First Asian American appointee to head a major criminal prosecution department in Minnesota. Managed over 30 attorneys, staff and other employees in executing all criminal matters for the city of St. Paul under Mayor Randy Kelly. Subsequently appointed Senior Policy Advisor for Mayor's office. Former Ramsey County District Court InterpreterCoordinated and helped develop and maintain the interpreter program in Ramsey County. Kelly and Fawcett, P.A., Associate AttorneyJanuary 2000 - 2002 Prosecutor for City of Maplewood responsible for misdemeanor prosecutions and civil matters for Mayor and City Council. Also handled personal injury matters for a diverse base of clients and specializing in representation of Hmong community. U.S. Department of Labor, Minneapolis, MNJanuary 1999 - January 2000 Investigated and enforced U.S. labor laws. Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryJanuary 1998 - January 1999 Investigated and enforced Minnesota labor laws. Thao & Li Law Firm, Associate Attorney, St. Paul, MNSeptember 1997 - January 1998 Specialized in worker's compensation and personal injury law for a diverse client base. Affiliations Hmong Council of 18Currently developing a mediation program in Minnesota with the Hmong Council 18 and Hamline UniversityLao Family - Board of Advisors2006 - 2011Lo-Pha SocietyNational chairman as of 2011St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Charitable FoundationFormer board memberHamline University Law SchoolHmong Cultural Mediation TrainerAmerican Red Cross (Twin Cities Area Chapter)Board of DirectorsProfessional Associations and MembershipsMinnesota State Bar Association, Member