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Provided pro bono legal services to multiple NGOs in China and abroad
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Supervisor of Qlove Golf Charity Foundation
CHINA LAW & PRACTICE AWARDS
2022 Best ESG Practice Award
2016 PRC Firm of m88 casino Year - Pro Bono
CLECSS
2022 CSR, Diversity, Transformation and Economic Empowerment Award
