Rong Fu
Rong Fu is an associate attorney in the firm's Peoria office, with a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal aspects of the commercial field. She has a strong academic background in Economics, having completed her undergraduate studies at a prestigious top-5 university in China, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Rong is a first-generation law school graduate, earning a magna cum laude degree from the University of Illinois College of Law.
With valuable experience from internships across various industries and an externship focused on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, she brings a unique perspective to client advocacy. Rong has also externed with respected judges, including Judge John Z. Lee at the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chief Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez at the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, enhancing her litigation skills and judicial insight.
In addition to her legal experience, Rong served as the Internet Editor for the Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy and graduated with Pro Bono Notation, reflecting her commitment to community service. She enjoys tackling complex and intellectually demanding matters with meticulous attention to detail.
Outside work, Rong is passionate about cooking and is on a journey to become a gourmet chef. She also loves traveling, having backpacked solo across eight European countries, which enriches her worldview and approach to the law.
Credentials
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude
B.S., Zhejiang University
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois
Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
Illinois State Bar Association
Peoria County Bar Association
Languages
English, Mandarin
Presentations/Publications
Publications
"Automated Vehicles Are at the Crossroads: Where Should Local Governments Go?," University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy 423 (2023)
Public Profile
Rong Fu is an associate attorney in the firm's Peoria office, with a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal aspects of the commercial field. She has a strong academic background in Economics, having completed her undergraduate studies at a prestigious top-5 university in China, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Rong is a first-generation law school graduate, earning a magna cum laude degree from the University of Illinois College of Law.
With valuable experience from internships across various industries and an externship focused on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, she brings a unique perspective to client advocacy. Rong has also externed with respected judges, including Judge John Z. Lee at the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Chief Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez at the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, enhancing her litigation skills and judicial insight.
In addition to her legal experience, Rong served as the Internet Editor for the Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy and graduated with Pro Bono Notation, reflecting her commitment to community service. She enjoys tackling complex and intellectually demanding matters with meticulous attention to detail.
Outside work, Rong is passionate about cooking and is on a journey to become a gourmet chef. She also loves traveling, having backpacked solo across eight European countries, which enriches her worldview and approach to the law.