37 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 2024 ALB China Top 15 Female Lawyers LIST Fang Qing 方青 AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 Gao Yan 高燕 Zhong Lun Law Firm 中伦律师事务所 Li Ling 李玲 H&T Law Firm 汉韬律师事务所 Li Ruomu 李若木 Cooley LLP 美国科律律师事务所 Li Yuling 李玉玲 HanSheng Law Offices 汉盛律师事务所 Lian Jing 连晶 JunHe LLP 君合律师事务所 Liu Siyuan 刘思远 Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 Song Juanjuan 宋娟娟 Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 Sun Wei 孙溦 Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 Wen Lizhao 文黎照 Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm 金诚同达律师事务所 Xu Jing 徐静 King & Wood Mallesons 金杜律师事务所 Gloria Xu 许莹 Han Kun Law Offices 汉坤律师事务所 Zhang Xu 张旭 DeHeng Law Offices 德恒律师事务所 Zhao Rongjing 赵蓉婧 Morrison & Foerster LLP 美富律师事务所 Zhu Ning 朱宁 Chance Bridge Law Firm 卓纬律师事务所 her to constantly adapt and innovate. Xu has focused on legal services in technology, media, and the new economy sectors, witnessing and leading many milestone projects and complex financing deals for top internet companies. Xu says, “Our generation of lawyers has seen the birth of key regulations and transactions in tech and emerging sectors. I was fortunate to be a part of this evolution. Early in my career, I started from scratch with private equity, learning and growing alongside it. A good commercial lawyer isn’t just a legal expert; they’re also a business designer and participant. By understanding the commercial logic and needs of a deal, a lawyer can strike the right balance between legal risks and business interests.” Li Ling, founding partner of H&T Law Firm, began her career in aerospace legal advisory before founding H&T in 2004. She says, “Focus, professionalism, and accountability are my guiding principles. Over my 28-year career, I’ve held firm in the belief that law is a noble profession. It not only brings personal growth but also defends social order and justice, advancing the rule of law.” “For those with sharp minds and ambition, law offers endless potential. This career gives us the discernment to protect client interests while upholding the law’s integrity, achieving the social value of the legal profession,” she adds. Unique qualities In the legal profession, trust is essential, and female lawyers often excel at building this trust through strong listening skills, effective communication, empathy, and a natural warmth that helps foster client relationships. For Li, trust isn’t earned through mere promises. Reflecting on what has earned her market recognition, she explains: “First, I maintain an honest approach—no exaggeration or concealment, always informing clients about the real risks and consequences. Second, I conduct self-assessments to ensure my capabilities align with a case’s requirements; if a matter is beyond my scope, I communicate that openly. Third, I treat each case as my own, mobilizing all resources to approach it with full commitment. Finally, while I uphold principles and boundaries, I’m also flexible with reasonable client requests, as long as they’re lawful and sensible.” For Liu, a positive mindset is key to her success. When facing pressure, she prefers to shift perspectives, exploring the root cause and actively seeking solutions. She believes lawyers shouldn’t dwell on complaints or feelings of unfairness, but rather adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving, crucial in turning challenges into opportunities. “Maintaining a positive outlook is both a personal choice and a client service strategy,” Liu shares. “Clients often feel helpless under stress, so beyond offering professional advice, I provide emotional support. I sometimes joke that I should earn a counseling license as well! My goal is to convey positive energy, helping clients adopt a more objective and optimistic view on their situations. I reassure them that, even under the
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