

Los Angeles
SERVICE FOCUS
Bar Admission
New York
P.R.China (Qualified, Not Practicing)
Language
English
Mandarin Chinese
Academic
• LL.M., New York University
• LL.B., University of International Business and Economics
• B.A., University of International Business and Economics
Zihan (Ellen) Zheng
Associate
Ellen specializes in commercial litigation, employment disputes, and regulatory compliance, advising U.S. companies and Chinese enterprises with U.S. operations on navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges.
She represents clients in federal and state courts as well as private arbitration, with extensive experience across the technology, finance, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
Ellen began her career at a Magic Circle firm, working in banking & finance and antitrust, where she advised major PRC state-owned enterprises on cross-border mergers, EU competition reviews, and U.S. CFIUS filings. She later joined the litigation and investigations team at a Vault Top 10 U.S. law firm, conducting internal investigations, compliance reviews, and SEC enforcement matters for Fortune 500 multinational clients.
Drawing on her dual background in transactional and litigation work, Ellen approaches disputes with a focus on efficiency, precision, and practical results. She has successfully resolved complex business disputes, delivering strategies that protect her clients’ interests and advance their business goals.