Dynamic, educated and ambitious Legal Professional with a degree in Taxation eager to integrate solid policy development, regulatory compliance, and government affairs expertise into a leadership role with a progressive organization.  Core competencies include:

 

Research/Analysis/Writing

Policy Interpretation

 

Legal Review

Bilingual - English/Chinese

 

Communication/Presentation Skills

Government Relations

Admitted to New York Bar (2002) and Admitted to District of Columbia Bar (2004)

 

Education

 

2002: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC - LL.M. in Taxation, Certificate in Employee Benefits

Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, NY - Juris Doctor, May 2001 - The Labor Lawyer Journal, Articles Editor

University of Xxxxxx Robert H. Smith School of Business, College Park, XXXXXX - BS, International Business, May 1998

 

Professional History

 

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Washington, DC                                                                           2007 to Present

Director of Capital Formation and Financial Services Policy                                     

   Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior management regarding tax, securities, accounting, and financial services policy issues affecting the biotechnology industry.

   Represent the organizations position before coalitions, media, trade associations and industry panels; advocate policy issues before Congressional Staff, Administration and Federal Regulatory Agencies.

 

Hewitt Associates, Consulting Solutions & Strategies, Washington, DC                                                                2004 to 2007

Government Relations Group-Attorney/Consultant   

   Collaborated with a congressional staff and regulatory agencies to gain insight into pending legislation; advised clients on impact of legislation, and guided the creation of government affairs strategies to address various policy issues.

   Maintained participation in trade association and coalition meetings to uncover policy issues.

 

U.S. Department of Labor-Employee Benefits Security Administration, Washington, DC                               2002 to 2004      

Office of Exemption Determinations-Attorney/Pension Law Specialist                                               March to October 2004             

   Analyzed complex prohibited transaction details regarding plan assets and fiduciary responsibility issues for employee benefit plans covered under Title I of ERISA.

   Reviewed petitions and issued good faith waivers for prohibited transactions.

 

Office of Regulations and Interpretations-Attorney/Pension Law Specialist                                                              2002 to 2004

   Interpreted regulations for attorneys and contributed toward the research, draft and review of advisory opinions, regulations and Congressional letters.

 

Office of Enforcement-Investigator Trainee                                                                                                                                    2002

   Drafted memorandums on fiduciary issues, parties in interest issues, and prohibited transactions under ERISA covered plans; reviewed and resolved participant s pension and benefits complaints and concerns.

 

Publications and Affiliations

 

Hewitt Associates Legislative Updates and Publications

   Federal Legislation Quick Guides: Health and Welfare, Retirement, and Human Resources

   State of the Union Address Includes Domestic Policy Agenda Affecting HR

   Special Report: President Signs Tax Relief and Health Care Act into Law

   Year in Review and Outlook for Coming Year (2004, 2005, and 2006)

 

Equity Compensation in China: Moving Away from the Iron Rice Bowl, 28 TAX NOTES INT L 87 (Oct. 7, 2002).

 

2003 to 2004: Board Director and Women s Forum Co-Chair, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, DC Area