ORANGE - Superior Court Judge Joseph H. Kang never intended to practice law, let alone become a judge.
Born in South Korea and immigrating to the United States at 7, Kang grew up believing success was measured in dollars. "I went into law school not to practice, but to help my parents' business," he recalled. "I thought I'd gain some tax and contract law knowledge and return to support them."
His trajectory shifted dramatically in... (continued)