Sylvia Fung Fung Chin

Background

Chin, Sylvia Fung was born on June 27, 1949 in New York City. Daughter of Thomas and Constance (Yao) Fung.

Education

New York University (Bachelor of Arts, 1971). Fordham University (Juris Doctor, 1977).

Career

Law clerk to district judge, United States District Court (southern district), New York City, 1977-1979; associate, White & Case, New York City, 1979-1986; partner, White & Case, New York City, since 1986. Adjunct associate professor of law Fordham University, New York City, 1979-1981.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association, Fordham Law Alumni Association (board directors), Asian American Bar Association New York (president 1994-1996, board directors), Women's World Banking (board directors), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (treasurer 1997-1998).

Connections

Married Edward G.H. Chin, July 10, 1971. Children: Arthur F., Benjamin F.

Father:

Thomas Fung

Mother:

Constance (Yao) Fung

Spouse:

Edward G.H. Chin

child:

Arthur F. Chin

child:

Benjamin F. Chin