Born in Hong Kong; admitted to California Bar in 1988

Education:
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1987
University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1984

Admitted to:
United States District Courts for the Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California

About Ms. Chow:
Ms. Chow’s legal practice spans complex civil litigation, medical device and pharmaceutical products liability, environmental and toxic torts, as well as business and employment litigation. She has extensive experience in all aspects of dispute resolution including mediation arbitration and has tried a number of cases to jury verdict involving products liability, medical devices, employment and business disputes.

Ms. Chow serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel. She has presented seminars and participated as a lecturer in various continuing education courses regarding trial advocacy, evidence, and expert testimony. She was recognized by the OC Metro Magazine as one of the "20 Women to Watch" in Orange County in March 2007.

Ms. Chow co-founded the firm that bears her name in 2002, following more than 12 years with a multi-national law practice, where she was a partner resident in its Orange County Office along with Messrs. Picker and Freisleben.

Ms. Chow is "AV" rated by the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.

Bar Affiliations:
Orange County Bar Association (Board Member, 1996-1997)
American Bar Association
Orange County Asian American Bar Association (President, 1995-1996)
Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Notable:
Fluent in Cantonese

Community Activities and Personal Interests:
Ms. Chow is one of the founding members of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association and served as its President in 1995-1996. She is active in various community and school volunteer programs. The daughter of restauranteurs, Ms. Chow enjoys cooking and travel with her husband and their two children.

Membership:
Ms. Chow is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).