Xintong Zhao

Xintong Zhao is a dedicated attorney at Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC, licensed in Washington, D.C., with a practice focused on appellate litigation, human rights litigation, federal litigation, employment-based immigration, and high-skilled immigration matters. She represents individuals, professionals, and organizations in complex legal matters and works diligently to help clients navigate challenging legal processes. Her approach combines strong legal analysis, detailed research, and effective advocacy to pursue favorable outcomes for those she serves.

Xintong earned her J.D. in Business Finance Law, with honors, from George Washington University Law School. During law school, she was a member of the GW Law Moot Court Board and the GW Law International Law Review, where she strengthened her legal writing, advocacy, and analytical skills. She also served as a student attorney at the GW Law Immigration Clinic, gaining hands-on experience assisting clients with immigration-related matters. In addition, she holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts Studies from Sarah Lawrence College, with a concentration in political philosophy.

Xintong has developed experience across a broad range of litigation and immigration matters throughout her legal career. Her work in appellate and federal litigation involves conducting extensive legal research, preparing persuasive legal arguments, and advocating for clients in complex proceedings. She also handles human rights litigation, helping address legal issues that affect vulnerable individuals and communities. In the immigration field, she assists employers and highly skilled professionals with employment-based and high-skilled immigration petitions, helping clients pursue career opportunities and long-term goals in the United States.

Xintong Zhao gained valuable experience through several legal and policy-focused positions before entering private legal practice. She interned with the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings and Freedom Now, where she contributed to legal research and case support. Earlier in her career, she worked with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Section, as well as the Legal Service of the Hudson Valleys. These experiences helped shape her understanding of legal systems, public service, and international legal issues. Fluent in Mandarin and German, she brings a global perspective to her legal practice and client advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Sarah Lawrence College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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