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Lulu Yang

@luluyang

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Aspiring attorney with expertise in art law and corporate law.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic legal role that fosters growth and allows me to leverage my art law expertise.

I am a dedicated legal professional currently pursuing my J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School, where I have consistently achieved high academic honors, including a GPA of 3.879 in my Spring 2025 semester. My legal journey has been enriched by diverse experiences, including a summer legal internship at the Center for Art Law, where I conducted in-depth research and authored articles on critical issues affecting visual artists and art dealers. My passion for art law is complemented by my academic background, having earned an M.A. in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

In addition to my legal studies, I have gained practical experience through various roles, including a Judicial Fellowship with Honorable Gerald J. Lebovits at the New York Supreme Court, where I honed my research and writing skills by drafting legal memoranda and decisions. My international background, with a law degree from Nanjing Normal University and experience at Dentons in China, has equipped me with a unique perspective on cross-border legal issues. I am also actively involved in community engagement as a Volunteer Bar Exam Advisor for foreign-trained attorneys.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Summer Legal Intern

Center for Art Law

May 2025 - Present (6 months)

Conducted in-depth legal research for the Case Law Database of visual art cases. Authored legal articles on fiduciary duties of art dealers, trademark law, and generative AI.

Legal Research Database Management Trademark Law Art Law

Judicial Fellow

New York Supreme Court

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on substantive and procedural issues. Drafted decisions on motions for summary judgment, reconsideration, and dismissal.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Motion Practice Contract Law

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D., Law

Grade: 3.533 (Cumulative)

Activities and societies: Awards: Best Brief Writer, Top Performance in Lawyering Skills, Dean's Distinguished Scholarship

Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree with an expected graduation in May 2027. Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.533 and received honors in all Pass/Fail courses. Recognized with awards for Best Brief Writer and Top Performance in Lawyering Skills.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art

M.A., Art Business

Grade: with Honors

Activities and societies: Thesis: The Long Road Home: The State of Looted Chinese Cultural Artifacts in American Collections and a Roadmap for Restitution; Exhibition: New Voices in New York (Curator)

Completed a Master of Arts in Art Business with Honors in May 2024. Thesis focused on the restitution of looted Chinese cultural artifacts in American collections. Curated the 'New Voices in New York' exhibition.

New York University School of Law

LL.M., Corporate Law

Activities and societies: Core Courses: Corporations, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiating Complex Transactions

Obtained a Master of Laws in Corporate Law in May 2020. Core coursework included Corporations, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Negotiating Complex Transactions.

Nanjing Normal University

LL.B., Law and Japanese

Grade: Top Graduate

Activities and societies: Awards: University Honors Scholars Program; Study Abroad: Meiji University (Full Scholarship), Tokyo, Japan, September 2016 – July 2017

Graduated as a Top Graduate with a Bachelor of Laws in Law and Japanese in June 2018. Participated in the University Honors Scholars Program. Studied abroad at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan, on a full scholarship.