On July 12 and July 19, 2025, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm held an election conference for the directors and deputy directors of its Professional Committees at the 28th floor of Tower 2, China Central Place. The event was organized by the Preparatory Working Group for the Professional Committees, with the participation of all members of the Firm’s Executive Committee, including Yuqin Xia, Min Li, Zhengming Li, Gaochong Hu, Dengfa Fang, Qinggui Zhen, Zhisheng Wen, Yindong Liu, Wei Lin, Xuejun Tian, Junwei Song, and Chengyi Liang. The conference was chaired by Min Li, Director of the Firm’s Executive Committee and head of the Preparatory Working Group.

Nationwide, nearly 200 candidates competed for directors and deputy directors positions across 18 Professional Committees, with over 600 attendees joining both online and offline. Following the election process, all 18 Professional Committees successfully appointed their respective leadership teams.

Yuqin Xia, the Firm’s Director, emphasized that the establishment of Professional Committees is a core strategy for enhancing integrated management across the Firm’s headquarters and branches, as well as a critical initiative to strengthen the Firm’s competitive edge and comprehensive service capabilities within the industry. This strategy not only charts the course for Zhonglun W&D Law Firm’s future development but also raises the bar for all members of the Professional Committees.

Lawyer Xia acknowledged the extensive and effective efforts of the Preparatory Working Group in organizing the committees, which fully demonstrated the Firm’s exceptional organizational capabilities. He extended his sincere appreciation to all working group members for their dedication and hard work, while also thanking every colleague for their active participation and support of the event.

Min Li, Director of the Executive Committee and Head of the Preparatory Working Group at Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, stated that the preparatory work for the Professional Committees is a crucial step in advancing the firm’s professional integration between its headquarters and branch offices. From repeated discussions on the preparatory plan to meticulous arrangements for the election process, from candidate qualification reviews across nationwide branches to the precise organization of voting procedures, each step reflects the wisdom and dedication of the Group members. For the newly elected directors and deputy directors, Lawyer Li expressed his expectation that they would remain true to their original aspirations, uphold impartiality, and fully commit to the work of the professional committee.

The successful conclusion of the election marks not only substantial progress in the firm’s establishment of a scientific and standardized management system for Professional Committees but also signifies a new phase of deeper integration in the firm’s professional integration efforts. As a vital bridge connecting the headquarters and branches, the Professional Committees will break down regional barriers. Through unified professional standards, coordinated business strategies, and efficient resource allocation, it will create a unified “one-system” development framework for the firm’s professional efforts—representing a critical shift from concept to practice in integration initiative.

With its professional management structure and scientific organizational framework, the the Professional Committees will promote more specialized and in-depth legal services across all practice areas, offering clear guidance and strong institutional support for the firm’s professional development. Such a collaborative development pattern and scientific organizational system not only enable Zhonglun W&D Law Firm to gain a firm foothold in the complex and ever-changing legal industry, but also empower the firm to deliver high-quality and full-chain legal services across jurisdictions. Such strategic advantages solidify the foundation for the firm’s sustainable growth, ushering in a new era where Zhonglun W&D Law Firm distinguishes itself through professional excellence and synergistic strengths.