Eric K. Chiu
Co-Founder
Before starting Older Wiser Lawyer Mentors, Eric worked for over ten years as a patent litigator at large law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington D.C. As the first member of his family to become an attorney, Eric came to recognize the unique challenges faced by first generation lawyers, and appreciated how much he benefited from the advice and support of the many mentors who guided him throughout his career. In co-founding OWL Mentors, Eric hopes he can help connect the next generation of lawyers to their own trusted advisors.
Eric graduated cum laude from Duke University School of Law and served as a law clerk to the Honorable William Bryson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Prior to his legal career, Eric received his B.S. in biomedical engineering from Duke University and his M.D. from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
In his free time, Eric enjoys playing golf and traveling with his wife and OWL Mentors co-founder, Michelle. In 2022, they completed their goal of visiting all 50 States.
Michelle Park Chiu
Co-Founder
Michelle Park Chiu is an antitrust litigation partner in the San Francisco office of Morgan Lewis. She represents clients in federal and state antitrust litigation, as well as complex civil litigation matters. She currently serves as the San Francisco office’s hiring partner and is a member of the firmwide Morgan Lewis Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
In 2021, Michelle was recognized by Bloomberg Law on its inaugural edition of “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40.” In 2022, she was selected as a Law Firm Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion by Corporate Counsel.
As a daughter of immigrants, Michelle is grateful for the many mentors who have guided her throughout her career and is committed to mentoring future generations of attorneys. In addition to co-founding OWL Mentors with her husband Eric, Michelle developed a mentoring program for Asian American attorneys at Morgan Lewis. Michelle served as President of AABA of the Greater Bay Area, where she created the Pathways to Partnership program to support law firm associates in their efforts to make partner. Michelle also created a Career Skills Workshop at her alma mater, Duke University School of Law, where Morgan Lewis attorneys conduct mock interviews and resume writing workshops for 1Ls.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys reading, traveling, and finding fun places to eat.
Jeff Imerman
Founding Board Member
Jeff is the co-founder of CLOZTALK, a social impact, certified B Corporation that makes charity-branded apparel to promote nonprofits across the country. After working as a litigator at a large law firm in New York City, Jeff took his legal education and experience to the food world as the founder of an organic cake company and then to the social impact space. Before, during, and after law school, Jeff received generous mentorship from others and always promised himself that he would do the same, which inspired him to serve on the board of OWL Mentors.
Jeff graduated from Duke University School of Law, where he was a member of the Duke Law Journal. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bernard Friedman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Prior to law school, Jeff was a TV journalist after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.
Jeff and his wife Ashleigh enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their rescue dog, Macy. Jeff also serves on the board of Imerman Angels, a one-on-one, cancer-support nonprofit.