Anne Li
- San Francisco
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Anne is a business and commercial lawyer with a focus on complex real estate transactions, financings, and project development.
Anne Li’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of asset classes, including commercial, multifamily, industrial, renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, and battery storage), infrastructure, and data center projects across the United States.
Anne is known for delivering practical, tailored advice that strategically balances legal and commercial risks with her clients’ business objectives. She serves as a trusted adviser throughout the entire project lifecycle, guiding clients through site control, acquisition, development, financing, investments, construction, operations, and disposition.
Before entering the legal field, Anne worked in investment advisory and sales and trading, where she gained hands-on experience in financial research, operations, and compliance.
Anne is also committed to the San Francisco community, serving as the chair of the YMCA Chinatown Board, where she leads strategic initiatives to support low-income and immigrant families.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2014
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science and Economics, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
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Ohio
Related Employment
- Jones Day, San Francisco, CA, Associate, 2016-2019
- Thompson Hine LLP, Cleveland, OH, Associate, 2014-2016
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law, 2021-2026
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Asian American Bar Association of the Bay Area
- Urban Land Institute
Community Involvement
- San Francisco Chinatown YMCA Board of Governors
- San Francisco YMCA's International Task Force
