Lina Li is one of the founding partners of Alpha Law LLP, born and raised in New York. She holds a practice that reflects the city’s diversity, entrepreneurial energy, and global outlook. Lina is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as before the federal courts of New York.

Lina’s practice is distinguished by its breadth, encompassing complex commercial litigation, corporate law, cross-border compliance, and criminal defense. Having represented clients in high-stakes disputes across multiple practice areas, she approaches every matter through the perspective of an experienced litigator — anticipating risk, preserving leverage, and developing strategies designed to withstand scrutiny in negotiation, investigation, and the courtroom. This unique perspective enables her to provide sophisticated legal counsel that aligns with her clients’ immediate needs, long-term interests, and business objectives.

Her corporate practice is shaped by this litigation-driven approach. Rather than focusing solely on completing transactions, Lina structures businesses, negotiates commercial agreements, and advises on corporate governance with an emphasis on preventing future disputes and minimizing legal exposure. She regularly counsels domestic and international businesses on U.S. market entry, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and operational risk management, helping clients build legally sound enterprises positioned for sustainable growth.

Lina has developed substantial experience in cross-border legal matters, representing Chinese enterprises, multinational investors, and internationally mobile individuals in connection with investments, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and international business operations. Drawing on both litigation experience and commercial insight, she helps clients navigate the legal complexities arising from global business and cross-border mobility while proactively mitigating regulatory and enforcement risks.

Her litigation practice encompasses complex commercial, business, and civil disputes resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom advocacy. She represents clients in matters involving significant financial exposure, contractual disputes, business torts, and reputational risk. Recognizing that litigation is often both a legal and business challenge, she develops practical strategies that protect her clients’ commercial interests while pursuing efficient and favorable resolutions.

Lina also maintains a distinguished criminal defense practice, representing individuals and businesses in state and federal investigations and prosecutions. Her extensive courtroom experience and litigation background allow her to respond quickly and strategically during every stage of a criminal matter — from pre-indictment investigations and negotiations with prosecutors to motion practice, trial, and appeal. She has successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile cases involving multi-state human trafficking prosecutions, money laundering investigations, and armed narcotics trafficking allegations, consistently delivering vigorous advocacy in matters carrying significant legal and reputational consequences.

Guided by a philosophy that combines rigorous legal analysis with practical business judgment, Lina is committed to delivering strategic, effective, and results-oriented representation. Clients rely on her not only to resolve disputes, but also to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex legal and business environment.