Dongyan Hu

For around 20 years, Yuki Hu has managed office operations for top-tier international law firms, specializing in administration, finance, human resources, and cross-office coordination. Yuki currently serves as Office Business Director at Perkins Coie, where she is responsible for all administrative work, oversees annual operating budgets, financial reporting, and all office accounting functions, including tax and fund management. She administers office liability insurance programs, develops and manages the firm’s Emergency Response Plan, and leads the recruitment and onboarding process for new hires. 

Yuki works closely with lawyers and support staff to implement firm policies, manage departure processes, and serve as a liaison on all human resource matters. She coordinates office events, documents storage, lease extensions, and vendor relationships, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for the office. Yuki also has deep experience in regulatory compliance, including office annual inspection, foreign lawyer registrations, visa applications, and government filings for law firm offices in China. 

Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Yuki held progressive roles at Sheppard Mullin, Vinson & Elkins, Freshfields, and Linklaters, where she built expertise in financial reporting, IT service coordination, and office administrative management. Her background in economics and long-term experience in legal administration make her a trusted partner for firm leadership and legal teams alike.