Zhiheng News | Zhiheng 2025 National Seventh Executive Director Work Conference and Zhiheng National Human Resources special project training meeting were successfully completed

On November 28 and 29, 2025, the Seventh National Meeting of Executive Directors of Zhiheng and the National Human Resources Special Training Session of Zhiheng were successfully held in the Grand Conference Room of Zhiheng’s Head Office.

On the first day of the conference, Zhiheng focused on the core issues of law firm development.In-depth discussions were held on key strategic directions such as operational standardization, regional collaborative development, and the current path to scale, with lively on-site exchanges and fruitful outcomes.

The next day’s agenda featured a national human resources training session, bringing together executive directors and HR managers from branches across all regions to participate. This training session focused on key areas such as optimizing the Zhiheng human resources system, refining talent acquisition strategies, and enhancing the lawyer service framework, thereby laying a solid foundation for comprehensively elevating the organization’s talent development capabilities.

Morning agenda

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Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters

At the outset of the meeting, Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters, delivered a welcoming address. She pointed out that human resources work is a crucial component of Zhiheng’s overall operations; it not only directly reflects the firm’s capacity to serve its lawyers but also constitutes a core factor in enabling Zhiheng to achieve high-quality, scalable growth. She hopes that the participants will fully absorb the outcomes of this training, translate them into concrete actions to advance the scaled-up development of each branch office, and contribute to Zhiheng’s sustained growth.

Li Zhuolin, HR Director of

During the training session, Li Zhuolin, HR Director of

, took the lead in delivering a presentation titled “Standardized Operations and Practices of the National HR System—Centered on Building an Integrated Mechanism for Attracting Legal Talent.” She comprehensively articulated the platform’s core competitiveness from multiple dimensions, including Zhiheng’s brand strength, the tangible costs borne by lawyers, and the robust resource support provided by the firm. At the same time, on the practical level of human resources management, she offered each branch office clear breakthrough strategies and actionable guidelines, ensuring that the firm’s talent‑acquisition objectives are effectively implemented.

Hong Jiajia, HR at

Subsequently, Hong Jiajia from the firm’s internal human resources department delivered a presentation on “Standardization of Internal HR Processes.” She focused on key aspects such as the lawyer onboarding process, the use and management of law firm office software, and the collaborative workflows among departments like human resources, finance, and risk control. She comprehensively deconstructed the operational essentials of each process, emphasizing how standardized procedures can enhance internal HR efficiency and ensure consistent firm-wide compliance. Additionally, she shared practical experiences and representative case studies from the headquarters’ efforts to optimize internal HR processes, providing valuable guidance for improving HR management at branch offices.

During the discussion and Q&A session, swipe left or right to view.

After the training session concluded, the meeting moved into the discussion and Q&A phase. Participants actively posed questions and engaged in lively discussions on challenges encountered in practice, such as talent recruitment and internal human resource management. In response to these pain points, the meeting provided systematic answers and, in alignment with the firm’s overall strategy, offered guiding recommendations. This effectively clarified ambiguities in the work process and removed obstacles, ensuring the smooth advancement of human resources efforts across all branch offices.

Meeting Chair: Du Yi, Executive Director of Zhiheng Kunming

Afternoon agenda

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Dong Wei, Executive Director of Zhiheng Foshan

The second half of the training session proceeded as scheduled. Dong Wei, Executive Director of Zhiheng’s Foshan Branch, delivered a presentation titled “From ‘The Camp Remains, the Commander Changes’ to ‘A Steadfast and Impenetrable Bastion’: The Foshan Branch’s Hundred-Day Restructuring.” Drawing on the Foshan branch’s experience in its 100-day revitalization initiative, she outlined the reform measures and achievements in talent recruitment, team building, and the optimization of management systems. She also analyzed the challenges encountered during the revitalization process and the solutions implemented, demonstrating how the branch achieved team stability and business growth through human resources management reforms, thereby providing valuable practical insights for other branches.

Liu Wenlu, Deputy Director of the Development Department of Zhiheng Branch and Executive Director of Zhiheng Beijing.

Liu Wenlu, Deputy Director of the Development Department at

and Executive Director of Zhiheng Beijing, delivered a presentation titled “The ‘Way’ and ‘Technique’ of Attracting Lawyers: A Comprehensive Analysis from Strategy to Execution.” He analyzed, from a strategic perspective, the alignment between lawyer recruitment and the firm’s development positioning, outlining the underlying rationale and long-term planning for talent acquisition. At the operational level, he provided a detailed explanation of the eight key “engines” driving lawyer recruitment, covering areas such as firm‑level support, lawyer services, and channel networking, thereby offering a systematic framework for branch offices to precisely attract and onboard suitable attorneys.

Zhu Min, Executive Director of Zhiheng Chengdu

Immediately afterward, Zhu Min, Executive Director of Zhiheng Chengdu, delivered a speech titled “From Support to Driving Force: A Brief Discussion on the Lawyer Recruitment Strategy.” She systematically articulated the value proposition of transforming the Human Resources Department from a traditional support function into a strategic partner. Using the Chengdu branch as an example, she shared how the firm has established a closed-loop management system for attracting senior lawyers, encompassing “precise profiling, multi-channel sourcing, thorough communication, and comprehensive onboarding.” In terms of talent pipeline development, the firm has built a dual‑focus system that prioritizes both lawyer recruitment and young attorney development, thereby providing all‑round support for the firm’s talent strategy.

Wang Pengxiang, Deputy Director of the Development Department of Zhiheng Branch and Executive Director of Zhiheng Nanjing

Finally, Wang Pengxiang, Deputy Director of the Development Department of Zhiheng Branch and Executive Director of Zhiheng Nanjing, presented on “Involution and Development: Sharing Insights on Talent Recruitment.” Drawing on the current “involution”‑driven talent competition in the legal services industry, he analyzed the characteristics and trends of talent mobility within the sector, identified present opportunities for development, and proposed differentiated strategies for attracting talent. He recommended that branch offices leverage their unique regional advantages and practice specialties to cultivate expertise in niche areas, while simultaneously prioritizing talent retention and development, thereby fostering a virtuous cycle between talent acquisition and firm growth.

Group retrospective and simulation

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During the post-event review and simulation session, swipe left or right to view.

Subsequently, the participants proceeded to the breakout session. Each team conducted a post-training review, summarized the key learning points, and developed concrete implementation strategies. During the final on-site simulation exercise, lawyers from the head office and the executive director personally reenacted a real-life attorney-client consultation, further helping the participating HR professionals integrate their knowledge and make the leap from theory to practice.

Awards ceremony

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Award Ceremony for Outstanding Notes

Excellent Group: Group 3

Excellent Group: Group Four

Outstanding Group: Group 5

During the awards ceremony, Director Chai Yongxia presented awards to the recipients of outstanding notes and to the teams that demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the session, encouraging all participants to study diligently and apply what they have learned.

List of Winners for Outstanding Notes

Zhiheng Guiyang, Zhang Lili

Zhiheng Jinan, Pan Jingbo

Zhiheng Qianhai, Si Hengkai

Zhiheng Guangzhou, Ma Yiwen

Zhiheng Xi'an Bai Dan

Zhiheng Foshan Lin Cuixing

Zhiheng Chengdu, Wu Ye

Zhiheng Tianjin, Zhang Xiaoxue

Excellent Group:Group Three

Pan Bixia of Zhiheng Zhengzhou, Chen Hongyu of Zhiheng Hangzhou, Song Dandan of Zhiheng’s Head Office, Dong Zhixin of Zhiheng Qianhai, He Yuhan of Zhiheng Chongqing, Si Hengkai of Zhiheng Qianhai, and Xu Peiyao of Zhiheng Hong Kong.

Excellent Group:Group Four

Ma Ping of Zhiheng Headquarters, Zhang Chunna of Zhiheng Longhua, He Jingyan of Zhiheng Guangzhou, Chen Leshi of Zhiheng Dongguan, Mai Jiayin of Zhiheng Longgang, Sun Xiaoli of Zhiheng Xi’an, and Ma Yiwen of Zhiheng Guangzhou.

Excellent Group:Group Five

Lu Dan of Zhiheng Nanjing, Li Zhuolin of Zhiheng Headquarters, Chen Shanshan of Zhiheng Longgang, Bai Dan of Zhiheng Xi’an, Lin Jinhui of Zhiheng Headquarters, and Xiao Hongyan of Zhiheng Changsha (preparatory).

Summary session

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Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters, delivered the closing remarks.

In her concluding remarks, Director Chai Yongxia pointed out that this training effectively addressed knowledge gaps in human resources work and propelled the evolution of legal services toward greater standardization and systematization. She emphasized that all participants must translate what they have learned into concrete actions and, with a more professional approach, collectively contribute to the firm’s development goals.

Group photo

The organization of this nationwide HR training session by

represents a significant step in strengthening its talent management system. Through systematic training and in-depth exchanges, not only have the standards and approaches for human resources work across all branch offices nationwide been unified, but the professional competence and practical skills of relevant personnel have also been significantly enhanced.

Looking ahead,

will continue to prioritize talent development, constantly refine its human resources management system, drive growth through talent, and build its brand on professionalism. We will advance steadily in the dynamic landscape of the legal services industry, delivering higher‑quality legal services to our clients and contributing greater value to the industry’s development.

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