Emma is the founder and principal attorney of Zhang Law Office, a San Francisco-based US immigration law firm specializing in the energy and technology sectors. With a background as both an entrepreneur and legal strategist, Emma has built a practice that bridges the gap between global talent mobility and the critical industries driving the future of innovation.
As a key advisor to emerging technology companies, lithium refineries, and AI startups, Emma plays a pivotal role in helping businesses scale operations, secure top-tier international talent, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. With deep expertise in reshoring strategies, supply chain development, and workforce planning for energy transition, Emma has worked alongside industry leaders to strengthen the U.S. position in critical minerals, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.
Beyond the legal field, Emma is a serial entrepreneur and investor, deeply engaged in lithium mining/refining, sustainable energy solutions, and workforce innovation. In 2023, Emma founded LithiumX, a global mobility and staffing solution for the energy industry, addressing the urgent need for highly skilled talent in lithium refining, battery manufacturing, and clean energy production. The company fosters industry partnerships across America, Europe, and Asia, facilitating seamless workforce mobility and supporting the growth of the global energy sector. By connecting top-tier engineers, scientists, and industry specialists with high-growth energy companies, LithiumX is perfectly positioned in strengthening the domestic and international supply chain for critical minerals and sustainable energy solutions.