Jen Peng

 EXPERIENCE 2018-presentGETAWAY RENO/TAHOE MAGAZINE, South Lake Tahoe, CA Freelance Writer Regular contributing writer to local tourism magazine, with more than 10 published articles to date. Conducted research and interviews, and drafted articles based on original pitches or assigned article ideas. Worked with editorial team to finalize work product for publication. -VIATOR and TRIPADVISOR, Remote Freelance Copywriter Created 40 to 80 hours of travel-related content monthly, including attractions, recommendations and curated lists. Conducted research, and drafted clear and compelling copy based on client briefs. Worked with the editorial team to ensure consistency of tone and quality of final work product. -CRYPTYK, INC., San Francisco, CA Non-executive Director Leverage background and experience with corporate law and investment banking to provide guidance and oversight to startup focused on providing novel solutions in the cyber-security industry. - MORGAN STANLEY ASIA LIMITED, Hong Kong, SAR Executive Director (Corporate Finance Execution), Vice President (M&A), Associate (M&A) Led the simultaneous execution of multiple capital markets transactions, while ensuring effective and timely execution. Leveraged experience and network to drive results and generate deal flow opportunities. Advised on capital markets and M&A transactions, with critical involvement in all stages of transactions, including: (i) financial and business due diligence, (ii) financial analysis, (iii) financial modeling, (iv) valuation, (v) prospectus drafting, (vi) preparation of marketing documents, (vii) investor and legal negotiation, and (viii) transaction closing. - SHEARMAN & STERLING LLP, Hong Kong, SAR and New York, NY Summer 2000Associate, Capital Markets and Summer Associate, Corporate Finance and IP Litigation Participated in all aspects of equity, equity-linked and debt offerings: Draft prospectuses, offering documents, underwriting agreements, T&Cs, indentures and other related agreements Identify, analyze and resolve legal, accounting, regulatory and other issues- NYU FEDERAL DEFENDER CLINIC and THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, New York, NY Federal Defender Division Defended clients charged with federal misdemeanors and assisted in defending clients charged with felonies. Conducted research and drafted legal memoranda and briefs. Summer 1999 HON SONIA SOTOMAYOR, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, Second Circuit, New York, NY Judicial Intern Conducted research and prepared bench memoranda on a variety of issues. Attended court proceedings and edited opinions for style, content and proper citation format. Co-authored a speech with the judge on the impact of judicial independence in civil law regimes, which was presented in Puerto Rico and subsequently translated into Spanish for publication. Summer 1998 PAINEWEBBER, INC., Weehawken, NJ and New York, NY Intern, Retail Litigation and Capital Markets Litigation Assisted in preparation for litigation: reviewed documents, analyzed financial statements and conducted research. EDUCATION - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY (J.D.) 2nd Prize, Berkeley Technology Law Journal Comment Competition 2001, The Future of Professional Photography in the Internet Age Journal of International Law and Politics, Article and Notes Editor - STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Geneseo, NY (B.A., with Honors and cum laude) Double Major in English and Philosophy; Double Minor in Latin and the College Honors Program Honors Thesis: Beyond Science Fiction: The Physics and Philosophy of Time Travel Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, The National Order of Omega, Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society in Philosophy, Golden Key International Honor Society 1997, 1996 OXFORD UNIVERSITY, Oxford, England (Study Abroad) - STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL, New York, NY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BAR Admitted in New York