David Choi

Entrepreneur

Self•  September 2016 - Present

Developed Python-based stock investing platform that performs various functions from extracting, storing, and loading large data sets through various APIs, to designing, testing, forecasting, and ranking various trading and stock screening algorithms. Partnering with a prominent hedge fund on developing new investing strategies. Created an experimental custom spreadsheet design business, designing spreadsheets with extended automated features using Microsoft's VisualBasic programming language.

Attorney

Abrams and Bayliss LLP•  August 2013 - September 2016

Provided counsel, strategy, legal writing and research, deposition prep, discovery management, and contract drafting through all phases of corporate litigation and transactional matters. Was instrumental in winning dismissal of shareholder litigation against client semiconductor corporation. Successfully quashed a subpoena issued against client expert witness banker in a billion-dollar M&A suit. Employed tech-savvy to streamline the firm’s workflow and work product.

Legal Intern

Delaware Department of Justice•  September 2012 - June 2013

Provided counsel, legal writing, and research support to various state agencies and departments. Saved the State of Delaware from a jury trial and millions of dollars in potential damages in a suit brought by a real estate developer. Advised state banking commissioner on Delaware statutory trust law, providing clarity on the scope of businesses that can serve as trustees to a statutory business trust.

Courts Researcher

Thomson Reuters•  June 2007 - April 2008

Researched document requests from regional and national law firms. Retrieved relevant documents from local courts and archives.

Math Tutor

The Academic Advantage•  February 2007 - May 2007

Tutored high school students in math.

Intern

The Office of Senator Joseph Biden•  February 2006 - June 2006

Provided administrative, research and writing support to office staff and counsel.

Dispatch Computer Assistant

University of Chicago•  September 2003 - June 2005

Provided computer tech support to campus staff and students.

Cabin Counselor

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp•  June 2003 - August 2003

Supervised campers in summer-long music camp. Conflict resolution and CPR training certifications.

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Law, Juris Doctor•  August 2009 - May 2012

Scholarship recipient. Certificate of Recognition for performance in Wills Clinic. Top of the class in corporate taxation.

University of Chicago, Chicago

History, BA•  September 2001 - June 2005

Graduated Honors. Took course work in CS, Math, Stat, and Econ.