James Hsui is a New York City based lawyer and expert in nonprofit law, business law and international law. He serves as counsel and provides bespoke solutions to non-profit organizations, civil society, charities, NGOs, 501(c)(3)s, visionaries, advocates, social enterprises, entrepreneurs, businesses, companies, governments, international (intergovernmental) organizations, international civil servants, diplomats, and other individuals and organizations, in New York and internationally, to secure their legal and non-legal interests in the United States and all over the world.
Prior to founding his firm, James Hsui, PLLC, James worked as political affairs adviser, and principal legal adviser to a high-ranking diplomat in the United Nations system, and worked closely with non-governmental organizations, United Nations system entities, states and governments, international organizations and multinational companies, to advance the vision of the United Nations charter -- a world that is characterized by peace, human rights, justice, respect, tolerance and solidarity. With an extensive background in international law, international relations and diplomacy, he has deep knowledge and expertise in international, foreign and cross-border transactions, activities, programs and operations.
James currently serves as General Counsel of an internationally operating 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He also serves as Secretary of a working group of high-level diplomats dedicated to addressing issues of common concern between the United Nations and Africa -- a role he has held since his time at the United Nations. Additionally, he serves as a member of the board of directors of the BK Style Foundation, which seeks to create a better, more sustainable and equitable world, through fashion.
James earned his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School, which awarded him its 2012 International Economic Law prize. While in law school, he focused his studies on public and private international law, and served as executive articles editor of the Brooklyn Journal of Business, Corporate and Commercial Law. Before embarking on a legal career, James attended the University of Oregon, earning a bachelor's degree in dance, and was also a championship level competitive ballroom dancer.
