Andrew Yong

Andrew Yong has a diverse work experience spanning from 2003 to 2020. Andrew began their career as an Investment Banking Analyst at JPMorgan, where they worked from 2003 to 2005. Andrew then joined Evercore Partners as an Investment Banking Analyst, where they advised on high-profile deals such as E*TRADE's acquisition of Brown & Co. and Electronic Data Systems' takeover defense.

In 2006, Andrew transitioned to Colden Capital Management, where they worked as an Equity Research Analyst until 2008. Following that, they served in various roles at the New York State Senate from 2009 to 2010, including Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of Community Relations, and Senate Minority Finance Committee Analyst.

Andrew later joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as an Associate in 2013, specializing in acquisition financing, syndicated loan facilities, and M&A transactions. Andrew represented a range of clients, including public and private companies, private equity borrowers, and lenders. Andrew also played a crucial role in public debt and equity offerings by advising issuers and underwriters.

In 2017, Andrew joined Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP as an Associate, where they continued to focus on M&A transactions and corporate law until 2019. Andrew then moved to Chubb, where they held the position of Vice President, Transactional Risk from 2019 to 2020. Currently, they are working as General Counsel at SolidusLink AG.

Andrew Yong attended Stuyvesant High School, although the specific start and end years of their education there are not provided. After completing high school, they went on to study at Cornell University from 1999 to 2003, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics & Management. Later, Andrew pursued further education at Georgetown University Law Center from 2010 to 2013, where they graduated with a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree, achieving a Cum Laude distinction.