Jeehyun Jesse Yeo
About Jeehyun Jesse Yeo
Jeehyun Jesse Yeo serves as the Executive Vice President and Senior Deputy General Counsel for Transactions and M&A at Advance, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, securities reporting, and corporate governance.
Work at Advance
Jeehyun Jesse Yeo has served as the Executive Vice President and Senior Deputy General Counsel for Transactions and M&A at Advance since 2018. In this role, Yeo oversees legal matters related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Yeo's responsibilities include advising on joint ventures and intellectual property monetization arrangements, as well as managing complex shareholder and governance issues. With extensive experience in both domestic and international transactions, Yeo plays a crucial role in shaping Advance's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Advance, Jeehyun Jesse Yeo worked at several prominent law firms and corporations. From 2001 to 2005, Yeo was an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where Yeo gained foundational experience in corporate law. Following this, Yeo spent six years at Ropes & Gray LLP as an Associate from 2005 to 2011, further developing expertise in M&A transactions. Yeo also served as Business Affairs Counsel at Sony Corporation of America from 2012 to 2015, where Yeo handled various legal matters related to business operations.
Education and Expertise
Jeehyun Jesse Yeo holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, where Yeo studied from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, Yeo earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from Brown University, completing the degree from 1993 to 1997. Yeo's educational background provides a strong foundation for expertise in securities reporting under the '33 and '34 Acts, including the preparation of 10-K and 10-Q reports. Yeo is also knowledgeable in corporate governance, particularly under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and NYSE rules.
Specializations
Jeehyun Jesse Yeo specializes in various aspects of corporate law, particularly in joint venture and intellectual property monetization arrangements. Yeo has significant experience in handling both domestic and international public and private mergers and acquisitions. Yeo's expertise extends to complex shareholder and governance arrangements, enabling effective management of legal challenges in these areas. This specialization supports Yeo's role in ensuring compliance and strategic alignment within the organizations Yeo has served.