Lilian K. Sing

Judge Lillian Sing was the first Asian American female judge in Northern California, and her appointment was a major milestone for diversity in the judiciary.

Judge Sing is a highly respected jurist who has received numerous judicial and legal awards throughout her career, including:

• Trial Judge of the Year Award by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Outstanding Jurist award by the San Francisco Women Lawyers Alliance
• Presiding Judge Award by the San Francisco Lawyers’ Club

Prior to being a jurist, Judge Sing was a Human Rights Commissioner, Vice Chair of the San Francisco Civil Service Commission, and President of San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees.

She is also a founding member of various organizations including Chinese for Affirmative Action, the California Asian Judges Association, the Asian American Bar Association, the Wah Mei Bilingual School, and the Rape of Nanking Redress Coalition.

Judge Sing’s dedication to justice, equality, and human rights is an inspiration to all. She retired from her judicial duties in order to focus on furthering these ideals. She is a fierce advocate for equality, and, in recent years, she has been at the forefront of the movement to combat the disturbing trend of increased violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. Through her powerful speeches and activism, she has brought attention to the urgent need to stand up against hate and work towards equality for all people, regardless of their race or ethnicity. She also has worked to improve educational opportunities for Chinese Americans, and to ensure that Chinese Americans have access to legal representation.

Judge Sing is a strong voice on the issue of “comfort women” during World War II. Presently, she serves as a co-chair of the “Comfort Women” Justice Coalition. She has called for greater recognition and compensation for these women, and has worked to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition for these survivors. Her work on these issues is incredibly important, as it helps to promote justice, equity, and human rights for all.