Profile

Sophie Wang graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2013, where she served as an editor of the Berkeley Business Law Journal. Sophie graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Laws from East China School of Political Science and Law. Since joining Muchmore & Associates PLLC in 2017, Sophie has represented contractors, condominium boards, and owners and lessees of real property in disputes ranging from lien foreclosures to shareholder freeze-outs. Her current practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real estate litigation. Sophie has become a go-to litigator for investors, developers and hospitality entrepreneurs in New York’s Mandarin-speaking community. As a senior associate, Sophie now oversees the work of junior associates and manages case strategy. Prior to joining the firm, Sophie worked for law firms in both New York and Shanghai. She is fluent in Mandarin and Shanghainese.

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law - Master of Laws, 2013

East China University of Political Science and Law - Bachelor of Laws, summa cum laude, 2012

Representative Cases

Miao v. E Home Real Estate LLC, Sup. Ct. Nassau Co. Index No. 604734/2018

Obtained multimillion dollar recovery for minority member of LLC; reinstated claims dismissed during prior representation

USC-NYCON, LLC and Ferrara Bros., LLC v. Flintlock Construction & BMNY Construction, AAA Case No. Case No. 01-18-0003-7166

Recovered on multimillion dollar counterclaim following 15-day arbitration trial on behalf of superstructure subcontractor for high-rise hotel

Bayport Construction and Canova, Inc. v. Cabgram Developer LLC, Sup. Ct. NY Co. 162095/2019

Secured summary judgment on behalf of unpaid trade contractors at Gramercy Square construction project

Waikeung Tsang, et al. v. 114-08 Taipei Inc., Sup. Ct. Queens Co. Index No. 710998/19

Obtained order of attachment and injunction on behalf of purchasers of pre-sold condominiums at Taipei Court; defeated motion to dismiss

Admissions

New York

People’s Republic of China

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Credentialed in the People’s Republic of China (PRC bar exam passed)

Languages

English - fluent

Mandarin - native

Shanghainese - fluent

Contact

Phone: (917) 932-0299, Ext. 3

Email: swang@muchmorelaw.com