About LYD Law

Dedicated to lighting your path to the American dream through expert immigration legal services

Our Story

Founded in Silicon Valley, LYD Law was established with a singular mission: to help individuals and families achieve their American dreams through expert immigration legal services. Our name, "Lighten Your Dream," reflects our commitment to illuminating the path forward for our clients.

Located in the heart of San Jose, California, we serve clients from around the world who seek to build their futures in the United States. Our strategic location in Silicon Valley gives us unique insight into the needs of entrepreneurs, tech professionals, researchers, and innovators.

With over 10 years of combined experience, our team has successfully handled hundreds of immigration cases across various categories, maintaining a 98% success rate. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach, treating each case with the attention and care it deserves.

500+
Successful Cases
10+
Years Experience
98%
Success Rate
50+
Countries Served

Our Professional Team

Meet the experienced professionals who make up the LYD Law team. Each member brings unique expertise and dedication to serving our clients.

Brandy Li

Brandy Li

Founding Attorney

Brandy Li is a licensed attorney in both California and New York. She graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law, earned her LL.M. from George Washington University Law School, and obtained her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law School. After law school, she served as a judicial clerk at the New Jersey Superior Court, then worked at major law firms in New York and San Francisco, handling various immigration cases. She has successfully achieved satisfactory results for clients in EB5 investment immigration, H1B work visas, EB1A extraordinary ability immigration, L1/EB1C multinational executives, family immigration, and marriage-based immigration. Since 2017, she has been writing articles on her WeChat public account 'Silicon Valley Little Lawyer', covering U.S. immigration law, policies, and complex case analyses.

Education

  • J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law
  • LL.M., George Washington University Law School
  • B.A., Southwest University of Political Science and Law

Bar Admissions

  • California State Bar
  • New York State Bar

Languages

English, Mandarin

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2023)
  • AILA Annual Conference Speaker (2022)
  • Featured Expert - Political Podcast
Xiaomeng Zhang

Xiaomeng Zhang

Attorney

Licensed attorney in New York State. Graduated from Tsinghua University School of Law, worked at Thomson Reuters Legal (Westlaw China) for three years before coming to the United States. Earned LL.M. degree from University of Virginia School of Law. After graduation, worked in civil law firms and volunteered at immigration legal aid centers for many years, with deep interest and passion for immigration law.

Education

  • LL.M., University of Virginia School of Law
  • B.A., Tsinghua University School of Law

Bar Admissions

  • New York State Bar

Languages

English, Mandarin

David Wu

David Wu

Technology Transactions Counsel

Mr. Wu is a bilingual technology transactions counsel whose work sits at the intersection of corporate, commercial contract and privacy. He currently advises on various start-ups, funding, data-center leasing/colocation, cloud GPU and hardware sourcing, and commercial engagements. Previously, he practiced at multinational corporations as well as a large Bay Area law firm handling corporate and M&A matters. He works comfortably across the U.S., Europe, and Asia in English and Chinese.

Education

  • J.D., Law Degree

Languages

English, Chinese

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Dr. Tianlong You

Consultant

Dr. Tianlong You (J.D./Ph.D.) is a policy consultant with deep academic and professional background. As an expert in immigration politics and policy, Dr. You provides comprehensive immigration guidance to clients, helping them navigate the complex U.S. immigration policy landscape. Dr. You has profound insights into the historical evolution and current trends of U.S. immigration, and is a uniquely insightful and trustworthy consultant.

Education

  • J.D./Ph.D.

Languages

English, Mandarin

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Jinglei Cui

Expert Attorney

Attorney Cui is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in immigration law, family law, and criminal defense, committed to comprehensively protecting clients' rights both in and out of court. She graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and has solid professional background and rich practical experience. In immigration, she provides comprehensive representation for removal defense, asylum, VAWA, O-1 & EB-1A extraordinary ability applications; in family law, she handles divorce, property division, child custody and support, domestic violence restraining orders; in criminal defense, she provides DUI defense and other criminal case defense. Attorney Cui is known for meticulous case preparation and highly persuasive court advocacy.

Education

  • J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law

Languages

English, Mandarin

Karlyn Wang

Karlyn Wang

Strategy Director

Karlyn Wang graduated from Stanford University with dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Gender Studies, and a Master's in Public Policy. She has participated in multiple influential marketing and cross-cultural projects, covering non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and creative industries, reaching millions of global audiences. She is also skilled at using research and communication techniques to precisely present clients' professional achievements and influence.

Education

  • M.P.P., Stanford University
  • B.A., Economics and Gender Studies, Stanford University

Languages

English, Mandarin

Juno Du

Juno Du

Marketing Manager

Juno Du is the Marketing Manager at LYD Law, leading the firm's creative and strategic communications across digital and print platforms. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Juno bridges cultures and connects LYD Law with a diverse global audience of entrepreneurs, professionals, and families. At LYD Law, Juno oversees brand storytelling, content strategy, and client engagement initiatives that highlight the firm's values of professionalism, empathy, and trust. Their work integrates visual design, social media, and bilingual marketing to make complex immigration information accessible and engaging. Outside of work, Juno is passionate about photography, design, and creative storytelling—believing that every brand, like every person, has a story worth sharing.

Languages

English, Mandarin

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Susan Sun

Legal Assistant

Susan graduated from Peking University with a degree in English Literature, earned a Master's in Computer Science from San Jose State University, and worked as a software engineer at Cisco for many years. In recent years, she has been active in the education field, providing speech therapy and family counseling for special needs children.

Education

  • M.S., Computer Science, San Jose State University
  • B.A., English Literature, Peking University

Languages

English, Mandarin

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Josefina Gan

Legal Assistant

Josefina graduated from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies with a degree in Advanced English Translation and is a graduate student in Business Administration at Sun Yat-sen University. She has worked in education in Peru and Mexico, served as a director at Guangdong Television, and worked as International Affairs Manager at Sun Yat-sen University.

Education

  • M.A., Business Administration, Sun Yat-sen University
  • B.A., Advanced Translation, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Languages

Chinese, English, Spanish, Korean

Awards & Recognition

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized by peers and clients alike

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

2021-2023

Brandy Li recognized as Rising Star in Immigration Law

Top Immigration Attorney

2022

Silicon Valley Business Journal recognition

Client Choice Award

2022

Awarded for exceptional client service and results

Best Law Firm

2023

San Jose Chamber of Commerce recognition

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at LYD Law

Compassion

We understand that immigration is deeply personal. Every client's story matters, and we approach each case with empathy and understanding.

Integrity

We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our dealings, providing honest assessments and transparent communication throughout the process.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice, staying current with immigration law changes and continuously improving our services.

Partnership

We view our relationship with clients as a partnership, working together toward the common goal of achieving their immigration objectives.