The Don H. Liu Scholars Program would like to officially congratulate Don Liu on his recent retirement from Target, Inc.! Don’s rise from his humble beginnings serves as an excellent reminder that hard work and grit will open countless doors in one’s career. As the eldest of three children, Don and his family immigrated to the United States from South Korea when he was 10 years old. At a young age, Don learned how to operate businesses by assisting his father with the series of businesses that he built up, all the while maintaining stellar grades and keeping family values close to his heart. From there, Don earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and religion degree from Haverford College, and he worked his way up to earning his Juris Doctor degree as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar from Columbia Law School. Don then worked as an associate for the prestigious law firms Simpson, Thacher and Bartlett, and Richards & O’Neil. In 1992, he pivoted to in-house positions. After many successful stints at Aetna, IKON Office Solutions, Toll Brothers, Inc., and Xerox Corporation, Don became the Chief Legal Officer of Target in 2016. Don forged a path of upward mobility for Asian-American attorneys across the country. His story inspired countless Asian attorneys in a time where seeing an Asian-American in such a powerful position was uncommon. Despite the many obstacles in his way, Don never lost sight of who he truly was, and never backed down from an opportunity to help others. Throughout his successful career, Don made genuine connections with countless attorneys, mentoring younger generations of attorneys as he himself was mentored by attorneys who came before him. Our scholarship - now 29 scholars strong - would not exist today without Don and his inspirational story. All of our scholars have benefitted from Don’s mentorship and tutelage, and we hope to pass that on to future generations of scholars. From the bottom of our hearts, the DHL Family wishes Don a very happy retirement. We are grateful for the incredible impact Don has made and continues to make through the scholarship, and we hope to carry on his legacy for many generations to come!
Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
New York , NY 463 followers
Identify, cultivate and inspire future Asian American leaders within the legal profession.
About us
Founded in 2014 by two past presidents of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”), the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc. (“Program”) seeks to identify, cultivate and inspire future Asian American leaders within the legal profession in order to address the single most important reality facing Asian American professionals today – the barrier to advancement. Asian Americans remain grossly underrepresented in positions of influence, leadership and power within the legal profession. The number of Asian American partners in law firms and general counsel in our largest corporations do not reflect the diversity found in today’s law school classes or the ranks of junior associates at law firms. It is the mission of the Program to increase these numbers. In its inaugural year, the Program awarded $15,000 each to its first two Don H. Liu Scholars (“Scholars”) and provided mentorship to ensure that each Scholar would start her career at a prominent law firm. In its second year, the Selection Committee chose three new Scholars who possess the greatest potential to both excel in the classroom and succeed at a top law firm or Fortune 500 corporation. To support these emerging Asian American leaders, the Program will continue to award each Scholar $15,000 (“Scholarship”). To qualify, each new Scholar must be a first year law student attending a New York City metropolitan area law school, have completed one full semester, and intend to practice in the New York City metropolitan area private sector following graduation. In addition to the Scholarship, the Program will provide the Scholars mentorship and assistance with internship placement and career development.
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- diversity, inclusion, nonprofit, and education
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Hello all! Friendly reminder that our first webinar of the year will be happening this Sunday, October 6th from 2-3PM EST. Come join our program's officers and scholars to learn more about the program and get to know the DHL Family! #asianamerican #asianamericanlawyers #law #lawyer #scholarship
The Don H. Liu Scholars Program would like to officially invite students to our first online information of the 2024-25 cycle, which will take place on Sunday, October 6th from 2-3PM EST via Google Meet. This information session is open to everybody, and will provide background on our program, our goals, and what is required of applicants. We will also provide an opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have regarding our scholarship. This information session will be led by DHL Officers Mike Huang (Corporate Partner at Paul Hastings), Marianne Chow Newman (Senior Counsel at Squarespace); and DHL Scholars Keli Huang (Corporate Partner at Kirkland & Ellis), Jin Kim (Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington) and Seung Hye (Shang) Yang (Corporate Associate at Paul, Weiss). Please RSVP for our information session using this link: https://lnkd.in/euygbENv Additionally, we will have two more information sessions on October 31st (12-1PM EST) and November 23rd (2-3PM EST). We will send out emails with RSVP links closer to those sessions' dates. We encourage potential applicants to provide their information using this Google Forms link (https://lnkd.in/eTN3V8hH) so that we can send out pertinent information directly to their inboxes. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to meeting you virtually on October 6th!
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The Don H. Liu Scholars Program would like to officially invite students to our first online information of the 2024-25 cycle, which will take place on Sunday, October 6th from 2-3PM EST via Google Meet. This information session is open to everybody, and will provide background on our program, our goals, and what is required of applicants. We will also provide an opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have regarding our scholarship. This information session will be led by DHL Officers Mike Huang (Corporate Partner at Paul Hastings), Marianne Chow Newman (Senior Counsel at Squarespace); and DHL Scholars Keli Huang (Corporate Partner at Kirkland & Ellis), Jin Kim (Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington) and Seung Hye (Shang) Yang (Corporate Associate at Paul, Weiss). Please RSVP for our information session using this link: https://lnkd.in/euygbENv Additionally, we will have two more information sessions on October 31st (12-1PM EST) and November 23rd (2-3PM EST). We will send out emails with RSVP links closer to those sessions' dates. We encourage potential applicants to provide their information using this Google Forms link (https://lnkd.in/eTN3V8hH) so that we can send out pertinent information directly to their inboxes. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to meeting you virtually on October 6th!
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📣 We are now accepting applications to the Don H. Liu Scholars Program 📣 A 2017 joint report from Yale Law School and NAPABA revealed that while AAPIs have entered every facet of the legal profession, we are underrepresented in top leadership positions across all sectors. We want to change that. The DHL Scholarship Program empowers AAPI law students to become leaders in the legal profession through scholarships, mentorship, and a supportive community. Are you the next DHL Scholar? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHfr_H-W #aapi #law #lawyer
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Thank you William H. Ng for the #AABANY DHL shout-out!
Shareholder @ Littler | Past President of AABANY | Management-Side Labor & Employment Attorney | Wage & Hour Litigation | Advice & Counsel
Our Littler team was thrilled to attend and support the Asian American Bar Association of New York's 2024 Annual Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street! I was proud to stand with AABANY's #Founders and Past Presidents as we celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Founding of AABANY. Congratulations to the Honorable Denny Chin, who received AABANY's #ImpactLeadershipAward, and Iris Lan, Chief Legal Officer of NASA, who received AABANY's #PublicServiceAward! We also want to extend our congratulations to the newest Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc. scholars and White & Case LLP for receiving AABANY's 2024 AABANY Law Firm Diversity Award. Kudos to AABANY President Joseph Eng, President-Elect Benjamin Hsing, and Immediate Past President Karen Kim for organizing a wonderful gala with Kerri Gartell Eng and her team at #KGEvents. We would also like to extend a special thank you to AABANY Executive Director Yang Chen for his 15 years of dedicated commitment and service to the organization. We are looking forward to supporting #AABANY and its future leaders for another 35 years of service to the greater AANHPI community in New York and beyond!
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Don Liu continues to be a source of inspiration for AAPI professionals! Our scholarship would not be where it is today without his influence and guidance. #law #lawyer #aapi #mentorship
I am honored to be included in this year’s #A100 List, along with my colleague and friend Prat Vemana. Since the early days of my career, I have recognized the importance of representation to inspire AAPI professionals in the legal field and beyond. My hope is that this list, filled with so many extraordinary leaders who have made a lasting impact on their industries, will serve as a source of energy and motivation to the next generation. Thank you Gold House for continuing to lift up the voices of our community so young Asian Americans can see themselves in what is possible. #GoldExcellence https://lnkd.in/g9_ic_YM
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Joseph Centeno has been a cornerstone of the Don H. Liu Scholars program, providing excellent mentorship and opportunities for our scholars for years. Please join us in celebrating his election to Executive Shareholder of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC! We are excited to see him shine as he works to elevate the firm to the next level. #law #lawyer #aapi #mentorship #excellence
Executive Managing Shareholder | Labor & Employment Litigator | Collective and Class Action | Labor Relations | Past President NAPABA | Outside General Counsel Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Proud to share that I have been elected to serve as Executive Shareholder of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC! I am excited to work alongside James Newell and Jennifer Minter to elevate the firm to the next level. The people and work at Buchanan are truly exceptional. Congratulations to all the new board members David Cellitti Lloyd Smith Jason Parish Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez. #BuchananProud
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We are incredibly excited to announce that Yangji Sherpa, Felicia Hou, and Grace Koh are the 2024-2025 Don H. Liu Scholars. Please join us in congratulating this new class and welcoming them into the Don H. Liu scholars family. Out of many qualified applicants, Yangji, Felicia, and Grace demonstrated incredible tenacity and drive — and stood out to us with their incredible achievements. We cannot wait to see them grow into leaders in the AAPI legal community. To learn more about our mission, head to https://lnkd.in/eHfr_H-W #aapi #lawstudent #legalcommunity
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Happy new year, everyone! We hope that 2024 brings forth great opportunities for all. Just a final reminder that today, January 8th at 11:59PM is the ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to submit your application for our scholarship! Don’t miss out on the opportunity of receiving $15,000 for school as well as building a network with powerful AAPI attorneys. We are looking forward to reviewing your applications!
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IMPORTANT: To all applicants for the 2023-24 cycle, we have officially extended our deadline to Monday, January 8th at 11:59 PM! You now have an extra week to complete and submit your applications. We nevertheless encourage you to submit sooner rather than later. We are excited to begin the review sessions in the new year! Please let us know if you have any questions. #law #lawyer #lawyers #mentorship #aapi #aapilawyers #mentoring
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