Webinar Equity Pulse: Beyond gas prices: How the Middle East War is affecting Chinese Americans About the Event Global politics moves fast. The U.S.-Iran conflict has opened space for China to assert new diplomatic influence, and the ripple effects are already being felt in U.S.-China relations. What does this mean for Chinese Americans with cross‑border family, work, and community ties? Join us for a discussion with Thomas Krueger, Senior Policy Advisor on national security and international affairs at Akin Gump, moderated by Ben Wu, former U.S. Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce, on how these global shifts are shaping Chinese American communities and what it means to live “between two worlds” in 2026.On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could redefine what it means to be a U.S. citizen. It is a battle Chinese Americans have fought before. In 1898, Wong Kim Ark sued for his right to reenter the United States after being denied because of his Chinese ancestry. His Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship as we know it. The “Equity Pulse” series highlights real-world policy impacts on AAPI communities and what we can do to challenge inequities. Speaker Wendy M. Feng Commercial Litigation Attorney Seyfarth Shaw LLP Wendy M. Feng concentrates her practice on domestic and cross-border disputes spanning a wide range of industries, including banking and finance, technology, food and agriculture, transportation, and health care. She both prosecutes and defends against claims on behalf of businesses, owners, advisors, and other fiduciaries. Feng’s experience includes litigating issues arising out of contract and licensing disputes, data and privacy, investor relationships, unfair competition, consumer protection, fraud, and franchise law. Feng has also devoted substantial time to pro bono matters involving nonprofit businesses, constitutional and civil rights litigation, domestic violence protection, and immigration. Arjun Shenoy Counsel O’Melveny & Myers LLP Arjun Shenoy is an effective litigator and strategic counselor who operates at the intersection of law, policy, and technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence. He has significant experience advising Fortune 500 companies and startups on integrating AI into core business processes while navigating emerging state, federal, and international regulatory frameworks. An accomplished advocate at both the trial and appellate levels, Shenoy has successfully litigated high-stakes disputes involving a variety of substantive areas, including copyright, antitrust, insurance, and contract law. He maintains an active pro bono practice focused on constitutional law and immigration issues. Tony Wang Partner O’Melveny & Myers LLP Anthony S. Wang focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on private equity, venture capital, merger and acquisition, and Asia-related media and entertainment transactions. His clients span numerous industries including telecommunications, media, software/technology, manufacturing, energy, and real estate. He also has extensive experience in dealing with US securities compliance issues, corporate governance matters, and intellectual property topics, specifically with start-up companies and venture capital and private equity investors. Wang serves as the Managing Partner of O’Melveny’s Newport Beach office. Prior to joining O’Melveny, Wang spent many years at the Silicon Valley and Shanghai offices of another international AmLaw 50 firm, cultivating a valuable understanding of both US and Chinese cultures. Jennifer H. Wu Partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Jennifer H. Wu is a patent trial and appellate lawyer recognized for her “great advocacy skills at trials” and “outstanding work in cutting-edge biologics cases.” Wu has been widely recognized within the legal industry and the patent litigation bar for her achievements. She has been named to the IAM Patent 1000, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, and is ranked in both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as a leading patent litigator. Wu is the immediate past President of the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA), and a former co-chair of the FCBA Patent Litigation Committee, the Mock Argument Committee, and the Rules Committee. Wu also has an active pro bono practice and represents a number of Asian-American victims of racially motivated violence and their families. Moderator When Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 3:00 – 3:45 PM ET / 12:00 -12:45 PM PT Where Webinar Register Now Member involved Benjamin Wu Public and Private Sector Executive Show more Other online events Civic Engagement, The Equity Pulse, Webinar Equity Pulse with Frank Wu Civic Engagement, The Equity Pulse, Webinar Equity Pulse: Is Your Citizenship at Stake?