Atty. Cheng Michelle Chen

Atty. Cheng Michelle Chen

Cheng Michelle Chen is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, financial services and 2 other areas of law. Cheng received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years.

New York New York 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheng Michelle Chen at a glance

Cheng Michelle Chen is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2013) and District of Columbia (2023). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2012) and Duke University (B.A. Duke, 2008). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cheng Michelle Chen is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, financial services and 2 other areas of law
  • Cheng received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Cheng practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Cheng Michelle Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheng Michelle Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cheng Michelle Chen

Where is Cheng Michelle Chen's law office located?
Cheng Michelle Chen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheng Michelle Chen handle?
Cheng Michelle Chen focuses on business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Cheng Michelle Chen practiced law?
Cheng Michelle Chen has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Cheng Michelle Chen go to law school?
Cheng Michelle Chen earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A. Duke, 2008).
How can I contact Cheng Michelle Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2012
B.A. Duke
Duke University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2023

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