Background and Current Scope of Practice
Lily Yu is an associate attorney who specializes in civil litigation, focusing on appellate matters, insurance defense, and coverage disputes. Her practice spans a range of cases, including construction defects, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, contract indemnification, and personal injuries. Lily strives to deliver meaningful, tailored legal solutions that address each client's unique needs.
Working alongside Greg Ave, Lily represents corporate, institutional, and individual clients in both federal and state courts across Texas. Her team practice has enabled Lily to advocate before the Texas Intermediate Courts of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
When she's not practicing law, Lily enjoys spending time with her partner, Matthew. Together, they find joy in good food, football games, movie nights, and long walks on the trails, yapping all the way.
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, LL.M., 2024
Southwest University of Political Science and Law, LL.B., 2022
- Valedictorian
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas, 2024
P.R. China Bar, 2022
U.S. District Courts of Texas
- Northern District
- Southern District
- Eastern District
- Western District