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NewsNBC Bay Area — San FranciscoJune 30, 2026San Francisco

San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Resigns Amid Legal Disputes

Donald Luu has resigned as President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce three weeks before his term ended, citing a need to focus on his family and address false allegations. The resignation follows a series of legal disputes involving allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and the unauthorized use of recording devices within the organization.

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Why It Matters

The resignation impacts the leadership of a major San Francisco civic institution that manages prominent cultural events, while ongoing lawsuits involving chamber employees and leadership raise questions about workplace safety and governance within the organization.

Key Facts

  • Donald Luu resigned as President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce on June 8, 2023.
  • Luu's resignation occurred three weeks before his term was scheduled to expire.
  • Luu remains a member of the chamber's board of directors.
  • Chamber employee Judy Lee alleges sexual harassment, unwelcome advances, and a hostile work environment at the chamber.
  • Donald Luu has filed a lawsuit against Judy Lee alleging extortion and defamation.
  • Luu alleges that Lee violated a confidential settlement agreement.
  • Three other chamber employees (Lainar Chan, Mavis Ngo, and Christine Hui) have filed a lawsuit against the chamber.
  • The lawsuit by Chan, Ngo, and Hui alleges that Judy Lee installed a hidden camera in the office.
  • Judy Lee denies the allegations regarding the hidden camera.
  • Judy Lee serves as a member of the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission.

Who's Mentioned

personChristine Hui“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”personJudy Lee“Chamber employee and member of the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission ”personKathleen Alparce“Attorney representing Judy Lee.”organizationSan Francisco Building Inspection Commission“City commission where Judy Lee serves as a member.”personLainar Chan“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”organizationNational Domestic Violence Hotline“Resource provided for those experiencing domestic violence.”personDonald Luu“Former President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce who resigned o”organizationSan Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce“Civic institution currently involved in multiple legal disputes.”personMavis Ngo“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”