Rachel Li
Senior Partner
Rachel Li: Board-Certified Family Law Specialist and Compassionate Advocate
Rachel Li is one of a very small number of Asian Pacific attorneys Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. A bold and vibrant trial attorney, Rachel brings deep experience and a strategic edge to complex custody litigation, especially when advocating for children. She is known for her empathetic and results-driven approach, helping clients navigate some of their lives’ most emotionally difficult times.
Rachel embraces the true meaning of the title “attorney and counselor.” She takes time to identify each client’s goals early and helps them overcome legal and personal challenges that may hinder a successful outcome. Her work is grounded in three core values: compassion, strength, and respect.
Expertise in Child Custody and Litigation Strategy
Rachel’s extensive experience advocating for children has given her valuable insight into how courts approach high-conflict custody cases. She has actively worked to reform litigation trends involving Court-appointed attorneys for children, emphasizing appropriate boundaries outlined by the Texas Family Code. Rachel is known for holding Amicus Attorneys and Attorneys Ad Litem accountable to their statutory roles.
A Global Perspective and Personal Insight
Rachel’s professional path is rooted in a broad foundation. Before practicing law, she worked in banking and accounting. Having grown up overseas in a military family, Rachel’s multicultural upbringing informs her unique understanding of people, culture, and family dynamics. Like many of her clients, she has gone through divorce and understands firsthand the emotional toll it takes. This perspective allows her to relate to clients and guide them with empathy and clarity.
Rooted in Community and Advocacy
Texas has been Rachel’s home for most of her adult life. She graduated from local universities, raised her family in the DFW Metroplex, and remains deeply committed to serving the community where she lives and works. As one of the few board-certified Asian American family law attorneys in Texas, she advocates for cultural competence and equitable representation for members of the Asian American community.
Rachel was invited to join The Podium, a prestigious organization elevating the voices of Asian American Women Lawyers in the DFW area. She is also a co-founder and past president of the
Collin County Women Lawyers Association, where she received the 2019 Trailblazer Award for her leadership and service.
Rachel has been recognized by Texas SuperLawyers in 2023 and was previously named a Texas Rising Star from 2015 to 2018.
A passionate dog lover, Rachel also supports DFW Pug Rescue Club, Inc., where she volunteers in memory of her late pug, Lefty, who once comforted child clients during meetings.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, November 2008
Education
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Southern Methodist University, 2008
- B.A Government & Politics, University of Texas at Dallas, 2004
Awards
- State Bar of Texas – APIS 27th Annual Conference – 2025 Outstanding Mentor Award
- State Bar of Texas – APIS 27th Annual Conference – Special Chair Recognition – 2025 Trailblazer Award
- Denton County Friends of the Family – 2024 Exceptional Legal Partner
Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2020, recertified 2024
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Associations
- State Bar of Texas – Asian Pacific Interest Section, Family Law Section, Child Welfare Section
- Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Frisco Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denton County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Dallas Asian American Bar Association
- Collin County Women Lawyers Association (Past-President & Founding Member)
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Curt B. Henderson American Inns of Court
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Altrusa International, North Dallas Chapter (Former President)
- Texas Bar College
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