Anna Ma　  LLB, LLM (PRC), LLM (UK)
      Consultant — Beijing
      Member of China Bar Association

	Education:  Anna graduated with her LLB and LLM (in Economic Law) from Lan zhou University.  She continued her studies for two years in the UK, graduating with an LLM degree in International Economic and Business Law from Anglia Law School in Cambridge and taking corporate governance courses at the University of London School of Oriental & African Studies.
	Experience:  Anna began her legal career serving six years as a municipal court judge.  After returning from her UK studies, she practiced law in Beijing with King & Wood.  Anna has management experience in both local and foreign enterprises.  Anna also has law firm management experience serving as the administrative and HR director for a respected PRC law firm with multiple offices in China.
	Expertise:  Anna has broad experience in the legal field — as a practicing lawyer, judge, and firm administrator.  This exceptional combination of lawyering, managerial and HR skills make Anna uniquely talented.Anna's personal career development equips her to better understand and advise fellow lawyers with their own career decisions.

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    Nick Zhang　  LLB, MSc (UK)
      Director
      Member of China Bar Association

	Education:   Nick graduated with his LLB in international economic law from East China University of Politics & Law.  He continued his studies at the University of London School of Oriental & African Studies where he graduated with an MSc in International Management for China from the Centre of Finance & Management Studies.
	Experience:  Nick began his legal career working with a leading PRC law firm in Shanghai where he focused his practice on banking and securities, M&A, and FDI.  In 2002 Nick founded his first company, ED Capital Management Co., Ltd., a consulting firm providing service to international investors building schools in China.  In 2004 Nick and partners founded LawInn with the goal of providing services to the legal community.
	Expertise:  Nick combines a top legal education and rigorous grounding as a practicing lawyer with a keen interest in business.  He offers proven business management skill and acumen.  Nick thinks from a business perspective while knowing how to offer high quality services as a lawyer. He understands what is required to effectively deliver legal services in the evolving market for legal services in China.

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    Angel Xin 　  BA
      Consultant —Shanghai
      

	Education:  Angel graduated with her BA in English from East China University of Politics & Law. ECUPL enjoys a reputation as a top tier institution for training lawyers. Angel specialized in legal courses.
	Experience:   Angel began her career in legal search work. Very quickly, Angel showed the characteristics of a skilled consultant.With her attention to detail, focus and solid training in research, Angel qualifies as a professional consultant. Angel handled and successfully completed many search projects for various clients during her years with LawInn.
	Expertise:   Angel’s particular expertise is placing lawyers with in-house legal divisions.Angel knows the China legal market well.She is keenly aware of the needs and requirements for a lawyer working in a commercial enterprise.With a degree in specialized English, Angel is an excellent communicator.She listens, understands people and shows empathy.Clients and candidates appreciate this; they enjoy working with her.

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    Wamy Wang　  LLB
      Director of Recruiting
      Member of China Bar Association

	Education:  Wamy graduated with her LLB in international economic law from East China University of Politics & Law.
	Experience:  Wamy began her legal career as legal counsel for the Construction Bank of China.  Later, she was selected as local partner for E.A Cashton Communication Co., Ltd.  In 2001 Wamy was appointed as China Project Coordinator for BOSTI (Cyprus) Trading Co. in its Shanghai Representative Office.
	Expertise:  Wamy brings strong administrative skills to the LawInn team.  After assisting two foreign companies to set up their China operations she understands staffing and organizational arrangements.  Experienced performing as in-house counsel, Wamy is keenly aware of the needs and requirements for a lawyer working in a business enterprise.

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    Ally Zhang　  LLB, LLM
      Consultant — Beijing
      Member of China Bar Association

	Education:   Ally graduated with an LLB from China University of Political Science & Law.She later continued her studies at Renmin University of China graduating with an LLM.
	Experience:   Ally began her practice as a lawyer working as in-house counsel.Later, Ally joined a Beijing partnership law firm.She specialized in a business practice that included M&A, FDI, IP and Real Estate matters.She handled a broad range of cases including litigation and non-litigation matters.Ally developed an international outlook living and working more than two years in Australia and the United Kingdom.
	Expertise:   With a strong legal education, overseas experience, excellent professional level work experience and strong people skills, Ally is ideally suited to counsel legal professionals about careers.Through rich work experience Ally has built good relationships with law firms, government departments and multinational companies.She knows position requirements; she has the interpersonal skills to successfully match lawyer with their best opportunity.

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    Jenny Zou 　  BSc, LLM
      Consultant —Shanghai

	Education:   Jenny graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Economic Management School of Shanghai.She later continued her studies at Fudan University graduating with an LLM.
	Experience:  Before joining LawInn Jenny worked seven years in legal services.Her first position was as Office Manager in the Shanghai office of a UK-based international law firm.After gaining her legal degree from Fudan and passing the PRC bar, she joined as an Associate the Shanghai office of Guangzhou based law firm, TianLun & Need.During her years in the firm, Jenny’s practice was a mix of FDI and M&A for primarily foreign invested companies
	Expertise:  Jenny knows the work and life challenges of lawyers in China today.She counseled international business clients for many years.Jenny knows first hand the challenges of law firm administration and management of legal talent.Her education in Economics and Law plus her professional experience in international and PRC law firms superbly equip Jenny to counsel lawyers with guidance on developing their careers.

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    Susan Guo
      Consultant —Shanghai

	Education:   Susan graduated from Shanghai University Sydney Institute of Language & Commerce where she majored in International Trade and Business English.Active in her university, Susan participated in several activities and communities in the institute.As an intern she gained experience with a PR firm handling fashion and luxury brands.
	Experience:   Susan began her career in the finance and investment field.Starting in admin, Susan moved to portfolio researcher in a private fund company.Her work focused on financial analysis of A-share listed companies.With attention to detail and quick learning, Susan moved up to assistant to the chief financial manager of the company.In this position, she handled banking, loan and cash transactions for her employer.Susan joined LawInn at the founding of the company in 2004.As administrative officer, she assisted the CEO to set up the new business. In her admin role at LawInn, Susan handled financial management, HR, database management, internal data collection and law firm research. Taking an expanded role as a consultant, Susan is responsible for recruitment projects to bring in support staff. She is the LawInn expert on IP practice in China.
	Expertise:   Susan brings strong communication and organizational skills to the LawInn team.Using solid research skills and focus on detail, Susan acquired a comprehensive understanding of the fast developing IP practice in China.Combining this specialized knowledge with her good interpersonal skills, Susan is well equipped to counsel professionals on advancing their careers in IP practice.Her long experience in admin, HR, accounting and financial control give Susan keen appreciation of role requirements for support functions in professional service firms.

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    David Atnip　  JD, MBA
      Managing Director
      Member of Texas Bar Association (USA)

	Education:  David graduated with majors in psychology and journalism from Baylor University.  Continuing his studies he obtained his Juris Doctor from Baylor School of Law in 1980.  David returned to university completing a MBA degree from the University of Toronto in 2002.  He concentrated his study on China.  He studied at the Hong KongUniversity of Science & Technology taking courses in finance and economics of China.
	Experience:  For twenty years David engaged in the private practice of law in the State of Texas, USA.  He specialized in civil and commercial litigation participating in a wide range of cases.  David received a British education from first grade through high school while growing up in Zimbabwe.  This experience, along with travel in more than 50 countries, provides David with a unique international perspective.  In China since 2003, David has provided business consulting services to law firms, banking and public relations firms.  He teaches and provides training services.
	Expertise:  David is an effective communicator with strong presentation and writing skills.  He has extensive knowledge of world events and modern business management.  His sensitivity to cultural differences makes David particularly effective assisting and training Asian people to understand activities and people in North America and Europe.

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