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Phone: 403-456-3977 ext 101
Phone: 403-456-3977 ext 103
Email: yang.bai@jadesummitlaw.com
Kathy Zhang is a highly accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience in Chinese and Canadian legal systems. A graduate of 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 in Law from Dalhousie University.
Throughout her career, Kathy has served thousands of clients on various legal matters, including corporate affairs, business transactions, commercial litigation, real estate financing, family law, and estate planning. As a trusted advisor, Kathy regularly assists local and international companies with cross-border transactions. With native Mandarin speaking skills and Chinese drafting abilities, Kathy can effectively handle complex legal matters for a diverse clientele. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, and cross-country skiing in her free time.
Hongqian (Kathy) Zhang
Principal Lawyer
Yang Bai
Lawyer and Notary Public
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. She is a current member of both the Alberta and Ontario bar, as well a notary public for both provinces.
For the past few years, Yang assisted her clients in receiving conclusive and hassle-free resolution of their legal issues. Being fluent in Mandarin and proficient in written Chinese, Yang is able to serve her clients in both English and Chinese.
Yang’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation, family law, as well as corporate and business law.
When she is not on the job, Yang enjoys playing squash, hiking and indulging in her love for travelling.
Phone: 403-456-3977
Richard Cao
Lawyer and Notary Public
Richard graduated from the University of Victoria Faculty of Law in 2022. He worked as a 2021 summer student and 2022 student lawyer at Jade Summit Law on real estate and commercial transactions and immigration law. During Law School, Richard participated in the Dentons Negotiation Competition, was involved in various school clubs and went to an overseas internship. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and worked as an engineering intern prior to Law School.
Richard speaks Mandarin fluently. In his spare time, Richard enjoys working out and practicing archery."
Phone: 403-456-3977 ext 104
Email: Grace@jadesummitlaw.com
Grace Guan
Office Manager
Grace holds a law degree from China. She has years of experience as an in-house legal counsel with a multi-national real property development company located in Shanghai, China. Currently, as an administrator, Grace is responsible for managing the administrative operations of the Firm.
Grace speaks both English and Mandarin Chinese fluently.