On November 26, 2025, the legal media China Business Law Journal officially announced The A-List of Legal Elites 2025-26: Ruijian Leaders, with Lawyer Lei Zhigang, founding partner and director of Zhilin Law Firm, among them.

Lawyer Lei Zhigang has a combined education background in law and engineering, and holds dual qualifications as a lawyer and patent agent, with over 19 years of practice experience. He has long been deeply involved in the fields of civil and commercial dispute resolution and intellectual property litigation, and is particularly skilled in handling major and complex cases. He has provided legal services to many well-known domestic and foreign enterprises, winning the trust of clients with exquisite professional skills and visionary response strategies.

In addition, Lawyer Lei Zhigang actively participates in legal education and industry construction, serving as a part-time professor at the Law School of China University of Political Science and Law, vice chairman of the Finance and Taxation Professional Committee of the Beijing Law Society, hearing officer of the Fourth Branch of the Beijing People's Procuratorate, volunteer litigation service expert of the Supreme People's Court Litigation Service Center, and arbitrator of the Dongguan Arbitration Commission in Guangdong Province. He has a great reputation in both theory and practice.

In the complex business and legal landscape, Zhilin relies on its brand accumulation and forward-looking vision to continuously provide clients with market leading legal solutions. It has become the preferred strategic partner for enterprises to tackle complex challenges and seek breakthroughs in uncertainty.

The "Ruijian Leader" award aims to recognize outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated exemplary roles in law firm management, industry promotion, and social contributions. The winners are not only key leaders in the operation and development of law firms, but also extend their influence to public areas such as legislative consultation, industry standard setting, academic education, and cultural exchange, demonstrating the comprehensive leadership and social responsibility of the legal community.