You Jin (Michelle) Cha

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Cha, You Jin (Michelle)

michelle.cha@lw.com

+1.332.240.2546

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You Jin (Michelle) Cha is an associate in the New York office of Latham & Watkins.

Prior to joining Latham full-time, Michelle was a judicial intern for Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and a summer associate in Latham’s New York office.

While in law school, Michelle served as an editor of the Duke Law Journal and served on the board of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association.

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

New York

Education

JD/LLM, Duke University School of Law
BA in Political Science & Statistics, Columbia University

Practices

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June 30, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises CVC in Chess.com Investment

Multidisciplinary cross-border team represents the private markets investment firm in the transaction.

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May 27, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Lumen on Financing Transactions Totaling US$4.47 Billion

Multidisciplinary team represented the technology company in senior notes offering, tender offers, and repricing of its term loan facility.

May 20, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Tallvine Partners in Acquisition of Lind Marine

March 19, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Represents Advantage Solutions in Comprehensive Refinancing

December 18, 2025 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Howard Hughes Holdings in US$2.1 Billion Acquisition of Vantage Group Holdings

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