On May 11, 2026, Evangeline G. Abriel, Professor at Santa Clara University School of Law and seasoned attorney, paid an invited visit to Zhonglun W&D Law Firm. She engaged in a fruitful seminar on cross-border legal exchanges together with a panel of distinguished legal practitioners. The attendees included Xiaobing Liu, Professor at China University of Political Science and Law and Senior Counsel of Zhonglun W&D Law Firm; Bo Xu, Senior Partner and Director of the Professional Committee of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedural Law; Dong Wang and Qigui Chen, Firm Partners; Daisong Liao, Attorney from Beijing Dongwei Law Firm; as well as Jinna Liu, Partner at WeLegal.

During the seminar, both sides exchanged views on distinctions between the US and Chinese judicial systems and legal practices. They also discussed prospects and practical pathways for further cooperation on criminal cases, international fugitive repatriation and asset recovery, immigration legal services, and cross-border intellectual property protection. Our team gave Professor Abriel a full briefing on the Firm’s history, expertise and core strengths in foreign-related legal services. In turn, Professor Abriel shared insights into the academic teaching, specialized programs, and judicial practice at Santa Clara University School of Law, as well as her hands-on experience in immigration law and public interest criminal litigation, expressing a strong desire to foster future collaboration.

 After in-depth exchanges and an office tour, Professor Abriel spoke highly of Zhonglun W&D Law Firm for its professional competence and global vision. She noted that Santa Clara University School of Law is eager to offer platforms for further study and short-term training for the firm’s attorneys, expressing keen interest in practical cooperation in China-US trade and cross-border legal services while extending a sincere invitation to the firm’s attorneys for an upcoming visit to the law school.

This academic exchange has created a solid link for communication between Zhonglun W&D Law Firm and a leading U.S. law school, laying a firm foundation for future collaboration in academic research, business cooperation, and talent training. Moving forward, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm remains committed to deepening its international academic ties and business partnerships to deliver more professional, comprehensive, and efficient cross-border legal services to clients at home and abroad.