Tianqi Michael Sun

Tianqi Michael Sun

Associate

In his practice, Tianqi exhibits unwavering determination and the strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Tianqi’s practical business experience and international legal experience have fed his passion for justice. From a young age, Tianqi worked for his family’s business where he observed and experienced the difficulties of running a small business in a highly competitive market during multiple periods of economic uncertainty. These experiences give him a deep understanding of the struggles facing entrepreneurs and businesspeople, particularly those from immigrant communities.

Tianqi served as a summer intern for two different law firms in China, gaining valuable insight into the complexities of operating a business in a foreign regulatory environment. He was involved in matters related to a wide range of subjects, including arbitration in Hong Kong, cross-jurisdictional rules regarding professional responsibility, purchasing agreements, foreign direct investment, and he assisted in the development of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case database.

Tianqi is conversationally fluent in Mandarin. He enjoys the arts, both as a musician and an amateur audio engineer.

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  • Credentials

    Admissions

    • State Bar of California

    Education

    • J.D., Santa Clara University, School of Law
    • B.A., History and International Relations, Boston University

    Languages

    Mandarin

  • Experience
    • Member of team which obtained decertification of a class action brought by consumers under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and the California Unfair Competition Law, against a major Silicon Valley technology company.
    • Researched and drafted materials related to and including international arbitration in Hong Kong, cross-jurisdictional rules regarding professional responsibility, purchasing agreements, foreign direct investment.
    • Assisted in the development of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case database.
  • Awards & Honors

    Awards

    • Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023

    Honors

    • Santa Clara University, School of Law Honors
    • Emery Law Scholarship
    • Honors Moot Court Internal Quarterfinalist
    • Honors Moot Court Internal Advocacy Committee
  • Articles & Blogs
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