On November 19, 2024, The Second American Chinese Collaboration Summit was successfully held in New York, bringing together Chinese American community leaders, industry experts, and political representatives from across the country to discuss new opportunities for development in the context of globalization. As a key partner of the summit, iLead Law Group played a pivotal role, showcasing its expertise in legal services, strategic partnerships, and resource integration.
On the day of the event, leaders from the American Chinese United Association (ACUA) and its regional branches joined New York State and City government officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally commence the summit. New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim and City Council Member Christopher Marte delivered opening remarks, with Council Member Marte extending greetings in Mandarin to express his support and appreciation for the Chinese American community.
iLead Shares Vision for Legal Innovation and Community Growth
During the summit, iLead Law Group Managing Partner Adam Mingli Chen delivered a keynote address outlining the firm's vision for future collaboration with ACUA. He highlighted the essential role of legal services in fostering business innovation and community development, sharing iLead's achievements in corporate risk mitigation, cross-sector collaboration, and safeguarding community legal rights.
Strategic Partnership: The Launch of the National Chinese American Attorneys Alliance
In the signing ceremony, Attorney Adam Mingli Chen and ACUA Chairman Feng Xie officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, announcing the establishment of the National Chinese American Attorneys Alliance. This alliance marks a significant milestone in integrating legal resources to provide more efficient support for businesses and the community.
Attorney Chen stated, "The National Chinese American Attorneys Alliance is a forward-looking collaborative platform. By pooling resources and leveraging professional expertise, we aim to elevate the quality of legal services and empower the Chinese American community to address diverse challenges."
Strengthening Cross-Sector Collaboration
Throughout the summit, the iLead team engaged in in-depth discussions with several key partners. iLead Group CEO Colin Miao and ACUA Chairman Feng Xie focused their talks on leveraging cross-sector collaboration to create greater value for the Chinese American population.
The leadership team of iLead also held discussions with Mr. John Lam, famed entrepreneur and Chairman of the China-US Hotel Association, on topics including community economic development and business expansion opportunities.
Additionally, iLead Group CEO Colin Miao and COO Siemson Yang met with Ms. Chiling Tong, the president and CEO of the National ACE and one of the most prominent female Chinese American politicians who has served under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. The pleasant conversation explored topics on navigating the political and economic landscape as Chinese American entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of culture and collaboration.
Building a Foundation for Future Strategic Partnerships
The summit not only highlighted iLead Law Group's leadership in community collaboration but also laid a solid foundation for future strategic partnerships. The iLead team expressed their commitment to using this summit as a pivotal point to deepen collaboration with ACUA and other business partners, innovate service models, and provide more comprehensive legal support and solutions for the Chinese American community.