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Lei Zhu
Associate | New York
Lei Zhu

Lei Zhu is an associate in Dechert’s general corporate practice. Her practice encompasses a broad range of industry sectors, including leveraged finance and private equity transactions, as well as advising registered funds on regulatory and tax matters.

Ms. Zhu joined Dechert as a summer associate in 2023. 

  • Best Individual Oralist – the 9th London Pre-moot of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

Made in China, Sued in the U.S.: the Exploitation of Civil Procedure in Cross-Border e-Commerce Trademark Infringement Cases – Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law (2024)

  • Immigration legal aid – Assist individuals in securing lawful immigration status after fleeing their home countries to escape religious, political and other forms of persecution.
  • Veteran discharge upgrade program – Helps veterans obtain upgrades to their military discharge status.
Services
    • University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., 2021, distinction
    • Duke University School of Law, J.D. and LL.M., 2024, cum laude
    • New York
    • Cantonese
    • Mandarin
    • Japanese