John C. Tang

John Tang has represented companies, directors, and executive officers in shareholder litigation, SEC enforcement matters, and internal investigations for more than 20 years. He also counsels clients regarding corporate governance, D&O insurance, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. John has advised independent directors and management on fiduciary duties, internal controls, and other matters and has conducted more than 30 internal investigations responding to a range of issues. The Legal 500 has described John as "a phenomenal lawyer who translates complex legal concepts into practical legal and business guidance."

John was previously based in Silicon Valley and has represented public and private companies in the technology sector and other industries. John's experience also includes engagements involving Chinese companies and China-based operations of multinational corporations. Among other matters, he has defended Chinese companies and executives in U.S. securities litigation, represented a Chinese company's audit committee in internal investigations, and conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance reviews of China business dealings.

John has been a panelist on a range of securities litigation and enforcement topics. John is also an adjunct professor at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) where he teaches securities litigation, and he served on the editorial advisory board of Law360 Securities from 2014 through 2023. In addition to his legal practice, John has served as audit committee chair of The Yale-China Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1901 and committed to bridging American and Chinese cultures through partnerships in education, health, and the arts. John was formerly the hiring partner in Jones Day's San Francisco Office.