Recently, Attorney Liang Yali, Senior Partner at King&Capital Law Firm and Director of the Kyoto Criminal Defense Research Center, was appointed as a practical training instructor for Master of Laws (LL.M.) students at Peking University School of Law. This appointment not only reflects the School of Law’s recognition of Attorney Liang’s professional competence, practical experience, and industry influence, but also serves as a testament to her deep commitment to criminal defense practice and her ongoing contributions to legal education.
With over 30 years of legal practice, Attorney Liang Yali has specialized in criminal defense, financial crimes, corporate compliance, and the intersection of criminal, civil, and administrative law. She has handled numerous high-profile, complex, and challenging cases, demonstrating a solid theoretical foundation and extensive practical experience. She has been listed for consecutive years in authoritative international legal rankings such as Chambers, LEGALBAND, and ALB, and is a leading attorney in the fields of criminal defense and commercial crime in China.
At the same time, she has long been dedicated to the cultivation of legal talent. She has served as Vice Dean of the Advanced Institute of Criminal Defense at Northwest University of Political Science and Law and Dean of its Beijing Branch, and has frequently lectured at universities such as Peking University. She transforms her frontline case handling experience, courtroom skills, and defense strategies into teachable and practical course content, helping young legal professionals bridge the gap between theory and practice.
With her appointment as a practical instructor at Peking University Law School, Attorney Liang Yali will further leverage her practical expertise to provide systematic, hands-on guidance to Master of Laws (LL.M.) students. Focusing on core areas such as case studies, mock trials, defense skills training, and legal document drafting, she will help students enhance their professional capabilities, foster a commitment to the rule of law, and clarify their career paths.
King&Capital Law Firm has always adhered to the philosophy of “building our reputation on professionalism and nurturing the next generation,” encouraging senior attorneys to engage with universities and participate in legal education, thereby enriching theory with practical experience and empowering young professionals through their expertise. Moving forward, Attorney Liang Yali will continue to work on the front lines of legal education as a practice mentor, contributing to the cultivation of high-caliber, well-rounded legal professionals, and helping to ensure the continuity of China’s rule of law through her professionalism and dedication.
