William Woo
About William Woo
William Woo serves as the Managing Director, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Kelso & Company, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive legal and compliance experience, having previously worked at BAML Capital Partners, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and Shearman & Sterling LLP.
Work at Kelso & Company
William Woo has been serving as Managing Director, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Kelso & Company since 2019. In this role, he oversees legal and compliance matters, ensuring that the firm adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. His extensive experience in the financial sector supports his responsibilities in managing legal risks and guiding the firm's investment strategies.
Previous Experience at BAML Capital Partners
William Woo worked at BAML Capital Partners from 2006 to 2010 as Director & Senior Counsel in Global Principal Investments. He later returned to BAML Capital Partners as Director from 2010 to 2011. In these roles, he provided legal counsel and support for investment activities, leveraging his expertise in corporate law and compliance.
Education and Expertise
William Woo earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in corporate law and compliance.
Career Background
William Woo began his legal career as an Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Shearman & Sterling LLP from 2001 to 2005. He then worked as a Consultant at EIP Associates for one year in 1995. He held the position of Managing Director & Deputy General Counsel at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation from 2015 to 2019, where he managed legal and compliance functions.
Achievements in Legal and Compliance Roles
Throughout his career, William Woo has held various senior positions, including General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at North Cove Partners, a private equity firm. His leadership in legal and compliance matters has been instrumental in navigating complex regulatory environments and supporting investment operations across multiple firms.