Isaac Young
About Isaac Young
Isaac Young serves as Senior Legal Counsel for Corporate Finance and Alternative Capital at AXA XL in New York. With extensive experience in corporate law and a background in education, he effectively advises business leaders on strategic transactions and compliance matters.
Work at AXA XL
Isaac Young serves as Senior Legal Counsel for Corporate Finance and Alternative Capital at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. He is based in New York, United States. In this role, he provides legal counsel on corporate finance matters and alternative capital strategies, contributing to the firm's strategic transactions and commercial operations.
Previous Experience at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
Before joining AXA XL, Isaac Young worked at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas for five years. He held the position of Senior Corporate Counsel from 2019 to 2021 and previously served as Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included advising business leaders on strategic transactions and handling day-to-day corporate matters.
Education and Expertise
Isaac Young holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Cornell Law School, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Brown University, attending from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he completed a Certificate in Japanese Language at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate law and strategic business transactions.
Legal Career Overview
Isaac Young's legal career includes significant roles at various organizations. He was an Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2010 to 2015, where he worked in both Greater New York City and Tokyo, Japan. He also had a six-month secondment at Barclays Personal & Corporate Banking in 2014. His early career included a position as a Legal Assistant at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason Anello & Bohrer.
Background and Skills
Isaac Young has a diverse background that includes experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) from 2004 to 2006. His ability to simplify complex legal issues is recognized by business clients. He enjoys training colleagues on compliance and business matters, drawing on his experience as a former teacher and his background as an expat in multinational environments.