Yu Ma
An accomplished legal professional experienced in the U.S. and China.
- Externed with Judge Michael Mihm in the Central District Court of Illinois
- Served as in-house Counsel for a large company in Shanghai, China
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
Yu Ma
Attorney in Chicago, IL
A first-generation immigrant, Yu is an accomplished legal professional who has been practicing nationally and internationally for over a decade in the industry. She began her legal career in Shanghai, China, after completing her Bachelor of Commerce and IP Law degree with High Honors. While in China, she practiced corporate and employment law for a large firm.
Yu continued her legal studies at the University of Illinois College of Law, receiving her Master of Law in 2014 and her J.D. in May 2022. While in law school, she externed with Judge Michael Mihm in the Central District Court of Illinois and clerked with Heyl Royster. Additionally, Yu served as the Production Editor for the Illinois Journal of Law, Technology, and Policy and was a member of the Moot Court Team.
Yu now resides in the north suburb of Chicago with her family.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude
LL.M., University of Illinois
LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Law, with honors
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
China
Professional Affiliations
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Community Involvement
IP Law Society, College of Law Run Club, Past-President
Languages
English, Mandarin
Presentations/Publications
Publications
“When Are Mental Illnesses Compensable Under Illinois Workers’ Compensation?” Below the Red Line - Heyl Royster Workers' Compensation Newsletter (2023)
