Director, Litigation Attorney and Political Lobbyist, Former Assistant District Attorney, New York
David
David is a director of GESA. He is an internationally recognized premiere AV Rated trial attorney and lobbyist. He received his Masters in Law from the Fordham University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Tulane University. He has been named by judges and his peers as a member of the prestigious Super Lawyers list for the past 8 years and has received the highest rating as an attorney from Martindale-Hubbell. He has spent his entire career practicing law as a litigator and for the past decade as a lobbyist and advocate on behalf of businesses, trade associations, not-for-profits, foreign countries and individuals.
He is admitted in all courts in the State of New York and Washington DC and has appeared pro hac vice in many other jurisdictions. He is well known as an aggressive and powerful trial attorney and has represented clients at all ends of the spectrum, including some of the largest companies in America to some of the least fortunate in our society on criminal matters.
Director, Former Chair of Asian Practice Committee of New York County Lawyer Association, New York
Julie
Julie is a director of GESA. She is also a New York licensed attorney, and specializes in cross-border legal services between China and America. Her firm is also seamlessly connected to global lawyer networks to help solve clients’ legal issues.
Julie worked with top 100 American law firms including Troutman Sanders. Her practice focuses on cross-border corporate and securities, E-commerce and global sellers, litigation, and arbitration.
Before coming to the US, Julie practiced law in China. She is fluent in Mandarin. She has a comprehensive understanding of Chinese and U.S. laws, economy, politics, and cultural systems. She has more than 20 years of work experience in practicing Chinese and U.S. laws. She also published 4 books. Julie received her law degree from top law schools in the US and China, CUPL, and the University of Georgia.
American Arbitration Association Arbitrator, Litigation Attorney, Counsel, New York
Peter
Peter is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He also maintains an active practice in the fields of commercial litigation, technology-related transactions, intellectual property, and civil litigation. He has broad experience in alternative dispute resolution as an American Arbitration Association arbitrator, mediator, and advocate.
Previously, Peter was a Managing Partner and Partner of middle-sized law firms where he practiced for over 30 years. He is widely recognized as a pioneer and thought leader in the field of information technology law and intellectual property. “The Best Lawyers in America”® publication twice honored him as the “Lawyer of the Year” in Information Technology Law for New York City.
Peter received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and juris doctor degree from the School of Law, Columbia University.
E-Commerce and IP Attorney, Counsel, California
Kenneth
Kenneth is an international litigation and business lawyer, licensed in California. He specializes in Internet and E-Commerce Law, Intellectual Property law, Trademark and Copyright, Transactional and Corporate Law, Contract Law, and general and commercial business law matters. He has experience of over 30 years in these practice areas.
He is a member of the Bar of California, the Federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He holds a Juris Doctor in Law from Southwestern Law School, and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He is also a political novelist, having authored over 18 books.
IP and Litigation Attorney, Counsel, New York and Shanghai
Ron
Ron’s practice involves patent and trademark prosecution, patent interference, technology transfer, IP-related business transactions, and cross-the-border investments. Over the years, he has advised clients in various industries including automotive electronics systems, building materials, construction, chemistry, fashion, and software. He led international transactions and has represented both domestic and foreign clients. Ron also assists in teaching IP classes at CUNY Law School by preparing course materials and giving lectures.
Ron has a bachelor’s degree in law from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (China), a master’s degree in law from Washington University in St. Louis (Missouri, U.S.), and a master's degree of science in computer science from Pace University (New York, U.S.). He is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the State of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Litigation and Business Attorney, Director and Counsel, Italy and Luxembourg
Paolo and Elizabeth
Paolo is a director of GESA. He offers legal advice and assistance to companies and public authorities, focusing on civil, commercial, and administrative litigation and transaction matters. He serves both European clients and Chinese clients. He helps Chinese companies and individuals handle legal issues in the EU and is familiar with Chinese culture and business practices. obtained his Law Degree cum laude at the Bicocca University of Milan, with a dissertation on Administrative Law on antitrust sanctions.
Paolo's business partner Elizabeth is licensed in Luxembourg and is experienced in commercial litigation. She had experience in handling E-commerce and sellers' legal disputes.
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