North American South Asian Bar Association
2013 Annual Convention
San Francisco, CA
June 20 - 23, 2013

Breaking Barriers: How South Asian Attorneys Have Shaped U.S. Policy

South Asian attorneys in the United States are significantly increasing in numbers and have made great strides in occupying top legal positions in government, education and business. As a result of obtaining these positions, South Asians have had a prominent role in shaping U.S. governmental policy, both foreign and domestic. This panel will examine the manner in which South Asian attorneys can, and continue, to influence legislation and policy in the United States. How can South Asian attorneys make the transition from an attorney position into an influential public policy role? What are the challenges that face South Asian attorneys in entering this sphere? Are there unique issues that affect South Asians that attorneys influencing policy should focus on? This panel of well-respected leaders in government, education and business will reveal their personal experience and offer their practical advice.

Moderator
     Gaurab Bansal

Panelists
     Ro Khanna, Candidate for Congress
     Anurag Varma, Of Counsel, Patton Boggs LLP
     Harmeet Dhillon, Dhillon & Smith LLP