Atty. Jia Zhao

Atty. Jia Zhao

Jia Zhao is a lawyer practicing international law, banking and finance, compensation and employment and 17 other areas of law. Jia received a B.A. degree from Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1963, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Jia Zhao at a glance

Jia Zhao is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), Beijing (1985), and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983) and Beijing Foreign Studies University (B.A., 1963). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Beijing Foreign Economic Law Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jia Zhao is a lawyer practicing international law, banking and finance, compensation and employment and 17 other areas of law
  • Jia received a B.A. degree from Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1963, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Jia practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jia Zhao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jia Zhao 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.

Jia Zhao is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jia Zhao is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jia Zhao is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jia Zhao is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Jia Zhao is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jia Zhao

Where is Jia Zhao's law office located?
Jia Zhao's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jia Zhao handle?
Jia Zhao focuses on employment, business, m&a, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jia Zhao practiced law?
Jia Zhao has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Jia Zhao go to law school?
Jia Zhao earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Jia Zhao for a consultation?
You can contact Jia Zhao 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.
Harvard Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Beijing Foreign Studies University
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
Beijing
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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