Locke Lord

Ziwen Zhu focuses her practice on general corporate representation, international business transactions and intellectual property law.

Ziwen represents U.S. and foreign companies in establishing business operations across borders, selling and acquiring business interests and protecting companies’ intellectual property rights. Ziwen also represents clients on government and internal investigations.

Ziwen advises clients on U.S. and international trademark prosecution, and clearance work, managing worldwide trademark portfolios and enforcing trademarks rights under U.S. and international trademark laws.

She has represented clients across a broad range of industries, including heavy machinery equipment manufacturing, telecommunications and renewable energy.

Before beginning her legal career, Ziwen was a program officer in the Embassy of Switzerland in China, where she managed cultural projects and coordinated diplomatic missions.

Professional History

• Associate, Locke Lord LLP
• Associate, Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, (2011-2015)
• Intern, Chief Counsel's Office, IRS, Atlanta (2010)
• Student Lawyer, Georgia State University College of Law's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (2009)
• Summer Associate, King and Wood, Beijing, China (2008)
• Program Officer, Embassy of Switzerland, Beijing, China (2004-2008)

Professional Affiliations and Recognitions

• Member, Georgia State Bar Association
• Pro Bono Service Distinction, Georgia State University College of Law (2010)
• Swiss Ambassador Award Recipient (2005)