Carol Zhang

/My focus

I represent corporate and individual clients in a variety of matters, including government investigations, internal investigations, enforcement actions, and complex litigation. I have experience with cross-border investigations in China involving the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). I also have experience in several stages of litigation, including fact investigation, document production, depositions, motion practice, expert reports, and legal research.

I maintain an active pro bono practice. My pro bono work has included representing individuals seeking asylum, advising local education non-profits, working on anti-human trafficking initiatives, and analyzing the viability of exoneration for potential wrongful convictions.

Prior to joining NP in 2024, I was an associate at another global law firm, where my practice focused on commercial civil litigation.

/Representative experience

*The below experience includes representations from prior firm.

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS & REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT

• Representation of global food company in internal investigation regarding alleged misconduct by senior management of its Chinese operations
• Representation of major retailer in internal investigations regarding alleged misconduct by high-level executives across several departments of its Chinese operations
• Representation of software company regarding enhancing due diligence in compliance with procedure from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

CIVIL LITIGATION

• Representation of financial institution in multiple lawsuits brought by institutional investors alleging losses on certificates issued by residential mortgage-backed securities trusts, for which the institution served as trustee
• Representation of health insurance company in class action concerning ransomware attack
• Representation of major retailer in lawsuit brought by multiple hospital systems regarding the sale and distribution of prescription opioids

/Looking ahead

The globalization of business across industries contributes to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Companies should understand how their operations are impacted by evolving legislation and enforcement trends in jurisdictions across state and national borders.

/Insights

• “Linguistic Minorities with Disabilities and the Right to Native Language Instruction,” Chicago Journal of International Law, 2021 (author)