Deanna “Dede” Tran, President

Dede is Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she works in Compliance & Ethics and investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Also a U.S. Army veteran, she proudly served as Co‑Chair of the Legal Department’s Military Veterans Employee Network, helping build a strong and supportive community for veterans and military families.

As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, she is committed to giving back to and supporting Vietnamese American communities. Her past community work includes the Moving Voices Oral History Project (Tiếng Nói Lưu Vong) and Viets for Afghans. In 2023, she completed a fellowship with WSBA’s Washington Leadership Institute, which also helped inspire her involvement with VABAW.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner Tuan and their dog Bơ (Vietnamese for butter).

VABAW Committee Chair: Communications

Tiffany Wang, President-Elect

Tiffany is an associate attorney at Stoel Rives LLP, where she advises and advocates for clients on a wide range of environmental and natural resources litigation and regulatory-related matters.  She is experienced in litigating claims brought under the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Clean Water Act, as well as other federal and state environmental statutes.  She also defends clients in federal and state environmental enforcement proceedings.  In addition to her litigation practice, Tiffany helps clients navigate and comply with complex regulatory schemes.

 In her spare time, Tiffany loves cooking, hiking, listening to live music, and watching the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Mariners.

VABAW Committee Chair: Banquet

Stephanie Ngo, Secretary

Stephanie is an Associate Legal Counsel at Adobe. She is a 2024 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and has been a member of VABAW since 2022. She was previously the student liaison for Gonzaga University and the University of Washington. Having grown up in Southern California, Stephanie loves to get involved in the Vietnamese community and sharing her culture with others. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys baking fresh sourdough bread and running marathons.

VABAW Committees Chair: Governance, Scholarship

Julie Do, Treasurer

Julie is a trust and estate planning attorney and the owner of Jules Legal PLLC. With a distinctive background combining both tax and legal expertise, Julie takes great pride in serving as a trusted advisor to her clients. Before entering the legal profession, Julie worked as a certified public accountant (CPA) for over a decade working for multiple accounting firms as well as Amazon. As a second-generation immigrant, Julie is passionate about serving underrepresented communities, including immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals. In addition to VABAW, Julie also serves on the board for Seattle Clemency Project. She also volunteers her time in pro bono clinics for Sound Generations and Snohomish Legal County Services, providing free estate planning services to low-income seniors.

Outside of work, Julie loves staying active and spending time outdoors. Her favorite activities include Barre, yoga, standup paddleboarding, hiking, camping, snowboarding, skiing, and traveling.

VABAW Committee Chair: Membership

nam nguyen

Nam is the current Director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, a state agency that serves as  he governor to be a voice for Washington’s diverse Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.  Prior to the Commission, Nam served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Revenue and Finance Division and in private practice for law firms in Bellevue, WA, and Houston, TX. He graduated from Boston University School of Law and has a masters in foreign policy from the University of Michigan.  

Nam has a history of serving his community. After law school, he volunteered in Bayou La Batre, AL (where Forrest Gump started the Bubba  Gump Shrimp Company) to help address the economic and social problems caused by the BP Oil Spill. He has also, in the past, volunteered as an assistant scoutmaster and troop leader for both boy and girl scouts troops in Alabama, Massachusetts, Texas, and Washington. In addition, Nam is the president-elect of the Washington State Bar Association and the treasurer for the Judicial Institute. He grew up in the Seattle area and currently lives in Tumwater, WA with his Dog Vader.

Furhad Sultani, director

Furhad is an attorney at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore.  He litigates cases, including those involving wrongful death and criminal death claims.  Furhad graduated from law school at the University of Washington School of Law after obtaining a degree in Economics from Wesleyan University.  During law school, Furhad was an extern for the Hon. John R. Ruhl of King County Superior Court as part of VABAW’s Externship Program.

VABAW Committee Chair: Judicial

Emily Vo, director

Emily is a litigation associate at Seyfarth Shaw. She represents clients in a broad range of complex litigation matters, involving contracts, securities, consumer protection, and real estate. Emily holds a B.A. in Political Science from Belmont University, with an Asian minor, and a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, with a concentration in International and Comparative Law. Emily’s favorite Vietnamese dish is from her parent’s hometown, Bún bò Huế.

VABAW Committee Chair: Awards

Veronika “Ronnie” Nguyen, director

Ronnie is a first-year associate at Kirkpatrick Symanski Parker, working primarily in civil defense and personal injury cases. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2021 with a bachelor's in political economics and is a 2025 graduate of the Seattle University School of Law. Ronnie has been an active member of VABAW since her 1L year of law school and hopes to support students and other attorneys through the organization that has supported her own law career. Ronnie's dedication to helping others largely stems from her desire to help her local community here in Washington, and she strives to treat everyone with the kindness and respect they deserve as they navigate the field of law. 

VABAW Committee Chair: Mentorship

Jerrald Callanta, director

Jerrald is a Bay Area native, where he completed his BA in Philosophy at San Francisco State University in 2021. In July 2025, Jerrald graduated from Seattle University School of Law. Jerrald is a personal injury attorney at Brumley Law Firm. Jerrald became involved with VABAW for its valuable mentorship and leadership opportunities. Apart from learning how to be a young advocate and leader, Jerrald loves karaoke and attending social events. 

VABAW Committee Chair: Social