🔹 AAPI LEADership Series
Join us for Panel Discussion and Public Q+A session with our AAPI State Attorneys General William Tong and Rob Bonta.
Ask The Attorneys General
Thursday, April 24, 2025・1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
Speakers
Rob Bonta is the Attorney General of California and the first Filipino American to hold the office. Appointed in 2021 and elected later that year, Bonta has focused on advancing racial justice, protecting consumers, and promoting public safety. Prior to becoming Attorney General, he served in the California State Assembly, where he championed progressive policies on criminal justice reform, environmental protection, and immigrant rights.
Attorney General
California
Hon. Rob Bonta
William Tong is the Attorney General of Connecticut and the first Asian American elected to statewide office in the state. He has led major initiatives on consumer protection, gun violence prevention, and hate crimes enforcement. Previously, he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and worked as a litigation partner in private practice. Tong is nationally recognized for his leadership in multistate actions on issues ranging from opioids to civil rights.
Attorney General
Connecticut
Hon. William Tong
Moderator
AAPI LEAD President
City Attorney
San Francisco
Hon. David Chiu
David Chiu is the first Asian American elected as San Francisco City Attorney. He also serves as Board President of AAPI LEAD. Previously, he was a member of the California State Assembly, where he served as the first Asian American to represent San Francisco and held leadership roles including Assembly Housing Committee Chair. A longtime public servant and advocate, Chiu has championed affordable housing, civil rights, and immigrant protections throughout his career.