Brian Li

Associate Attorney | Commercial Disputes, Contracts & Operational Risk | Cross-Border & Regulatory Risk

Northern Mariana Islands

About

U.S.-qualified attorney focused on commercial, regulatory, and cross-border legal issues in technology-driven business environments. My work sits at the intersection of legal risk and business operations. I currently advise on contractual structures, regulatory exposure, operational risk, and dispute-related issues, with particular focus on how legal frameworks apply to real-world systems such as payment processes, customer-facing digital services, and cross-border business operations. Prior to law, I worked across Asia in fintech and digital-platform environments, including experience supporting product-facing and operational work involving digital asset platforms. That background continues to inform how I approach legal issues today—particularly in understanding how operational systems, user-facing services, and regulatory considerations interact in technology-enabled businesses. I am particularly interested in legal roles involving technology platforms, payments, privacy, AI-related regulatory issues, and cross-border commercial operations, where legal counsel works closely with business, product, and operational teams to support scalable growth, manage regulatory exposure, and develop practical solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

Experience

  • Associate Attorney (Commercial Disputes, Contracts, and Operational Risk) at Dotts Law Office
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Advise on commercial disputes and regulatory matters involving contract structures, payment flows, and operational risk across service-based business activities Analyze how contractual arrangements and real-world execution drive disputes, identifying structural risks in pricing models, billing practices, and service delivery systems Evaluate liability allocation, indemnity exposure, and compliance obligations across customer-facing agreements, vendor contracts, and business operations Assess operational and third-party risks in service-based industries, including breakdowns in process design, documentation, and vendor performance Analyze insurance and risk-transfer frameworks, including coverage structures and claims processes, to mitigate financial and operational exposure Evaluated government procurement decision-making systems, identifying inconsistencies in evaluation criteria, rule application, and competitive outcomes

  • Judicial Law Clerk (Post-JD Legal Experience) at CNMI Judiciary
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Supported judicial decision-making across complex civil and commercial matters involving contract disputes, liability allocation, regulatory compliance, and procedural issues Analyzed how contractual structures, operational practices, pricing arrangements, and performance obligations contributed to legal exposure and dispute escalation Evaluated evidentiary records, procedural posture, and litigation risk factors to assess likely outcomes and support judicial determinations Synthesized complex legal and factual issues into clear, outcome-oriented analyses and draft rulings under significant time constraints

  • Clinic Intern at Ronald Peterson Law Clinic
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    Assisted with client matters, legal research, and document preparation

  • Legal Extern at Washington Army National Guard
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    Supported legal research and drafting on military-related legal matters

  • FinTech & Digital Platforms (APAC) at Red Pulse | Huobi | OKEx | Ballet Crypto
    Dec 2017 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Worked on user-facing product content and platform communication for digital asset platforms Gained exposure to payment systems, wallet infrastructure, and transaction flows across digital platforms Collaborated with teams on product messaging, onboarding flows, and user interaction with financial features Developed familiarity with cross-border payment environments, platform-based business models, and regulatory considerations