Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2003-2005, 2006-2013, 2015-Present)
One Law Partners, LLC (2014-2015)
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Hong Kong (2005-2006)
Seward & Kissel LLP, New York (2001-2003)
Representative Mattersshow
- Represents clients in connection with workforce reduction by way of Early Retirement Program
- Represents clients on employee separation cases, including preparation of strategy, development of communication guideline and negotiation of mutual separation agreement
- Represents clients concerning wrongful termination claims and claims alleging employer’s HR compliance violations (including claims of illegal worker dispatch, unfair labor practice and underpayment of wage and allowance)
- Represents clients on disciplinary action for employee misconduct subsequent to internal investigation
- Represents clients in automobile, IT, manufacturing and other industries on labor cost-reducing measures, including leave of absence, business suspension, reduction in working hours, salary reduction and statutory layoff
- Represents clients in collective bargaining agreement negotiations
- Represents clients on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
- Represents clients in connection with post-accident response to government investigation and subsequent proceedings
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Labour & Employment (Who’s Who Legal, 2022)
Education
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (J.D., 2000)
University of California at Berkeley (B.A., Economics, 1994)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, New York, 2001
Languages
Korean and English
