Deborah Chung

Deputy General Counsel for Investments

Deborah joined the Yale Investments Office and the Office of General Counsel in February 2006. She is a member of YIO’s legal team and works on investments across the various asset classes, regulatory and policy developments, institutional matters, and corporate governance. Deborah received her Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in the School of Public and International Affairs in 1996, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2000. Prior to joining Yale, Deborah was an associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP. Deborah is a Fellow of Davenport College.

What is one thing you love about being a member of the Yale Investments Office team?

Hands down, it’s my colleagues. In the midst of interesting, challenging and meaningful work—which alone can keep you motivated—the people at YIO (including alumni) are simply exceptional.

What is your favorite spot on Yale’s campus?

My favorite spot is the Yale Art Gallery. It’s the kind of place that reminds me in a tangible way why we do the work we do while simultaneously enriching the soul.