Women’s Day Special | Women in Law

Mar 7, 2025 · 1 view

Four Chinese women who have built distinguished careers in the North American legal profession will join us to share their professional journeys, experiences, and insights.

The legal profession is known for its emphasis on reason, rigor, and justice, while also being highly demanding and competitive. Across North America, an increasing number of Chinese women are making their mark in the legal field—as judges, attorneys, legal counsel, and even leaders of their own law firms and legal teams.

Yet success in this field requires more than outstanding professional expertise. Women in law must also navigate different legal systems and cultural environments, while addressing the gender- and ethnicity-related challenges that can arise in the workplace.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the RUC North America Alumni Association continues its tradition of hosting special salons focused on women’s professional development.

This year, we turn our attention to the legal profession. We are pleased to bring together four Chinese women who have built their careers in the North American legal community. They will share their professional growth stories and explore how women can establish themselves in the legal profession, break through barriers, make an impact on the industry, and find balance between career and life.

Career paths and professional growth for women in law
Opportunities and challenges in the legal profession
Building leadership and professional influence
Balancing career development and personal life

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Panelists沙龙嘉宾

李昌永法官 Judge Wendy Li

Judge Wendy Li has been an active and an influential member of the Civil Court of the City of New York during the past six years, issuing thousands of and published more than 90 judicial decisions in civil and criminal cases in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. A firm believer in the principles of fairness, compassion, and equal treatment for all under the law, she is passionate about serving our community. A graduate of Oxford and Peking Universities, Judge Li won election to the court in 2018 after a long and illustrious career in private law practice. She has also long been active in professional and civil affairs, and continues to be so as a judge. She mentors both students and professionals.

刘若珂律师 Ruoke Liu

Ruoke Liu is an investment funds attorney at Simpson Thacher. She focuses her practice on transactional and regulatory matters relating to democratization of access by ordinary investors to private markets investments. Ruoke leverages her prior significant experience in both private funds and registered funds to guide alternative investment managers in forming and operating investment funds and other products to provide retail and high net worth investors access. She got her Bachelor’s in Law from Renmin University of China Law School, Master’s in Law from Peking University Law School and J.D. and L.L.M. from the University of Chicago Law School.

苏彩霞律师 Caixia Su

Caixia Su is a litigator based in the Wilmington, DE office of Klehr Harrison. Caixia focuses her practice on corporate and complex commercial litigation. She is licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Before moving to the United States, Caixia was a law professor, an associate dean, and an instructor to Ph.D. candidates at Zhongnan University of Economics & Law. Caixia obtained three law degrees in China, inluding a doctor degree from Renmin University of China. She also holds a J.D. degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

冷霜律师 Shuang Leng

Shuang Leng is a licensed attorney in Illinois and Texas, currently serving as Corporate and Privacy Counsel at Avetta, a leading SaaS company in supply chain risk management. She advises on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and data privacy/security matters, helping the business navigate complex regulatory landscapes and mitigate risk. With experience in both private practice and in-house counsel roles, Shuang has worked with startups and established companies, providing strategic legal guidance to support growth and ensure compliance. She is passionate about privacy management and AI governance， and holds CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, and AIGP certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), with expertise in U.S. and European data protection laws.

Moderator 沙龙主持人