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
Representation of multionational companies in connection with:
- Employee separation cases (both individual and collective), including preparation of strategy, development of communication guideline, negotiation of required documentation and implementation of related processes
- Handling of wrongful termination and other types of disputes and government proceedings involving alleged non-compliance by employers with labor and employment laws (e.g., illegal worker dispatch, unfair labor practice and underpayment of wage and allowance)
- Disciplinary action subsequent to internal investigation of employee misconduct
- Response to union formation and advice on ollective bargaining agreement negotiations
- Compliance with the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
- Response to government investigation and subsequent proceedings concerning workplace accidents
- Advice on employee transfer issues and response to employee demands (including “M&A bonus” and job security) in M&A transactions
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Leading Lawyer, Lexology Index: Labour & Employment (Lexology Index, 2025)
- Leading Lawyer, Lexology Index: Korea, Labour & Employment (Lexology Index, 2022-2025)
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
Insights
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Newsletters
Enhanced Protection Against Heat-Related Illnesses/Injuries Under OSHA – Requirements to Measure Perceived Temperature, Install Cooling Devices, Adjust Working Hours and Provide Appropriate Breaks
2025.08.04 -
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Recent Key Non-Indictment SAPA Cases and Their Implications
2025.08.04 -
Recognitions
147 Professionals “Recommended” – Lexology Index: South Korea 2025
2025.07.16 -
Newsletters
AI Issues and Implications in H1, 2025
2025.04.24 -
Newsletters
AI Issues and Implications in Q4, 2024
2025.01.24 -
News
Webinar on “Serious Accidents Punishment Act: Review of Court Decisions”
2024.10.30