James Li
President
Partner

James Li is the President and a Partner at Davidson Kempner. Mr. Li also co-manages the Client Partnerships & Business Development department and oversees the Firm’s Capital Markets, Strategy and Treasury Teams. He joined the Firm in 2018 and is based in the New York office.
Before joining Davidson Kempner, Mr. Li was a Managing Director in the Client Relationship Management and Strategy Group at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Li received a B.S. from Columbia University.
James's Latest Insights
- Circulus Family Office Summit 2025: James Li on Navigating the Market: Volatility as Opportunity Thought Leadership May 2025
- Milken Institute Global Conference 2025: James Li on Multi-Asset Solutions for Financial Outperformance Video May 2025
- Global Alts 2024: James Li on Multi-Strategy Platforms and The Power of Diversification Video February 2024
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