| No. | Time | Area | Topic | Description | Speaker | Firm | MATERIALS |
| 1 | 1-1A | White Collar / Compliance | Challenges for crss-border investigation | This session will bring together investigations attorneys from across jurisdictions to share insights and practical experiences on cross-border internal and government investigations.The discussion will address key challenges commonly faced in multi-jurisdictional matters, including information gathering across legal systems, navigating privilege and confidentiality concerns, and conducting effective witness interviews in complex regulatory environments. | Juyeon Park | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | |
| Michael Yu | Kim & Chang | ||||||
| Michael Bahn | Kobre & Kim | ||||||
| Daniel Chang | Shin & Kim | ||||||
| Jeena Kim(TBD) | Bae, Kim & Lee | ||||||
| 2 | 1-1B | Litigation3 | Comparative Aanalysis of Cross-Border Disputes and Access to Justice | The session will examine key differences in how disputes are adjudicated in litigation (particularly Korean courts) v. international arbitration, using real cases. In addition to reviewing procedural differences, the key issue to be discussed is how civil law judges and common law arbitrators may have different perspectives on contractual disputes, and whether certain types of disputes – in terms of substantive issues or remedies sought - are more suited for litigation or arbitration. Particularly, as the Supreme Court of Korea will host the Sejong International Conference on September 22 and 23, the panel discussion will also include Access to Justice through Technology and People-centered Justice, etc. | Hye Won Mok | Korea University | |
| Jong Geun Kim | Supreme Court of Korea | ||||||
| Hojun Yeom | Bae, Kim & Lee | ||||||
| Sub-Joon BYUN | Kim & Chang | ||||||
| Ji Yong Jang | Supreme Court of Korea | ||||||
| 3 | 1-1C | Career | The Braiding of South Korean and U.S Legal Education and Legal Professional | This session explores how legal education and professional development in South Korea and the United States have shaped—and continue to shape—each other. It begins with insights on the impact of South Korea’s 2007 legal education reform, modeled after the U.S. system, on the career trajectories of Korean lawyers. Dean Hwang Lee will share a law school dean’s perspective on the reform’s influence on legal training and career choices, while Professor JaeWon Kim will discuss its cultural implications on traditional Korean values. Professor Summer Kim and Grace Lee will present early findings from UC Irvine Korea Law Center’s Korean Lawyers in America Project (KLAP), a longitudinal study tracking the careers of U.S.-educated legal professionals of Korean descent. The session will conclude with an open invitation for audience members to contribute to the KLAP survey | Summer Kim | UCI University | |
| Sophie Paeng | Squire Patton Boggs | ||||||
| Hwang Lee | Korea University | ||||||
| Jae Won Kim | Sung Kyun Kwan University | ||||||
| James Jung | HHLaw | ||||||
| 4 | 1-2A | Crypto Currency | Cryptocurrency: Legal Frameworks, Regulatory Challenges, and Best Practices | This panel discussion, featuring attorneys specializing in cryptocurrency and digital assets, will examine the evolving global legal landscape of virtual currencies by 2025. Through in-depth discussions on complex regulatory challenges, enforcement trends, and best practices in cross-border transactions, panelists will provide practical guidance for in-house counsel and law firm practitioners. Attendees will gain critical insights into shaping robust compliance strategies and effectively advising clients in a rapidly transforming market. | Oh Hoon Kwon | ||
| Moses Park | |||||||
| Minyeong Park | Sedam Law | ||||||
| Tae Joon Bae | Lin | ||||||
| Dong Hoo Sohn | Daeryun Law Firm | ||||||
| 5 | 1-2D | Immigration | The Trump Gold Card and its Impact on U.S. Immigration | This session will explore the recently introduced Trump Gold Card and its potential impact on U.S. immigration pathways for high-net-worth individuals. The discussion will cover how the Trump Gold Card process operates, its practical implications to date, and what it means for Korean lawyers advising affluent clients with cross-border interests. Panelists will compare the program with the existing U.S. EB-5 investor visa scheme and similar high-net-worth immigration programs offered by other jurisdictions, offering valuable insights for practitioners navigating this evolving area of immigration and investment law. | |||
| Prof. David Lee Mundy | |||||||
| Dean Dongcheon "Daniel" Syn | |||||||
| Attorney Jongmee Song | |||||||
| Jennifer Chun | Jennifer Chun Immigration Law | ||||||
| Marianna Yang(TBD) | |||||||
| 6 | 1-2C | Recent Development in US customs and Tariff Policies | This session should cover key regulatory changes in US Customs laws, enforcement trends, and policy shifts affecting importers in the US.The session will also offer practical guidance on navigating compliance challenges, identifying duty-saving opportunities, and implementing effective risk and cost mitigation strategies. Ideal for attorneys and in-house counsel working in international trade, this session aims to equip attendees with the tools needed to stay ahead in today’s rapidly shifting customs landscape. | Jay Cho | Aprio Advisory Group, LLC | ||
| Richard Lee | Foley & Lardner LLP | ||||||
| 7 | 1-2B | AI-1 | From Hollywood Hijinks to AI Criminal Fraud - Deepfakes, IP, and the Law” | This is an entertainment panel—and we promise to entertain. AI has captured the public imagination, with deepfakes leading the charge.From machine learning-powered voice dubbing to synthetic videos of celebrities, AI agents, chatbots, and related tools are reshaping how content is created, distributed, and consumed. These advances raise complex legal questions: What does it mean to be human? Who owns the data? Are companies liable for AI hallucinations? On the darker side, bad actors are using AI to drive fraud, misogyny, and even national security threats. As the technology evolves, so must the law. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Towards the Future,” this fast-paced session will deliver timely insights and practical tips to help digital lawyers thrive in an AI-driven world. | Jeewon Serrato | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | |
| Robert Kang | Loyola Law School | ||||||
| Jiwon Park | LAB Partners LLC | ||||||
| 8 | 1-3D | Litigation-1 | What Are the Considerations in Multijurisdictional Litigation–JV & Investment Structures Involving Cross-Border Corporate Structures? | Multijurisdictional litigation presents unique challenges in joint ventures (JVs) and investment structures with cross-border frameworks. This session will explore key legal and strategic considerations for managing disputes across multiple jurisdictions, including conflict of laws, enforcement of foreign judgments, and the complexities of navigating diverse regulatory environments in international business ventures. | Joseph Kim | Lee & Ko | |
| Robin Baik | Kobre & Kim | ||||||
| Jared Kok | Rajah & Tann Asia | ||||||
| Myung An Kim | Yoon & Yang | ||||||
| 9 | 1-3B | AI-2 | AI - Exploring risks and liabilities | As AI continues to evolve, the legal risks associated with it are becoming increasingly complex. International businesses face a rapidly changing landscape of regulations, risks, and potential liabilities. This panel will bring together distinguished legal experts from the U.S., South Korea, and in-house counsel to offer a comprehensive discussion on the legal challenges of AI, focusing on strategies to mitigate liability and ensure compliance in a global context. | Jooyoung Ha | Scatter Lab | |
| Abigail Kwon | SK Hynix | ||||||
| Seth Erikson | Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | ||||||
| Sunghoon Kim | Mission Law Firm | ||||||
| Kumsun Kim | Microsoft Korea | ||||||
| 10 | 1-3C | Litigation-2 | Korean Dispute Lawyers: Challenges and Opportunities in International Arbitration & Litigation Practices | In the past Korean lawyers with an international practice were primarily focused on transactional law. But more and more Koreans are now experiencing success in dispute practices such as U.S. litigation and international arbitration. This panel would be an opportunity for experienced Korean dispute lawyers to share their experiences - from preparing for your first English oral argument to overcoming the cultural preconceptions of U.S. juries - and to offer advice and support to aspiring dispute lawyers. | Christopher Jumin Lee | Birdmarella | |
| Hyunyang Koo | Lee & Ko | ||||||
| Dongdoo Choi | Barun | ||||||
| Hyun Ah Park | Yulchon | ||||||
| 11 | 1-3A | International Business Regulations | Regulatory and trade requirements for conducting international business | This session will examine key developments and challenges in commercial and company law affecting international businesses across multiple jurisdictions. With a focus on cross-border operations, the discussion will cover issues relevant to companies operating in or across regions such as the EU, the United States, and Asia. Featuring perspectives from legal professionals with diverse jurisdictional expertise, the session will highlight both common trends and jurisdiction-specific considerations, offering practical insights for navigating the evolving global legal landscape. | Habbine Kim | Arche SELARL | |
| Maciej Plotka | |||||||
| Mark Gundvig(?) | |||||||
| Jun Lee Lee | TMI Associates | ||||||
| 12 | 2-3A | IP-1 | "Copyright Law Issues with AI" or "Entertainment law issues related to AI"- 율촌 이용민 변호사님이 제안하신 내용임. IP committee chair인 정상태 변호사님과 최종주제 협의 중 | 최종 주제 협의중 | Ho Joon Choo | Yulchon | |
| Da Yoon Shin | Shin & Kim | ||||||
| 김지언 | Korea Intellectual Property Office | ||||||
| Mandy Kim | McDermott Will & Emery | ||||||
| Hongjun BYUN | Lee&Ko | ||||||
| 13 | 2-1A | Finance | Finance; Corporate Transactions (Proposed Title: Beyond Traditional Collateral: Innovative Approaches to Structure Financing) | This panel will discuss innovative approaches to structuring financing transactions, increasingly led by private credits in response to today’s market volatility and emerging market trends. Heightened regulatory scrutiny, economic uncertainty, and the imperative to mitigate risks and diversify portfolios are propelling private credits--often more agile than traditional banks--to pursue bespoke solutions and alternative financing structures. Asset-based lending is gaining traction as an attractive alternative for its structural flexibility and risk-adjusted returns. | Allison(Yoon Hyun)Cho | ||
| Young Woo Park | Yoon & Yang | ||||||
| Hyunjung Kim | Bae, Kim & Lee | ||||||
| Jeonghoon Ha | Ha Law PLLC | ||||||
| 14 | 2-1C | M&A-1 | Corporate / M&A: Market trends in cross-border M&A taking into account FDI regulations | This session will cover recent global and regional trends of cross-border M&As from the perspective of FDI regulations. The panel members will share their experience in and outside of Korea, including the US, China and the Middle East, in terms of how and to what extent FDI regulations have become a key factor in structuring, executing and consummating cross-border M&A transactions. Also, this session will touch on such interactions in renewable energy project M&As. | Dongho Lee | White & Case LLP | |
| Bohyung Kim | King & Wood Mallesons | ||||||
| Jiwon Ha | Al Tamimi & Company | ||||||
| Sun-Yul Lee | Kim & Chang | ||||||
| Seung Kyo Lee | Barun | ||||||
| 15 | 2-1B | AI-3 | The Global AI Race | This panel explores worldwide AI trends and their impacts on cost and accessibility. We discuss, with reference to real-life examples, R&D investment surges in the US, Middle East, and Asia, and how businesses tackle AI risks – hallucinations, transparency, data privacy – through governance frameworks and mitigation strategies. We also analyse how nations balance innovation with regulation to drive economic growth and digital leadership, revealing the diverse philosophies shaping AI governance. | Wesley Pang | Eversheds | |
| Paul Nam | Bluefin Payment Systmes | ||||||
| Wan Kim | SK Telecom | ||||||
| Kyung Shin Park | Korea University | ||||||
| Kris Kisoon Ahn | Law & Company | ||||||
| 16 | 2-2A | IP-2 | IP: Building Robust Patent Portfolios and Litigating Successfully Across U.S., Germany, and China for Korean Manufacturers | In this session, panel members will explore how Korean tech companies can strategically build and leverage their patent portfolios to both protect their innovations and strengthen their global market presence. The discussion will focus on best practices for securing, managing, and asserting intellectual property rights in key jurisdictions, with an emphasis on aligning IP strategy with business growth and international expansion. The panel members will include one or more in-house experts from tech companies in Korea. | J. Kenneth Oh | Kim & Chang | |
| Kyle Choi | Shin & Kim | ||||||
| Seunghyun Youn | Hyundai Motors | ||||||
| Yongjoo Kim | LG Energy Solution | ||||||
| 17 | 2-2D | China / Russia | Geopolitical Tensions between South Korea, the U.S., North Korea, and Russia: The Role of Korean Legal Professionals | The ongoing delay in ceasefire negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has escalated global tensions. This session will explore the critical role of Korean legal professionals in assisting domestic businesses operating abroad, providing legal expertise on navigating these geopolitical challenges. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how Korean lawyers contribute to resolving legal issues and ensuring stability for companies in this volatile environment. | Vadim Hwajoon Lee | Yulchon | |
| 18 | 2-2C | ESG | How to deal with ESG factors embedded in business | Despite shifting political landscapes around the world, ESG remains a significant factor in real-world business operations. This has led to what some refer to as the "ESG hushing" phenomenon—where companies continue to prioritize ESG compliance quietly, even amid political pushback or public skepticism. Corporations operating within global supply chains are increasingly expected to align with the ESG policies and standards set by their buyers. As legal professionals, it is essential for us to understand this evolving environment in order to effectively advise our clients on compliance, risk management, and long-term strategic planning. | Ji Heon Oh | One Law Partners | |
| So Jin Park | |||||||
| 19 | 2-2B | In House | It's Not You, It's AI: Rethinking the In-house Legal-Law Firm Relationship in an AI Age (Will in-house lawyers need outside counsel in 5 years? And will AI replace both in 10?) | In-house legal teams and law firms have long shared a strong partnership—but now a cheaper, faster, and less argumentative associate has arrived: AI. As legal departments explore AI tools for tasks like contract review, compliance, and even litigation, the traditional dynamic is shifting. Are law firms adapting fast enough, or at risk of being replaced? What do in-house teams still need from outside counsel—and are they themselves safe from disruption? This session will feature candid insights from panelists with experience on both sides, examining how AI is reshaping expectations, workflows, and collaboration. | Moses Sye | Ocean Winds | |
| Kwang Wook Choi | Citi Bank | ||||||
| Shin Young Choi | Cha & Kwon | ||||||
| David Waters | Kim & Chang | ||||||
| Junha SUL | TMI Associates | ||||||
| 20 | 2-1D | Pro bono | Title: International Adoption and the Rights of Adoptees: Past, Present and Future | International adoption has seen many changes over the years. Lawsuits have been filed against the state and an adoption agency for human rights violations during the adoption process to the U.S., and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has found the state liable for the grievances of hundreds of international adoptees. Additional lawsuits seek information about deceased adoptive parents, with a related Constitutional Court case pending, and a movement is underway in the U.S. to change the law to provide relief for adoptees without citizenship.This session will examine these national and international developments and explore the challenges and solutions ahead. | Sunyoung Park | Haemaru Law Firm | |
| Peter Møller | Danish Korean Rights Group | ||||||
| Minkyeong Jeon | Onyul Law Firm | ||||||
| Yeji Lim | Duksu Law Firm | ||||||
| Lisa Elligson | |||||||
| 21 | 2-3A | Exclusive Session For In-House Counsels | TBD | We invite you to participate in an exclusive session tailored for in-house counsel at the 2024 International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) Annual Conference. This event provides a dedicated platform for legal professionals within the Korean diaspora to connect globally, share knowledge, build mentorship and peer relationships, and strengthen a collaborative professional community. Session Highlights • Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Engage with fellow in-house counsel from diverse industries and regions in a private and focused environment. This session offers a valuable opportunity to develop a robust network with colleagues who share similar backgrounds and professional interests. • Global Insights: Attend discussions led by distinguished industry experts addressing emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities relevant to in-house legal teams worldwide. Obtain insights on managing the complexities of corporate law in an international context, and benefit from shared best practices and innovative strategies that can be implemented within your organization. • Interactive Discussions: Participate in dynamic roundtable sessions specifically designed for in-house counsel. Discussion topics will cover critical areas such as risk management, compliance, corporate governance, and advancements in legal practice. • Peer and Mentorship Relationships: Forge meaningful connections with peers and prospective mentors, supporting your ongoing professional development and career growth. | Moses Sye | ||
| Ah-young Hu | |||||||
| Cristina Hwang | |||||||
| Light Go | |||||||
| Wade Pyun | |||||||
| 22 | 1-1D | Session for First Timers | Meet and Greet First Timers | This first-time exclusive seesion is intended for new conference participants to interact with IAKL board members and other first-time attendees. The gathering is structured to facilitate informal discussions and enable attendees to connect and exchange information within the international Korean legal community. The event provides an opportunity for participants to establish professional relationships that may extend beyond the three-day conference. Individuals interested in collaboration or expanding their network are invited to attend this reception for first-time participants to the IAKL network. | |||
| 23 | 2-3B | M&A-2 | Global trends in Share Purchase Agreements | To effectively negotiate M&A transaction and properly advise the client, it is essential that the counsel has detailed knowledge of the latest trends and developments affecting the M&A. In this session we would like to discuss key considerations, developments, newest trends, regional variations and best practices regarding the negotiation and contractual issues of SPA in different jurisdictions. | Junghae Kang | Lee & Ko | |
| Jong Kwon Ryoo | Yulchon | ||||||
| Se-Jeoung Kim | SSW | ||||||
| IAKL 2025 Seoul Women’s Retreat (Friday September 24, 12:30-16:00 & Shin & Kim) |