May Xu
Attorney, CPA
Washington
WA
About
My professional background includes working for Big4 accounting firms and multinational bank corporations, where I honed my skills in auditing and financial analysis. In addition, I have interned as an in-house counsel, where I drafted and reviewed loan agreements and conducted legal research.
Currently, I volunteer as a general clinic attorney, where I provide legal advice to individual clients. Through this work, I have gained valuable experience in a wide range of legal issues, including… read more family law, estate planning, and business law.
With my unique combination of legal and financial expertise, I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service. Whether you need help with financial and compliance issues, business planning, or legal representation, I am here to help.
experience
Practice Areas
Work History
Neighborhood Legal Clinic
General Clinic Attorney
Dec 2022 - Present
-Provide legal advice for civil legal issues
-Help answer papers, summons, and requests
-Provide referral and resource information
Northwest Administrator
Sr. Accountant/Audit Coordinator
Sep 2018 - Nov 2021
-Investment management service for trust accounts with a total over $400 million
-Report to trustees and governmental oversee agencies, and coordinate with statutory audit
Washington Federal
In-House Counsel Intern
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
-Review loan documents, security agreements, and UCC filings;
-draft responses to potential lawsuits;
- perform legal research on different states' regulations.
Washington Federal
Sr. Internal Auditor
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
-Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
-Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Mizuho Bank
International Business Advisor
Nov 2007 - Oct 2010
-Provide over 200 corporation clients with accounting and legal advice on oversea investments, mergers, and acquisitions, and business restructuring
-Assist in due diligence for oversea investment projects
Ernst Young
Auditor
Sep 2002 - Sep 2005
-Provide auditing service for Initial Public Offering (IPO) purposes as well as regular year-end audits