Yvonne Xiaoyi Zhao ’26
Hometown: Toronto, Canada / Rochester, NY
Undergraduate institution and major(s), minor(s): University of Toronto, Specialist Program in Art and Culture
Graduate School and Major (if applicable): New York University, Master of Arts
Legal Interests: Nonprofit Organizations, Land Use Planning, Health Law, Tax Law
Law School Activities: Buffalo Law Review, Buffalo Health Law Society (BHLS), Asian Law Students Association (ALSA), Research Assistant
One piece of advice for accepted students: Connect with the vibrant legal community at UB Law by reaching out to fellow upper-year students, professors, advisors, and mentors in the field—everyone is eager to see you succeed. Proactively engage in both your studies and extracurricular activities to fully immerse yourself in the dynamic experience UB Law provides.
One fun fact about yourself: I worked in the visual arts field for about a decade before embarking on this new journey. If you are considering a career change and have questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help and share my experiences at UB Law.
Connect with the vibrant legal community at UB Law by reaching out to fellow upper-year students, professors, advisors, and mentors in the field—everyone is eager to see you succeed.
Why did you choose UB School of Law? I chose UB Law because it offers a supportive community, a collaborative legal environment, and a great legal education close to home—all at an affordable price.
Have questions about being a law student? Contact Yvonne (xzhao55@buffalo.edu).