Catherine Liyun Zhang

Catherine Liyun Zhang is a shareholder of Carlton Fields, a full-service national law firm. She represents corporations on complex matters, including company formation, governance, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border transactions. She represents a diverse clientele, from startups and emerging companies to established enterprises across industries such as life sciences (biotech, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health care), nonprofit organizations, software, financial services, consulting, venture capital, real estate development, and hospitality.

Catherine also counsels companies and investors through all stages of financing, from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. She leads due diligence and structuring for M&A transactions, representing both buyers and sellers. Additionally, she serves as outside general counsel, overseeing corporate transactions and advising on entity structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance. She also works closely with C-level executives on employment-related matters, including employment agreements and equity compensation. Catherine frequently advises international businesses on U.S. market entry strategies, including subsidiary formation and joint ventures.

She is active in local community services and serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations, including Peking University Alumni Association of New England, and is a frequent presenter at conferences and seminars.

Catherine has been awarded The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch and Massachusetts Rising Stars from Super Lawyers Magazine. She received a B.S. in chemistry from Peking University and a M.S. in chemistry from Michigan State University. She earned a J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.