IBJ would like to salute board member Mia Yamamoto for winning the American Bar Association’s Spirit of Excellence Award. The Spirit of Excellence Award, “celebrates the achievements of diverse lawyers and others who contribute to the legal profession and society. Awards are presented to lawyers who excel in their professional settings; who personify excellence on the national, state, or local level; and who have demonstrated a commitment to racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession.”

Over the years, Mia has been an invaluable asset to IBJ – especially in successfully launching our China Defender Program. We could not think of a more deserved recipient, and we except similar accolades to follow.

To see Mia’s acceptance speech, click the image below.