Yani H. Ngo
Yani Ngo is a member of the Government Enforcement & Compliance and Business & Financial Litigation groups. She represents life sciences, universities, and other companies involved in complex litigation and government investigations.
During law school, Yani served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Denise J. Casper at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Prior to law school, Yani worked at a Boston law firm in the commercial litigation department.
Representative Engagements
- Represent a multinational pharmaceutical company in a federal investigation involving sales, marketing, and promotional practices.
- Represent life sciences companies in securities class action litigation and patent litigation.
- Represent a biopharmaceutical company in an SEC investigation.
- Represent a private equity firm in litigation over a noncompetition agreement.
- Advise a university on compliance with FEMA grant conditions.
- Advise a cryptocurrency mining company on a contract dispute.
- Assist pro bono clients in understanding and sealing CORI records through Lawyers Clearinghouse.
Publications and Presentations
- "Recent Developments in the NCAA’s Regulation of NIL Deals for Student-Athletes," podcast co-host, Choate's Litigation Updates Podcast, June 2022
Professional and Community Involvement
- Member of the Boston Bar Association
- Member of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts
- Member of Choate’s Associates’ Committee
Recognition
- Honors Recipient, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023)
Education & Credentials
- Boston College Law School
- JD, 2021
Editor-in-Chief, Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest
Cornelius J. Moynihan Commencement Award
- Northeastern University
- BA, 2018, magna cum laude
Huntington 100
Admissions
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Massachusetts