She graduated from San Jose State University in 1971 with a Bachelors Degree in English and received her law degree from Santa Clara University in 1981. In Santa Clara. Kathleen served as President of the Asian Law Students Association and later as Stall Attorney with San Joses Asian Law Alliance. where she worked with many recent immigrants to the Bay Area. Kathleen was admitted to the Califomia Bar in 1982 and immediately joined the State Bars Subcommittee on Redress. working to seek recognition and restitution for Americans interned during World War II. an issue of particular resonance to Kathleen. whose mother had been interned during the war. Kathleens personal experiences and dedication to understanding issues indepth gave perspective to her work as a community activist. a lawyer and a judge.
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