Cynthia H. Cho
About Cynthia H. Cho
Cynthia H. Cho is a Senior Counsel specializing in Transactions and M&A at Advance, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in communications and law, with previous roles at Teach For America, Daily Press, and several law firms.
Current Role at Advance
Cynthia H. Cho serves as Senior Counsel for Transactions and M&A at Advance, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal aspects related to mergers and acquisitions, providing expert counsel and guidance. Her experience in this area is further supported by her previous role at Advance as Counsel for Transactions and M&A from 2019 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Communications and Reporting
Cynthia has a background in communications and journalism. She worked at Teach For America as Director of Regional Communications from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she served as a Reporter at Daily Press for 11 months in 2006-2007 and at Los Angeles Times for 11 months in 2005-2006. Her reporting experience has contributed to her strong communication skills.
Legal Career Background
Cynthia's legal career includes significant roles at several law firms. She was an Associate at WilmerHale from 2014 to 2017 and at Davis & Gilbert LLP from 2017 to 2019. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in legal practice, particularly in transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters, particularly in the fields of transactions and M&A.
Early Career and Policy Experience
Cynthia began her career in policy and research roles. She worked as a Policy Associate for Hillary Clinton for President from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she served as Manager of Research and Writing at Teach For America from 2008 to 2010. These roles provided her with insights into policy development and strategic communication.