Jiani Huo

We have had the pleasure of working with Jiani on several immigration matters involving international artists represented by our gallery, including successful O-1B and EB-1A cases. What sets Jiani apart is not only her legal expertise, but also her deep understanding of the art industry. She underst...ands how galleries operate, how artists build their careers, how exhibitions, press, sales records, curatorial projects, institutional recognition, and professional reputation fit together, and most importantly, how to translate those realities into a strong immigration case. From a gallery’s perspective, this makes an enormous difference. We never felt that we had to over-explain the industry or educate our attorney about how the art world works. Jiani understood the market, the challenges faced by international artists, and the practical needs of both artists and galleries. She was able to identify the strongest aspects of each artist’s career and present them in a way that was both legally persuasive and true to the artist’s actual professional achievements. She is also extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and efficient. Throughout the process, she communicated clearly, answered questions promptly, and kept both the gallery and the artists informed at every stage. For any gallery, artist, or art professional looking for immigration counsel, especially for O-1B or EB-1A matters, I would highly recommend Jiani. It is rare to find an attorney who combines strong legal skills with such a sophisticated understanding of the contemporary art world.