Cathy Zhu
About Cathy Zhu
Cathy Zhu serves as the Senior Director of Legal at EVgo, having transitioned from the role of Director, Legal at the same company. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from New York University.
Work at EVgo
Cathy Zhu currently serves as the Senior Director of Legal at EVgo, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as the Director of Legal at the same company from 2022 to 2023. In her capacity at EVgo, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization, contributing to the company's mission in the electric vehicle charging sector.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Zhu holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from New York University, attending from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Crofton House School, graduating in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and international relations.
Background
Cathy Zhu began her career with an internship at The GO Project, where she worked from 2011 to 2012. She then gained experience as a Summer Associate at Milbank LLP for two months in 2017. Following her graduation from law school, she worked as an Associate at Milbank LLP from 2018 to 2021 and at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for five months in 2021 to 2022. Her diverse experiences in various legal roles have shaped her career in the legal field.
Professional Experience
Cathy Zhu has accumulated extensive legal experience over the years. After her internship at The GO Project, she worked as a Summer Associate at Milbank LLP in 2017. She then transitioned to a full-time role as an Associate at Milbank LLP from 2018 to 2021. Following this, she joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as an Associate for a brief period before moving to EVgo. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing her expertise in legal matters.