These are profiles of newly elected bar presidents. Groups that allow two-year terms are profiled every other year.

Asian American Bar Association of New York


Dwight Yoo

Dwight Yoo, 43, is a partner in the corporate finance and financial institutions departments of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and began practicing in 2000.

His term began on April 1.

Yoo said that the group's theme this year is “take charge and lead change,” and they plan to promote Asian American talent for executive level positions and diversify the bench at the state and federal levels.