Lisa S. Cha

Lisa S. Cha is a seasoned legal professional specializing in executive compensation, currently serving as a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis since October 2024, after beginning as an Associate in June 2021. Prior to this, Lisa worked as an Executive Compensation and Benefits Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from September 2018 to May 2021. Lisa also has experience as a Legal Fellow at Panasonic USA, a Law Student Public Interest Fellow at The World Bank, and a Summer Law Clerk at the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Economics from Northwestern University, alongside a high school diploma with a focus in English and French from Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies.