P. Brian Chen
About P. Brian Chen
P. Brian Chen serves as Associate Counsel for Corporate Development at Acer and has extensive legal experience, including roles at Clifford Chance and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a master's degree from King's College London.
Current Role at Acer
P. Brian Chen serves as Associate Counsel in Corporate Development at Acer, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he manages EU/U.S. export controls and sanctions compliance. He also advises on disclosure related to public securities at Acer Capital. His responsibilities involve ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations, which is critical for Acer's operations in various markets.
Previous Experience at Clifford Chance
Prior to his current role, P. Brian Chen worked at Clifford Chance as an Associate from 2021 to 2024 in the City of London. He initially joined the firm as a Summer Associate in 2020 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His experience at Clifford Chance provided him with a strong foundation in corporate law and international trade.
Educational Background
P. Brian Chen holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Biology from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He earned a Master of Arts with Distinction in International Relations from King's College London in 2018. He also obtained a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 2021. His education has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to his legal and advisory roles.
Research and Advisory Roles
Throughout his career, P. Brian Chen has engaged in various research and advisory positions. He served as a Research Assistant at American University in 2019 and worked as a Research Fellow at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he has been a Non-Resident Fellow at the Institute of International Economic Law. He currently acts as a Policy Advisor for Chinese Taipei to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council.
International Legal Experience
P. Brian Chen has gained substantial international legal experience through various internships and positions. He worked as an International Trade Legal Assistant at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from 2015 to 2017 and completed a Litigation Internship at Troutman Sanders LLP in Hong Kong in 2014. His diverse experiences across different jurisdictions enhance his expertise in international trade and corporate law.