Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: O’Melveny adds YongSang Kim to Korean antitrust practice, (Aug 14, 2015)

Antitrust attorney YongSang Kim has joined global law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP as a counsel in the firm’s Korea and Antitrust & Competition Practices. Kim joins O’Melveny from Arnold & Porter. He is currently based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, but will move to Seoul upon approval by the Korean Ministry of Justice.

Kim focuses his practice on litigation and matters concerning antitrust, international trade, and anti-corruption. He represents both foreign and domestic corporations in U.S. Justice Department criminal investigations and civil antitrust class actions regarding price fixing and monopolization. He also counsels clients on the legal implications of business decisions and assists companies with matters concerning overseas operations and investments.

Kim earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School, his master’s degree from Yale University Divinity School, and his B.A. from Yonsei University in Seoul. DC Super Lawyers recognized Kim as a "Rising Star" for antitrust litigation in 2014 and 2015, and in 2008 he was honored as the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. He also frequently presents and writes on antitrust topics geared toward US and Korean audiences.

“YongSang Kim’s unique skills will be true assets for our growing Seoul office,” stated head of the firm’s Korea Practice, Joseph Kim. “He is a great litigator who will enhance our vibrant Korea Practice and help strengthen our relationships with our clients in South Korea and worldwide.”

Founded in 1885, O’Melveny & Myers is an international law firm with approximately 700 lawyers in 15 offices across the globe, including Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.

Attorneys: YongSang Kim (O’Melveny & Myers LLP)

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