It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Ye Cecilia Hong, a partner in the Firm’s Transactional Practice, following a courageous battle with cancer. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to Cecilia’s family, and all those who knew and loved her.
Cecilia was a beloved member of our New York team who embodied our culture of friendship. She was collaborative and kind to everyone — a genuinely nice person who always had a smile on her face. Cecilia joined Baker McKenzie in 2020 in our Leveraged Finance Practice. She was an outstanding lawyer and advocate for her clients, delivering excellence in every transaction. In 2024, she was shortlisted for the Women in Business Law Lawyer of the Year Award for Banking & Finance.
Cecilia will be deeply missed and will remain a cherished member of the Baker McKenzie family.