Overview

Ms. Yang is a foreign associate in the firm’s New York office. Her practice focuses on white collar defense and investigations. 

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Yang was an associate at a leading criminal defense firm in São Paulo, Brazil, where she represented various Brazilian and international clients on criminal matters and internal investigations. She has been recognized by The Legal 500 Brazil as a rising star in white collar crime and investigations for her work.

Ms. Yang is not admitted to practice law in the United States.

OTHER LANGUAGES

  • Portuguese (native)
  • Mandarin Chinese (proficient)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences

Experience

  • Associate, Moraes Pitombo Advogados
  • Associate, Siqueira Castro Advogados
  • Trainee, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados

Education

  • Columbia Law School (LL.M., 2024)
  • University of São Paulo (M.A. in Criminal Law, cum laude, 2022)
  • University of Salamanca (Specialization in Organized Crime, Corruption, and Terrorism, 2020)
  • University of São Paulo (LL.B., 2018)

Bar Admissions

  • Brazil