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OUR TEAM
HONGQIAN (KATHY) ZHANG
PRINCIPAL LAWYER
Kathy Zhang is a highly accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience in both Chinese and Canadian legal systems. A graduate from a top-tier law school in China, Kathy honed her skills as a judge at the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court, where she adjudicated commercial and civil disputes. Her strong academic background includes obtaining a Master's degree in Law from the University of Hong Kong and a second Master's degree in Law from Dalhousie University.
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Throughout her career, Kathy has successfully served thousands of clients on various legal matters, including family law, corporate affairs, business transactions, commercial litigation, real estate financing, and estate planning. As a trusted advisor, Kathy regularly assists local and international companies with cross-border transactions.
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With native Mandarin speaking skills and Chinese drafting abilities, Kathy can effectively handle complex legal matters for a diverse clientele. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, and cross-country skiing.
Kathy frequently gives presentations to organizations, including charities and professional groups, and is happy to do so upon request*.
YANG (BETH) BAI
LAWYER AND NOTARY PUBLIC
EMAIL: yang.bai@jadesunriselaw.com
Yang graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2015. Yang practiced as a civil litigator in Alberta as well as a corporate in-house counsel in Ontario.
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ADAM LOWE
LAWYER / NOTARY PUBLIC
EMAIL: adam.lowe@jadesunriselaw.com
Adam recently graduated from the University of Alberta’s combined Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) program. During his first year of law school, Adam and his partner took first place in the Faculty of Law’s internal moot court competition, which encompassed every student of his incoming year.
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LARRY CUI
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT
EMAIL: larry.cui@jadesunriselaw.com
Larry completed his undergraduate studies at Peking University, majoring in law, and obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree. He pursued his postgraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Canada, where he earned a Master of Laws degree. Larry holds a professional lawyer qualification certificate for mainland China and has practiced as a lawyer in China for several years.
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LING MA
LAWYER
EMAIL: ling.ma@jadesunriselaw.com
Ling Ma is an experienced commercial, civil and cross-border dispute resolution expert. She previously worked at MLT Aikins and is currently the head of the litigation practice at Benesh & Biz in Saskatoon, where she has been active in a wide range of major and complex litigation for more than a decade.
RAVEN CHII KON
LAWYER
Chii brings an impressive academic background with a law degree from Nankai University in China, a Master of Laws from the University of Victoria, and a Post-bachelor’s Certificate from the Foreign Trained Lawyers Program from the University of Calgary. Her international experience and dedication to the legal field are highlighted by her time as a researcher at the National University of Singapore.
WILLIAM X. BAI
OFFICE MANAGER
EMAIL: wbai@jadesunriselaw.com
William brings a unique blend of legal training and technology leadership to Jade Sunrise Law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Renmin University of China, a Legal Assistant Diploma from SAIT in Canada, and is currently pursuing his LL.B. with the University of London. With nearly two decades of cross-disciplinary experience in IT and management—from engineering and system architecture to product and operational leadership—William now supports the firm in operations, compliance, cybersecurity, and digital strategy.
RICHARD CAO
LAWYER / NOTARY PUBLIC
Richard is a dedicated lawyer with a focus in real estate transactions, corporate commercial transactions, and immigration law. He brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having successfully managed and completed hundreds of files.
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GRACE GUAN
CLIENT INTAKE AND NOTARY SERVICE MANAGER
EMAIL: grace@jadesunriselaw.com
Grace holds a master’s degree in law from East China University of Political Science and Law. She worked for several years in the legal department of a Fortune Global 500 company before she immigrated to Canada.
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