Michelle Lu
About Michelle Lu
Michelle Lu is a Compliance Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in compliance, legal, and research roles, with previous positions at JLL, Kirby McInerney LLP, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Michelle Lu currently serves as a Compliance Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Her work involves monitoring compliance processes and assisting in the development of compliance programs. Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative investment manager, and her contributions support the firm's commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Law
Prior to her role at Apollo, Michelle Lu worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Kirby McInerney LLP from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she supported legal teams in case preparation and research. Additionally, she gained experience as a Capital Markets Summer Analyst at JLL in 2019, where she worked for two months in Manhattan. Her background in law and finance provides her with a strong foundation for her current compliance responsibilities.
Educational Background
Michelle Lu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in Urban Studies and French & Francophone Studies, and minored in Urban Real Estate and Development. She studied there from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she attended Sciences Po for a year, focusing on Political Science and Sociology. Her educational experiences have equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her professional roles.
Internship Experience
Michelle Lu has completed several internships that have contributed to her professional development. She interned at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2017 for one month and at the Partnership for Public Service in 2018 for three months. She also worked as a Policy Research Intern at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations in 2020 for four months. These internships provided her with insights into public service and policy research.
Research Grants and Academic Involvement
During her academic career, Michelle Lu was involved in research initiatives, including being a recipient of the Hassenfeld Fund for Undergraduate Research in Urban Studies at the University of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2020. She also received the Benjamin Franklin Scholars Summer Research Grant in 2018. These grants supported her research endeavors and enhanced her understanding of urban studies.