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Asian American Stories: Changing the Narrative With Charles Yu - Award Winning Novelist

September 09, 2021

Haynes Boone Partner Albert Tan will moderate a Sept. 9 webcast featuring Charles Yu, author of several award-winning books and TV shows, as he discusses his experiences being Asian in America, including sharing his journey after 13 years in corporate law to become a screenwriter and novelist, defying stereotypes and expectations; and what shaped his personal journey, the challenges he overcame along the way, and his dreams for reframing the way Asian Americans are perceived and understood in media and entertainment.

Haynes Boone is a presenting sponsor of the event, titled “Asian American Stories: Changing the Narrative With Charles Yu,” in conjunction with the Asia Society Texas Center and the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas (APIS). Asia Society, founded in 1956, is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the West. Founded in 1995, APIS was created to advocate and promote the common professional interests of lawyers of and interested in Asian Pacific American heritage, community, and culture.

The webinar starts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2021. Learn more and RSVP here.

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  • September 09, 2021