Thien’s practice focuses on commercial and construction matters, including litigation, contract negotiations, and corporate advisory work. He represents businesses—including developers and contractors—in complex disputes involving public and private projects, such as defect claims, payment issues, and performance-related conflicts.
- Assisted in legislative efforts to reform condominium liability in Washington state, including research and drafting support on SB 5334 and SB 5258 addressing construction defect procedures, director liability, and housing access
- Prepared amicus briefs for nonprofit organizations in federal appellate litigation challenging the federal government’s “public charge” immigration policy (2nd, 4th, 7th, and 9th Circuits)
- Collaborated with the ACLU of Washington in a challenge to the ballot title and summary for the Washington Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Initiative, No. 1698
- Presenter, Navigating International Trade Regulations: Legal Frameworks and Emerging Challenges, Florida International University College of Law, 2015
Admissions
- New York
Education
- LL.M., Florida International University, 2015
- J.D., Hanoi Law University, 2014
- B.A., Fordham University, 2012
Languages
- Vietnamese