A boutique law firm with a focus on technology, IP, emerging businesses, and social entrepreneurship

We utilize technology to deliver quality, efficient, and cost effective attorney services. Our goal is to deliver big firm caliber services while maintaining the personal touch of a small firm.

Education

University of Pennsylvania, J.D.
University of Pennsylvania, M.P.A.
West Chester University, B.S.

Licenses & Admissions

Pennsylvania
New York
U.S. Eastern District of PA
U.S. Southern District of NY

  • Dafan Zhang, Esq.

Managing Principal
dafan.zhang@hightechcounsel.com
267.800.7117

Dafan is an attorney with a passion for law, technology, business, and policy. Prior to founding his own law firm, he practiced at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, representing elite global financial institutions and leading corporations. Dafan’s diverse skill set allows him to represent his clients in a number of practice areas.

Prior to and concurrent to practicing law, Dafan has been a web/mobile/software developer for over 20 years. Dafan is well accomplished in the technology field, having been a pioneer in mobile data systems, web applications, and media systems. Dafan is also an inventor of multiple technological inventions, including an Internet-based mobile data aggregation system in the 1990’s.

Dafan received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. While at Penn, he also earned a Business Economy & Public Policy certificate from the Wharton Business School. Prior to that, Dafan graduated first in his class with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from West Chester University.
Besides his professional and educational achievements, Dafan has also proven his drive, determination, and resilience on the journey of life, having overcome tremendous challenges before reaching success.

Lectures and Panel

  • Assistant Professor, Business & Entrepreneurship, Lincoln University
  • Frequent Lecturer, Women’s Opportunity and Resource Center
  • Frequent Lecturer and Panelist, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
  • Lecturer, Philadelphia Immigrant Innovation Hub
  • Lecturer and Organizer, BizPhilly.com business leaders group

Select Publications, Presentations, Inventions, and Media Mentions

Dafan Zhang, Security Tokens: Complying with Security Laws and Regulations Provides More Than Token Rewards, 88 UMKC L. REV. (Forthcoming 2019).

Dafan Zhang, Integrating Ethics into STEM Course Curriculum Using Real-World Implications, 20th International Conference on Ethics Across the Curriculum (2018).

Dafan Zhang, System and Method for Making and Maintaining Connections and Providing and Transmitting Information Between Governmental Persons or Candidates and the Audience, U.S. Patent No. 9,961,121 (issued May 1, 2018).

Community Involvement and Personal

Dafan is very engaged in the community. Having experienced the struggles, he is determined to give back so others may achieve their potential. He enjoys providing small business workshops with several non-profit organizations and representing pro bono clients. He is also heavily engaged in the policy process, including running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014.

Dafan was also a nationally recognized professional motorcycle racer in his past life. Although no longer actively racing, Dafan frequently compares racing to the practice of law, where thorough preparation, sheer determination, and a dash of aggressiveness can yield the best results. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, golf, traveling, learning new things and developing new ideas.