Experienced advocates with a practical and international perspective.

Christopher D. Lee is the founder and principal attorney of Elpis Law. His practice centers on complex business and civil litigation, representing businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals in matters where significant financial, operational, or ownership interests are at stake. He regularly appears in California state and federal courts in disputes involving contracts, fraud, fiduciary duties, corporate governance, shareholder and partnership conflicts, real estate, intellectual property, and other high-value commercial matters.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Lee advises companies on corporate governance, commercial transactions, shareholder arrangements, risk management, and cross-border legal matters. He has prepared U.S. legal opinions and advised public companies and multinational businesses in connection with overseas investments and capital-markets transactions involving the United States, China, and Hong Kong. His litigation experience allows him to identify legal risks early and structure transactions with future disputes in mind.

Representative Experience

Mr. Lee has successfully represented clients at every stage of litigation, from emergency injunctive relief and pretrial motion practice through trial and appeal. His experience includes obtaining complete dismissals of multi-million-dollar lawsuits, prevailing in complex bench trials, securing substantial monetary judgments, and successfully representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in precedential intellectual property proceedings. Because he prepares every matter with the possibility of trial in mind, he approaches negotiation and dispute resolution from a position of preparation rather than assumption.

Clients value Mr. Lee for his practical judgment, direct communication, and disciplined approach to problem solving. He understands that significant legal matters rarely affect only the courtroom; they often influence business operations, ownership, reputation, and long-term strategic decisions. His objective is to help clients navigate uncertainty with clear advice, careful preparation, and effective advocacy.

Mr. Lee practices in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Sichen (Sarah) Wu is a partner at Elpis Law. Licensed in California and New York, and with legal training and admission experience in China, her practice combines family law, civil litigation, real estate disputes, and cross-border legal matters. Her background allows her to advise clients whose legal issues frequently involve multiple jurisdictions, languages, and business or family interests.

Ms. Wu represents clients in divorce, property characterization and division, marital agreements, and other complex family-law matters involving substantial financial assets and cross-border considerations. She also advises intended parents in domestic and international surrogacy and assisted-reproduction arrangements, preparing comprehensive agreements that address the legal, financial, and practical issues unique to modern family formation.

Her civil litigation practice includes business disputes, contract actions, quiet title and real estate litigation, ownership disputes, and other contested matters. She regularly manages discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation, providing clients with practical guidance throughout every stage of the litigation process. Her background as a California licensed real estate broker also provides valuable perspective in matters involving real property transactions, ownership, financing, and title issues.

Ms. Wu frequently represents clients whose legal matters extend beyond the United States. She works closely with businesses, investors, families, and professionals throughout the United States and Asia, helping clients navigate legal systems that often differ significantly in procedure, language, and commercial practice. Her fluency in Mandarin and familiarity with both U.S. and Chinese legal environments allow her to communicate directly with clients and coordinate efficiently with overseas professionals when cross-border issues arise.

Clients appreciate Ms. Wu’s thoughtful preparation, responsiveness, and practical approach to resolving difficult legal issues. Whether negotiating a carefully structured agreement or litigating a contested dispute, she focuses on protecting her clients’ interests while providing clear guidance during situations that are often legally and personally significant.

Kirsty Lee is a trilingual paralegal who supports the firm’s litigation, transactional, and cross-border matters in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she previously worked with an international conglomerate and the Hong Kong Judiciary. Her background in translation, business law, and court administration assists the firm in managing multilingual evidence, client communications, filings, and case preparation.