Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP 300 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

"I have been extremely fortunate to have Ella (Qiaojing) Zheng and her team (including Melinda Koster, Frank Xu, and Yalda Saii) representing me to fight against employment discrimination at workplace. After a survey through multiple resources, I realized that a case against my employer, a large Fortune 500 company, wouldn’t be easy. Honestly, I was scared in the beginning because my employer was quite aggressive and hostile, but gradually I started feeling safe and strong because Ella was on my side! Ella and her team were very compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective. Throughout the process, she always clearly laid out the options and explained the pros/cons of each decision to make sure the strategy aligns with my value and goal. Specifically, I was impressed that Ella and team put a lot of effort into negotiating with my employer to make sure the company takes corrective actions to address and prevent discrimination in the future. She successfully did it!! It demonstrated the core value of her and SHS, and it helped me to achieve a closure after enduring a long period of emotional pain. Of course, the monetary compensation is a plus! Additionally, I felt like our relationship was beyond business. Ella and her team treated me just like their extended family. In many meetings I got emotional because of her empathy, care, and thoughtful approach. What a wonderful attorney! No words are sufficient to express my gratitude and I could not have asked for a better attorney. I highly recommend Ella!"