Gene is a recovering lawyer now working to produce and preserve affordable housing in Washington DC. Prior to joining DC's Department of Housing and Community Development, Gene practiced real estate, municipal and corporate law for over 20 years in Chicago, London, DC and Singapore. He worked for small and large firms, including managing his own firm and represented individuals, small and large corporations and governments.

Gene received his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and passing the CPA exam.

Douglas is an American lawyer and the founder of Justice Without Borders. An expert on international human trafficking, Douglas’s research and publications focus on the legal issues surrounding migration and human exploitation throughout East and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. He has previously served as a Fulbright Legal Scholar at the University of Tokyo, as a legal fellow at the UN Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) in Bangkok, and in numerous positions at domestic and international anti-trafficking NGOs in the United States and Japan.

An alumnus of Georgetown University Law Center, Douglas was previously an associate with the Center for Documentation of Refugees and Migrants at the University of Tokyo. He speaks Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.

Jonathan Crompton is a Board Member of Justice Without Borders (JWB). He has supported JWB's work since 2014, including presenting on civil and employment claims in Hong Kong to migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong and to front line organisations in the Philippines, and helping a domestic worker physically and verbally abused by her former employer. Jonathan is a Partner at the law firm RPC in Hong Kong, with a particular focus on complex cross-border disputes and investigations in the finance and technology industries. He leads RPC's Asia 'ReSecure' cyber incident response service as well as its Asian pro bono initiative. Jonathan obtained his LLB (Hons) in Law with European Legal Studies from King's College London and Uppsala University, is admitted to practise in England and Wales and Hong Kong, and speaks English, French and conversational Swedish. He is also a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Vis East Moot Advisory Council, and is a Judicial Officer of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.

Ng Joo Kim is an Advisory Board Member of Justice Without Borders (JWB), having volunteered with and supported the work of JWB since 2016. Currently serving as the APAC Head of Legal of a European wealthtech company, Joo Kim is a seasoned corporate lawyer with broad-based experience in financial services and a special interest in wealth management, payment services, fintech, and migrant worker issues. Joo Kim is a third generation Singaporean Chinese. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore and is admitted to practise law in Singapore, England and Wales, and Hong Kong.

Nandini is the Fundraising Lead at Justice Without Borders. She is responsible for designing and implementing fundraising strategies for our regional operations, aimed at raising essential funds for our services. Nandini has over 10 years of experience in non-profit management, with a focus on fundraising and talent acquisition. She previously worked for the education non-profit sector in India, across various organisations. She came to Hong Kong in 2019 for a Masters in Non-profit Management at HKU, and has consulted with several non-profits in the region since. Nandini is passionate about helping non-profits reach their impact potential. As an active volunteer at Asian Charity Services, she also extends her support to organisations serving women, children and other marginalised groups.

Celine is a Legal Officer at JWB in Hong Kong and leads the Hong Kong team in developing its case work, managing case process, and devising strategic legal research. She also provides support in other work of JWB including frontline capacity building. Celine first connected with JWB in 2018 and worked with JWB on a pro bono basis in 2020. Prior to joining JWB, Celine has worked in the area of commercial, immigration, employment, and family law. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and was qualified as a Solicitor of the Hong Kong SAR in January 2019.

Jaime is our Programme Officer at JWB Hong Kong. She completed both her LLB and the PCLL from the University of Hong Kong, where she also spent time as a Research Assistant conducting comparative legal research on disability discrimination legislation. Jaime has a passion for social justice and human rights, which she brings to her work both in JWB and in the Hong Kong section of an international NGO, where she is Vice Chairperson of the Board and co-convenor of its Youth Network. Most recently, Jaime became a co-founder of an access to justice initiative which aims to make legal education and support accessible to even the most marginalised communities in Hong Kong.

Eva Maria Putri Salsabila, “Salsa”, is the Head of Office for JWB in Indonesia. She leads the Indonesia team in developing its case work and strategic legal research, as well as outreach and capacity building. Salsa graduated from the University of Indonesia with a Bachelor’s degree in Law. She has authored over 10 books, and her passion for writing and social issues spurred her interest in research. She has conducted research on migrant workers, child marriage, sexual violence, and legal aid, and has been invited by the University of Leiden to present her research based on her undergraduate thesis about access of information for women migrant workers during the pre-departure phase. During her time in university, she spent three years in the student executive board, conducting advocacy on human rights and social-political issues in Indonesia. In an effort to make her university a safer place, Salsa co-founded a crisis centre and hotline for sexual violence in her university.

Brigita Gendis Kandisari is the Programme Office for JWB in Indonesia. She develops and conducts various programmes focusing on providing cross-border legal access to migrant workers. She first joined JWB as a Graduate Legal Fellow in 2021. Graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Faculty of Law, she has knowledge in public international law, including international criminal law, refugee law, and human rights law. Brigita has passion for various legal subjects, including post-colonial reparations, gender studies, as well as immigration and refugee law.

It has always been Vivi’s passion to join an NGO that focuses on helping migrant workers in the legal field. Before joining JWB, Vivi’s passion led her to successfully obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She looks forward to assisting Indonesian migrant workers in her new role and to contribute to Justice Without Border's growth across its jurisdictions.

Ijechi is the Head of the Singapore Office at JWB and leads the team developing case work, managing case processes, coordinating strategic legal research and supporting capacity-building. Ijechi first joined JWB as a Legal Fellow in 2016, where she developed an interest in migrant issues and a passion for public interest work. Subsequently, she served as a Fellow at the United Nations Office of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Prior to joining JWB full-time, Ijechi worked in private practice, focusing on general corporate matters as well as civil and commercial litigation. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore, and is admitted to practise law in Singapore and New York.