Weiyu Li
New Jersey,NJ
Summary
Accomplished attorney with seven (7) years of experience, actively supporting clients in legal practice in business and corporate structure, contract, real estate, entertainment, film production, and state and federal litigations. Completed residential real property deals valued at over $100 million. Since 2021, worked at YK Law LLP to assist law firm partners with corporate clients on international joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Experienced with taking care of Chinese clients for all types of contracts, leases, dispute resolutions, and general litigation matters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
YK Law LLP
07.2020 - Current
- Represented international corporate clients in FinTech-related contract litigations and cross-border transactions in film developments for cases valued at over $10M.
- Conducted settlement negotiations on several Cetera Financial scheme FINRA arbitrations valued at over $200K.
- Drafted various types of legal instruments, including film production agreements, investor agreements, crew member employment agreements, copyright acquisition agreements, summons and complaints, motions, answers, settlement agreements.
- Drafted and published firm promotional content on platforms such as Linkedin and WeChat.
Attorney
Law Firm of Yuan Jiang, P.C
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Represented landlords and tenants in civil disputes or real estate civil litigations in 50+ cases.
- Drafted summons and complaints, motions, petitions, and other legal instruments for real estate litigation cases in the Housing Court and Supreme Court of New York.
- Conducted legal research using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw
- Created and organized a case management system for fellow lawyers from scratch.
Associate
Jun Wang & Associates, P.C.
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Closed 300 cross-border real estate investment projects, including luxury condominiums, co-ops, and townhouses valued at over $100M.
- Reviewed and cleared title encumbrances and defects based on research reports and land surveys
- Closed deals in a fast-paced environment (averaged 10 cases per week).
- Coordinated with title companies, insurance companies, external attorneys, and banks during contract negotiations, closings, and other real estate transaction processes.
- Coordinated with senior immigration attorneys on immigration and estate planning cases.
Education
Master of Law -
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA 05.2016
Bachelor of Law (International Economic Law) -
Guangdong University Of Foreign Studies
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China06.2015
Skills
- Immigration Law
- Real Estate Law (New York)
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Copyright Agreements
- Dispute Arbitration
Additional Information
- New York State Bar Admitted 2018
- New York Southern and Eastern District Court Admitted
Accomplishments
- Entertainment and Media Practice
- Joint Venture Business and Corporate Practice
- General China Practice
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Timeline
Attorney
YK Law LLP
07.2020 - Current
Attorney
Law Firm of Yuan Jiang, P.C
04.2019 - 07.2020
Associate
Jun Wang & Associates, P.C.
09.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Law -
Emory University School of Law
Bachelor of Law (International Economic Law) -
Guangdong University Of Foreign Studies
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