Ellen Choe
About Ellen Choe
Ellen Choe serves as Associate Counsel at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2024. She has a diverse background in legal roles and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and a law degree from New York University School of Law.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Ellen Choe serves as Associate Counsel at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is involved in legal matters related to the firm's investment activities. Vista Equity Partners is known for its focus on software, data, and technology-enabled businesses, and Choe contributes to the legal framework that supports these investments.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Choe earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Legal Studies, and Global Health Studies from Northwestern University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at New York University School of Law, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.
Professional Experience
Ellen Choe has a diverse professional background in legal and strategic roles. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz from 2020 to 2023. She also held various internships and associate positions, including a Summer Associate role at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in 2019 and a Legal Intern position at Paxos from 2018 to 2019.
Internships and Early Career
Choe began her career with several internships that shaped her legal expertise. She interned at FEGS as a Planning, Strategy & Innovation Intern in 2014 and worked as a Summer Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Corporate Paralegal at Gunderson Dettmer from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in corporate law.
Community Involvement
Ellen Choe has contributed to her community through various roles, including serving as a Tutor/Mentor with America Reads from 2013 to 2015. She also worked as the Social Media Director for Benjamin Kallos for City Council in 2013. These positions reflect her commitment to education and civic engagement.