Mr. Gao is an associate at Law Offices of Deacon Zhang, P.C. His practice focuses on, among other things, EB1A alien of extraordinary ability, National Interest Waiver, and H1B visa.

Before joining the firm, Mr. Gao worked at a clean energy company and a boutique intellectual property law firm as an intellectual property attorney. With his cross-disciplinary insights, Mr. Gao specializes in representing scientists, researchers, and the technology industry in immigration matters.

Mr. Gao received his Juris Doctor degree from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree in automation engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology.

Mr. Gao is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is fluent in Mandarin.