Ms. Di Li was born in Shandong, China, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 13. Ms. Li attended UCLA and received a Bachelors Degree in Economics/International Studies at UCLA with Magna Cum Laude. Ms. Li then went on to Pepperdine University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor degree along with a Certificate of Dispute Resolution. Ms. Li is admitted to the California State Bar and the Washington State Bar.
During law school, Ms. Li developed an interest in Intellectual Property Law, especially Trademark Law, in which she received a CALI award (given to the highest scoring student in the class). Since starting her own practice, Ms. Li has successfully registered more than 1000 trademarks for individual and corporate clients throughout the world. She counsels clients on all aspects of the branding process, such as trademark search, registration, maintenance, licensing, assignment, trademark litigation (including TRO and Schedule “A” lawsuits) and TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings.
Ms. Li also serves as the General Counsel for many businesses in California, where she provides the day-to-day legal assistance on corporate matters, ranging from setting up a business to reviewing and drafting various kinds of contracts and agreements. She also represents landlords in unlawful detainer (eviction) cases and helps clients petition for green cards and different types of visas, such as L-1, H-1B, O1 and visa extensions.
Court Admissions:
- California (since 2013)
- Washington (since 2021)
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas