Atty. Nancy Chen
Nancy Chen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, business law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. Nancy received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Menlo Park, CA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Nancy Chen at a Glance
Nancy Chen is a Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, employment, business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Harvard University Law School J.D. cum laude Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1993) and UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA Georgetown Univ, Washington, DC Stanford University A.B. Stanford University (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nancy Chen
- Nancy Chen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, business law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
- Nancy received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Nancy practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Menlo Park, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Nancy Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Menlo Park.
Trusts in Menlo Park
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Employment Law in Menlo Park
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Nancy Chen is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Menlo Park
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nancy Chen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Menlo Park
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Nancy Chen is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Employment Contracts in Menlo Park
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Menlo Park
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Menlo Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Menlo Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Menlo Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Menlo Park Choose Nancy Chen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Nancy Chen's practice in the field of trusts, employment, business, tax, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nancy Chen brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, employment, and business, Nancy Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Menlo Park
A Menlo Park-based practice means Nancy Chen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Nancy Chen Handles in Menlo Park
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Nancy Chen has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Nancy Chen directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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