Featured Practices
Fanxi Wang joined Bird Marella in 2015. Fanxi has represented many individuals and companies in complex civil matters, including securities litigation, class actions, internal and regulatory investigations, matters involving virtual private networks, information security and cryptocurrency, and entertainment profit participation disputes.
She has participated in multiple arbitrations and bench and jury trials to conclusion, including conducting voir dire and examining witnesses. She has also worked on a variety of pro bono matters, including representing asylum seekers from Central America.
A native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, Fanxi received her B.A. in History and Economics with First Class Honors from the University of Oxford. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where she served as a Publishing Editor of the California Law Review. During law school, she externed for the Honorable John T. Noonan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to joining Bird Marella, Fanxi was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
Education & Admissions
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2012
- University of Oxford, B.A., 2009
- California, 2012
Associations
- Board of Governors, Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA)
- Pro Bono Advisory Council, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (AJ-LA)
Notable Matters
Secured trial victory and affirmance of ruling on appeal for owners of an international sports apparel company defeating fraud, breach of contract, and alter ego claims brought by their former business partners.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national law firm accused of negligence and misrepresentation in connection with issuance of opinion letters in a loan transaction. Secured affirmance of the decision before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Successfully defeated a motion for summary judgment filed against client, an international real estate investment company, in a multimillion dollar embezzlement dispute.
Successfully defended one of the world’s leading VPN operators in an arbitration involving equity ownership issues brought by its former CEO.
Awards & Recognition
- Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018-present
Publications
- Co-Author, “When Civil Litigants Face Criminal Proceedings,” Law360, 2019
News & Insights
Bird Marella Wins Complete Defense Verdict for FIGS
After four years of litigation, a three week jury trial, and less than one full day of jury deliberations, the Bird Marella trial team, led by lead trial …
Friday, November 4, 2022
Go to the postSix Bird Marella Attorneys Recognized as Top Business Litigation Attorneys in Super Lawyers Rising Star List of 2022
Six Bird Marella attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This year includes the addition of four new attorneys, reflecting the …
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Go to the postBird Marella Announces 2022 Attorney Elevations
Bird Marella is pleased to announce attorney elevations effective January 1, 2022: Fanxi Wang and Oliver Rocos have been elevated to Principals of the firm; Shoshana Bannett has …
Monday, January 3, 2022
Go to the postMultiple Bird Marella Attorneys Named 2021 Southern California Rising Stars
Attorneys Julia Cherlow, Gopi Panchapakesan, Ray Seilie, and Fanxi Wang have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. All four attorneys have been recognized consecutively as a “Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney” in Southern …
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Go to the postFanxi Wang Appointed to the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association Board of Governors
Bird Marella attorney Fanxi Wang will be inducted into the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) Board of Governors on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the 45th Anniversary Installation …
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Go to the postFive Bird Marella Attorneys Selected by Super Lawyers as 2020 Rising Stars
Bird Marella attorneys Gopi Panchapakesan, Naeun Rim, Julia Cherlow, Ray Seilie, and Fanxi Wang have been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for 2020. …
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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