Denny Lee
Associate, Corporate Department
at Latham & Watkins, Houston Office
Expertise / Investment Focus
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Private Equity
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Cross-Border Transactions
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Joint Ventures
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Corporate Governance
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SEC Reporting
Education
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J.D., University of Texas School of Law (2016)
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BBA & BE, Yonsei University (2006)
Career Timeline
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2006-2007: Analyst, Macquarie Group
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Early career in investment banking, focused on financial analysis and deal execution.
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2008-2011: Associate, J.P. Morgan
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Covered Asia-Pacific clients, advising on financial and strategic transactions.
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2011-2012: Senior Manager, Geyser Investments
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Worked on investment management and strategic initiatives.
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2013: Associate Director, Yuil Private Equity
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Focused on acquisitions and asset management for a Korean private equity firm.
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2016-2018: Associate, Haynes and Boone, LLP
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Practiced corporate law, gaining experience in cross-border transactions and capital markets.
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2018-2025: Associate, Latham & Watkins (Houston)
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Corporate Department, advising on M&A, joint ventures, de-SPAC transactions, and corporate governance for public and private companies.
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Interview Summary
In this Future Funders:
Career Spotlight interview, I spoke with Denny Lee, Associate at Latham & Watkins, about his career in law and corporate finance.
The conversation covers:
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Personal Background:
His experience attending Cornell Law School and how it shaped his professional development. -
Work Experience:
His responsibilities as a counsel, the contributions lawyers make in M&A and other corporate matters, and highlights from his most memorable advisory projects. He also discussed his prior experience in private equity and investment banking. -
Questions for Teenagers:
Advice for teenagers interested in pursuing a legal career, essential skills and experiences for success in corporate law, whether being a lawyer is a stable career, and recommendations for young people considering law.
