As global markets shift and cross-border legal work grows more complex, the need for genuine dialogue between U.S. and Chinese legal professionals has never been greater. This exclusive forum brings together top attorneys, mediators, private funds advisors, and business leaders from both countries to meet that moment directly.

The program is built around substantive conversation on investment trends, dispute resolution, corporate restructuring, private capital, and what real collaboration between U.S. and Chinese firms looks like in practice. Expect keynote discussions, panel conversations, and curated networking designed to leave you with both practical takeaways and lasting professional connections.

Following the forum, an invitation-only dinner will offer a more intimate setting for strategic conversation and relationship building. Attendance is optional, but encouraged. Please indicate whether you will attend the dinner upon registering.

Registration Space is limited. Please register by April 26, 2026.

A $30 deposit is required at registration and will be refunded in full upon attendance. No-shows will forfeit the deposit.

Featured Speakers

Yang Chen — Executive Director, AABANY. Focused on community initiatives, professional engagement, and cross-border dialogue across the Asian legal profession.

Chris M. Kwok, Esq. — Mediator, JAMS. Brings deep experience in complex commercial disputes, cross-border arbitration, and creative dispute resolution strategy.

Haiyan Tang — Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel Shanghai. Handles international disputes, regulatory matters, and high-stakes cross-border litigation.

Steven Schuster — Co-Chair of the Corporate & Securities Department and Chair of the China Practice at McLaughlin & Stern. Advises on M&A, securities, and cross-border transactions.

Pang Zhang — Chair of Carter Ledyard's Asia Pacific Cross-Border Practice Group. Represents businesses on international transactions, regulatory strategy, and corporate matters.

Xin Florence Zhang — Partner, Cleary. Advises sponsors and investors on private funds, GP stakes, seeding arrangements, and asset management transactions.

Hardy Zhou — Tax Attorney, Cooley; Co-Chair, AABANY Asia Practice Committee. Advises on the tax dimensions of complex transactions.

Genny Ngai — Partner, Morrison Cohen; Co-Chair, AABANY Litigation Committee. Focuses on complex litigation, regulatory enforcement, and investigations.

James Jiang — Counsel, Sidley Austin. Specializes in fund finance, structured finance, and sophisticated financing transactions.

Topics on the Agenda

• U.S.–China investment trends and where the opportunities are heading
• Litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution in a cross-border context
• Corporate restructuring and market exit planning
• Developments in private funds and sponsor transactions
• Legal risk management for U.S.-based operations
• How U.S. and Chinese law firms are building effective working relationships 

Who Should Attend

This forum is designed for founders, CEOs, and executives leading cross-border businesses; attorneys and law firm partners based in the U.S. or China; private equity, venture capital, and fund professionals; family offices and strategic investors; and business leaders actively pursuing U.S.–China market opportunities.

For any questions or concerns, please email main.aabany.org.