Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight

Despite providing a comprehensive case analysis and actionable intelligence regarding unethical conduct at a major firm like Sidley Austin, the response from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight was disappointing. Receiving a late-night rejection from their COO on my partner’s birthday speaks volumes about their internal culture. In an era where digital footprints and the IoT make everything discoverable, their dismissal of clear CA code violations is a missed opportunity. They seem to prioritize optics over the actual pursuit of justice."

It has been my great honor to have Ella Zheng at the Palo Alto office represent me in my case! She did a fantastic job from the beginning to the end, demonstrating her expertise and professionalism. Most importantly, justice is served. I appreciated all she has done to make my case a successful one.

Qiaojing Ella Zheng and SHSM provided me with the best legal representation I've ever encountered. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my case and showed it through great communication. Ella took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable with every decision. Highly recommend if you need an employment lawyer that will fight for you relentlessly.

I have been extremely fortunate to have Ella (Qiaojing) Zheng and her team (including Melinda Koster, Frank Xu, and Yalda Saii) representing me to fight against employment discrimination at workplace. After a survey through multiple resources, I realized that a case against my employer, a large Fortune 500 company, wouldn’t be easy. Honestly, I was scared in the beginning because my employer was quite aggressive and hostile, but gradually I started feeling safe and strong because Ella was on my side! Ella and her team were very compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective. Throughout the process, she always clearly laid out the options and explained the pros/cons of each decision to make sure the strategy aligns with my value and goal. Specifically, I was impressed that Ella and team put a lot of effort into negotiating with my employer to make sure the company takes corrective actions to address and prevent discrimination in the future. She successfully did it!! It demonstrated the core value of her and SHS, and it helped me to achieve a closure after enduring a long period of emotional pain. Of course, the monetary compensation is a plus! Additionally, I felt like our relationship was beyond business. Ella and her team treated me just like their extended family. In many meetings I got emotional because of her empathy, care, and thoughtful approach. What a wonderful attorney! No words are sufficient to express my gratitude and I could not have asked for a better attorney. I highly recommend Ella!

Ella was very knowledgeable about employment law when it came to reviewing my severance agreement. I greatly appreciated her advice.