Ninth Circuit Attorney for U.S. Federal Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
On July 25, 2025, lawyer Fan Zhang was formally admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, qualifying her as a Ninth Circuit attorney authorized to represent clients in U.S. federal appellate proceedings.
Significance of Ninth Circuit Admission
The Ninth Circuit is the largest and one of the most influential federal appellate courts in the United States, with jurisdiction over key commercial and trade hubs including California, Washington, Arizona, and other western states, as well as matters involving international parties and cross-border transactions.
Admission to the Ninth Circuit enables lawyer Fan Zhang to:
- Represent clients in federal appealsfollowing district court judgments
- Handle cross-border commercial and trade-related appellate disputes
- Advise on appellate strategy, error preservation, and judgment enforcement risks
- Coordinate appellate proceedings with parallel foreign litigation or arbitration
Cross-Border Appellate Practice
Lawyer Fan Zhang’s practice focuses on cross-border disputes and U.S. federal litigation, including cases where foreign companies or founders are parties to U.S. proceedings. Ninth Circuit admission allows her to provide end-to-end representation, from trial-level strategy in U.S. district courts to federal appellate review.
For international clients, appellate proceedings often determine not only legal outcomes but also global enforcement, settlement leverage, and long-term business risk. Her ability to act directly before the Ninth Circuit strengthens clients’ positions in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Integrated Federal Court Representation
With admissions spanning U.S. district courts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, lawyer Fan Zhang offers clients continuous representation across trial and appellate levels of the U.S. federal court system.
