Qingqing Miao is a corporate attorney focusing on aviation and cross-border transactions. Qingqing acts as fleet counsel for U.S. airlines and advises global airlines, aircraft lessors, private aircraft owners, and banks on aviation equipment financing and trading, import and export, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) contract matters, and deal restructurings. Qingqing is a skilled negotiator who leads major contract negotiations and deal closings.
She also advises business clients in various industries such as life science, real estate, and manufacturing on business matters, including company formation, legal risk management, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and mergers and acquisitions. Qingqing also acts as outside general counsel to support the U.S. operations of multinational companies.
Born and raised in China, Qingqing is uniquely well positioned to advise on complex matters involving the U.S. and China.
Services
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT), Member
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Member
Washington State Bar Association, Executive Committee, International Practice Section, 2017-present; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011-2017; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2015-2016
American Bar Association, International Law Section, International Investment and Development Committee, Co-Chair, 2018-2019; Vice Chair, 2015-2018; Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy, Class of 2015
King County Bar Association
Recognition & Accomplishments
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch," Corporate, 2021-2022
The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2023-2026
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Aviation and Aerospace, 2022, 2024, 2025; Business/Corporate, 2013-2021
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy, 2015
Board Memberships & Community Service
Seattle Chongqing Sister City Association, Secretary, 2010-2017
Seattle Chinese Bar Association, Board Member, 2025-present
Asian Bar Association of Washington, Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 2012-2018
Credentials
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D. 2010)
Scholar List
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Secretary and Event Planner, 2007-2010
Peking University (B.A., 2007)
Peking University Press, Editor and Translator, 2005-2007
"21st Century Macao Star Cup" National English Speaking Contest, Second Prize
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin) - Fluent
Admissions
Washington
New York