Cincinnati, OH – Russell K. L. Leu, of counsel in the Columbus office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, recently was appointed by the United States Secretary of Commerce to the Hawaii-Pacific District Export Council.  He is often quoted providing his professional experience and advice that complements the counseling and assistance provided by US Department of Commerce Trade Specialists. 

Leu concentrates his practice on structuring international business transactions and advising clients seeking to do business in China.  He has counseled numerous businesses and financial institutions regarding transactions in Asia and the Pacific Rim.  Leu received his undergraduate degree from the University of Hawaii and law degree from the University of San Francisco.  He is fluent in Mandarin.  

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton and Northern Kentucky.  The firm provides a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals, including litigation, corporate and business law, securities and municipal financing, tax and estate planning, labor and employment law, real estate and environmental, health care, intellectual property and unfair competition and antitrust law.