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
Chambers 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