Hang Nguyen
Partner, Baker McKenzie
I am a Partner leading the Employment & Labor, as well as Investigation, Compliance, and Ethics practices at Baker McKenzie in Vietnam. In this role, I develop strategic direction for these practices, provide training and coaching to team members, and coordinate global and regional employment and compliance initiatives related to Vietnam. I serve on the management team of Asia Pacific Employment Practice Groups, as well as the Global Immigration and Mobility Group. Recognized as a leading authority on employment and labor law in Vietnam and the Asia Pacific region, I am a frequent speaker at industry events in Vietnam and in the region.
I have been an active member of AmCham since 2006, representing both AmCham and the broader business community at numerous expert working groups, seminars, and conferences. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles within AmCham, including Chair, Co-Chair, and Board Liaison of the HR/Labor Committee, and served as AmCham’s representative on the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedures Reform. From 2017 to 2023, I served for three consecutive terms on the Board of Governors, during which I held executive positions such as Vice Chair, Executive Committee member, and Advocacy Panel member responsible for reviewing and approving position papers on behalf of the Board. Throughout my tenure, I actively contributed to advancing the Chapter’s advocacy efforts.
My academic background spans law, diplomacy, and executive business management, with education in both Vietnam and the U.S. I am among the few lawyers dually admitted to practice in New York State and Vietnam. During my nearly 20-year career at Baker McKenzie, I have worked in our offices in Vietnam, Spain, and the UK. This diverse cultural and professional experience enables me to bridge differences between U.S. and Vietnamese business environments and foster collaboration across international and local contexts. I believe these perspectives will allow me to make meaningful contributions to the Board and the Chapter.
Vision Statement
If elected as a Governor, my primary goal is to strengthen the Chapter’s advocacy voice in shaping legal and policy reforms in Vietnam. By working with the Vietnamese Government to promote transparent and practical legislation, ensure effective rule of law implementation, enhance cost competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop workforce programs, we can create a more attractive investment environment. This will benefit our members and foster trade and investment between Vietnam and the U.S.
I will continue to identify and engage key Vietnamese Government stakeholders and ensure the Chapter plays an active role in policy discussions at both central and local levels. To achieve this, I plan to organize more frequent dialogues between the Chapter, its members, and U.S. and Vietnamese Government representatives.
Additionally, I will prioritize collaboration among the Chapter’s Committees, fostering synergies to advance AmCham’s overall objectives and address common challenges faced by our members.