Executive Board

Jessica Kelly

Justin Fitzsimmons

VICE PRESIDENT

Hometown: San Francisco, CA 

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Undergrad: Santa Clara University, Class of 2015

(Major in Philosophy, minor in English)

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About: I was born and raised in San Francisco and am very proud of my Bay Area roots. I enjoy playing pickup basketball, watching sports, reading (less so in law school), and watching TV (more so in law school). In my 2L year, I am the Vice President of APALSA, a peer advisor, an Executive Board member of the Georgetown Criminal Law Association, a Staff Editor on the Georgetown Journal of Modern Critical Race Perspectives, and an extern with the Public Defender Service of D.C. in the Civil Legal Services division. During my 1L summer, I interned with the Orleans Public Defenders in New Orleans, LA. Between college and law school, I worked as a paralegal at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP and specialized in preparing employer-sponsored green card applications. I have also volunteered with the ACLU of Northern CA, Neighborhood Legal Services Program, and the Detroit Justice Center.

Hyun seo Lee

SECRETARY

Hometown: Johns Creek, GA 

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Undergrad: New York University, Class of 2018

(B.A., Economics, minor in Philosophy) 

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About: I was born in Ulsan, South Korea and immigrated to the United States in 2002. I moved around every two years until I settled in Georgia in 2008. During my 1L summer, I was a Summer Associate at Lee & Ko in South Korea. Outside of law school, I like cooking, exploring, and traveling. I am also the Secretary for the Korean American Law Students Association (KALSA) and a Staff Editor on the Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law.

Yinong Su

TREASURER

Hometown: Shanghai, China 

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Undergrad: University of Washington, Class of 2017

(B.A., Economics and International Studies)

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About: I was born in China and came to the US in 2013 for college. Prior to law school, I took a gap year and worked in the legal department of a media company in Shanghai. My hobbies include skiing, reading detective novels, and exploring new restaurants.

Wanying Chai

PROFESSIONAL CO-CHAIR

Hometown: Beijing, China 

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Undergrad: Northwestern University, Class of 2014

(B.S., Economics, Learning & Organizational Change) 

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About: I was born in Beijing and moved to the States 12 years ago. I worked in investment banking prior to law school and plan to pursue a legal career in the private sector. In addition to APALSA, I'm involved in Women of Color Collective (treasurer), Uncorked (maître fromager), and RISE (teaching fellow/peer mentor). I enjoy drinking wine, watching figure skating, and running races — mostly for the medals.

Shen Tang

PROFESSIONAL CO-CHAIR

Hometown: Tianjin, China / Boston, MA 

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Undergrad: Tufts University, Class of 2016

(Major in International Relations, double minors in Economics and Political Science) 

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About: Growing up between China and US instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity, language, and travel. At the London School of Economics, I was introduced to law as another tool and platform for building connections and pursuing advocacy. Prior to law school, I worked on judicial appointments and diversity policy in the Massachusetts Governor's Office and spent another year as a legal assistant in Mintz Levin's energy and sustainability practice. At Georgetown, I compete on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Division of Barrister's Council and serve as a Staff Editor on the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. Some things that keep me sane these days include the New Yorker, planning the next trip abroad, morning yoga, and a run to Trader Joe's!

TRAILBLAZERS CO-CHAIR

Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA 

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Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley 

(Major in Linguistics)

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About: I am a Queer, Trans, Non-binary Taiwanese American seeking to make the legal space more inclusive, progressive, and innovative. Most of the time, I feel like a musician masquerading as a law student, but I have found a deep love for Health Policy and Law, as well as Food and Drug Law. Other interests include: dapper style, social media, dogs, and cooking too much food.

Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

TRAILBLAZERS CO-CHAIR

Hometown: Peoria, AZ 

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Undergrad: Arizona State University

(B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, B.S. in Political Science)

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About: I was adopted from China when I was 11 pounds and 11 months old. Raised in the Valley of the Sun, I live for sunshine, a good hike, and reasonably priced tacos. Prior to law school, I worked for a public relations agency developing crisis management tactics and messaging guidance for brands and organizations. I also serve on the Barristers' Council Alternative Dispute Resolution Division Executive Board and am a Staff Editor on the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics.