to attend, please email mnapaba@gmail.com so we can offer the seat to someone else).

We hope you will join us for this meaningful opportunity to learn, share, and connect. We look forward to seeing you there!