Auggie Zhou, Esq.
General Partner
A distinguished graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Auggie Zhou is a dynamic and skilled attorney, licensed to practice in both Washington DC and New York. With a rich background in federal advocacy and a keen understanding of complex legal landscapes, Auggie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Auggie's professional journey in the legal field began with a focus on federal advocacy, where he represented clients in a variety of high-impact sectors including trade, energy, artificial intelligence, privacy, and cybersecurity. This experience not only honed his legal acumen but also deepened his understanding of the intricate interplay between law and emerging technologies.
In addition to his federal advocacy work, Auggie has a robust background in dealing with administrative laws in New York and Washington DC, particularly those pertaining to transportation, tobacco, and alcohol. This experience has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of the regulatory challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in these sectors.
Beyond his professional expertise, Auggie is deeply passionate about constitutional law, election law, and politics. His interest in these areas is not just academic; it reflects a profound commitment to understanding and influencing the foundational legal and political structures of our society.
Auggie Zhou is not just an attorney but a dedicated legal scholar and advocate. His combination of practical experience and special interests makes him an invaluable asset to clients navigating the complexities of today's legal environment.
John Colan, Esq.
Of Counsel
John Colan has been a member of the District of Columbia Bar since 2012, and has over a decade of client advocacy and negotiation experience in professional and collegiate athletics, as well as commercial real estate transactions. John has negotiated numerous multi-million dollar employment contracts and eight figure real estate transactions. Having graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2011, and working intimately with contracts ever since, he is capable of catering to clients’ interests and creatively working alongside them to draft client-protective contracts. In addition to this area of expertise, John also has extensive experience navigating his clients through difficult PR situations and employment crises.
Jax Fan, Esq.
Partner
Jaxen "Jax" Fan advises companies and business owners on high-stakes transactions, regulatory strategy, and complex commercial matters in the United States. His practice focuses on facilitating capital deployment, business expansion, and risk management in heavily regulated and cross-border environments.
Jax represents companies at all stages of growth—from early-stage ventures to publicly traded companies and global enterprises—in transactional and compliance matters. He counsels private and public companies on internal controls and strategic responses to federal and state agency inquiries and investigations involving securities law compliance, product safety, and other highly regulated industries. Jax also advises private investors and family offices on U.S. market entry, corporate formation, deal structuring, private placements, and public offerings, with particular emphasis on risk identification, due diligence, and the negotiation of investment terms.
In addition, Jax represents clients in complex commercial disputes, assisting businesses and investors in managing exposure and pursuing the recovery of significant financial losses through strategic dispute resolution.
Jaxen began his career advising ultra-high-net-worth investors on investment-based global mobility. He received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, his Securities Regulations and Finance Law LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, and a bachelor's degree in Politics from New York University. Outside of his legal practice, Jax plays soccer and pursues documentary and cinematic photography.