Leon Li
About Leon Li
Leon Li serves as the Head of Legal for the Laundry Appliances Division at Midea Group, bringing over 20 years of legal experience across various sectors. He holds multiple degrees in law and has previously worked in corporate governance and legal counsel roles in both China and the United States.
Work at Midea Group
Leon Li currently serves as the Head of Legal for the Laundry Appliances Division at Midea Group, a position he has held since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing legal matters related to the division and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Prior to this role, he worked as the Executive Legal Counsel at Midea Group from 2019 to 2023, where he managed overseas product liability cases and corporate governance legal affairs for Midea America Corp. His previous experience at Midea also includes serving as Legal Head in Corporate Governance from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Leon Li has an extensive educational background in law. He earned his LL.B from Shandong University from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his studies at McGill University, achieving an LL.M and a Graduate Diploma in Management between 2004 and 2006. He also studied at the University of Ottawa, obtaining an LL.M in Law and Technology from 2006 to 2007. More recently, he completed a Master of Laws specializing in Comparative Legal Studies at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University from 2020 to 2021. His legal expertise encompasses product liability, legal compliance, and administrative law enforcement.
Background
Leon Li has over 20 years of legal experience across various sectors, including domestic and foreign law firms, publicly listed companies, foreign enterprises, and government departments. He began his legal career at GFE Law Office in Guangzhou, where he worked as an Attorney at Law from 1997 to 2002. He then practiced at Dentons as a Senior Attorney from 2014 to 2016, before joining Midea Group. His diverse background includes significant roles in both corporate and private legal practice.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Leon Li has developed a strong track record in handling complex legal issues. At Midea America Corp, he was responsible for managing overseas product liability cases and North American corporate governance legal affairs. His areas of practice include inbound and outbound investment, intellectual property, and employment law. His extensive experience in these areas has contributed to his reputation in the legal field.