Bartko Pavia Supports VABANC’s 28th Annual Gala

On Friday, October 23, Bartko Pavia joined the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC) for its 28th Annual Gala Dinner at the San José City Hall Rotunda. During the evening, VABANC presented An Nguyen Ruda, the firm’s CEO and Co-Managing Partner, with its 2026 Trailblazer Award.

The Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose efforts have blazed a trail and made extraordinary contributions to the Vietnamese American legal community. VABANC’s selection of An reflects her leadership of Bartko Pavia and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal talent.

VABANC is a community of Vietnamese American attorneys, judges, law students, and legal professionals dedicated to professional development, mentorship, scholarship, and public service. Its annual gala brings that community together, and proceeds support scholarships for future Vietnamese American law students as well as the organization’s professional development, mentorship, and community-building programs.

Bartko Pavia was proud to sponsor the event and the firm values its partnership with the organization.

We thank VABANC for the recognition and for its work throughout the year, and we congratulate An on this honor.