Rita Y. Liu
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Rita represents financial institutions and borrowers in a variety of finance transactions. Her practice encompasses private equity-sponsored acquisition financings, mezzanine and alternative investment transactions, senior secured and unsecured financings, debt restructurings and private placements.
As a Chartered Financial Analyst member, Rita employs her robust background in Finance and Economics to adeptly handle her clients' financing needs as a finance lawyer.
Previous Work
Before joining the firm, Rita gained valuable experience to excel as a finance lawyer. Her role involved in-depth research, analysis of annual filings, and the preparation of memos spanning a broad spectrum of subjects while working for FINRA and EEOC. Rita also held the position of Compliance Officer at a Venture Capital firm in China. During her law school years, Rita served as a primary editor and held an executive board position at the Washington University Global Studies Law Review.
Publications, Presentations & Recognitions
“The Application of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in the U.S.- China Trade War: Can A President Order U.S. Companies Out of China,” Washington University Global Studies Law Review, Vol. 20.1 (2021)
Life Beyond the Law
Rita derives personal enjoyment from international travel, dedicated boxing training, immersive scuba diving experiences, culinary exploration at esteemed dining establishments, and the cherished pastime of spending quality moments with her two dogs.
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Practices
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Languages
Mandarin Chinese
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Education
Washington University School of Law, JD, Certificate in Business Law; Certificate in Public Interest Law, 2021Purdue University, MS, Economics, 2016East China University of Political Science and Law, LL.B., International Economics Law, 2014