While practicing law in San Diego, he was also active with the San Diego Volunteer Law Project, devoting 150 hours per year, pro bono, assisting indigent clients who had HIV or AIDS with their legal concerns. David joined AQUA in Summer of 2001, and accepted an invitation to join the board when he realized the importance of the group�s purpose to continue to serve queer API men in the DC area. He has also recently co-founded a DC-based social group for gay and bisexual men, called CapitalMEN.