Overview
Ms. Yang is an associate in the firm’s New York office. A dual-qualified attorney in Brazil and New York, she is a litigator who frequently represents individuals and corporations on white collar defense and internal investigations.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Yang practiced at leading criminal defense firms in São Paulo, Brazil, where she routinely represented a wide range of Brazilian and international clients in criminal law matters and internal investigations. Her work has earned recognition from The Legal 500 Brazil as a rising star in the area of white collar crime and investigations, with praise for her knowledge, easy access, and willingness to contribute with business strategies.
OTHER LANGUAGES
- Portuguese (native)
- Mandarin Chinese (proficient)
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences
Experience
- Associate, Moraes Pitombo Advogados
- Associate, Siqueira Castro Advogados
- Trainee, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados
In the News
Much has been written about sweeping changes in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement under the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ). An executive order signed by Mr. Trump when he took office commanded a pause in all FCPA cases, and subsequent policy memoranda and statements by DOJ officials signaled substantial changes in enforcement standards and prosecutorial focus. A recent case filed by DOJ shows that FCPA indictments are still on the table, at least in some cases.
September 2025The trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of a failed coup attempt following his defeat in the 2022 election, is set to end Friday, September 12, 2025. With a conviction widely anticipated and calls from Bolsonaro allies for expanded U.S. action, Brazil is bracing for potential new sanctions targeting individuals and institutions connected to the case.
September 10, 2025Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss has been recognized for the second year in Chambers annual Latin America Guide for its Corporate Crime and Investigations practice area. Firm partners Adam Kaufmann and Cristián Francos also ranked for the first time as practitioners for the sector, demonstrating LBKM’s deepening strength and expertise in handling key issues impacting clients from the region.
September 2025Chambers has again noted Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC (LBKM) for its expertise in Latin America.
The 2025 Chambers Global guide ranks the firm among the top international counsel for corporate crime and investigation matters arising out of Latin America. LBKM is the only boutique firm to be included in this elite list.
February 2025A look at the pending SCOTUS decision in ‘Kousisis v. United States,’ which will have far-reaching consequences, not only for the scope of federal fraud prosecutions, but also for the way businesses operate and communicate with consumers, investors, and counterparties.
The New York Law Journal, December 12, 2024
Practice Areas
Education
- Columbia Law School (LL.M., 2024)
- University of São Paulo (M.A. in Criminal Law, cum laude, 2022)
- University of Salamanca (Specialization in Organized Crime, Corruption, and Terrorism, 2020)
- University of São Paulo (LL.B., 2018)
Bar Admissions
- Brazil
- New York