Andy Woo

Andy Woo

  • (425) 451-4945 Ext. 105
  • a.woo@chianglinlawfirm.com
  •  (425) 451-4318
  • Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and proficient in Taiwanese.

Associate Attorney

Andy is an associate at Chianglin Law and advises clients in a variety of commercial and real estate transactions or disputes. Andy joined the firm in 2015 and brings with him a multifaceted skillset that derives from his diverse experience. Andy also has experience in labor, immigration, and international law, as well as appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Just as importantly, Andy is passionate about serving his clients. Andy’s passion for helping people is evident from his extensive volunteer service: he once assisted with vaccinating 1,500 chickens in rural Kyrgyzstan, and currently provides ongoing pro bono legal work in combatting international human trafficking.

Prior to joining the firm, Andy served as a judicial fellow to The Honorable Anna Blackburne-Rigsby at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2014), a research intern for the Congressional-Executive Committee on China in (2013), and an intern at the International Judicial Relations Office of the Federal Judicial Center in (2012).

Education

J.D., American University Washington College of Law, cum laude, 2013.

B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

Professional and Civic Involvement

  • Member, Washington State Bar Association
  • Pro Bono Volunteer, Justice Ventures International
  • Member, Asian Bar Association of Washington
  • Member, American Citizens for Taiwan

Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, 2014
  • Moot Court Honor Society, American University Washington College of Law, 2011-2013
  • Pro Bono Pledge Honoree, American University Washington College of Law, 2013
  • Recipient of the Conviser Fellowship for Student Leaders, 2013
  • Runner-up Best Brief & Quarterfinalist, Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, 2013
  • Runner-up Best Team Memorial & Quarterfinalist, Niagara International Moot Court Competition, 2012

Interests

During his spare time, Andy is an avid nature & wildlife photographer and enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and kayaking.