Join Us for a Special AAPI Heritage Month Event!
ACEL-Tucson is partnering with the APIDA Fund at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to host an insightful discussion with Richard Koo. He will explore the history of anti-Asian sentiments and their implications today. RSVP Today and join us for this important conversation!
Date & Time: May 6, 2025, 5:00 – 7:15 PM PST
Location: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
About the Speaker
With 44 years of experience as a business lawyer, Richard Koo has served as outside U.S.
corporate counsel for companies around the world and as a legal adviser to numerous entrepreneurs and individuals.
After relocating to Tucson from New York in 2013, Richard dedicated himself to serving his new community. He has spent nine years on the Board of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, including a two-year term as its President, nine years on the Tucson Medical
Center Ethics Committee, and volunteered as a hospice worker until the pandemic. Through his involvement with CFSA, he remains committed to making a positive impact.
About ACEL
Since 2006, the Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders (ACEL) has been dedicated to fostering a strong community of Asian American & Pacific Islander professionals. We are passionate about learning, growth, and mutual success.
About the APIDA Fund
The Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, was created to strengthen and uplift our communities, ensuring a thriving future for generations to come. Our work focuses on education, advocacy, health, and heritage, addressing challenges such as anti-Asian discrimination and inequitable legislation while fostering connections and collaboration. Learn more about the APIDA Fund here.