Wai L. Choy

Wai L. Choy is a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP and a key member of the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Blockchain & Digital Assets groups. Known for his practical insight and cross-sector experience, Wai advises private equity firms, asset managers, startups, and global enterprises in industries such as technology, entertainment, healthcare, blockchain, and life sciences. He is especially skilled in structuring and negotiating corporate transactions, intellectual property deals, and strategic partnerships that align with each client’s business goals.

Wai earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he served as Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School and a B.F.A. in Film & Television and Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

In the mergers and acquisitions space, Wai structures and negotiates key documents including purchase, merger, IP licensing, and transition services agreements. He provides strategic advice on intellectual property, data security, and commercial matters during due diligence and supports portfolio companies in optimizing operations pre- and post-transaction. Beyond M&A, he advises clients on product launches, joint ventures, technology transactions, and compliance matters, including AI and data privacy.

Wai L. Choy is Co-Head of Proskauer’s Technology Strategy Committee, where he leads the firm’s AI policy and digital innovation initiatives for clients across industries. He also co-edits Proskauer’s Blockchain and the Law blog, providing insight on blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies. Consistently recognized by The Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, Law360, and Variety, Wai is a go-to technology and media lawyer in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
  Certificate in Business and Public Policy
• New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
  B.F.A., Film & Television and Acting

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