Cynthia Liu
About Cynthia Liu
Cynthia Liu is a Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, with a diverse legal background that includes roles at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. She holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Yale University.
Current Position at Holland & Knight LLP
Cynthia Liu serves as Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she provides legal expertise and guidance on various matters, drawing from her extensive background in law. Her current responsibilities include advising clients and managing legal projects, leveraging her experience in international trade and economic policy.
Previous Experience at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Cynthia Liu worked at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in various capacities. She served as Associate from 2011 to 2013 and then again from 2017 to 2024, where she held the title of Counsel for one year. During her tenure, she focused on legal issues related to international trade and provided counsel to clients on complex legal matters.
Professional Background at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Cynthia Liu was associated with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she worked as an Associate from 2013 to 2017 and later as Counsel for 10 months in 2017. Her work involved providing legal support and advice on various cases, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal sector.
Educational Background
Cynthia Liu completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics at Yale University from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Juris Doctor and a Certificate in World Trade Organization (WTO) Studies from 2008 to 2011. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in law and international trade.
Early Career Experience
Cynthia Liu began her legal career with internships that provided foundational experience. She interned at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in 2009 and the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review the same year. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at the European Centre for International Political Economy from 2010 to 2011, where she engaged in research related to international trade policies.