April Xiaoyi Xu
About April Xiaoyi Xu
April Xiaoyi Xu is the Founder and Writer of Third Culture Lawyer and an Associate Attorney at Allen & Overy. She has a diverse background in law and journalism, having worked at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School and Caixin Media, and holds degrees from Yale University, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Law School.
Current Role at Substack
April Xiaoyi Xu serves as the Founder and Writer for Third Culture Lawyer at Substack since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating content that addresses the intersection of law and culture, drawing on her diverse background and experiences. Her work aims to engage readers with thoughtful insights into legal issues from a multicultural perspective.
Experience at Harvard Law School
April Xiaoyi Xu has extensive experience at Harvard Law School, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Research Assistant for Professors Urs Gasser, Noah R. Feldman, Jeannie Suk Gersen, and as a Teaching Fellow for Judge Joseph A. Greenaway. Her roles included conducting research and contributing to various law-related projects from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a masthead member for four Harvard law journals, including as Managing Editor.
Legal Career at Allen & Overy
Since 2022, April Xiaoyi Xu has been working as an Associate Attorney at Allen & Overy in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities include providing legal counsel and representation in various areas of law. She also participates in pro bono work, focusing on criminal, environmental, immigration, nonprofit incorporation, and family law.
Educational Background
April Xiaoyi Xu has a diverse educational background. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Harvard Law School from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she studied at Yale University, where she focused on Law and Economics. She also attended the University of Oxford for a Summer Programme in Experimental Psychology and Leadership. Additionally, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Pomona College.
Writing and Publishing Experience
April Xiaoyi Xu has a significant background in writing and publishing. She has published over 100 articles and conducted interviews with more than 20 global leaders as a freelance writer. Her experience includes working as a Freelance Writer for Caixin Media and the South China Morning Post. She is currently seeking representation to publish two novels, which include a legal-thriller romance and a young adult fantasy novel.