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About Monica

Monica focuses on representing high-growth emerging companies, as well as venture capital and other investors, on cross-border transactions in different industries across Asia, the US and worldwide. Her practice includes various stages of venture capital and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, formations and restructurings, joint ventures, spinoffs, foreign direct investments, outbound investments, research and license collaborations, employee equity incentives, corporate governance matters, manufacturing and distribution arrangements, other corporate and strategic transactions, and general corporate matters. Monica counsels companies from startups to well-established organizations in industries including life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, technology, media, telecom, high tech, fintech, ecommerce, edtech, software, digital health and many others.

Before joining Cooley, Monica worked at a leading law firm in China. She is a registered attorney in New York and is qualified to practice law in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Monica is a native Mandarin speaker and is fluent in English.

Monica was listed in Asia Legal Business’ China Top 15 Female Lawyers (2025), recognized as a Key Lawyer for Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Equity and Venture Capital Foreign Firm (2025) in The Legal 500 Greater China rankings, and shortlisted in the IFLR Asia-Pacific as a Rising Star: International Firm (2025).

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I am passionate about supporting emerging companies and investors in cross-border transactions with my experience and practical business judgment.

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Key stats on Monica

  • 800+

    private financings completed for clients globally

  • 1st

    and afterwards investments in the PRC completed for many fund clients

  • Founding member of Cooley’s Shanghai office and the longest-serving attorney among Cooley Asia offices

Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York

Rankings and accolades

Asian Legal Business: China Top 15 Female Lawyers (2025)

IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards: Shortlisted for Rising Star – International Firm (2025)

The Legal 500 Greater China: Key Lawyer for Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Equity and Venture Capital – Foreign Firm (2025)

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