Eva Shang

Eva Shang (born March 1996) is an American lawyer who currently serves as general partner of Legalist. As an attorney, she also represents the Parkmerced Tenant Association and other tenants unions in San Francisco.

After founding Legalist at the age of 20, Eva led the company through Y Combinator’s S16 accelerator program. By 2025, Legalist had approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management.

Shang is a Harvard drop-out and was recognized by Forbes as one of its 30 under 30 in 2018.

Shang has been featured in several publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, the Boston Globe, and the Financial Times, highlighting her work at Legalist and her commitment to expanding access to justice.