Ariel is a detail-oriented, results-driven attorney with a strong track record of managing complex litigation and delivering favorable outcomes. She thrives in high-pressure environments, where she crafts persuasive motions, negotiates high-stakes agreements, and offers steady, strategic counsel—always focused on providing practical, business-minded solutions to help her financial services and gaming clients navigate an increasingly fraught regulatory and litigation landscape.

Ariel moved to the United States to attend college and fell in love with the Midwest. Raised in a family of public servants, she developed an early appreciation for the importance of knowledge, empowerment, and advocacy. Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, Ariel is adept at communicating across cultures and perspectives—a skill that strengthens her ability to tackle matters with nuance and clarity.

Her path to the legal profession was shaped by a longstanding interest in how rules shape real-world outcomes. As a child, she dreamed of becoming an actress, drawn to roles where characters stood up for others. Eventually, she traded scripts for statutes, and found that the legal field offered the perfect stage for analytical thinking, adaptability, and meaningful impact.

A believer in the value of showing up and doing the work—lessons acquired through modern dance training—Ariel brings that same discipline and creativity to everything she does, both in and out of the courtroom.

Education

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude (2019)
Beloit College, B.A. (2014)