28 November, 7pm with Dr. Haiyan Tang and Mr. Duncan Watson, hosted by Julio Mendoza, TLL Academic Director

Introducing our brand-new TLL Career Discovery Series, where we talk to the top minds and experts in every field, giving our students the chance to learn from the very best. Through these conversations, we hope that our students will get inspired and discover future pathways to achieving their greatest dreams.

Join us on 28 November, 7pm to hear from Dr. Haiyan Tang, Managing Partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Shanghai office, and Mr. Duncan Watson, Managing Partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Singapore office. They will be giving us a glimpse into the legal profession and sharing how they have carved out their niches in arbitration and litigation. The internationally acclaimed lawyers will also shed light on law school entry requirements and address some common misconceptions about the profession.

Inside the Legal Profession

Career Discovery Series Webinar

Introducing our brand-new TLL Career Discovery Series, where we talk to the top minds and experts in every field, giving our students the chance to learn from the very best. Through this series, we hope that our students will get inspired and discover future pathways to achieving their biggest dreams – beyond academic success.

In the first of the TLL Career Discovery Series, we delve into the intricate world of the legal profession. Join us on 28 November, 7PM to find out: What does it take to become a lawyer? What do law firms look out for when they hire, and what are the notable up-and-coming legal specialisations?

Gracing us with their presence and expertise are Dr. Haiyan Tang, Managing Partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Shanghai office, and Mr. Duncan Watson, Managing Partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Singapore office. Together in conversation, they will be giving us a glimpse of how they have carved out their niches in arbitration and litigation. The internationally acclaimed lawyers will also be shedding light on law school entry requirements and addressing some common misconceptions about the profession.

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Event Details

Inside the Legal Profession

What does it take to become a lawyer? Join us in conversation with internationally acclaimed lawyers Dr Haiyan Tang and Mr Duncan Watson to find out.

Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024

Time: 7pm – 8pm

This event is an online Zoom webinar.

7.00pm - 7.05pm
Introduction by Julio Mendoza, TLL Academic Director

7.05pm - 7.20pm
Sharing by Dr. Haiyan Tang, Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel Shanghai

7.20pm - 7.50pm
Sharing by Mr. Duncan Watson, Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel Singapore

7.50pm - 8pm
Q&A Session

Dr. Haiyan Tang
Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel, Shanghai

Dr. Haiyan Tang is an expert in global government enforcement, investigations, compliance, and cross-border litigation and arbitration. Across industries, she has represented multinational clients in high-profile U.S. and Chinese government actions, specialising in corruptions, financial fraud, antitrust and competition issues, government sanctions, and trade politics. Dr. Tang has also designed top-tier compliance programs for complex Chinese businesses and conducted due diligence for leading private equity firms and investment banks. With her extensive litigation experience in the U.S., she has won high stake cross-border litigation and arbitration battles for many top companies.

With a J.D. from George Washington University, a M.A. from Yale, and a Ph.D. from Yale, Dr. Tang was also awarded accolades such as the Paul Grossman Coaching Award and recognition from Global Investigations Review as one of the top 100 female practitioners.

Mr. Duncan Watson
Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel, Singapore

Duncan spent many years as a leader of Quinn Emanuel’s Asian arbitration practice in the Hong Kong office before he relocated to head the new Singapore office.

Notably, Who’s Who Legal (2021) listed him as one of the nine “most highly regarded” young arbitration partners in the Asia Pacific, and he was appointed King’s Counsel (England & Wales) in March 2021 at the age of 37.

Duncan has acted as counsel in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under most arbitral institutions and rules. His global clientele consists of a broad array of industries, including private equity and financial services, energy and resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, and intellectual property.

Duncan is a qualified lawyer in Australia and England & Wales. He hold a Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) from the University of Queensland and the Bachelor of Civil Law (distinction) from the University of Oxford.