Ms. Chen practices in the area of tax law, corporate law, franchise law, and international trade law. Before practicing law, Ms. Chen worked in the international tax department of one of the Big 4 public accounting firms, and she is a licensed certified public accountant in addition to being a licensed attorney. In addition to her work in public accounting, she has worked overseas in the legal department of a large waste management company where she worked on international dispute resolution.
Kelly’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, tax matters, and franchise and distribution law. She also assists clients with cross-border transactions, including Customs issues and international trade compliance matters. She has been involved with complex international tax structuring as well as assisting foreign clients navigate the complexities of the US Internal Revenue Service.
Education
J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Study abroad program, East China University of Politics and Law –Shanghai
M.P.A., The University of Texas at Austin
B.B.A. (Business Honors Program), The University of Texas at Austin, cum laude
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas
Languages
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Proficient in Spanish
Professional/Civic Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Forum on Franchising
- Section of Business Law
- Section of International Law
- Section of Taxation
- Young Lawyers Division
- Member, Texas State Bar
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Section of Franchise Law & Distribution
- Section of International Law
- Section of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Section of Tax
- Member, Dallas Asian-American Bar Association
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Dallas Chapter
- Alumni Recruiter, Business Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin
- Weekly Volunteer, The Senior Residences