Eunice Choi embarks on a journey to Pillsbury
Pilled Up: Eunice Choi Joins Pillsbury's San Francisco Office
Toss another partner on the pile, folks! New York-based law firm Pillsbury just announced Eunice Choi as their newest addition, joining the ranks in the firm's investment funds practice. You can find her nestled in the cozy corners of their San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices.
Choi was previously a private investment fund partner at Goodwin for the last three years, and she's brought her A-game to Pillsbury, ready to take the helm as the leader of their private capital sponsor practice. What's a private capital sponsor practice, you ask? She's here to provide expert advice on the formation and management of venture capital funds and alternative investment funds.
She's worked with a motley crew of clients across the US, Korea, and Japan, helping setup private equity funds of varying sizes. From tiny micro venture capital firms to gargantuan billion-dollar partnerships, Choi's got the skills to handle 'em all. She's also got her hands in the pie with organizing fund entities, drafting investment fund documents, side letters, negotiating partnership agreements, documenting subscription processes, and crafting investment transaction vehicles.
David Dekker, Pillsbury's chairman, is delighted to have Choi on board, stating, "In these tumultuous times, the capital markets are shaky, and private capital is rising to the occasion. With her expertise, Eunice will be a massive asset to clients eager to grow and thrive in this environment." Semma Arzapalo, the investment funds practice leader, echoed these sentiments, adding, "Eunice's diverse skill set and strong connections to the tech and venture capital sectors will make a fantastic match with our current funds team."
Choi herself could hardly contain her excitement about her new gig, spitting out, "I'm smitten with Pillsbury's collaborative culture, their top-tier standing in the VC and tech communities, the might of their Asia offices, and their commitment to growth in the Northern California region. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and work alongside the incredible team of practitioners at Pillsbury who are slaying it for innovation economy clients!"
Eunice Choi's got quite the resume, boasting partnerships at Pillsbury and Goodwin Procter, and she's been consistently recognized in rankings like Legal 500 for private equity funds. So don't be surprised if she's offering some top-tier advice to your friendly neighborhood venture capital firm.
Eunice Choi, in her new role at Pillsbury, will undoubtedly provide valuable insights in the realm of finance, with a particular focus on investing and business, given her expertise in the formation and management of venture capital funds and alternative investment funds. As she collaborates with Pillsbury's Asia offices and the tech and venture capital sectors, her contributions are expected to play a significant role in client growth and success in these challenging economic times.
