Esther Ju
About Esther Ju
Esther Ju is a Corporate and Finance Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in law and cellular biology, having studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Esther Ju has been serving as a Corporate and Finance Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since 2022. In this role, she is involved in various corporate finance matters, providing legal support and guidance to clients in New York. Her expertise in corporate law contributes to the firm's reputation in handling complex financial transactions.
Previous Experience at Sidley Austin
Prior to her current position, Esther Ju worked at Sidley Austin LLP in two capacities. She served as a Summer Associate in 2019 for two months in Chicago, Illinois, where she gained initial exposure to corporate law. Later, she held the position of IP Litigation Associate from 2021 to 2022 for one year, focusing on intellectual property litigation matters.
Educational Background
Esther Ju completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2017 to 2020, which equipped her with the legal knowledge necessary for her career in law.
Law Clerk Experience
Esther Ju gained practical legal experience as a Law Clerk for the City of Champaign from 2018 to 2019. During her 11-month tenure in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, she assisted in various legal matters, providing support to the city’s legal department and enhancing her understanding of municipal law.