Zhiheng News | Three-day tempering! The first phase of Zhiheng Criminal Leading Talent Training Camp ended successfully
From December 12 to 14, 2025, the first session of the Zhiheng Criminal Leadership Training Camp was successfully held in the main conference room of Zhiheng’s headquarters. This training camp will last for three days.Two nightsSeveral Zhiheng attorneys with many years of experience in the criminal law field were invited to deliver lectures. The course covered all key stages of criminal practice, offering participants a professional program that combines theoretical depth with practical value.
At the opening ceremony on the first day, Zhang Nannan, Director of the All-China Criminal Law Committee of Zhiheng and head instructor of the training camp, officially declared the camp open, marking the commencement of a three-day professional training program.The second and third days of the training camp focused on the core stages of criminal case handling and courtroom trial skills, with a tightly structured curriculum that was highly targeted.
Morning class
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Wei Yuanwen, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Management Committee of Zhiheng and Deputy Director of the National Criminal Law Specialized Committee
In the morning,Wei Yuanwen, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Management Committee of Zhiheng and Deputy Director of the National Criminal Law Specialized CommitteeTaking “Legal Documents” as the theme, the session focused on the writing standards, logical structure, and expression techniques of legal documents, emphasizing that legal documents are a direct reflection of a lawyer’s professional competence. It was underscored that such documents must adhere to standardized formatting, clearly articulate the key issues in dispute, and present rigorous arguments, thereby providing participants with a systematic guide to enhance their core skills in drafting legal documents.
Peng Lei, Member of the Qianhai Steering Committee of Zhiheng and Vice Director of the National Specialized Committee on Criminal Law
Subsequently,Peng Lei, Member of the Qianhai Steering Committee of Zhiheng and Vice Director of the National Specialized Committee on Criminal LawPresenting the “Case Review” course, the instructor draws on their extensive practical experience to impart effective methods for efficiently identifying key documents in case files and precisely pinpointing evidentiary issues, as well as techniques for using visual tools such as mind maps and timelines to enhance case review efficiency and evidence analysis skills.
Afternoon class
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Mc Cheuk-lam, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng in Dongguan and Advisor to the All-China Criminal Law Committee
The afternoon session focused on the core aspects of court hearings.Mc Cheuk-lam, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng in Dongguan and Advisor to the All-China Criminal Law CommitteeEntitled “Questioning,” the presentation systematically explains the preparatory work, questioning techniques, and practical skills involved in courtroom questioning. By taking into account the procedural characteristics of both first-instance and second‑instance proceedings, it clarifies the logical framework for questioning different types of witnesses—defendants, victims, and other witnesses—and also identifies common pitfalls to avoid during the questioning process.
Luo Wenlong, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Shanghai Equity and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law Committee
After that,Luo Wenlong, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Shanghai Equity and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law CommitteeThe course, centered on the topic of “Cross-Examination,” deconstructed the rules of criminal evidence and key points of cross-examination. Starting from the authenticity, legality, and relevance of evidence, it provided a detailed exposition of methods and strategies for challenging various types of evidence, thereby fortifying trainees’ crucial defense line during courtroom trials.
Yue Xiongtao, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law Committee
The daytime sessions concluded with Attorney Yue Xiongtao’s presentation on “Debate.”Yue Xiongtao, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law CommitteeDrawing on extensive practical experience, the session elucidated the construction of debate logic, the application of legal grounds, and effective communication techniques, providing trainees with invaluable guidance to enhance their courtroom advocacy skills.
Evening classes
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Liu Yan, Deputy Director of the Supervisory Board of Zhiheng in Xi’an and Advisor to the National Specialized Committee on Criminal Law.
In the evening class,Liu Yan, Deputy Director of the Supervisory Board of Zhiheng in Xi’an and Advisor to the National Specialized Committee on Criminal Law.Focusing on “Extrajudicial Defense,” the presentation emphasized that extrajudicial defense is an essential component of criminal defense, encompassing key activities such as case-file review, client meetings, evidence collection and investigation, and communication and coordination. It also shared the core principles of extrajudicial defense along with strategies for risk prevention and control.
Zhao Gang, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng in Jinan and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law Committee
Finally,Zhao Gang, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng in Jinan and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law CommitteeDelivering the course “Defense in the Death Penalty Review Stage,” this session elucidates the applicable conditions, review procedures, and key defense strategies specific to this unique phase, providing participants with professional insights to tackle highly complex defense cases.
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A moment of relaxation
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Morning exercise session
To effectively alleviateTrainee’s fatigue from prolonged sitting and ensure learning efficiency and a positive experience, during daytime breaks,Class Monitor Yi DingxingWe have carefully organized a relaxing and soothing set of calisthenics during the break. Under their leader’s guidance, the participants rose to stretch their muscles and loosen their joints, relaxing both body and mind through simple yet effective stretching exercises, quickly regaining their composure.
Game segment
In addition, the training camp also included interspersed arrangements ofIn the “Shake It” and “Act It Out, Guess It” games, participants enthusiastically joined in and actively interacted, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. The top-ranked participants successfully took home their prizes. This segment not only injected joy and energy into the otherwise intense study schedule but also strengthened communication and camaraderie among the participants.
Morning class
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Liu Xin, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law Committee
The third day’s course focused on the subsequent procedures and key practical aspects of criminal practice.Liu Xin, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Vice Director of the National Criminal Law CommitteeUnder the theme of “Second‑Instance Defense,” the presentation centered on assessing the likelihood of a successful defense, taking the first‑instance judgment as the logical starting point. It shared methods for identifying strategic openings across several dimensions, including the litigation process, the logic of conviction, responses to key defense arguments, and the client’s attitude. Additionally, it offered professional advice on supplementing the factual basis of the case and employing techniques such as on‑site investigations and expert opinions.
Zhang Jian, Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Advisor to the All-China Criminal Law Committee
Next,Zhang Jian, Partner at Zhiheng Beijing and Advisor to the All-China Criminal Law CommitteeThe course “Criminal Complaints” begins by introducing the fundamental concepts, legal basis, and core objectives of criminal complaints, and then provides a detailed explanation of practical guidelines for key steps such as determining jurisdiction, structuring the complaint, and preparing supporting documents. The course integrates various types of prosecution cases and deconstructs the entire procedural framework, from case registration upon receipt of a report to the initiation of formal proceedings.
Afternoon class
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Peng Lina, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Shanghai Equity and Advisor to the National Criminal Law Committee
In the afternoon,Peng Lina, Senior Partner at Zhiheng Shanghai Equity and Advisor to the National Criminal Law CommitteeFocusing on the “meeting” phase, the session covered the preparation of meeting procedures and the key considerations at different stages of the litigation. It shared practical techniques for communicating effectively with clients, guiding them to provide truthful statements, and accurately identifying critical leads. Additionally, it provided a detailed discussion on issues such as the protection and remedies of the right to meet with clients, as well as the procedural guidelines for meetings in special cases.
Ma Yuanbin, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng Guangzhou and Advisor to the National Criminal Law Committee
Subsequently,Ma Yuanbin, Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng Guangzhou and Advisor to the National Criminal Law CommitteeThe course “Retrial Advocacy” covers the conditions for initiating a retrial, the standards for review, and advocacy techniques. It demonstrates how to apply element-based and systems thinking in retrial cases and offers practical strategies for addressing key issues such as the submission of new evidence, correction of legal application errors, and identification of procedural violations.
Leader's Address
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Director of Zhiheng China,Zhang ShanHua, Director of the Management Committee of
Director of Zhiheng China,Zhang ShanHua, Director of the Management Committee of
It was pointed out that this training session is large in scale, rich in content, and of great and far-reaching significance. He emphasized that the training camp is not only a key initiative for Zhiheng to establish its national profile as a specialized center, but also embodies the core mission of driving high-quality growth in the firm’s practice areas.
Director Zhang Shanhuá stated that in 2026, Zhiheng will focus on enhancing its internal professional capabilities, building on the outstanding results of this training program, and progressively refining the business development strategies of its offices across the country. At the same time, it will actively expand its network of business partnerships to further strengthen and elevate the firm’s criminal practice brand nationwide.
Awards ceremony
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Outstanding Class Teacher
Outstanding Counselor
Outstanding Class Monitor
Outstanding Student
Following that, an awards ceremony was held to recognize outstanding class teachers, counselors, class monitors, student committee members, and trainees.
Outstanding Lecturer
To recognize the lecturers’ professional insights and dedicated efforts, the training camp presents each lecturer with an “Outstanding Lecturer” trophy upon completion of their course, in gratitude for their generous sharing of practical experience and expert knowledge. In addition, the training camp issued a digital certificate of completion to each official participant who fully attended and successfully completed the program, recognizing their professional growth and learning achievements, and marking a successful conclusion to this training session.
List of awardees
Outstanding Class Teacher
Zhang Nannan
[Outstanding Counselor]
Guo Liang, Xu Mingzi
[Outstanding Lecturer]
Liu Yunfa, Shen Peng, Wei Yuanwen, Peng Lei, Mai Zhuolin, Luo Wenlong, Yue Xiongtao, Liu Yan, Zhao Gang, Liu Xin, Zhang Jian, Peng Lina, Ma Yuanbin
[Outstanding Class Monitor]
Yi Dingxing
[Outstanding Class Officer]
Fang Sicheng, Zhang Yonglin, Wu Bihao, Shen Zhen, Zeng Kunmei, Wang Yiqiong, Liao Kai, Liu Jian, Zhang Shu, Yang Hao, Yang Yang, Lu Rui
[Outstanding Student]
Hu Chenhui, Gong Yao, Yu Haiyue, Li Min, Wu Jiawei, Yu Chenxian, Deng Xiaoli, Mo Jialiang, Zhao Zhongguo, Wang Shanbin, Yang Jun, Chen Wanwen, Wang Xiaohuan, Zhu Lei, Zheng Fang, Zhang Danni, Zeng Zheng, Yang Lina, Chen Changshun, Liang Shaofen, Hong Zhixiong, Yan Lun, Luo Dingming, Zhang Lin, Lai Jianing, Chen Siyi, Yu Shouyuan, Qin Chujun
Advisor's Summary
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Guo Liang, Secretary-General of the All-China Criminal Law Committee and counselor for the training camp
At the closing ceremony,Guo Liang, Secretary-General of the All-China Criminal Law Committee and counselor for the training campIn his concluding remarks, he reviewed the three-day learning journey and commended the participants for their enthusiasm and the valuable insights they gained. He mentioned that this training session concluded successfully, and the enthusiastic response—marked by an over-subscribed turnout—fully demonstrates the practical value of the course and the strength of market demand.
This training program is centered on building the national Zhiheng criminal defense brand. Through a variety of engaging formats, including case studies and forum discussions, it aims to help participating lawyers enhance their professional expertise and practical skills.
Attorney Guo Liang hopes that all trainees will, upon completion of the program, apply their acquired knowledge flexibly in their professional practice and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of their clients. At the same time, he stated that the Zhiheng National Criminal Law Committee will continue to provide ongoing support to its trainees, helping them to deepen their expertise and grow in the field of criminal defense.
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This training camp boasts a comprehensive curriculum that combines professionalism with practical application, as the instructors have generously shared their years of real-world experience and expert insights. Through three days of intensive training, the participants not only strengthened their foundational knowledge of criminal practice and honed their core advocacy skills, but also forged connections with like-minded peers and experienced the strong sense of cohesion within the Zhiheng Criminal Law team.
Zhiheng has always placed great emphasis on the development of criminal practice and talent cultivation. Moving forward, we will continue to build professional platforms for learning and exchange, fostering the specialized growth of our legal team, promoting the high-quality development of criminal practice, and contributing even more of Zhiheng’s strength to the advancement of the rule of law.