On May 21, 2025, the Georgia Aquarium will host the 11th Annual GAPABA Gala, one of the premier annual events celebrating leadership, advocacy, and excellence within the Asian Pacific American legal community. As a proud sponsor of this event for five consecutive years, CDS is honored to continue its longstanding partnership with the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA), supporting their mission to advance the careers and representation of AAPI professionals in the legal and corporate sectors. 

As a nationally certified, minority owned business, CDS appreciates the vital role GAPABA plays in mentoring and promoting Asian Pacific American attorneys through scholarships, professional networking, and community-based initiatives. From organizing partner recognition lunches to supporting victims of AAPI-targeted hate crimes, the organization actively empowers individuals and communities. CDS has proudly supported these efforts through sponsorship, volunteerism, and direct aid, including financial contributions to victim relief funds and community education programs. 

Over the years, CDS – spearheaded by Sue-Deelia Tang, Client Solutions Director and William Belt, Managing Director, Consulting – has developed close relationships with GAPABA leadership and their membership community. CDS’s shared goals and ongoing engagement in Atlanta’s vibrant legal community have garnered ongoing collaborative efforts including pro bono opportunities. CDS values the opportunity to support events that not only celebrate success but also strengthen the professional pipeline for future generations of diverse legal talent. The partnership reflects a deeper alignment between GAPABA’s mission and CDS’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and service across all communities we work with. 

“GAPABA is deeply grateful to CDS for its support, which helps GAPABA to put on valuable programs for the community,” says Alina Lee of the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) and founding partner of Aspire Law.

As we look ahead to the Gala, we’re excited to reflect on the meaningful collaboration between CDS and GAPABA and our shared commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and opportunity in the legal field and our communities.