Michael Li-Ming Wong has recently been appointed partner in the litigation department and co-chair of the national white collar defense group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, a noted international law firm. The information was released in a statement from the firm earlier this week.
Wong, who will be based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices, focuses his practice around white collar criminal matters, intricate civil litigation, data privacy matters and internal investigations. His move to Willkie signifies a significant augmentation to the firm’s capabilities in these areas.
Prior to joining Willkie, Wong served as the chief of white collar crimes at the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. His experience in the public sector, paired with his previous legal practice, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of complex litigation and white collar defense. Wong is also a former clerk to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an experience that undoubtedly enriched his legal expertise.
The full details surrounding Wong’s move can be found in this Bloomberg Law report.