Hancen Yu
About Hancen Yu
Hancen Yu is a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in New York, having previously worked at Latham & Watkins and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He holds a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics from Renmin University of China.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Hancen Yu has been employed at Gunderson Dettmer as a Corporate Associate since 2022. His role involves providing legal counsel and support in corporate transactions, focusing on the needs of clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. Based in New York, New York, Yu contributes to the firm's reputation for excellence in corporate law.
Previous Experience at Latham & Watkins
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Hancen Yu worked at Latham & Watkins as a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate from 2020 to 2022. In this position, he was involved in various high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, advising clients on complex transactions and regulatory matters. His experience at Latham & Watkins strengthened his expertise in corporate law.
Experience at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Hancen Yu served as a Private Equity / Mergers and Acquisitions Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities included advising clients on private equity transactions and mergers. He also worked as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2016, where he gained foundational experience in corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Hancen Yu earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied law from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics from Renmin University of China, studying from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.
Research Assistant Role
From 2015 to 2016, Hancen Yu worked as a Research Assistant to Professor Andrew Tuch at Washington University in St. Louis. In this role, he assisted in legal research and contributed to academic projects, enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of legal principles.