Mandarin-Speaking Attorneys

Jack Shaw

Waco, TX

Jack Shaw focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation, with experience in fact and expert discoveries, claim constructions, motion practices, and trials. He has litigated cases in district and state courts, as well as before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Jack is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and French. Jack brings electrical engineering training and technical experience to his clients, including software, mobile app technologies, digital media & entertainment, machine learning, consumer electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, mobile payment, internet, network, medical, and mechanical engineering. Other intellectual property experience includes copyright/DMCA, trade dress, and trade secret matters. Jack’s commercial litigation experience includes unfair competition and breach of contract actions. Prior to his career as an attorney, Jack worked as an engineer at a large Silicon Valley, high-tech company and as a research assistant at a photonics laboratory. Jack is a board member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley as well as a co-chair of its Pro Bono, Judiciary, Intellectual Property, and Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Committees. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Intellectual Property Law, and ranked in the top 2% among Patent Litigation attorneys in the Patexia 2025 Patent Litigation Report.

Christine Chao

Fremont, CA

Christine Chao is the senior paralegal and case manager of The Law Offices of Derek Lim. Ms. Chao joined the firm in 2008. With decades of experience under her belt, Ms. Chao is passionate about giving back to her community by helping clients to obtain successful immigration outcomes and secure fair personal injury settlements. Under attorney Derek Lim’s supervision, Ms. Chao has handled various immigration matters including L1, E1/E2, PERM, family-based petitions, and other nonimmigrant visas. Ms. Chao has extensive experience adding the attorney on complex immigration matters, such as Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) claims, I-601 waivers, and appeals to BIA and the Ninth Circuit. Although not the entirety of her legal experience, Ms. Chao provides invaluable assistance with the firm’s large personal injury cases, making hospital and home visits as needed, and helping injured victims and their family members through difficult times. Ms. Chao is also involved with the overall management of the firm and participates in the training of the legal team on the firm’s practices and procedures.

Annie C. Lu joined Easton & Easton in 2024 after spending more than 20 years in the legal arena helping injury victims in numerous capacities. Prior to her work in the private sector as a litigator, Annie worked with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at non-profit organizations, including the Family Violence Law Center. After that, she became an experienced litigator who tackled complicated cases in both state and federal courts, obtaining millions of dollars in recovery for her clients over the years. Annie’s passion lies in helping clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives, which she does by being able to understand her client’s needs and then advising them on various options and risks so that clients can make decisions that are best for themselves and their families. Additionally, Annie has significant experience representing clients who have suffered a personal injury, and she draws on that experience to make an impact in every case that she takes on. When representing a client, Annie’s primary focus is ensuring her clients are made whole, healthy, and that justice is obtained for them. In 2008, Annie received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Irvine, where she double majored in Criminology Law & Society and Political Science with an emphasis on law and jurisprudence and maintained her standing on the Dean’s Honors List during her tenure in college. Annie was a proud member of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, and a proud member of the honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, which recognized high academic achievements. In 2012, Annie earned her law degree from the UC College of the Law San Francisco (formerly known as UC Hastings College of the Law). During law school, Annie earned a CALI award (highest score in her class) for Community Economic Development and continued her academic achievements by continuing as a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, as a contributing member of Phi Alpha Delta, one of the largest professional law fraternities in the United States and served as the technology editor for the competition committee in the Hastings Communication & Entertainment Law Journal. Fluent in Mandarin, Spanish, and English, Annie advocates for her clients and uses the vast experience and knowledge she has gained from her background to obtain results for each and every one of her clients.

Dalia Astalos

San Diego, CA

Dalia Astalos is an Associate Attorney at Hoffman & Forde, with practice areas including Real Estate Litigation, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant law, Personal Injury claims, Disability, and Insurance Law. She has a background interning for the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office and working for the San Diego City Attorney's Office.

Matthew Hillix is a trial lawyer dedicated to advocating for injured victims, having recovered millions for clients. He earned his B.A. from UC San Diego in 2010 and his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2015, graduating with honors. He is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the American Association for Justice.

Michelle Zhu

Seattle, WA

Michelle Zhu is a versatile attorney and a passionate advocate for individual rights. She specializes in complex litigation with a focus on consumer class actions, data breach litigation, and whistleblower lawsuits. She has a longstanding and deep commitment to women’s rights and the broader community, earning an Outstanding Pro Bono Distinction upon graduation. Her diverse legal journey includes experience with the California Attorney General’s Office, Wikimedia Foundation, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, and a global accounting firm.

Jennifer Fomunung

Houston, TX

Originally from Tiko, Cameroon, Jennifer Fomunung brings a global perspective and a diverse legal background to every case. With experience spanning multiple legal disciplines and a deep commitment to client service, she approaches each matter with diligence, insight, and compassion. After moving to the United States, Jennifer pursued an academic path rooted in international understanding. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Mandarin from the University of Alabama in 2014, then continued straight into law school at Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2017. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2019, Jennifer has built a versatile career. Early on, she handled Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases and Defense Base Act claims, followed by roles in insurance coverage litigation and tax consulting. Today, she focuses on general civil litigation and personal injury-areas where her analytical strengths and dedication to justice truly shine. Outside of legal practice, Jennifer enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending quality time with friends and family. A strong supporter of the arts, she also volunteers at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston. Whether representing clients in high-stakes litigation or guiding them through everyday legal challenges, Jennifer Fomunung combines experience, empathy, and global perspective to advocate for the best possible outcome.

Allister R. Liao

San Mateo, CA

Compassion. Empathy. Justice. These are Allister’s values and the foundation of this law firm. Before practicing law, Allister was a teacher, instructing special needs and underprivileged children. Transitioning into law, he found his passion in personal injury. Allister is one of a handful of bilingual English-Chinese attorneys exclusively practicing personal injury law for injured victims in the Northern California Bay Area. He is widely endorsed by attorneys and clients, with published reviews on Yelp, Google Plus, and Avvo. Allister continues to train with legal professionals, completing the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s (NITA) Deposition Skills, Trial Skills, and Advanced Trial Advocacy Programs in 2014, and receiving the Master Advocate Designation from NITA in 2015.

Kraig N. Johnson

Atlanta, GA

Kraig Johnson is Of Counsel at Goodman McGuffey LLP. He has defended Florida and federal workers’ compensation claims including Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases. He is a Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Arbitrator, and also has represented corporations in immigration matters.

Maximilian Lee

Torrance, CA

Maximilian Lee is Of Counsel for the Simon Law Group and the principal attorney for the Law Office of Maximilian Lee. He handles employment law, personal injury, contract, and housing cases. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer’s Magazine in 2020. Born and raised in Southern California, he attended the University of California, San Diego, and then Boston University School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2012. He returned to Los Angeles to be closer to family and watch his beloved Lakers and Dodgers. He volunteers with the LGBTQ Center Long Beach and the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities. Max spends his time with his wife, pet rabbit, and family, and is learning Cantonese and Mandarin.

Scott Levin

Portland, OR

Scott Levin graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001 with a dual major in Chinese Language and Political Science. He completed graduate coursework in international relations at the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies, conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. He worked for HSBC in Beijing before returning to Oregon to attend the University of Oregon School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2007. He was admitted to the bar the same year and is admitted to practice in Oregon's federal and state courts. Prior to opening his own practice in 2010, he worked as an associate attorney specializing in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. His current practice focuses on personal injury litigation.

William O. London

Irvine, CA

William “Bill” London is a founding partner of Kimura London & White LLP and focuses his practice on business, real estate, trusts & estates law, family law and mediation services. Mr. London is a "Lawyers of Distinction" and "America's Top 50 Lawyers" award recipient, and has counseled high-profile clients on multi-million dollar projects, closely collaborating with them to achieve their goals. Above all, clients value Mr. London for his responsibility, loyalty, and integrity. Mr. London has been featured in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, the Daily Journal, and other prominent news sources. He is regularly sought out by major news publications for his business, family law, estate planning, and real estate insight, including: Newsweek, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Huffington Post, Realtor.com, Benzinga. He earned his B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005, and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011. Mr. London is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has studied at Tsinghua University Law School in Beijing.

Charles H. Brower

Honolulu, HI

Charles H. Brower has more than 30 years of experience. He is known among both former clients and fellow lawyers as loyal to his clients and dedicated to working hard to protect their rights.

Josh M. Blane

New York, NY

Josh M. Blane is an attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, sick, and accused. He holds a B.A. from Touro College and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. His practice strategy focuses on hard-won victories in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights litigation. Josh also volunteers as an emergency medical technician, applying his medical knowledge to client cases. He is recognized for his legal writing and courtroom advocacy skills.

Yi Lin Zheng

Las Vegas, NV

Throughout Clark County’s legal community, Yi Lin Zheng maintains a reputation for reasoned analysis, efficient litigation, hardline negotiation, ruthless advocacy, and professional courtesy. She is devoted to giving each and every one of her clients the finest criminal defense and personal injury representation available. Nevada’s judges know her as a zealous and effective trial attorney, though she also has an excellent record of favorably settling cases without going to trial at all. Yi Lin Zheng began her legal career as a runner for legendary Las Vegas lawyer John Momot back in 1999 when she was a college student at UNLV. Under John Momot’s mentorship and supervision, Yi Lin Zheng rose in the ranks to receptionist, legal assistant, office manager, law clerk, associate attorney, and finally law partner in 2009. When John Momot passed away after a decade-long partnership, Yi Lin Zheng carried on the practice, ultimately renaming it Vegas Golden Law and expanding its practice to include personal injury. Yi Lin Zheng, a Chinese-American, has the distinction of being one of the few Nevada lawyers fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese as well as English.

Ron Leong

Ron Leong is a Solicitor in the medical negligence department at Stephensons, qualified in October 2023. He manages his own caseloads and specializes in clinical negligence cases, including misdiagnosis and mistreatments. He is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Joseph R. Fuschetto

Bloomington, IN

Joseph Fuschetto excels at helping his clients navigate complex immigration regulation and in providing personalized advice to each of his clients. The son of an immigrant, Joseph has always had a passion for assisting those who came to America seeking a better life. Joseph represents corporate and individual clients in a several areas of immigration law, with a focus on filings for physicians, academics and other high-skilled professionals. Joseph has extensive experience in J1 waivers, H-1B Petitions, Petitions for Aliens of Extraordinary Ability (O-1 & EB1), employment-based green card applications, E-2 Treaty Investors, National Interest Waivers, family-based adjustment of status, naturalization and other immigration filings. Additionally, Joseph has assisted clients in a variety of business-related services, including, corporate formation, employment law, and corporate compliance. Having petitioned for his own spouse, Joseph understands firsthand that the immigration process is often frustrating and opaque. His expertise has allowed him to represent some of the largest employers in the state of Indiana as well as immigrants of limited means. Joseph has presented on immigration topics at a number of conferences, universities, local events, and for private employers. Joseph is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the International Medical Graduates Taskforce. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Joseph is heavily involved in the local Chinese community. Joseph also gives back the community by serving on several nonprofit boards and being involved with the America China Society of Indiana. For the last 3 years Joseph has been included as a Rising Star in the field of immigration for Super Lawyers Magazine. A Muncie, Indiana native, Joseph lives in Bloomington with his Wife and two sons. He is an avid soccer fan, history buff, and art enthusiast.

Miranda Baner

University Place, WA

Miranda Baner is a named partner at Baner and Baner Law Firm, specializing in family law and family-based immigration. She represents clients in contentious custody disputes, divorce/legal separation proceedings, parenting plan cases, third-party custody petitions, adoption cases, and relocation matters. She also assists immigrants and businesses with living and working in the United States. Miranda is trilingual, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, and English. She graduated with honors from Missouri State with a bachelor's degree in marketing and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with honors.

Byron Smith

San Francisco, CA

Workers' compensation attorney Byron Smith is a 1993 graduate of San Francisco's New College of Law. He has represented injured workers since before he graduated from law school. He was involved in legal clinic work, including criminal defense, workers' compensation and housing matters. Before forming Smith & Baltaxe, LLP, Mr. Smith was managing partner of the Law Office of Anatole Zachs. He worked as an Associate Attorney for the Zachs firm, starting in 1993. In 2000, he became Partner of the Zachs firm. He later managed the office, which was located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District on Irving Street. He has spent decades litigating cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For more than 30 years, Byron Smith has stood up for injured workers across San Francisco. He has achieved additional certification as a Workers' Compensation Specialist.

Michael Hua

Las Vegas, NV

My ties to the Las Vegas community started here at Valley Hospital where I was born. I received my undergraduate degree here after 3 years while working 2-3 jobs at a time as a full-time student. I then went to law school at the William S. Boyd School of Law and was a member of law review. As a Chinese Lawyer, I also serve as the Special Legal Advocate for the Asian American Advocacy Clinic, which is a legal aid program increasing legal education and providing legal support for low income and culturally diverse communities. Before representing human beings, I represented Fortune 500 corporations and insurance companies. I remember the weekday afternoon I looked out the window, staring at the courthouse and felt unsatisfied with life. It wasn’t fulfilling and I needed a change. I found that fulfillment helping and fighting for human beings.

Nancy Liang

Mayfield Heights, OH

Nancy’s main practice areas are in business law, real estate matters and personal injury. In addition, Nancy maintains a strong concentration in helping small to medium-size companies handle successful business matters with foreign companies and individuals. Ms. Liang has worked with Rob Dubyak and Doug Nelson since 2011. Before joining the group, she gained extensive experience from working in multiple areas of law including criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. Nancy and her husband Yiran reside in Beachwood with their three children.

Cathleen S. Huang

Walnut Creek, CA

Cathleen S. Huang is a partner with native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, serving as international and national counsel for product manufacturers and distributors. She has over 20 years of litigation experience in international commercial litigation, product safety/liability, class action defense, and intellectual property disputes.

Christopher Teng is Of Counsel at Guichard Teng & Garrett. He is a business lawyer who focuses on business formations, transactions, and corporate governance. He also handles business and contractual disputes in mediated settlements and litigation. His unique background and experience enable him to navigate and spot complex issues that often trouble business clients, enabling him to counsel clients to avoid potential or deal with actual disputes.

Sean Xing

Charleston, WV

Sean Xing graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2012 with dual degrees in Biology and French and a minor in Sustainability Studies. He biked across the country in 2010 to raise money for affordable housing. After teaching high school mathematics and interning with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sean attended the WVU College of Law, graduating in 2018. He is trilingual, speaking fluently in Mandarin Chinese and French.