Lee & Tran proudly announces that the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (www.napaba.org) has selected co-founding partner K. Luan Tran as one of America's "Best Lawyers Under 40".

With over 40,000 members, NAPABA is the nation's largest association of Asian-Pacific American judges, in-house counsel, and attorneys in private practice and public service. According to the selection committee, Mr. Tran's "inclusion in this esteemed list is testament to [his] significant accomplishments both in the legal arena and the Asian-Pacific American community." The award will be officially given to Mr. Tran at NAPABA's Annual Convention in Hawaii in November 2003. Partner James M. Lee stated: "It's a great honor for Luan Tran. I know no one who works harder for his clients and his community. His experience and intellect help him get the very best possible results. He is a tireless advocate for those he represents."