Bio
John Tang was a partner in the Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement Practice at Jones Day before retiring from the firm in 2025. Prior to Jones Day, John was a partner at Latham & Watkins, where he was a former co-chair of the securities litigation practice. The Legal 500 has described John as “a phenomenal lawyer who translates complex legal concepts into practical legal and business guidance.” During over 28 years in private practice, John represented companies, directors, and executive officers in shareholder litigation, SEC enforcement matters, and internal investigations. He also counseled clients regarding corporate governance, D&O insurance, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. John has advised boards of directors and management on fiduciary duties, internal controls, 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 in the technology sector and other industries. 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 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance assessments of China business dealings.
John has been a speaker on a range of securities litigation and enforcement topics, and was a member of the editorial advisory board of Law360 Securities from 2014 through 2023. He has also presented numerous trainings to summer associates and junior lawyers on a variety of subjects. In addition to his legal practice, John served on the Board of Trustees and as audit committee chair of The Yale-China Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1901 and committed to bridging American and Chinese cultures through collaborative partnerships in education, healthcare, and the arts. John is also past Board President of the Asian Law Alliance, a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization established in 1977 promoting equal access to the justice system for Asian Pacific Islander and low-income populations.
John was formerly the hiring partner in Jones Day’s San Francisco Office, and previously was global chair of the recruiting committee at Latham & Watkins. In addition, John has served in law firm administrative roles concerning diversity, associate development, legal ethics, and business development, among other areas.
John has taught securities litigation at UC Law SF since 2019.