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, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Labour & Employment (Who’s Who Legal, 2022-2023)
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
Key Considerations When Adopting Equity Compensation Schemes in Korea, Recent Amendments to Public Disclosure Regime
2024.03.04 -
Newsletters
A Guideline on Local Employees’ Disposal of Overseas-listed Shares Acquired Through Stock-based Compensation Programs of Multinational Companies
2024.01.08 -
Newsletters
Responding to Expanded SAPA Application Scope that Includes Smaller Businesses (50 Workers or Fewer)
2023.09.27 -
Newsletters
Key Details and Implications of Recent SAPA Court Decisions
2023.07.06 -
Recognitions
131 Professionals Selected as “National Leaders” – WWL: Korea 2023
2023.06.30 -
Newsletters
SAPA Indictments and Their Implications
2023.01.06
