Homepage

As an Asian American plaintiff alleging racial discrimination against an insurance company, I learned the hard way how biased the federal legal system can be against employment discrimination victims. After enduring harassment and retaliation, I took my case to the EEOC thinking they would help. But my battle for justice had only begun.

“How amazing you are to manage an entire school’s technology support on a regular day, let alone when the entire school goes online. I appreciate your deep calm and positive attitude to help all the students thrive. We are so thankful for all the work you are doing to make this experience not just possible, but positive, for all of the students” note from School Administrator/Parent

I wish it weren’t the case, but due to ongoing litigation, I am limited on what I can currently discuss. All I can say is that I am representing many like myself who have experienced vicious and targeted attacks simply due to our race and ethnicity. 

I sat at my desk, staring at my computer screen in disbelief, unable to utter a single word, as my boss had just spewed some of the most racist, inappropriate and unprofessional comments I have ever heard. It had been over two years since I started working at this predominantly white institution, and I had never felt more unseen and unheard. The traditional leaders held all the power, and anyone who fell on the margins, particularly people of color, didn’t stand a chance.

Being an Asian American woman in the workplace often feels like an endless barrage of contempt, condescension, and harassment veiled in microaggressions. As someone seen as Chinese (parents are from Taiwan), shy, and awkward, I face constant nitpicking and doubting of my abilities, despite being born in the US. This discriminatory treatment causes severe anxiety and distress, deteriorating my mental health and quality of life.

As an Asian American who’s endured lifelong racism, I didn’t fully wake up to the discrimination until the 2020 pandemic triggered a surge in anti-Asian hate. The former president’s incendiary rhetoric about China opened my eyes to pervasive biases I’d taken for granted. Now I’m speaking out so the next generation can recognize the signs and stand up to injustice.