Minqian (Lucy) Chen
About Minqian (Lucy) Chen
Minqian (Lucy) Chen is an Associate currently working at A&O Shearman in New York, having previously held positions at Allen & Overy and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. She holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor's degree from Duke University, with additional experience from internships and an exchange program in Paris.
Work at A&O Shearman
Minqian (Lucy) Chen currently holds the position of Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. She works in the New York office and has been with the firm for four months. Her role involves providing legal support and expertise in various matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal industry.
Experience at Allen & Overy
Prior to her current role, Chen worked at Allen & Overy as an Associate from 2021 to 2024 in New York, New York. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in legal practice. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2020, where she worked for one month.
Internship Experience
Chen has completed several internships that have contributed to her legal expertise. In 2019, she interned at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for two months in Shanghai, China. She also interned at JunHe LLP for one month in 2017, also in Shanghai. These experiences provided her with practical insights into the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Chen has a strong educational background in law and cultural studies. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Harvard Law School from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in French Studies at Duke University from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at Université Paris Cité in 2017.
Research Assistant Role
In 2020, Chen worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard Law School for one month. This role allowed her to engage in legal research, further enhancing her analytical skills and understanding of complex legal issues.