Con Edison's James Wong Recognized As An Outstanding Asian American Business Professional
Con Edison celebrates James Wong, who rose from meter reader to staff attorney at the energy company, as he is recognized as an Outstanding Asian American by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC).
Recipients of the award represent the best of Asian-American corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have positively contributed to Asian-American communities and the U.S. economy, according to the AABDC.
“I believe that appreciating others—whether by serving communities, immersing in diverse cultures, or understanding what makes people tick—is key to a fulfilling life, both professionally and personally,” said Wong.
He’s followed that principle since he started at Con Edison in 2002 as a Customer Field Representative, also known as a meter reader. From there, he became a Meter Operations Supervisor, then an Environment, Health, and Safety Administrator. After earning his law degree, he assumed a Compliance Requirements Manager position before transitioning to a Staff Attorney in Energy and Environmental Law. Wong’s current responsibilities include advancing the clean energy transition and ensuring reliability in the energy sector. He additionally provides support on electric, customer, and infrastructure matters in an upcoming Con Edison rate case.
Wong also serves as Con Edison’s liaison with the Asian American Bar Association of New York, where he promotes awareness of the significant role Asian American attorneys play in meeting the needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
“As a first-generation Asian American, I prioritize continuous improvement to honor my family’s struggle to immigrate and establish themselves in the United States,” he said. Along the way, Wong used his proficiency in Cantonese to serve the Chinatown community in Manhattan, and elsewhere, while also aiding asylum seekers escaping persecution to avoid deportation.
What’s more, Wong also provides legal assistance to veterans and transgender individuals, judges high school Constitutional law debates, and advocates for low-income clients seeking resources such as Medicaid from the City of New York.
“I also enjoy DJing with vinyl records, which I collect while travelling the U.S. and overseas,” he said.
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $15 billion in annual revenues for the year-end 2023 and $68 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024. The utility delivers electricity, natural gas and steam, and serves 3.7 million customers in New York City and Westchester County. For financial, operations and customer service information, visit conEd.com.
