Yizhang (Julia) Shen
Yizhang (Julia) Shen is an attorney licensed in California and New York, with a practice focusing on fertility and family formation law and U.S. immigration law. Having practiced law in both the U.S. and China, she offers guidance that is both legally precise and personally supportive to individuals and families building their lives in the United States.
About Julia
Julia assists intended parents, surrogates, and donors through every step of the assisted reproduction process. Her work includes gestational surrogacy agreements; egg, sperm, and embryo donation agreements for both known and anonymous donors; embryo disposition agreements; and review of surrogacy agency and program agreements on behalf of intended parents. She also obtains pre-birth parentage orders in California. She works closely with fertility clinics, agencies, escrow companies, and fellow attorneys across multiple jurisdictions to ensure each arrangement is clearly structured, compliant, and handled with care.
Julia also represents clients in employment-based and investment-based immigration matters, family petitions, and adjustment of status. Having practiced law in both the U.S. and China, she understands the challenges of navigating complex systems in a new country and is committed to helping clients move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Julia holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and an LL.B. from East China University of Political Science and Law. She is licensed in California, New York, and China (inactive). She is a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.
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I believe law is not just about documents and procedures, but about people and their stories. If you are building your family or your future in the United States, I would be glad to hear yours.