Atty. Yabo Lin

Atty. Yabo Lin

Yabo Lin is a lawyer practicing emerging companies and venture capital, m&a and private equity, securities and 5 other areas of law. Yabo received a B.A. degree from Fudan University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Yabo Lin at a glance

Yabo Lin is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Sidley Austin LLP. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in China (1992), Missouri (1997), California (2008), and New York (2009). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (LL.M. Sun, 1994) and Fudan University (B.A., 1989). Actiand member of Founding Chair, Committee on Asian Pacific Practice) Missouri Asian Bar Association (Vice-President) Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City (Founding President, American Bar Association National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Yabo Lin is a lawyer practicing emerging companies and venture capital, m&a and private equity, securities and 5 other areas of law
  • Yabo received a B.A. degree from Fudan University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Yabo practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Yabo Lin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Yabo Lin practiced law?
Yabo Lin has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Yabo Lin go to law school?
Yabo Lin earned their education at (LL.M. Sun, 1994); (B.A., 1989).
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Education

LL.M. Sun
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1994
B.A.
Fudan University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

China
Admitted: 1992
Missouri
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2009

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