Stephanie Ding
About Stephanie Ding
Stephanie Ding serves as the Legal Operations Lead at Intrinsic, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in legal operations and business development, with previous roles at notable firms such as SPAN and Latham & Watkins.
Current Role at Intrinsic
Stephanie Ding serves as the Legal Operations Lead at Intrinsic, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on managing legal operations, drawing on her extensive background in both law and business. Her expertise is particularly valuable in supporting growth stage companies, where she applies her knowledge to streamline legal processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Legal Operations
Before joining Intrinsic, Stephanie worked as the Legal Operations Manager at SPAN from 2022 to 2024. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing legal operations and implementing strategies to improve efficiency. Her prior experience includes a role as a Business Development Senior Specialist in Securities Litigation at Latham & Watkins from 2019 to 2022, where she gained insights into commercial litigation.
Educational Background
Stephanie Ding earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of California, Berkeley, which she obtained from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.
Internship Experience
Stephanie's early career included several internships that shaped her professional path. She interned with the Labour Party in London for two months in 2011 and with Wells Fargo in Beaverton, OR, for two months in 2010. Additionally, she completed a summer associate internship with Bain & Company in 2018, which influenced her decision to pursue an MBA.
Legal Career Development
Stephanie's legal career began at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she worked as a Case Assistant from 2013 to 2015 and later as a Paralegal from 2015 to 2017 in Washington D.C. This foundational experience in a global law firm provided her with a comprehensive understanding of legal processes and commercial litigation, which she has leveraged in her subsequent roles.