Sunny Yang
Partner @FBT Gibbons
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @FBT Gibbons
Represent Chinese and other foreign entities doing business in the U.S. and U.S. entities pursuing investments and operating overseas with a focus of China. A large portion of my practice focuses on assisting international companies doing business in the U.S. I serve as outside general counsel for dozens of domestic and international companies in the U.S. and work with them daily to support their internal and external legal needs. This general counsel work includes market entry, corporate governance, contract negotiations, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment, IP strategy, import-export matters, immigration, government investigations and domestic and cross-border litigations and arbitrations. Representing clients in complex U.S-China cross-border litigation and arbitration, including claims involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, product liability and IP infringement. Also advise U.S. companies doing business internationally, counsel clients through market entry, import-export, trade compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, trade compliance, and Asia-Pacific strategic planning.
EDUCATION
Sichuan International Studies University
B.A., English Culture and Literature
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
LL.B., Law
Widener University Schools of Law
Certificate - Business Law (with Honors), Corporate Law
Widener University Schools of Law
Juris Doctor, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Sichuan International Studies University
Certificate, Interpretation and Translation
Widener University Schools of Law
LL.M. - Corporate Law and Finance, Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Ranked No. One
Southwest University of Political Science and Law
Master of Law (Summa Cum Laude), International Business Law
ABOUT SUNNY YANG
Attorney at Frost Brown Todd (AM 200 law firm with over 100 years in history, 16 offices and over 650 attorneys). Multicultural background, multilingual capabilities, strong work ethic and passion to succeed.As a lawyer trained and admitted to practice in both U.S. and China, I strategically applies a multicultural skill set to help clients successfully achieve their goals. I have experience negotiating and structuring business transactions, as well as advising corporate executives in matters such as planning for the purchase of U.S. property by non-U.S. persons, transferring and protecting assets and wealth, and strategizing business succession planning.While representing Chinese companies doing business in the U.S, I have overseen legal operations including handling market entry, corporate compliance, import-export matters, employment, immigration and litigation.Advising U.S. companies doing business in China, I have counseled clients through market entry, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and Asia-Pacific strategic planning.I am active in several industry organizations, holding leadership roles in regional and national bar associations.Specialties: International Business Transactions, Trade and Investment, International Commercial Litigation, Merger and Acquisitions, Employment Matters, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) Compliance, Estate Planning for Corporate Executives and high net worth individuals, China Practice.Admission: People’s Republic of China; State of New York; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, U.S. Court of International Trade.Language: Chinese (Mandarin), English
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