02.22.08
The Most Scandalous Filipino Lawyer in America
A 32 year old Filipino American David lat Is the most scandalous lawyer in America. His parents are doctors both were educated at the University of the Philippines’ College of Medicine, they inculcated typical Asian Filipino family and social values in their son. Lat worked as litigator for 2.5 years in America’s most prestigious firm, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz LLP based in New York. Another important significance of David Lat’s deviation from normal lawyerly activities is that it signals the need for a redefinition of the fundamental Filipino (and/or Asian) family mentality.