Bio
John Tang is a partner in the Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement Practice at Jones Day in San Francisco. He has represented companies, directors, and executive officers in shareholder litigation, SEC enforcement matters, and internal investigations for more than 20 years. He also counsels clients regarding corporate governance, D&O insurance, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. John has advised independent directors and management on fiduciary duties, internal controls, compliance, and other matters and has conducted more than 30 internal investigations responding to a range of issues.
John was previously based in Silicon Valley and has represented public and private companies across various industries, in state and federal court in California and elsewhere. John’s experience also includes engagements involving Chinese companies and China-based operations of multinational corporations. Among other matters, he has represented Chinese companies and executives in U.S. securities litigation, represented a Chinese company’s audit committee in internal investigations, and conducted FCPA compliance reviews of China business dealings.
John has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board of Law360 Securities since 2014, and has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in Securities Litigation.
John has been a panelist on a range of securities litigation and enforcement topics. In addition to his legal practice, he serves on the Board of Trustees of The Yale-China Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1901 and committed to bridging American and Chinese cultures through partnerships in education, health, and the arts. John is also past Board President of the Asian Law Alliance, a Silicon Valley non-profit organization promoting equal access to the justice system for Asian Pacific Islander and low-income populations through legal counseling, community education, and advocacy.
John is the hiring partner in Jones Day’s San Francisco Office.