Ting Cheung
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Washington, DC
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
Practice areas: Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2025
Education: Harvard Law School
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As a senior litigation counsel at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP, in Washington, D.C., Ting Cheung focuses her practice on employment law, whistleblower claims and qui tam actions. She also represents clients in matters involving wrongful death, contractual disputes and sexual violence. Leveraging her extensive experience in international legal matters, along with her native proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese, she provides culturally informed representation to Asian American employees and whistleblowers navigating complex legal issues.
Ms. Cheung handles a wide range of employment and civil litigation matters. She works closely with employees, whistleblowers and individuals seeking accountability for workplace misconduct and other legal violations. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful advocacy and strategic representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each case. With an understanding of the legal and cultural challenges many clients face, she is committed to helping them protect their rights and pursue favorable outcomes.
Before joining Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP, Ms. Cheung built a strong academic and legal foundation through her studies and training in Hong Kong and the United States. Her international legal background enables her to approach multifaceted disputes from a broad perspective while effectively serving clients from various walks of life.
Ms. Cheung earned a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School after receiving a postgraduate certificate in laws and a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Hong Kong. She was admitted to practice law in New York in 2021, California in 2023 and Washington, D.C., in 2025. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
What differentiates me:
- Ms. Cheung has developed a neurodiversity-informed approach to representation, grounded in how neurodivergent clients process information, communicate, and experience the legal process—a topic she speaks and writes about frequently.
- Ms. Cheung handles both employment matters and whistleblower representation, allowing her to assess and sequence claims together where a single course of conduct supports both on different timelines and in different forums.
- Ms. Cheung treats her clients as participants in their own cases rather than spectators. Her detailed understanding of each client's circumstances and objectives allows her to approach resolution creatively, identifying strategies a more distant approach would miss.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Law - Employee, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower
- 100% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 2021, New York
Professional Webpage: https://sanfordheisler.com/team/ting-cheung/
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Secured a 7-figure settlement for a finance executive who encountered discrimination at work.
- Obtained final approval for $4.9 million class settlement in Song, et al. v. Weee! Logistics, Inc., et al, in California Superior Court (Alameda County)
Representative Clients
- Ms. Cheung is counsel for the plaintiff, Jin Zhang, in Zhang v. Hefei Reliance Memory, et al. The Complaint was filed in 2023 in California Superior Court (Santa Clara County). Ms. Zhang, Reliance Memory's former General Counsel, alleges breach of contract and retaliation, among other claims. , 2023
- Ms. Cheung is counsel for the plaintiff class in Song, et al. v. Weee! Logistics, Inc., et al, in California Superior Court (Alameda County). The plaintiffs are delivery drivers for Weee!, a major North American distributor of Asian and Hispanic grocery products. Ms. Cheung represents the plaintiffs in numerous claims brought under the California Labor Code for wage and hour and safety violations. The matter is also brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)., 2023
- Ms. Cheung is counsel for the plaintiff-relator, Steven Adler, in United States of America ex rel. Steven Adler v. The Sporn Company, Inc. et al. before the United States District Court for the District of Vermont (24-cv-00617).
Educational Background
- Harvard Law School, Master of Laws, 2019-2020
- The University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, 2016-2017
- The University of Hong Kong, Bachelor of Laws, 2012-2016
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The article looks at how courts have so far treated novel employment claims of disability discrimination by neurodivergent individuals who believe they have been treated adversely by observable symptoms of their condition, such as short attention span due to ADHD and repetitive behavior in autism. The article also examines how "the invisible nature of neurodivergence has presented unique challenges in affording legal protections to neurodivergent individuals and creating a more inclusive environment at workplaces and public accommodations.", Author, Handling Neurodiversity as the Basis of Disability Claims, Law360, 2024
- The article is a timely legal analysis of federal and state WARN Act requirements, and what employees and employers should know regarding legal protections amid a mass layoff. , Co-author, Federal and State WARN Acts Should Guide Approach to Layoffs, Bloomberg Law, 2022
Honors
- Ms. Cheung was selected for recognition by Lawyers of Color, a nonprofit organization "devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized communities.", Lawyers of Color "Hot List", Lawyers of Color, 2023
Office location for Ting Cheung
700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-221-4003
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026