Executive Board
2026-27
Oliver Lu
PRESIDENT
Hometown: San Gabriel Valley, California
Previous School(s): University of California, Irvine
About: Oliver is a 2L from Southern California. He enjoys reading Presidential biographies, snowboarding, watching films [sic], and working on his golf swing. Before law school, he ran an entertainment company that organized Electronic Dance Music events throughout California and worked as a college affordability advocate. Outside of APALSA, he serves as the Co-President of the First Generation Student Union.
Freya Wang
EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT
Hometown: Nanjing, China
Previous School(s): Nanjing University
About: Freya is a 2L at Georgetown Law with an interest in technology transactions. She is from Nanjing, China, and graduated from Nanjing University in 2025 with a B.A. in English Language and Literature. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed in interest in pursuing a law degree. Outside of APALSA, you can also find Freya as a Technology Law & Policy Scholar. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching art films, and playing the bamboo flute.
Claire Tsui
INTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Previous School(s): Georgetown University
About: Claire is a 2L at Georgetown Law interested in regulatory law and cross-border transactions. Prior to law school, she studied political science and health policy, though she took enough courses in ancient history to major in that too. Outside of APALSA, Claire is part of the Georgetown Law Dance Club and President of the Georgetown China Law Society. She's always down for discussing books and media, exploring a museum, getting schooled in video games, or wandering around DC with a camera in tow.
Shana Chen
COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Previous School(s): Princeton University
About: Shana is a 2L and tech law scholar at Georgetown with an interest in IP/tech law. She studied policy and computer science at Princeton and spent her gap year on a scholarship learning Mandarin at NTU in Taipei. On campus, Shana is part of SBA, Barristers' ADR, GLTR, and the Technology Law Clinic. Off campus, you'll catch her going for a cheeky jog, casually dominating trivia/board game night, harvesting kombucha from her pet SCOBY, or likening every situation to a How I Met Your Mother episode.
Ellen Zhang
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Previous School(s): Duke University
About: Ellen is a 2L at Georgetown Law with an interest in tax law. She is originally from Shanghai but grew up in North Carolina, and before law school, she worked in corporate consulting. At Georgetown, she is involved in APALSA and Tax Council, the student group for tax-interested JDs and LLMs. Outside of academics, you can find her volunteering to help people in our community file their taxes, playing games on her brand-new Switch 2, or cooking up a nice meal.
Eugene Park
ACADEMIC CHAIR
Hometown: Ridgewood, New Jersey
Previous School(s): Dartmouth College
About: Eugene is a 2L from Ridgewood, New Jersey with interests in corporate law. Prior to law school, she studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) at Dartmouth College. In addition to APALSA, she is the President of the Korean American Law Student Association (KALSA) for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and is also on the e-board for the Women of Color Collective and First Generation Student Union! Eugene enjoys discovering new music, sight-seeing, and spending time with friends.
Anna Huang
ALUMNI & MENTORSHIP CHAIR
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Previous School(s): Rice University
About: Anna is a 2L at Georgetown Law and came straight through from undergrad at Rice University, where she majored in Economics. She is originally from Houston, Texas. Anna is also on the e-board for Georgetown Law Texas Club (Howdy Hoyas). Outside of school, Anna likes to watch her comfort shows, The Big Bang Theory or The Good Place, crochet, and explore new restaurants!
Sudeesh Thiagu
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Hometown: Singapore
Previous School(s): King's College London
About: Sudeesh is a rising 3L at Georgetown Law pursuing a JD/LLB dual degree program, concurrently studying at King's College London. At Georgetown, he served as Private Practive Co-Director for the South Asian Law Students Association and on the Student Life and Wellness Committee. He is drawn to APALSA as a space to build meaningful connections within the community and support fellow law students in their professional and personal growth. In his free time, you can find him exploring DC's neighborhoods, staying connected to his network across Singapore, London, and the US, or diving into a good book.
Spencer Cheng
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Hometown: Arcadia, California
Previous School(s): University of California, San Diego
About: Spencer is a 2L at Georgetown Law with an interest in appellate advocacy and litigation. Before law school, he studied history at UCSD, focusing on ancient Greece. Outside of school, he enjoys DJing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, volleyball, running, and exploring new restaurants. As the first law student in his family, APALSA played a significant role in helping him navigate law school while building lasting friendships and professional connections.
Karen Chen
PROFESSIONAL CHAIR
(PRIVATE)
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Previous School(s): University of California, Berkeley
About: Karen Chen is a 2L interested in corporate law. She was born and raised in San Francisco, California. Prior to law school, she studied Political Science and Classics at UC Berkeley and worked as a paralegal. Outside of school, she loves spending time with her friends and family, reading novels, and traveling.
Sherly Prince
PROFESSIONAL CHAIR
(PRIVATE)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Previous School(s): University of British Columbia
About: Sherly is a 2L at Georgetown Law with an interest in tech law and M&A. She was born and raised in Seoul, where her parents immigrated to from India. Before law school, she studied international relations at UBC and worked in tech for three years. In her free time, Sherly loves playing games and painting! She is also a big foodie and loves going to try new restaurants.
Chloe-Trang Phan
PROFESSIONAL CHAIR
(PRIVATE/PUBLIC)
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Previous School(s): Maryland Institute College of Art
About: Chloe-Trang is a 2L in the evening division at Georgetown Law. Her interests span corporate finance law, intellectual property, and pro bono matters in tax and immigration. She is also a staff editor on the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal. In her free time, she enjoys visiting museums with her husband, collecting vinyls, playing with her cats, and getting her steps in.
Justin Liu
PROFESSIONAL CHAIR
(PUBLIC)
Hometown: San Diego, California
Previous School(s): Georgetown University
About: Justin (he/him) is a 2L interested in public-facing environmental and land use law surrounding transportation and infrastructure justice. He is in the MPP/JD dual-degree program with the McCourt School and is passionate about how legal and policy decisions translate (or don't) into reality. He is a Staff Editor for Volume 39 of the Georgetown Environmental Law Review and is entering the Environmental Law & Justice Clinic in the Spring. Ask him about video games, tabletop RPG games, and food recommendations in the DMV area.
Kaori Nemoto
TRAILBLAZERS CHAIR
Hometown: Simi Valley, California
Previous School(s): Soka University of America
About: After spending nearly her entire life in Southern California, Kaori was excited to be able to experience three years on the East Coast here at Georgetown Law School. In her free time, she enjoys cafe hopping, watching Japanese baseball, and answering all questions about legal writing, litigation, recruiting, if Shohei Ohtani really is that tall in real life, etc.