Represent corporate and individual clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, trade secrets litigation, enforcement actions, and investigations. Defeated application for temporary restraining order in high-profile trade secrets action (SDNY).Won summary judgment in federal district court on civil clawback and contract claims (DNJ).Won complete dismissal of complaint on behalf of commercial lender in long-running property dispute (New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division). Key member of team representing antiquities collector in long-running DANY investigation that resulted in no charges filed.Won dismissal of claim in business partnership dispute that was privately arbitrated; conducted examination of expert witness (AAA).Represented client in three-week jury trial in federal district court (EDNY). Won preliminary injunctive relief in National Voter Registration Act case (EDNY). Acted as lead counsel for private plaintiffs in negotiating a consent decree with the City of New York, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the New York State Office of the Attorney General.Successfully argued cross-motion for summary judgment in pro bono civil rights action (DDC)Honored with firm's 2017 Exceptional Teacher Award.Co-chair, Asian Affinity group. Prior representative on firm-wide Associates' Committee.

Law Clerk to the Honorable Pamela K. Chen. Drafted bench memoranda (including for a sitting at the Second Circuit), judicial opinions, and findings of fact/conclusions of law following bench trials. Conducted research on substantive and procedural issues of state and federal law arising in civil motions practice.

Represented wireless carriers in federal and state court litigation involving federal preemption, administrative law, tower siting and First Amendment issues.Drafted comments and pleadings in proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission on wireless issues. Assisted wireless carriers in securing approval from the Federal Communications Commission for proposed transactions: AT&T/T-Mobile (withdrawn 2011), Verizon/SpectrumCo (approved 2012), T-Mobile/MetroPCS (approved 2013). Co-drafted amicus brief in successful challenge to compelled speech requirement under the Spending Clause, U.S. Agency for International Development v. Alliance for Open Society International, Inc., No. 12-10.Key member of case team winning preliminary injunction against municipal speech ordinance, CTIA-The Wireless Association v. City and County of San Francisco, 494 F. App’x 752 (9th Cir. 2012).Pro bono: Counseled disability rights organization in public transportation investigation; volunteered at DC Pro Bono Immigration Clinic; drafted appeal of adverse immigration decision.

Researched and drafted memoranda on potential judicial nominees, historical confirmation practices and Congressional strategies.Conducted legal research and drafted memos on statutory, administrative and constitutional issues.Performed privilege review of material proposed for release to Congress.

Co-drafted briefs in excessive force case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The court's opinion is available here: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1539242.html