Atty. Hong Shi

Atty. Hong Shi

Hong Shi is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property counseling and 2 other areas of law. Hong received a B.S. degree from Tsinghua University in 1998, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Austin Austin 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Hong Shi at a glance

Hong Shi is an Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in China (1999) and Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Tsinghua University (B.S. Engineering, 1998). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hong Shi is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property counseling and 2 other areas of law
  • Hong received a B.S. degree from Tsinghua University in 1998, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Hong practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Hong Shi's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Hong Shi is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Hong Shi is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

IP Licensing

Hong Shi is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hong Shi

Where is Hong Shi's law office located?
Hong Shi's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hong Shi handle?
Hong Shi focuses on employment, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Hong Shi practiced law?
Hong Shi has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Hong Shi go to law school?
Hong Shi earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S. Engineering, 1998).
How can I contact Hong Shi for a consultation?
You can contact Hong Shi directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2011
B.S. Engineering
Tsinghua University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

China
Admitted: 1999
Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011

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