Mr. Kiwon Sung is a licensed attorney who has been admitted to practice law in both California and South Korea since 2012. Prior to graduating Sungkyunkwan University School of Law in Korea for J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree, Mr. Sung majored in industrial systems engineering for B.S. (Bachelor of Science) degree. Mr. Sung has also earned the LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree specialized in Media, Entertainment, Technology Law and Policy from UCLA Law.
While working as General Counsel at a global automotive electronics company, Mr. Sung oversaw cross-border business transactions, provided legal consultation for development projects, managed patents and patent infringement cases, and provided corporate oversight. Mr. Sung was also responsible for regulatory compliance and anti-corruption and was tasked with M&A, investments, and antitrust & competition risk management. Mr. Sung has solid working experience in both South Korea and the United States, in the areas of general corporate legal matters, cross-border business transaction (including technology/IP transactions and licensing) negotiations and disputes. These services principally will be offered to clients especially companies in planning, carrying out and managing their investments in the United States. Mr. Sung will offer experience of great scope and depth in handling virtually every major type of investment, ranging from direct investment by formation of new enterprises or acquisitions of existing businesses or assets (including intellectual properties), to manufacturing and service sectors joint ventures.
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