A Collective of Attorneys and Advocates

To Progress, Secure, and Protect Our Rights

Diverse Experts, One Mission

Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals with expertise in diverse legal and professional backgrounds and specialties to ensure that the interests and rights of Filipinos and Filipino Americans are progressed, secured, protected, and advocated for. Our Board of Directors commit their time, efforts, and resources voluntarily to the safety, wellbeing, and growth of the Filipino and Filipino American community.

We are always looking for passionate leaders to join our board or volunteer and help expand the reach of FALDEF across the nation. If you are interested in learning more or applying, please submit a letter of intent and your resume, Subject: FALDEF Board Interest/Volunteer Interest, to lrcobrador@gmail.com

Executive Board

Our executive leadership team is committed to paving the way to execute, expand, and enhance the reach and impact of FALDEF across the nation. Our leadership team is comprised of experienced professionals with a commitment to strengthen justice and resiliency for Filipinos and Filipino Americans.

  • President, J.T Mallonga, Esq

    Partner at Abad Constancio and Mallonga

  • Executive Director, Licelle Cobrador, Esq

    Founder at Cobrdaor and Associates

  • Vice President, Patricia Astorga, Esq

    Chief Legal Officer at Mintz Group

  • General Counsel, Leandro Lachica, Esq

    Attorney at The Howley Law Firm

  • Treasurer, Marcela Deauna

    Clerk at Bergen County Clerk's Office

  • Secretary, Lito Pernia

    Financial Controller at NAACP Legal Defense Fund

  • Asst. Secretary Rosemarie Rosales, DNP

    Director at East Orange Hospital

Volunteer Attorneys

Our team of pro bono and volunteer attorneys bring together years of experiences to support our executive operations and advise the community on diverse legal issues.

  • John Baltazar, Esq

    Contracts Counsel at Guidepoint

  • Randy C, Gonzales, Esq

    Of Counsel at Cobrador and Associates

Board of Directors

Our board members are passionate leaders who work to ensure that FALDEF is steered in a sustainable and innovative direction, as well as work to support the leadership team in executing various programs, fundraising goals, and operational committees.

  • Chairman of the Board, Robert Rivas

    Former Mayor at Bergenfield, New Jersey, Retired

  • Honorary Chair, Loida Nicolas Lewis

    Former CEO at TLC Beatrice, Founder at National Federation of Filipino American Associations and Founder at Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

  • Nimfa Du-Tinana

    Retired

  • Angie Cruz, Ph.D

    Retired

  • Roger Alama

    Retired

  • Dolly Rivera, MD

    Co-Owner at Bridgeway Senior Healthcare

  • Councilmember Buddy Deauna

    Councilmember at Bergenfield, New Jersey

  • Emilio Quines, Jr., MD

    Founder at U.E.R.M Medical Foundation, Retired

  • Jose Ramos, Jr.

Join us. Take action today

If you are interested in learning more or applying, please submit a letter of intent and your resume, Subject: FALDEF Board Interest/Volunteer Interest, to lrcobrador@gmail.com