Catherine Liyun Zhang

Catherine Liyun Zhang is a partner and a member of the firm's Management Committee. She is also the firm's Corporate and Business Department chair. She focuses on business and corporate law, estate planning, and employment law.

Attorney Zhang represents corporations on complex matters, including company formation, governance, venture-capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border transactions. She represents a wide variety of clients ranging from entrepreneurs and startups, to medium and large companies, including life sciences (biotech, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare services), medical practices, non-profit organizations, software, business and financial services, legal services, consulting, venture capitals, restaurants, and real estate developers. Attorney Zhang also represents C-level and executives in employment matters, advising them on employment contracts and equity compensation.

Attorney Zhang received her Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law with a concentration in intellectual property law. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Peking University and Master of Science degree from Michigan State University. Before joining the firm, Attorney Zhang worked at a boutique law firm in the greater Boston area and a prestigious international law firm in its China headquarters.

Attorney Zhang is active in local community services and serves on the board of directors/trustees of several non-profit organizations, including the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. Attorney Zhang is also a frequent presenter at conferences and seminars.