Background
Quan, Gordon Jinpoing was born on April 16, 1948 in Guangzhou, People's Republic China. Son of William Kay Ying and Esther (Woo) Quan.
Quan, Gordon Jinpoing was born on April 16, 1948 in Guangzhou, People's Republic China. Son of William Kay Ying and Esther (Woo) Quan.
B., University Texas, 1970; M., U. Houston, 1973; Juris Doctor, Southern Texas College of Law, 1977.
Associate, Law Office of Harry Gee, Junior, Houston, 1977-1980; partner, Quan and Wu, Bellaire, Texas, 1980-1986; managing partner, Gordon Quan and Associations, Houston, since 1985.
President ASian American Bar Association, Houston, 1990. Chairman law day program Houston Bar Association, 1987-1988. Chairman Young Men’s Christian Association International Superior vena cava syndrome, Houston, since 1988.
Chair issues committee Asian American Coalition, Houston, 1990, founding member Harris Company Asian American Democrats, 1990. Member American Immigrations Lawyers Association (board directors 1987-1990), Texas Bar Association (examiner legal specialization since 1988), National Chinese American Citizen Alliance (special assistant since 1986, Commendation 1985), Chinese American Citizen's Alliance (president Houston lodge 1984-1985, Community Svc. award 1981, 83), Chinese Lion's Club (board directors since 1988).
Married Sylvia Lau, June 16, 1974. Children: Caroline, Kristen, Katherine.