Ting Cheung

Ting Cheung

(She/Her)
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Works at
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

As a senior litigation counsel at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP, in Washington, D.C., Ting Cheung focuses her practice on employment law, whistleblower claims and qui tam actions. She also represents clients in matters involving wrongful death, contractual disputes and sexual violence. Leveraging her extensive experience in international legal matters, along with her native proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese, she provides culturally informed representation to Asian American employees and whistleblowers navigating complex legal issues.

Ms. Cheung handles a wide range of employment and civil litigation matters. She works closely with employees, whistleblowers and individuals seeking accountability for workplace misconduct and other legal violations. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful advocacy and strategic representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each case. With an understanding of the legal and cultural challenges many clients face, she is committed to helping them protect their rights and pursue favorable outcomes.

Before joining Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP, Ms. Cheung built a strong academic and legal foundation through her studies and training in Hong Kong and the United States. Her international legal background enables her to approach multifaceted disputes from a broad perspective while effectively serving clients from various walks of life.Ms. Cheung earned a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School after receiving a postgraduate certificate in laws and a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Hong Kong. She was admitted to practice law in New York in 2021, California in 2023 and Washington, D.C., in 2025. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.


Works at
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight LLP logo

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

Education

  • Harvard University, Master of Laws, graduated 2020

Bar Admissions

  • California, The State Bar of California, 2023
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, 2025

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Awards:
  • Washington, DC Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star” Selectee – 2026

  • Lawyers of Color’s “Hot List” Selectee – 2023

Additional Information

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Case History

Cases
  • United States of America ex rel. Steven Adler v. The Sporn Company, Inc. and Bixler's, Inc., U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont, Case No. 2:24-cv-00617
Ms. Cheung is counsel for the plaintiff-relator Steven Adler in United States of America ex rel. Steven Adler v. The Sporn Company, Inc. and Bixler's, Inc., a False Claims Act customs fraud action pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. The plaintiff-relator alleges: between 2016 and 2020, The Sporn Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Bixler's Jewelers manufactured more than $16 million worth of jewelry at plants in Montreal, Canada, imported the goods into the United States without marking them with their country of origin, and failed to disclose or pay the 10 percent marking duties owed on those articles.
  • Song, et al. v. Weee! Logistics, Inc., et al., California Superior Court, Alameda County, Case No. 23CV029846 (2023)
Ms. Cheung was counsel for the plaintiff class in Song, et al. v. Weee! Logistics, Inc., et al., filed in 2023 in California Superior Court, Alameda County. The plaintiffs are delivery drivers for Weee!, the largest distributor of Asian and Hispanic grocery products in North America. Ms. Cheung represented the plaintiffs in numerous claims brought under the California Labor Code for wage and hour and safety violations, along with claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). As class counsel, the team secured final approval of a $4.9 million class settlement.
  • Zhang v. Hefei Reliance Memory, et al., California Superior Court, Santa Clara County, Case No. 23CV415836 (2023)
Ms. Cheung is counsel for plaintiff Jin Zhang in Zhang v. Hefei Reliance Memory, et al., filed in 2023 in California Superior Court, Santa Clara County. Ms. Zhang, Reliance Memory's former General Counsel, alleges breach of contract and retaliation, among other claims.

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