Qingqing Miao is a business attorney with a focus on general business and aviation transactions. Qingqing represents U.S. and foreign airlines, aircraft lessors, private aircraft owners, and banks on a range of transactions from fleet management matters to aviation equipment financing, leasing, sale, and deal restructuring. She also advises business clients in various industries, including life science, real estate, and manufacturing on business matters, including company formation, legal risk management, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and mergers and acquisitions.
In addition, Qingqing also has extensive experience in immigration and has represented employers and foreign workers in work visa and green card petitions, including EB-1A, EB-2NIW, EB-1C, PERM, EB-5, H-1B, O-1, E-1/2, TN, and L-1.
Born and raised in China, her clients are often involved in cross-border transactions. Qingqing is particularly well-equipped to handle those involving the U.S. and China.
Services
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter, Executive Committee, Chair, 2017-2018; Executive Committee, Vice Chair, 2016-2017; Executive Committee, Treasurer, 2015-2016; Executive Committee, Program Chair, 2014-2015; CLE Committee, Sub-committee Chair, 2012-present; Pro Bono Committee, Vice Chair and Chair, 2012-2014
Asian Bar Association of Washington, Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 2012-present; Small and Solo Committee, Chair, 2012-2015
Washington State Bar Association, Executive Committee, International Practice Section, 2017-present; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011-2017; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2015-2016; International Section
American Bar Association, International Law Section, International Investment and Development Committee, Co-Chair, 2018-2019; Vice Chair, 2015-2018; International Law Section, 2011-present; 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, 2023-2025
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Aviation and Aerospace, 2022, 2024; Business/Corporate, 2013-2021
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy, 2015
Board Memberships & Community Service
Seattle Chongqing Sister City Association, Secretary, 2010-2017
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