Evelyn W.

J.D. Candidate at Penn Carey Law | Wharton

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

I'm Evelyn, a rising third-year J.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, interested in corporate law and finance. I also earned a Certificate of Management from the Wharton School. I have gained client-facing experience across national and global law firms, municipal and federal government, and nonprofit organizations, while strengthening my research and writing skills. At Penn Carey Law, I serve in leadership roles with The Regulatory Review, the Business Law Association, the Immigration & Asylum Law Club, First Generation Professionals, the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, and the Women’s Association. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Global Studies from the University of Oregon's Robert D. Clark Honors College, where I graduated summa cum laude as a Presidential Scholar. I'm eager to contribute to a collaborative legal environment and would love to learn about your experience. Please feel free to reach me at [email protected].

Experience

  • Summer Associate at Paul Hastings
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Corporate group rotations.

  • The Regulatory Review ()
    • Executive Editor
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Affiliated with the Penn Program on Regulation and housed at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, The Regulatory Review is the online source of regulatory news, analysis, and opinion. Our publications reach 1,000 to 3,000 readers daily across more than 185 countries. I help edit pieces by associate editors and contributing authors for accuracy, style, and substantive engagement with regulatory issues.

    • Associate Editor
      May 2025 - Feb 2026 · 10 mos

      Provided accessible coverage of regulatory policymaking and enforcement issues across a wide range of topics and perspectives. Researched, drafted, and revised 25 pieces for publication as part of the Saturday Seminar team.

  • Vice President of Operations at National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA)
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Oversee website, email communications, and IT operations for a national organization serving 1100+ members across 60+ law school chapters.

  • Law School Representative & Professional Council Member at GAPSA - University of Pennsylvania
    Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

    Represented 800+ Penn Carey Law students and collaborate with student leaders across Penn’s 12 graduate schools to strengthen campus programming and resources.

  • The Wharton School (5 mos)
    • Research Assistant, Professor Peter Conti-Brown
      Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

      Contributed research on central banking and financial regulation. Incoming Head Research Assistant in August 2026.

    • Teaching & Research Assistant, Professor Eric Orts
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      Supported instruction of Law of Corporate Management & Finance, a course covering corporate governance, federal securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and alternative organizational forms. Organized course materials, evaluated participation, and held office hours. Contributed research on corporate social responsibility and environmental law.

    • Teaching Assistant, Professor Julian Jonker
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      Supported instruction of Emerging Economies, a course examining legal, economic, and social issues in conducting business in developing and transitional markets. Evaluated participation, graded weekly assignments, and held office hours.