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Lisa Pai
Director/Board Member at
The Center For the Pacific Asian Family
Net worth: 692 991 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Lisa Kim Pai is currently Director at Bank of Hope since 2021.
Ms. Pai is also Director at The Center For the Pacific Asian Family and Member of the Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc. Former positions include Independent Director at Hope Bancorp, Inc. from 2021 to 2026, Director at First Choice Bancorp (California) in 2021, Secretary, Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer at Wilshire Bank from 2012 to 2016, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Hanmi Financial Corp.
in 2005, Secretary & Acting General Counsel at Nara Bancorp, Inc. from 2005 to 2006, Secretary, Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer at Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. from 2013 to 2016, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Pacific Union Bank (California) from 2000 to 2004, Secretary, Chief Risk Officer & Executive VP at Center Financial Corp.
(California) from 2011 to 2013, Associate at Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at Bank of Hope, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Hanmi Bank from 2004 to 2005, Member of the California State Bar Association, Trustee at The Los Angeles County Bar Association from 2001 to 2003, Executive VP, Chief Legal & Human Resource Officer at BBCN Bancorp, Inc., and Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel at Hope Bancorp, Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and graduate degree from UCLA School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOPE BANCORP, INC. 0.04% | 2026-03-22 | 49,464 ( 0.04% ) | 692 991 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Lisa Pai active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc.
 Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc. is a nonprofit organization composed of attorneys and law students that serves the Korean American and broader Southern California communities. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization promotes legal excellence, diversity, and community advocacy through initiatives such as monthly pro bono legal clinics addressing issues like domestic violence, family law, eviction, foreclosure, small business disputes, and immigration, primarily assisting monolingual and limited-English proficient Korean community members. The clinics are supported by the KABA Foundation, which facilitates tax-deductible donations to fund pro bono services, fellowships, and scholarships. The association also offers networking and professional development opportunities, including monthly lunch programs, MCLE events, mentorship programs, law student career panels, and a judicial endorsement program. Membership benefits include access to events, community advocacy involvement, scholarships, and discounts on membership to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-11-30 |
Bank of Hope
 Bank of Hope Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-06 |
The Center For the Pacific Asian Family | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Lisa Pai
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE BANCORP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-20 |
| FIRT CHOINPV | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-20 |
Wilshire Bank
 Wilshire Bank Regional BanksFinance State commercial bank | Human Resources Officer | 2015-12-31 |
| WILSHIRE BANCORP INC | Human Resources Officer | 2015-12-31 |
California State Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-05-14 |
Training of Lisa Pai
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
Wilshire Bank
Wilshire Bank Regional BanksFinance State commercial bank | Finance |
Hanmi Financial Corp.
 Hanmi Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
Nara Bancorp, Inc.
 Nara Bancorp, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.
 Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Pacific Union Bank (California)
 Pacific Union Bank (California) Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Center Financial Corp. (California)
 Center Financial Corp. (California) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank holding company | Finance |
Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges
 Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Bank of Hope
Bank of Hope Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hanmi Bank
 Hanmi Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
California State Bar Association | |
The Los Angeles County Bar Association
 The Los Angeles County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers lawyers and advance the administration of justice | Commercial Services |
UCLA School of Law
 UCLA School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc.
Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Korean American Bar Association of Southern California, Inc. is a nonprofit organization composed of attorneys and law students that serves the Korean American and broader Southern California communities. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization promotes legal excellence, diversity, and community advocacy through initiatives such as monthly pro bono legal clinics addressing issues like domestic violence, family law, eviction, foreclosure, small business disputes, and immigration, primarily assisting monolingual and limited-English proficient Korean community members. The clinics are supported by the KABA Foundation, which facilitates tax-deductible donations to fund pro bono services, fellowships, and scholarships. The association also offers networking and professional development opportunities, including monthly lunch programs, MCLE events, mentorship programs, law student career panels, and a judicial endorsement program. Membership benefits include access to events, community advocacy involvement, scholarships, and discounts on membership to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. | Commercial Services |
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.
 BBCN Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
Hope Bancorp, Inc.
 Hope Bancorp, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as bank holding company whose subsidiary functions as national bank | Finance |
First Choice Bancorp (California)
 First Choice Bancorp (California) Regional BanksFinance Functions as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
The Center For the Pacific Asian Family |
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