Young Cynn
About Young Cynn
Young Cynn serves as the Director of Business Operations & Counsel at Arcaea, where he has worked since 2021. He has previous experience as a Legal Consultant at The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and as an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery.
Current Role at Arcaea
Young Cynn serves as the Director of Business Operations & Counsel at Arcaea since 2021. In this role, Cynn oversees various operational functions and provides legal counsel to support the company's strategic objectives. The position involves managing business processes and ensuring compliance with legal standards within the organization.
Previous Experience at The Global Fund
Cynn worked as a Legal Consultant for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in two separate periods. The first tenure was in 2020 for one month in Geneva, Switzerland, and the second was from 2017 to 2018 for six months in the Geneva Area. In these roles, Cynn contributed legal expertise to support the organization's mission in combating global health issues.
Experience at McDermott Will & Emery
From 2012 to 2017, Young Cynn was an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During this five-year period, Cynn engaged in various legal matters, providing support and counsel on complex cases, which contributed to the firm's reputation in the legal community.
Educational Background
Cynn earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where studies were completed from 2009 to 2012. Prior to this, Cynn obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Bryn Mawr College, studying from 2004 to 2008. This educational foundation supports Cynn's expertise in legal and business operations.
Volunteer Experience with AmeriCorps
Before pursuing a legal career, Young Cynn volunteered with AmeriCorps at the Marillac Social Center from March 2008 to 2009 for eleven months in the Greater Chicago Area. This experience provided Cynn with valuable insights into community service and social issues, laying the groundwork for a career focused on impactful work.