Sophie Ying
President at Seattle Chinese Bar Association- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
IAPP - International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Attorney
Washington State Bar Association -
Attorney
China Bar Association -
Washington State Bar Association
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Experience
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Seattle Chinese Bar Association
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jun 2019 - Present
Seattle Chinese Bar Association is a non-profit professional association of attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals in the Chinese community. SCBA is dedicated to facilitating and cultivating professional and personal relationships among its members and the community by fostering the exchange of ideas and information. SCBA’s goal is to advance the professional development of its members by providing networking and mentorship opportunities. SCBA strives to serve the community as a resource by hosting professional, educational, and community events. SCBA hosts monthly events including CLEs and talks and maintains an active listserv, a valuable resource to members. SBCA is also committed to promote cultural, social and economic relationship between US and China and to promote collaboration with other professional associations. Show less
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Future Discovery Law Group PLLC
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Seattle
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Founding Partner
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May 2016 - Present
Startups. Corporation. Real Estate. Startups. Corporation. Real Estate.
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Fred Hutch
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
• Researched possible fundraising opportunities in China • Drafted agreements in support of the International Tissue Repository project • Researched possible fundraising opportunities in China • Drafted agreements in support of the International Tissue Repository project
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MultiCare Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Extern
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
• Assisted internal governance of Joint Ventures • Researched legal issues and prepared memoranda regarding Health Care issues • Provided advice regarding selection of outside local legal counsel for international projects • Assisted internal governance of Joint Ventures • Researched legal issues and prepared memoranda regarding Health Care issues • Provided advice regarding selection of outside local legal counsel for international projects
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Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd.
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China
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Transaction Attorney
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
• Negotiated with potential sponsors/partners for PV stations worldwide; reviewed pre-development agreement; collaborated with business team and outside legal counsels on project financing • Conducted due diligence in the acquisition of solar power stations in Italy and Germany • Investigated overseas markets, identified and analyzed legal risks of transactions • Supervised subsidiaries in Luxembourg and Italy • Negotiated with potential sponsors/partners for PV stations worldwide; reviewed pre-development agreement; collaborated with business team and outside legal counsels on project financing • Conducted due diligence in the acquisition of solar power stations in Italy and Germany • Investigated overseas markets, identified and analyzed legal risks of transactions • Supervised subsidiaries in Luxembourg and Italy
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Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Cross-border EPC Construction Attorney
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Jun 2010 - Apr 2013
• Assigned to resolve change orders and construction claims on site for a power plant project in Indonesia with a value of $800 million • Assigned to India for two months to form a subsidiary for providing operation and maintenance services to local power plants, and to resolve a dispute with a local company • Drafted and reviewed a wide range of agreements (e.g., consortium agreements, supply agreements, technology licenses, and EPC agreements for power plants in India, Egypt and Poland) • Negotiated with owners and suppliers in the tender process, and in a wind power joint venture project • Conducted training sessions for a number of the company’s business groups regarding international legal issues inherent in the company’s overseas projects (local labor, permit, FIDIC contracts) • Retained and managed outside local legal counsels Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2015
University of Washington
Master's Degree, Health Law -
2007 - 2010
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Master's degree, Civil Law and Corporate Law -
2003 - 2007
Hainan University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
2005 - 2006
National Cheng Kung University
Exchange student, Law
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