Zhiheng Criminal Center 2024 Annual Meeting and Summary and Commendation Conference was successfully held

On the afternoon of December 26, 2024, the Zhicheng Criminal Law Center’s 2024 Annual Conference and Summary & Awards Ceremony was successfully held in the main conference room at Zhicheng’s headquarters. Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters, Zhang Nannan, Member of the Zhiheng Headquarters Management Committee and Director of the Criminal Law Center, together with all members of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center, gathered to participate in this significant event.

Host's opening remarks

Liu Yunfa, Deputy Director of the Supervisory Board and Deputy Director of the Criminal Law Center at Zhiheng Headquarters

Deputy Director Liu Yunfa delivered the opening remarks at the 2024 Annual Conference and Summary & Awards Ceremony of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center, expressing his sincere gratitude to criminal lawyers from across China who were invited to attend this event, as well as to the Zhiheng headquarters for its strong support in building the Criminal Law Center.

As the Golden Dragon bids farewell to the old year and the Silver Snake ushers in the New Year, on this vibrant afternoon, the entire team of Zhiheng Criminal Law Center has gathered together with our distinguished guests. We hope that each of you will embrace your passion, fully showcase your talents, and let your unique style shine.

Guest Address

Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters

Director Chai Yongxia took to the stage to deliver a speech. The Criminal Law Center has consistently organized a wide range of activities, each of which has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of every member. We are also delighted to see the many achievements the Center has attained. As the new year approaches, we hope that, while reflecting on our accomplishments, everyone will also engage in lively exchanges of ideas, consider the future work plan for the Criminal Law Center, strengthen nationwide business collaboration within Zhiheng, and further enhance the Zhiheng brand.

Finally, I wish everyone a great time and many honors.

Annual Summary, New Year’s Plan

Zhang Nannan, Member of the Zhicheng Headquarters Management Committee and Director of the Criminal Law Center

Director Zhang Nannan took the stage to present the Criminal Law Center’s 2024 annual summary and its plans for the new year. In the year that is drawing to a close, despite the challenging circumstances, all of you criminal defense lawyers have remained true to your original aspirations and continued to strive tirelessly in your respective fields. I hope each of you will take a moment to applaud yourselves. In 2025, the Criminal Law Center will strengthen internal training, actively engage in external exchanges, and compile criminal case handbooks and other publications for nationwide sharing across Zhiheng, thereby building the Zhiheng criminal law brand and enhancing the Center’s capacity to empower Zhiheng attorneys.

Personal statement

Snapshots of Personal Statements

As the atmosphere remained light and lively, the event moved on to the personal speaking segment. Participants took to the stage one by one, selected at random, to share their thoughts or showcase their talents. The venue was filled with laughter, punctuated by bursts of enthusiastic applause.

Awards ceremony

Award ceremony for outstanding committee members

Award ceremony for outstanding cases

Raffle and game segments

Live drawing session

Game segment at the venue

During the breaks, there were also exciting raffles and games, creating a lively atmosphere. The joyful moments shared together strengthened the bonds of friendship among everyone.

At the event site

The successful convening of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center’s 2024 Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony not only reviewed the center’s work and recognized outstanding achievements but also strengthened the bonds among criminal defense lawyers across China, laying a solid foundation for the center to further enhance nationwide professional collaboration and advance specialized development in the years to come. In the future, the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center will continue to refine its expertise and strive relentlessly to establish itself as a premier national benchmark for criminal legal services.