- Represented domestic and foreign companies in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission, including investigations, administrative reviews, sunset reviews, changed circumstances reviews, and scope inquiries, and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Federal Circuit.
- Counseled clients in trade remedy proceedings such as Section 232 actions on aluminum and steel imports, Section 301 actions on Chinese products, and Section 201 (safeguard) actions.
- Counseled clients in customs compliance matters and advocated for clients in proceedings before U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) involving forced labor compliance and enforcement, tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, ruling request, protest, voluntary disclosure, penalty, and liquidated damages matters; focused assessment audits; and free trade agreements. Advised clients on import compliance program design and self-audit.
- Conducted international trade and anticorruption due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
- Advised domestic and foreign companies on compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.
- Represented exporters facing Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenas and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) enforcement settlement negotiations, and assisted clients with license applications.
- Assisted clients with CFIUS reviews and related due diligence matters in foreign investments and mergers and acquisitions.
- Represented both complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations based on patent infringement and trade secrets.
合夥人,
Domestic and foreign companies facing trade compliance challenges and litigation matters can rely on Lian's years of experience providing practical, creative, and cost-effective representation and advice to help them solve their cross-border issues. Regularly serving the needs of international companies, clients value her ability to communicate across cultures.
Lian Yang is a partner with the International Trade & Regulatory Group where she focuses primarily on trade remedies and customs matters. Lian also advises clients on export controls, financial sanctions, trade policies, and CFIUS matters. She provides effective and pragmatic counseling on both trade compliance and high-stakes government enforcement actions to manufacturers, importers and exporters in a wide variety of industries including steel, aluminum, green energy, automotive, chemicals, industrial goods, consumer electronics, information technology, textile, and food and drug.
Her work in international trade has been recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA.
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In the News May 6, 2025MedTech Dive | US Semiconductor Import Probe Looms over Medtech IndustryLian Yang is quoted on the Commerce Department’s use of Section 232 investigations to target specific industries for tariff increases.In the News May 6, 2025MedTech Dive | US Semiconductor Import Probe Looms over Medtech IndustryLian Yang is quoted on the Commerce Department’s use of Section 232 investigations to target specific industries for tariff increases.
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Blog Posts April 30, 2025Trump Orders on Tariff “Destacking” and Auto Tariff Offsets
On April 29, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“E.O.”) modifying the implementation of several [...]
The post Trump Orders on Tariff “Destacking” and Auto Tariff Offsets first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
Blog Posts April 30, 2025Trump Orders on Tariff “Destacking” and Auto Tariff OffsetsOn April 29, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“E.O.”) modifying the implementation of several [...]
The post Trump Orders on Tariff “Destacking” and Auto Tariff Offsets first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
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Blog Posts April 16, 2025Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Investigation of Semiconductors
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has initiated a Section 232 investigation of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment [...]
The post Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Investigation of Semiconductors first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
Blog Posts April 16, 2025Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Investigation of SemiconductorsThe Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has initiated a Section 232 investigation of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment [...]
The post Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Investigation of Semiconductors first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
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Blog Posts March 26, 2025Tariffs on Autos and Key Parts Begin Next Week
Today, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [...]
The post Tariffs on Autos and Key Parts Begin Next Week first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
Blog Posts March 26, 2025Tariffs on Autos and Key Parts Begin Next WeekToday, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [...]
The post Tariffs on Autos and Key Parts Begin Next Week first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
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Blog Posts March 11, 2025Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Lumber Investigation
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued the notice of request for public comments on Section 232 investigation of lumber imports. This follows President Trump’s March 1, 2025 Executive Order 14223 instructing [...]
The post Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Lumber Investigation first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
Blog Posts March 11, 2025Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Lumber InvestigationThe U.S. Department of Commerce has issued the notice of request for public comments on Section 232 investigation of lumber imports. This follows President Trump’s March 1, 2025 Executive Order 14223 instructing [...]
The post Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Lumber Investigation first appeared on Alston & Bird's Washington Trade Watch blog.
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Press Release February 13, 2025Alston & Bird Increases Rankings in Chambers Global 2025Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Global, with 12 practices and 24 lawyers cited for excellence.Press Release February 13, 2025Alston & Bird Increases Rankings in Chambers Global 2025Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Global, with 12 practices and 24 lawyers cited for excellence.
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Advisories November 6, 2024International Trade & Regulatory Advisory: Treasury Finalizes Outbound Investment Regulations on ChinaEffective January 2, 2025, a final rule by the Department of the Treasury restricts investments in certain emerging technology sectors. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the impact of the new U.S. Outbound Investment Regulations.Advisories November 6, 2024International Trade & Regulatory Advisory: Treasury Finalizes Outbound Investment Regulations on ChinaEffective January 2, 2025, a final rule by the Department of the Treasury restricts investments in certain emerging technology sectors. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the impact of the new U.S. Outbound Investment Regulations.
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Press Release September 9, 2024Alston & Bird Advises EverBank Holdings on $150 Million Private OfferingAlston & Bird advised EverBank Holdings on a $150 million private offering of its 8.375% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2034. A Florida-based bank holding company, EverBank Holdings conducts its banking operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, EverBank N.A.Press Release September 9, 2024Alston & Bird Advises EverBank Holdings on $150 Million Private OfferingAlston & Bird advised EverBank Holdings on a $150 million private offering of its 8.375% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2034. A Florida-based bank holding company, EverBank Holdings conducts its banking operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, EverBank N.A.
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Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.
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Advisories May 23, 2024International Trade & Regulatory Advisory: Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports in Strategic SectorsThe Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan.Advisories May 23, 2024International Trade & Regulatory Advisory: Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports in Strategic SectorsThe Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan.
語言
- 中文
律師資格
- 哥倫比亞特區
- 馬里蘭州
學歷
- William & Mary (法學博士)
- Yunnan University (學士學位)
Memberships
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- International Trade & Regulatory
- Litigation
- ITC Section 337
- Export Controls
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Embargoes and Sanctions
- Customs
- Trade Remedies: Antidumping, Countervailing Duty & Other Trade Proceedings
- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
- International
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- 中國業務團隊
- Brazil Business Team