NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJune 30, 2026California
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 a recording device within the organization.
Read the full story at NBC Bay Area — Local NewsWhy 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 institutional oversight.
Key Facts
- Donald Luu resigned as President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce on June 8, three weeks before his term was set to expire.
- Donald Luu remains an active member of the chamber's board of directors.
- Chamber employee Judy Lee has alleged sexual harassment, unwelcome advances, and a hostile work environment at the chamber.
- Donald Luu has filed a lawsuit against Judy Lee alleging extortion, defamation, and violation of a confidential settlement agreement.
- Three other chamber employees—Lainar Chan, Mavis Ngo, and Christine Hui—have filed a lawsuit against the chamber alleging 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
personLainar Chan“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”personMavis Ngo“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”personDonald Luu“Former President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce who resigned o”personJudy Lee“Chamber employee and member of the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission ”personChristine Hui“Chamber employee and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the chamber.”organizationSan Francisco Building Inspection Commission“City commission where Judy Lee serves as a member.”personKathleen Alparce“Attorney representing Judy Lee.”organizationSan Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce“Civic institution involved in multiple legal disputes.”