Yuzhe PengLing
About Yuzhe PengLing
Yuzhe PengLing is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Yuzhe PengLing is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Akin
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Washington, DC
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