Southern California was where it all began for Ms. Chao before she trekked to the University of California, Davis. Her academic journey there led her through the realms of Psychology. Post-graduation, San Francisco's tech world beckoned, providing a four-year stint of professional growth. Yet, her aspirations transcended technology, steering her towards law. In 2020, the University of San Francisco School of Law opened its doors to her, recognizing her passion for family law with the Donald B. King scholarship.

In the heart of Silicon Valley's bustling legal scene, Ms. Chao dove into family law, joining Hoover Krepelka, LLP as a Law Clerk. Her tenure at law school culminated in 2023 with the California state bar exam, a milestone she surpassed with flying colors. By fall 2023, her journey at the firm evolved from a post-bar clerk to an Associate Attorney, marking a significant ascent in her legal career.

Beyond the confines of courtrooms and legal briefs, Ms. Chao embarks on personal quests. Rock climbing and tennis fill her leisure hours, revealing layers to her persona beyond her legal acumen. An adventurous spirit, she indulges in the fiery thrill of collecting hot sauces, a testament to her zest for life.

Her academic credentials are as impressive as her career trajectory, with a juris doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she also garnered accolades for her scholarly contributions, particularly in Constitutional Law. Her undergraduate years at UC Davis laid the groundwork, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Ms. Chao's professional repertoire extends through various facets of family law, from dissolutions of marriage to child custody and beyond. Her expertise in navigating the complex terrain of legal separations, support issues, and domestic violence cases underscores her comprehensive legal prowess. The modification and enforcement of court orders further punctuate her broad legal expertise, establishing her as a formidable presence in the legal domain.