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Amy Chyao
Direct Tel: 312-705-7494, Direct Fax: 312-705-7401
Chicago
Tel: +1 312 705 7400 Fax: +1 312 705 7401

Amy Chyao is an associate in Quinn Emanuel’s Chicago office.  She joined the firm in 2022.  Prior to joining Quinn Emanuel, Amy’s practice focused on environmental litigation.  She has led the defense of government agencies in high-stakes environmental review and compliance lawsuits.  Amy has also worked on appellate cases, including a recent constitutional law challenge before the Supreme Court.  In her practice, Amy has frequently applied her science research background to drive successful outcomes for her clients.

  • Harvard Law School 
    (J.D., 2019)
    • Harvard Environmental Law Review:
      • Article Editor
  • Harvard College:
    (B.A., Applied Mathematics, cum laude, 2016)
  • The State Bar of New York

  • The State Bar of Illinois

Co-author of nanotechnology publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (2011)