Yiwei Xie
Emeryville,United States
Summary
Recent Northwestern Law LL.M. graduate with foundational knowledge in corporate law, M&A, and contract drafting. Combines solid foundation in Chinese law with U.S. legal education and practical experience gained through legal counsel and legal assistant roles.
Driven and detail-oriented individual with robust understanding of legal principles and practices. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of legal research and document drafting, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Aiming to provide impactful legal solutions and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
Inner Work
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct legal research on emerging AI regulations and digital health compliance requirements, analyze case law precedents for technology liability, and prepare regulatory summaries for executive decision-making
Legal Assistant
Beijing Jinghui Law Firm
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in civil cases including inheritance and domestic disputes, researched and summarized reports, indictments, applications for property preservation, and other legal documents.
- Conducted searches of relevant legal provisions and organized legal studies related to individual criminal cases.
Legal Assistant
W&H Law Firm Chengdu Office
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in handling cases involving corporate fraud and contract disputes; conducted legal research, collaborated with attorneys on trial strategy, and drafted indictments.
- Researched 25+ legal precedents and statutory provisions and facilitated pre-trial proceedings for property preservation matters.
Criminal Tribunal Clerk
Chengdu Jinniu District People's Court
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Organized files and legal documents including notice of appearance and court summons; communicated with lawyers, parties, and prosecutors, and checked the attendance of the participants in the proceedings.
- Managed case documentation for 30+ criminal cases, organized and filed case materials, and prepared trial reports within court deadlines.
Education
Master of Laws -
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Chicago, Illinois05.2025
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Minzu University of China
Beijing, China06.2024
Exchange student - undefined
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California12.2023
Skills
- Legal document drafting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communications
- Organizational skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Mergers and acquisitions
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop case tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Proposed Amendments to Legal Provisions.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Inner Work
08.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Beijing Jinghui Law Firm
05.2023 - 07.2023
Legal Assistant
W&H Law Firm Chengdu Office
07.2022 - 08.2022
Criminal Tribunal Clerk
Chengdu Jinniu District People's Court
01.2022 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Minzu University of China
Exchange student - undefined
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Laws -
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Bar Admissions
Sat for the July 2025 California Bar Examination; awaiting results; passed MPRE (102)
Publications
"The Harm and Regulation of High-leverage Multiple Behaviors in LBOs," published at The 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development, Summer 2023
Interests
- Dancing
- Video Editing
- Skiing