Awards
- Council on American-Islamic Relations – Courage and Inspiration Award (2009)
- Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, San Francisco Chapter – Community Award (2006)
- Bay Area APALSA Conference – Building Bridges Lifetime Achievement Award (2004)
- Cambodian Community Development Inc. – Certificate of Appreciation (2004)
- Immigration Rights Commission – Certificate of Honor (2001)
- Board of Supervisors, County of Alameda – Commendation for Dedication to the pursuit of Equality and Justice for Asian Pacific Americans
- Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights – Honored for contributions to Immigrant rights (2001)
- Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco – Certificate of Honor (2000)
- Chinatown Community Development Center – Outstanding Organization Award (2000)
- Gay Asian Pacific Alliance – Douglas Yaranon Community Ally Award of Recognition (1999)
- Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment and Leadership – APPEAL Courage Award (1999)
- National Educational Media Network – Gold Apple Award (1998)
- Chinese Family Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Honored for the legal support to the consumers in naturalization (1997)
- Filipino Bar Association of Northern CA – Special Recognition Award for dedication and commitment to Justice and equality (1996)
- Korean Community Center of the East Bay – Community Leadership Award (1995)
- Vanguard Public Foundation – Paz Y Justicia Award for advocacy and support of the movements for social change (1993)
- Community Tenants Association (CTA) – Honored for tenant empowerment (1992)
- Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco – Certificate of Honor for commitment to civil rights (1992)
- YWCA California, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo – Social Justice Award (1991)
- Mayor Art Agnos, San Francisco Mayor – March 31st, 1990 declared Asian Caucus Day (1990)
- United Way – Performance Award (1989)
- Contra Costa County Human Relations Commission – Honored for progress and commitment to human and civil rights (1989)
- State Bar of California, Board of Governors – Recognized for outstanding pro bono legal services in California (1988)
- State Bar of California, Board of Governors – Recognized for outstanding pro bono legal services in California (1986-1987)
- Instituto Laboral – Outstanding Labor Contributions Award (1985)
- State Bar of California, Board of Governors – Recognized for outstanding contributions to the development of voluntary legal services programs (1983)
- San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein – Week of May 17th, 1982 declared “Asian Caucus Week” (1982)
- City of San Francisco, Board of Supervisors – Certificate of Honor (1982)
- Office of State Senator Milton Marks, 5th District of the California Legislature – Certificate of Recognition for outstanding efforts in legal representation and community education (1982)
- United Way Campaign – “Winning Team” certificate of recognition (1981)
