Eddy Chan, L’06, and Yunmi Cha Endow First Scholarship for Global Law Scholars Program

Alumnus Eddy Chan and his wife, Yunmi Cha, have established the Eddy Chan and Yunmi Cha Endowed Global Law Scholarship at Georgetown Law. It is the first scholarship designated for students within the Global Law Scholars program. The competitive and rigorous academic program prepares students for transnational legal careers.

A 2006 Law Center graduate and former Global Law Scholar himself, Chan is a founding partner of Intudo, an investment firm with operations in Indonesia and Silicon Valley. Chan and Cha previously supported Georgetown’s initiative to launch a satellite campus in Jakarta, Indonesia.

“What I learned during the GLS program, particularly from Dean Everett Bellamy, has had a profound impact on my life. I know the same is true for others,” said Chan. “Understanding how to apply both a global, and a hyperlocal lens to experiences — and learning to embrace serendipity — all of this has been invaluable.”

Georgetown Law has seen a dramatic doubling of financial aid and a renewed focus on affordability and access during the tenure of Dean William M. Treanor. “I am delighted that Eddy and Yunmi chose to support students in the Global Law Scholars program,” said Treanor. “The program is a jewel in the crown of our transnational academic offerings.”

The Global Law Scholars program is co-directed by Professors David Stewart and Mary DeRosa. DeRosa worked with Chan on his concept for the scholarship. “We are so excited to begin awarding this scholarship to students soon,” said DeRosa. “Like Eddy, today’s Global Law Scholars will advance into leadership roles around the globe. Sending them off with reduced financial concerns will be wonderful.”

“At Intudo, we bring the world to Indonesia and Indonesia to the world,” said Chan. “And similarly, we’re dedicated to bringing the world to Silicon Valley, and Silicon Valley to the world.”

“In the same spirit, Yunmi and I founded our scholarship to support law students capable of high-impact legal or economic development careers that cultivate ties between the United States, and Indonesia, Taiwan, or South Korea,” continued Chan.

In the late 1990s, Chan began working on venture investments in startup companies including PayPal, Palantir Technologies and Affirm. He has also founded venture-backed technology companies in Silicon Valley and Asia and worked stints in investment banking and corporate and mergers-and-acquisitions law. Chan regularly performs speaking engagements, including appearances at business conferences hosted by Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford, and UC-Berkeley.

“Yunmi and I hope to work closely with each recipient of our scholarship,” said Chan. “We want them to achieve all of their personal and professional aspirations.”