Ningjing (Natalie) Zhang

Ningjing (Natalie) Zhang is the founder and lawyer of BridgePoint Law Professional Corporation. A passionate advocate for her clients, Natalie brings her unique immigrant experience and elite legal expertise to help individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of the legal system.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Natalie moved to Kingston, Ontario, in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Ph.D. from Fudan University in China, as well as a Master of Arts and a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in Canada. Throughout her academic journey, Natalie received numerous prestigious scholarships and grants and was a fully-funded visiting scholar and student at institutions such as Stanford University Hoover Institution, Queen’s University, National Tsing Hua University, and National Chengchi University. She also served as a lecturer for University of California, Los Angels (Fudan Exchange Program) and Pepperdine University (Shanghai Program), and her scholarly work includes several academic publications in top peer-reviewed journals in her area. 

Natalie’s legal practice focuses on immigration litigation and commercial litigation, with a strong emphasis on serving newcomers and immigrants. She has an International Public Law Certificate from Queen’s Law and is committed to empowering her clients with knowledge and guiding them through the legal process with professionalism and care.

In addition to her legal work, Natalie actively engages with the community through educational seminars and partnerships, particularly those aimed at supporting immigrants. Her vision for BridgePoint Law is to provide modern, client-focused legal services with a personalized approach that reflects her understanding of immigrant experiences.

When she’s not practicing law, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in her community, and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

Association:

Canadian Bar Association (CBA)

Ontario Bar Association (OBA)

Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF)

The Advocacy Society (TAS)

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)

Canadian Association for Refugee Lawyers (CARL)

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL)

Frontenac Law Association (FLA)

Toronto Law Association (TLA)

Selected Volunteer Positions:

CPD Liaison, the Young Lawyer Division of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), 2024 – present

Volunteer Lawyer and Member-at-Large, Church Athletic League Kingston, 2024 – present

Volunteer Lawyer, Chinese Christian Mission (CCM) Toronto Legal Clinic, 2023 – present

Director on the Board, Kingston Community Health Centre (Head Organization for Immigration Service Kingston Area) , 2023 – present

Executive Director, Christian Legal Fellowship Queen’s Law Chapter, 2021 – 2023

Volunteer, Queen Law Pro Bono Student Canada, 2020 – 2021

Board Member of WomenatthecentrE (Women’s Centre for Social Justice) Toronto, 2019 – 2020

Board Member of Kingston Anti-Violence Advisory Council (KAVAC), 2018 – 2019