Penelope Peng
About Penelope Peng
Penelope Peng is an Associate (Corporate) at Linklaters in London, England, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in legal and academic roles, including internships at several prestigious law firms and a position as a Board Member at Causeway Education.
Work at Linklaters
Penelope Peng currently holds the position of Associate in the Corporate department at Linklaters. She has been with the firm since 2023 and is based in London, England. Prior to her current role, she completed a two-year training period as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2021 to 2023. Her experience at Linklaters encompasses various aspects of corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Penelope Peng has a strong academic background in law and political science. She earned a Joint Master of Science (MSc) and completed the Accelerated Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The University of Law in 2021. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Science and Art History from New York University Abu Dhabi, which she completed in 2019. She also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from The University of Law from 2019 to 2020.
Background
Penelope Peng has gained diverse professional experience in various legal and advisory roles. She began her career as a Deputy News Editor at The Gazelle in Abu Dhabi from 2015 to 2016. She then transitioned into legal internships at several prominent firms, including Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Clifford Chance, White & Case LLP, and HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC. Her internships provided her with exposure to different legal environments across the United Arab Emirates and Dubai.
Previous Work Experience
In addition to her legal internships, Penelope Peng worked as a Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan in London in 2018. She also served as a Special Advisor at KPMG in the Greater New York City Area in 2017, focusing on International Corporate Governance. Furthermore, she held a position as a Curatorial Assistant at Trish Clark Gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2020 to 2021.
Board Membership at Causeway Education
Penelope Peng has been a Board Member at Causeway Education since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission and initiatives, leveraging her legal expertise and background in education to support its objectives. Her involvement reflects her commitment to educational causes and governance.