Overview
Lin Yang is a highly experienced attorney with a strong focus on international regulatory compliance and litigation. She has represented multinational corporations across diverse industries in both cross-border litigation and FCPA/internal investigations matters. Lin is particularly skilled in advising clients on compliance issues related to their operations in China and Southeast Asia, including compliance with the FCPA, US securities laws, and internal control policies.
Her practice involves conducting internal investigations in China, advising clients on cross-border litigation matters, and conducting compliance audits on Sino-foreign joint ventures. Lin has also provided remediation recommendations to clients in the aftermath of compliance audits. Lin has extensive experience representing Chinese companies in U.S. litigation and providing legal advice to Chinese companies on U.S. regulatory compliance. She is well-regarded for her comprehensive understanding of the legal and business landscapes in China and Southeast Asia, making her a valuable resource for multinational corporations operating in the region.
- District of Columbia
- New York
- PRC Non-practicing license
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong
- J.D., George Mason University School of Law
- B.A., Sun Yat-Sen University School of Law
Representative Matters
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Conducted a FCPA internal investigation for a leading global engineering and logistics company.
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Conducted third party due diligence reviews for more than 40 resellers/agents in Mainland China.
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Assisted a leading international accounting firm with preparation of expert witness evidence on compliance with PRC State Secrets Law and directives issued by the relevant supervising government organ.
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Represented a Chinese manufacturer in commercial litigation in Washington state court and federal court, successfully defeated adverse party’s motion to dismiss certain claims.
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Conducted a proactive compliance audit of Sino-foreign joint venture and its distributors on behalf of a large US pharmaceutical company.
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Represented a large US pharmaceutical company in relation to a number of FCPA internal investigations across various cities in China, including issues related to T&E, inaccurate books and records, improper payments to health care professionals, and high risk third party transactions.
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Represented a global hospitality business in relation to a number of FCPA, fraud, and immigration law related internal investigations in Malaysia.
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Conducted internal investigations for one of the largest MNC pharmaceutical companies in response to the DOJ’s inquiry regarding certain FCPA issues related to its sales practices.
Speaking Engagements
- "Corporate Internal Control and Investigation," 13th China International Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit 2024, May 29, 2024
- "Panel Discussion: Corporate Internal Control and Investigation," 13th China International Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit 2024 (Shanghai), May 29, 2024
News & Publications
Publications
China Law & Practice
November 7, 2024
Publications
What Protecting American IP Means for Chinese Outbound Investment
China Law & Practice
May 5, 2023
By: Lin Yang
Publications
Legal Guide to the Greater Bay Area 2021: Anti-Corruption and Compliance
Asian Legal Business
January 7, 2021
By: Wendy Wysong, Lin Yang
Publications
[2017] China-US Case Notes No. 1 (in Chinese) - Discussing the Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
April 6, 2017
By: Lin Yang
Publications
[2016] China-US Case Notes No. 2 (in Chinese) — Vitamin C Antitrust Case Comity Analysis
December 8, 2016
By: Lin Yang
Resources
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2021 Year in Review
February 15, 2022
By: Iris E. Bennett, Brigida Benitez, Zoe Osborne, Wendy Wysong, Jingchun (Cherry) Huang, Samantha McCarthy, James M. Purce, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Wilson Zhao, Joshua Dupre (law clerk), Zhaoxi Zhang (international paralegal)
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2020 Year in Review
January 19, 2021
By: Zoe Osborne, Brigida Benitez, Alexandra Baj, Christopher R. Conte, Alexandra Melia, Ali Burney, Fernando Q. Merino, Wendy Wysong, Jefferson Klocke, Jingchun (Cherry) Huang, Troy Shephard, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Lucas Caiado (International Regulation & Compliance Intern), Jordan Cannon (Law Clerk), Marcia Pulcherio (International Trainee)
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2019 Year in Review
January 21, 2020
By: Brigida Benitez, Wendy Wysong, Zoe Osborne, Steven J. Barber, Alexandra Melia, Ali Burney, Fernando Q. Merino, Alexandra Baj, Jefferson Klocke, Troy Shephard, Lin Yang, Bo Yue
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2018 Year in Review
February 28, 2019
By: Brigida Benitez, William L. Drake, Alexandra Melia, Fernando Q. Merino, Alexandra Baj, Evan T. Abrams, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Troy Shephard
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2017 Year in Review & 2018 Q1 Preview
April 12, 2018
By: Brigida Benitez, William L. Drake, Alexandra Baj, Evan T. Abrams, Galen Kast, Lin Yang, Bo Yue
Client Alerts
PRC Promulgates New Legal Interpretations for Criminal Cases Involving Bribery and Corruption
May 12, 2016
By: Lin Yang
Client Alerts
Are You Ready For Visits From Chinese State Authorities?
October 26, 2015
By: Lin Yang
Client Alerts
China Promulgates the Ninth Amendment to the PRC Criminal Law
September 10, 2015
By: Lin Yang
Events
Seminars & Events
Global Trade and Enforcement Symposium in Hong Kong
June 1, 2023
Speakers: Renato Antonini, Yongqing Bao, Brigida Benitez, Brian G. Burke, Ali Burney, Henry Cao, John Caracappa, Boyd Cloern, Robyn C. Crowther, Brian J. Fleming, Coy Garrison, Zoey Hong, Stanley C. Kuo, Amy J. Lentz, Michelle L. Levin, Patrick F. Linehan, Jamie Lucia, Alexandra Melia, Cáitrín McKiernan, Eva Monard, Darryl Nirenberg, Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar, Angus Rodger, Guy Soussan, David M. Stetson, Grace Wang, Philip R. West, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Wilson Zhao
Noteworthy
- Asian Legal Business, Hong Kong's Rising Stars (2024)
- LexisNexis, Greater China 40 Under 40 (2024)