Jiahua Wang

Associate

Jiahua advises high-net-worth individuals in the US and worldwide on domestic and international estate planning matters.

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Jiahua Wang advises high-net-worth individuals, multinational families, and international clients on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and cross-border tax matters. Her practice focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of US and international estate and gift tax laws, estate tax treaties, global succession planning, and cross-border asset ownership. She works closely with US and non-US families, non-citizen spouses, family offices, and globally mobile individuals to develop tax-efficient structures that preserve wealth across generations. 

Jiahua regularly counsels clients on international trust planning, including qualified domestic trusts, foreign grantor trusts, revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate planning arrangements. Drawing on prior legal experience in both the United States and China, she provides practical guidance on matters involving multinational investments, outbound transactions, family office operations, and the management of cross-border assets. Her international background allows her to bridge legal, cultural, and business considerations for clients with global interests.

Previous Work

Prior to joining ArentFox Schiff, Jiahua practiced at an international law firm and a boutique private wealth law firm, where she advised high-net-worth individuals, multinational families, and international clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, cross-border tax considerations, and family office matters. 

Earlier in her career, she served as in-house counsel with global companies in China and practiced at a leading Chinese law firm, where she represented startups, private equity investors, and other businesses in corporate, financing, venture capital, and cross-border transactions.

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Presentations

  • 62nd Annual Hawaii Tax Institute China-U.S. Alliance Program, Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation, Chaminade University of Honolulu (Nov. 2 - 6, 2025)
  • 61st Annual Hawaii Tax Institute China-U.S. Alliance Program, Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation, Chaminade University of Honolulu (Nov. 3–7, 2024)
  • Industries
  • Languages
    Mandarin Chinese
  • Bar & Court Admissions
    • California Bar
    • People's Republic of China Bar
  • Education
    University of California, Berkeley, LL.M., 2022
    Fudan University, Juris Master (J.M.), 2014
    Yangzhou University, BA, 2011