Yao Law Group

I had a really positive experience working with Yao Law Group. The team was very responsive, organized, and genuinely supportive throughout the entire process. They explained everything clearly and made something that initially felt overwhelming much easier to navigate. I am very grateful for their help and would recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful and professional legal support.

Elektra and her team were outstanding. She guided me through the O-1 process with clarity, expertise, and care, breaking everything down into clear milestones and timelines that made an overwhelming process feel manageable. Beyond that, Elektra was genuinely supportive. She understood both the professional and emotional weight of the O-1 process and made me feel reassured throughout. I’m incredibly grateful for their guidance and would recommend them without hesitation.

I’ve met with another lawyer in the past about the O1 before, so I thought I knew what to expect from my first consultation with Yao Law Group: some general info and a few minutes to ask quickfire questions. This consultation, however, was completely different. For starters, I wasn’t passed on to a junior lawyer or an assistant like I had experienced in the past - but got to speak to Elektra Yao herself. On top of this, she was very open to my (many) questions about my case, and then proceeded to generously share so much helpful and specific info that I wrote out 2 pages of notes! Her deep understanding about the laws pertaining to various creative industries meant that she has a very out-of-the-box way of strategizing, and her knowledge extends far beyond law into the nuanced territory of what makes an artist’s brand successful. I felt truly optimistic about my chances with the O1 despite my fears and worries. She didn’t sugarcoat anything and was brutally honest, but clearly also is someone who sees obstacles as opportunities to challenge herself - something I strongly relate to as a multidisciplinary artist. I left the consultation with clarity and optimism, and immediately called my assistant after the call and said “I chose the right lawyer”. I believe, if you’re serious about your art, you will find yourself feeling the same way after working with her.

I can’t recommend Elektra and her team enough! From the very first consultation, they made me feel heard, supported, and understood. Before finding them, I spoke with several lawyers who were discouraging and dismissive — but Elektra and her team approached my case with empathy, confidence, and so much care. They’re incredibly easy to talk to, always accessible, and truly go above and beyond for their clients. Everything about their process is so buttoned up and organized, which made working with them such a smooth and stress-free experience. You can tell they put so much thought and effort into every single case to make sure it has the best possible chance of approval. Getting my O-1 felt impossible before I met them, but they made it happen — and I’ll be forever grateful. If you’re looking for a team that truly knows their stuff and cares deeply about their clients, this is the one.

Elektra was recommended to me by a friend who recently had an excellent O1 experience with her. Although I only had one consultation with her, it cleared so many of my questions and doubts! Not only does she provide a lot of information over call, but also sends you resources to go through. Prompt, responsive, and honestly really intelligent!