The Arizona Asian American Bar Association (AAABA), founded in 1993 by the late Honorable Thomas Tang, one of the first Asian Pacific American Judge to be appointed to the federal bench, is a non-profit organization composed of legal professionals, law students, and members of the community interested in Asian American issues.

AAABA provides a vehicle and forum for the unified expression of opinions and positions by our members, promotes the professional growth of Asian American lawyers, and assists Asian American law students financially and academically.

AAABA is an affiliate member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), a national organization that represents the interests of over 50,000 attorneys and 75 national, state, and local bar associations.