China–Americas Cross-Border Legal Practice: Latest Developments Online Forum
- Hosted by AAAA · co-hosted by XZ Law Firm, Leech Tishman & Yingke Law Firm
- Four tracks: United States · Canada · Latin America · China
- Cross-border investment, franchising, entering the US market, IP litigation, restaurant expansion & more
- Online via Zoom · Aug 6, 7:30–10:30 AM ET (7:30–10:30 PM Beijing) · scan the poster QR to register
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Asian American Attorneys Association (AAAA) will host the “China–Americas Cross-Border Legal Practice: Latest Developments Online Forum,” co-hosted by XZ Law Firm, Leech Tishman, and Yingke Law Firm. The forum brings together experienced attorneys from China, the United States, Canada, and Brazil across four tracks. Opening remarks by Guoqiang Feng, Director, Yingke Beijing.
【Track 1 · United States】 · Cross-Border Legal Practice: Latest Developments — Joy Xiao (Of Counsel, YK Law NY; Chair, AAAA International & Cross-Border Practice Committee) & Gary Xiao (Managing Partner, Yingke Chengdu) · “MOLLY TEA” Franchise Dispute — Joe Zhou (Managing Partner, XZ Law Firm; AAAA Vice President) & David M. Hawthorne (Partner, Leech Tishman FL) · U.S. Market Entry — Esteban J. Elias (Partner, Leech Tishman FL) · Franchising — Natasha Ramsingh (Partner, Leech Tishman FL)
【Track 2 · Canada】 · Canadian Capital Markets — Wangchun Ye (Managing Partner, Yingke Canada) · Quebec Legal Framework — Michael Xu (Executive Director, Yingke Montreal)
【Track 3 · Latin America】 · Entering Latin America: Risks & Localization — Samuel Liao (Regional Director, Yingke Latin America; Yingke Brazil)
【Track 4 · China】 · China IP Litigation Strategies — Chengen Wang (Director, National IP Law Committee, Yingke) · China’s Restaurant Global Expansion — Shaojun Chen (Vice Director, Yingke Hangzhou)
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 7:30–10:30 AM Eastern Time (7:30–10:30 PM Beijing). 💻 Online via Zoom — please scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Host: Asian American Attorneys Association (AAAA). Co-hosts: XZ Law Firm, Leech Tishman, and Yingke Law Firm (US, Canada, Brazil, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou offices).