It's a great day at HK. From celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to advocating Mental Health Awareness, there are various ways to make a change one step at a time. |
James J. Hoover: Silicon Valley Power Player |
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HK Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist, James J. Hoover, is featured in the June 2021 issue of the Silicon Valley Magazine as a Power Player. In his interview, he shares his path as a "Legal Eagle" and the growth
of our firm.
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Please join us in welcoming Monica Nemec, JD, MPP as Senior Associate! Monica earned her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law, where she achieved the Witkin Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Monica also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Vanderbilt University. She has advocated at a national level for individuals with mental health issues and was instrumental in creating a designated 3-digit phone number for mental health emergencies. Monica speaks French and Czech, and her talents for understanding intercultural dynamics, along with several years of family law experience, make her a valuable addition to our diverse team. |
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This month, we also have welcomed Tyrique Patterson as our new Intern! Tyrique is an undergraduate student at California State University, Fullerton, where he is earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Tyrique’s career aspirations include counseling individuals and families who are facing divorce, child custody issues, and family transitions. He will be assisting our legal team and will have some hands-on family law training over the next few months. Our goal is to provide Tyrique a foundational experience in family law prior to his return to campus this fall. Thank you for spending your summer with HK Tyrique! |
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Community Organization Spotlights |
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Founded in 1973, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) is one of the largest community-based organizations advocating for and serving the marginalized and vulnerable ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. Their mission is to strengthen the resilience and hope of our diverse community members by improving their health and well-being. In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, AACI participated in a 3-day panel with Santa Clara County Supervisor, Joe Simitian, to educate our Bay Area community on the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and spread awareness of the prejudice and violence against Asian Americans.
If you would like to support their cause, you can donate to the organization through the #GiveInMay campaign. This nationwide giving campaign supports nonprofit organizations that assist the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with issues such as education, domestic violence, poverty, and housing. Your contributions would go towards helping them win $200,000 to fund their programs within AACI.
Find more on how to support:
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May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. HK has a longstanding referral partnership with Caminar, a non-profit organization offering extensive mental health services. Caminar offers support to youth and adults from various counties in California, such as San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Butte. Due to the mental toll from the pandemic, Caminar's programs give community support to individuals and families struggling with mental health, substance use, physical health, and critical living needs.
You can support their cause by donating to the organization. Your support goes towards providing textbooks for adult continuing education, emergency motel vouchers for the homeless, and much more.
Learn more on how to contribute:
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