OCBA member Alison Grigonis, a Senior Attorney in Dorsey & Whitney LLP’s Southern California office, has been appointed as a delegate to the 2018-2019 US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP).

Grigonis joins a class of 23 new Delegates (8 Japanese and 15 American). The pool of candidates for seats at the 2018 conference was extremely competitive. In addition to leadership criteria, selections for each class aim to shape the unique delegation of first and second-year participants with a diverse representation of professions, geographic areas and perspectives.

Grigonis is a member of Dorsey’s Regulatory Affairs practice group. She has a broad range of experience with issues involving the federal government and Native American tribal governments. She uses this unique perspective to advise clients on federal Indian law and policy, gaming, public-private partnerships, project finance, and government relations.

The purpose of USJLP is to develop a network of communication, friendship and understanding among the next generation of leaders in the U.S. and Japan. The Program aims to foster a continuing dialogue among rising stars in leadership from a variety of backgrounds and professions.

Read the official press release to learn more about this appointment and the USJLP.