Ada K. Wong

Ada K. Wong is an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University School of Law, teaching Employment Discrimination to upper-level law students. As Managing Partner of AKW LAW, P.C., she advocates for employees' rights, notably securing a $6,850,000 verdict against FedEx Freight, Inc. in a landmark discrimination case. She serves as Dean of the Keenan Trial Institute, overseeing 6,000 students and 100 faculty, and was awarded KTI Faculty of the Year in 2022. Ada also contributes as an Arbitrator in Washington state and holds editorial roles, including co-Editor-in-Chief of the WSAJ Employment Law Deskbook and membership on the Trial Guides Editorial Board.

Education

• B.A. in Communications, University of California, Davis (2008)
• J.D., University of Washington School of Law (2012)

Research Interests

Ada specializes in Employment Law, focusing on discrimination, harassment, and wage & hour compliance. Her work intersects with Civil Rights Law, advocating for marginalized groups, and Legal Technology, particularly in virtual trial environments. She also contributes to Social Justice through mentorship programs and systemic reform initiatives.

Scientific Awards

• KTI Faculty of the Year, 2022

Leadership and Editorial Roles

Ada has held pivotal roles in legal organizations, including past presidency of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington and editorial board memberships for the Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) Trial News and The Bencher. She co-edited the WSAJ Employment Law Deskbook, a 1,300+ page resource.