Vincent A. Shang
About
Vincent A. Shang is a distinguished attorney with a robust background in labor and employment law, commercial litigation, international litigation/ADR, and international business transactions. Since 2013, he has led the Shang Law Firm, delivering expert legal services to a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and international enterprises. Vincent’s expertise includes defending employers in labor disputes, achieving significant damage awards, and managing complex antitrust and real estate projects. He has successfully represented clients in high-stakes cases, such as patent infringement and bankruptcy proceedings, and has extensive experience preparing corporate documents for foreign nationals establishing businesses in the United States.
Before founding his firm, Vincent honed his litigation skills at prominent law firms, where he prevailed in numerous civil, commercial, and insurance defense cases. His career highlights include defending a foreign company against a $400 million claim, guiding a Chinese conglomerate through U.S. patent litigation, and advising on multimillion-dollar commercial transactions. Vincent’s practice spans Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and remote locations in Asia, reflecting his versatile and international approach to law. Fluent in multiple languages, Vincent is well-equipped to serve a diverse clientele with complex legal needs.
Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, International Litigation/ADR, International Business Transactions, Antitrust and AML, Real Estate Law, Insurance Defense
Education
- Juris Doctor, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, May 2008
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2004
Admitted Jurisdictions
- California
Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
- Taiwanese Lawyers Association
- Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce North America
Industry Expertise
- Technology
- Entertainment
- Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Medical Equipment
Clerkships
- Extern, Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk, for Honorable Richard L. Fruin Jr. (2006-2007)
Career Highlights
- Defended employers in labor disputes and compliance issues
- Secured $10,000,000 in damage awards for businesses
- Managed complex litigation involving Fortune 500 companies
- Advised on Chapter 15 bankruptcy to avoid a $400,000,000 claim
- Represented clients in patent infringement and antitrust matters
Languages
- Native Mandarin
- Fluent Spanish
- Introductory Japanese
- Introductory Korean