About the Author:
Adonica Wada is a Customs and International Trade lawyer with the law firm of Simon Gluck & Kane LLP. Ms. Wada has successfully represented multi-national companies on a wide range of import- and export-related matters before many governmental agencies.
Educational Background:
Chicago-Kent College of Law: Ms. Wada earned her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Chicago-Kent, Ms. Wada was active with the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), the National Lawyers Guild and, with her classmates, started the LGBT Law Students Association, which is known today as Chicago-Kent Lambdas.
Western Washington University: Ms. Wada earned a B.A. in English Literature and History. While attending WWU, Ms. Wada was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, played hoops for the University (Go Vikings!) and once served as Editor for the University’s undergraduate-run “Jeopardy Magazine”.
Personal:
I was born in Agana, Guam but was raised on Adak Island, Alaska–a different type of “island hopping”. I like to tell my friends that although Sarah Palin might have been able to see Russia, I grew up on an island so close to Russia that I could smell what they were cooking! I enjoy traveling, checking out new restaurants and learning about wine. I race competitively, when I have time, with the San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Club. I also love snowboarding, surfing, am an avid reader and I love spending time with my family and friends.
I hope you enjoy this blog and perhaps, along the way, we’ll both learn something.
