Qingqing Miao focuses her practice on immigration and business law. Qingqing assists clients in navigating the complex U.S. immigration process and provides legal services to help their businesses grow and succeed. Her clients, ranging in size from individuals to corporations, are often involved in cross-border transactions, particularly transactions involving the U.S. and China. Qingqing writes about issues in international business and immigration law, which have been published in both English and Chinese professional and academic journals. She is also a regular speaker at conferences and seminars on these topics.
Attorney Miao helps her immigration clients understand the complexities of the U.S. immigration laws. Her bilingual skills and multi-cultural background have proven to be extremely valuable in assisting her clients. Before joining Shatz Law Group, attorney Miao worked at a Seattle immigration law firm where she gained valuable experience. While still in law school, Miao was a law clerk at Bonneville Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy.
Attorney Miao has published articles in both English and Chinese professional and academic journals. Attorney Miao’s article on EB-5 immigration was published in the summer issue of American Bar Association (ABA)’s International Law News in 2011. She also frequently gives seminars and lectures about U.S. immigration laws.
Attorney Miao believes firmly in giving back to the community and currently serves as the secretary and a board member of Seattle Chongqing Sister City Association. She often volunteers in various programs that promote international cultural and educational exchange.
Attorney Miao is active in the legal community. She is on the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Washington State Bar Association, is the vice chair of the Pro Bono Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington Chapter, and is a board member of the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW). She is also is a member of the ABA and King County Bar Association (KCBA).
Attorney Miao obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Peking University in Beijing. She received her Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School. After graduating from law school, she was admitted to the Washington State Bar.