Chenyan “Cheyenne” Zhang is a founding partner of Zhang & Zhang Law Office, where she focuses on providing comprehensive legal advice for privately owned businesses and their owners at various stages of their development.
Career
Ms. Zhang began her legal career at an immigration law firm from 2010 to 2012, where she developed deep expertise in employment-based immigration. From 2012 to 2015, she expanded into international litigation, handling complex cross-border disputes. In 2012, she co-founded Zhang & Zhang Law Firm with the vision of creating a boutique practice that truly understands the needs of Chinese-American business owners.
Expertise
Over the course of her career, Ms. Zhang has negotiated over $200 million in transactions, specializing in:
- Business and entrepreneur immigration (L-1, EB-5)
- Cross-border US-China business negotiations
- Estate planning and asset protection
- Due diligence for business acquisitions
- Real estate transactions
Cross-Border Capabilities
Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, Ms. Zhang bridges the cultural and legal gap between China and the United States. Her dual background in law and international banking gives her a unique perspective on the business and financial concerns of her clients.
Ms. Zhang holds an LL.M. from the University of Southern California and dual bachelor’s degrees from Shanghai International Studies University in Law and Finance/International Banking. She is licensed to practice in both California and New York.