Session Description & Materials

The 30th IAKL Annual Conference

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SESSION	TOPIC	FACILITATOR	MODERATOR / SPEAKER		MATERIALS
01 Corporate / M&A	(Friday 10:30-12:00) Room 1 (20206) Market trends in cross-border M&A taking into account FDI regulations ▌ This panel discussion brings together M&A attorneys from across the globe to share current trends shaping cross-border M&A and delve into the strategies required to navigate this dynamic landscape. The panel will examine, among others, the regulatory landscape and geopolitical factors, the impact of technological advancements and COVID-19, and market dynamics on cross-border M&A transactions. The panel will also offer valuable insights and strategies for mitigating risks in such transactions.	Sun Yul LEE Kim & Chang	MODERATOR Seung Hyo (Sam) BAEK	Lee & Ko	Intro
			Chansik AHN	HMP Law	Draft Amendment to Industrial Technology Act to Improve National Technology Regulatory System
			Sun Yul LEE	Kim & Chang	Strengthened Security Review Process under the FIPA
			Jen KIM	Parsus Law	FDI REGULATIONS IMPACTING M&A IN THE US
			Min Gon KIM	Demarest Advogados	M&A in Brazil
			Kwang LIM	Bennett Jones	The M&A Landscape in Canada
02 Finance	(Friday 10:30-12:00) Room 2 (20207) Global trends in crypto-asset regulations ▌ This panel will explore the current trends in crypto-asset regulations across the globe. Panelists, including legal experts from both corporate and private practice backgrounds, will share their insights on how the evolving regulatory landscape has affected their practice, the legal challenges they are navigating, and their predictions for the future of crypto-asset regulation.	Ohoon KWON Cha & Kwon	MODERATOR Ohoon KWON	Cha & Kwon
			Rachel Hiyoung SON	Focus Law Asia	Digital Token Regulations in Singapore
			Moses PARK	Liberty Chambers	Financial Hub in Asia, HongKong
			Habbine Estelle KIM	Archè SELAR	Crypto Assets in the European Union Legal & Regulatory Overview
			Chloe Jung-Myung LEE	Lee & Ko	Global trends in crypto-asset regulations - South Korea
			Jiwon HA	Al Tamimi & Company	Crypto Regulation in the UAE
03 Insolvency	(Friday 10:30-12:00) Room 3 (20209) The insolvency sword: In-court restructuring as a powerful business tool ▌If you are an attorney that advises companies, you will not want to miss this panel from our restructuring experts who will discuss new and cutting-edge developments being used by major companies around the world to shed their liabilities and effectively reorganize their businesses.	Shirley S. CHO Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Lones	MODERATOR Shirley S. CHO	Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Lones	The Insolvency Sword : In-Court Restructuring as a Powerful Business Tool
			Jung Eun KO	Kim & Chang
			Sukjae HONG	Bae, Kim & Lee
			Jae Ha LEE	Shin & Kim
04 Dispute Resolution	(Friday 13:30-15:00) Room 1 (20206) Defying gravity and catching up with the times ▌Cutting-edge technologies and diversification of complex cross border disputes have paved a new frontline for legal practitioners and institutions. From the creative strategies to preserve enforceability of award or to monetize distressed claims against often-judgment proof counterparties - to reinventing the arbitral institutional role in the age of new technology - this session explores a range of relevant issues that have arisen in international dispute resolution in recent years.	Myung Ahn KIM Yoon & Yang	MODERATOR Myung Ahn KIM	Yoon & Yang
			Robin BAIK	Kobre & Kim	Latest Trends in Cross-border Litigation
			Steve KIM	KCAB	International Arbitration Market Trend and Issues - New World, No Map
			Jeonghye Sophie AHN	Yulchon	Should Arbitrators Be Human?
05 International Trade	(Friday 13:30-15:00) Room 2 (20207) Recent trend on international trade environment for global businesses ▌In the International Trade Session, panelists will share their experience and thoughts on the recent changes of the environment surrounding international trade that will be helpful to the companies conducting international business, including economic sanctions and export controls. Panelists will also share with the audience the recent developments on the WTO reform.	Sungbum LEE Yoon & Yang	MODERATOR Sungbum LEE	Yoon & Yang
			Se Jin KIM	MOTIE	New Trade Winds for Int'\| Economy, Policy, and Law Surrounding Korea
			Seong Joong KIM	Kim & Chang	(De)globalization-challenge and response of Korea
			Junghyun PARK	Lee & Ko	Digital Trade Agreements : Korea’s Experience
			Hyomin PAK	Shin & Kim	Sanctions as an Essential Tool of Global Trade : Navigating the Impact of U.S. Sanctions on Korean Businesses
06 Compliance	(Friday 13:30-15:00) Room 3 (20209) Compliance issues regarding data privacy ▌Data Regulations (PIPA & GDPR) are designed to ensure the protection of personal data and at the same time to encourage/promote responsible data handling practices by organizations. From Business perspective, the goals of data protection laws are to ensure compliance, build trust with customers, mitigate risks, gain a competitive advantage, facilitate international operations, and foster responsible data-driven innovation.	Jaewoo KWAK Lee & Ko	MODERATOR Kiyoung NAM	Ernst Young	Intro
			Sung Jin LEE	Financial Supervisory Service	Digital Forensic Readiness for Financial Companies in SouthKorea
			Jeesun PARK	Lab Partners	DATA PRIVACY COMPLIANCE
			Junho LEE	Bae, Kim & Lee	Compliacnce Issues realated to Outbound Data Transfer
			Sejung LEE	Yoon & Yang	NCT Export Control in Overseas Disputes
			Rieu KIM	Barun Law	Privacy Law Compliance
07 IP	(Friday 15:30-17:00) Room 1 (20206) Recent developments in Korea IP law ▌In this session, the panelists will discuss notable developments in their respective fields. Woo Lyou will present on television formats and remakes, while Jin Son will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on fair use. These topics are expected to ignite an interesting conversation about how copyright applies differently in transactions and litigations. Youngmi Choi and Han Park will discuss recent changes in the KIPO and the USPTO, respectively, providing valuable insights for those interested in IP practice in Korea and the U.S.	Sang Tae JEONG Yulchon	MODERATOR Kee Jeong KIM	LIN
			Jin SON	Yulchon	Recent Developments in IP LAW
			Woo R. LYOU	EA Korea	Korean Television Formats (and Remakes)
			Han PARK	Covington & Burling	PTAB Year in Review
			Young Mi CHOI	KIPO	KIPO'S IP PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
08 ESG	(Friday 15:30-17:00) Room 2 (20207) ESG risk inherent in global supply chain: Recent trend and role of legal practitioner ▌As global ESG-related standards and regulations continue to evolve, demand for ESG work within the supply chain area is rapidly increasing. Corporations, regardless of the size and type, should engage themselves in this change, but it brings unexpected risks alongside. We will be looking into what those risks are and what efforts legal practitioners will need to make for compliance and risk management.	Ji Heon OH One Law Partners	MODERATOR Ji Heon OH	One Law Partners
			Yoonjae JANG	Shin & Kim	ESG Risk Inherent in Global Supply Chain;Recent Trend and Role of Legal Practitioner
			Celin Sojin PARK	ESR	This session use only one material.
			Gloria Lee	Rutan & Tucke
			Sangoh Park	Barun Law
			Reena RYU	Atsumi & Sakai
			Chang Wook MIN	Jipyong
09 Family Law	(Friday 15:30-17:00) Room 3 (20209) Toward a sustainable future, is our child support system enough for nurturing the next generation? ▌With the increase of the single households, divorce rates, and aging population, the scope and meaning of family have become more differentiated and renewed than ever before. In such circumstances, successfully raising the next generation has become a global issue toward a sustainable future. Child support legislation serves as a minimal safety net for raising the next generation, despite the changes in family dynamics and parental roles. The extent of government intervention including the question of whether judicial or administrative measures should take priority is the ongoing concern for legislators and legal experts worldwide. In particular, regarding enforceability of child support orders, welfare-oriented policies such as the national subsidy system, and various punitive measures against child support defaulters, let's examine the key features of different legal systems and the possible best way to nurture the next generation.	Heekyung JUNG	MODERATOR Una MIN	Fulbright Advisory
			Hyewon SEO	Seoul Family Court	Child Support Today and Tomorrow
			Seung-Hun LEE	Dentons Lee	Japanese Legal and Administrative Framework on Child Support
			Julia LEENOH	K3 Legal	Child Support in New Zealand
			Jinna KANG	Enenstein Pham & Glass	Child Support In California
10 Energy / Natural Resources	(Saturday 09:30-11:00) Room 1 (20206) Energy security and transition ▌Energy security is about having reliable access to energy at a price that is affordable for both individuals and businesses. Energy security is a critical issue that has been on the policy agenda for many years. The recent global energy crisis, which was sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has brought energy security to the forefront of the political debate in Korea. The sharp rise in energy prices has had a significant impact on the Korea economy, causing economic hardship for households and businesses alike. Many governments have been forced to adjust their policy priorities in response to the energy crisis. Energy transitions offer the potential to build a safer, more sustainable, and affordable energy system. However, there are no guarantees that the transition will be smooth. Traditional security threats remain, and new potential vulnerabilities may emerge. In our session, we will discuss recent government policies for energy security and transitions in Korea, Canada, the European Union, and the United States.	Chung Jin CHUNG KN Legal	MODERATOR Chung Jin CHUNG	KN Legal
			Frank Y. SUR	Gowling	ENERGY SECURITY AND TRANSITION – CANADIAN DEVELOPMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
			Chinpyo PARK	Bae, Kim & Lee	Overview of the Resources Security Bill
			Scott BURTON	Norton Rose Fulbright	Energy security and transition –US developments and challenges
			Hong KIM	Yulchon	Energy Transition In South Korea
			Eric Möric KIM	Parresia Avocats	Overview of the New EU Energy Efficiency Directive
11 Human Rights / Pro bono	(Saturday 09:30-11:00)Room 2 (20207) International adoption and the rights of adoptees: From the right to identity to the right to a nationality ▌ As a country which sent the most adoptees overseas, approximately 1/3 of all international adoptees around the world, now Korea is facing tort claims and truth investigation demands by international adoptees of Korean origin while many adoptees are still facing difficulties in their birth family search. We will look into recent developments both national and international in the field of international adoption and human rights and explore ways lawyers can contribute to protection of the rights of adoptees.	Pillkyu HWANG GongGam	MODERATOR Patricia GOEDDE	Sungkyunkwan Law School
			Peter MØLLER	Danish Korean Rights Group	Danish Korean Rights Group Truth and Reconcilliation Commission
			Boon Young HAN	Danish Korean Rights Group	An investigation of Human Rights Conditionsamong South Korean Intercountry Adoptees
			Minkyeong JEON	Onyul	Current legislation (revised legislation) and related issuesregarding adoptees' rights to request adoption disclosure
			Pillkyu HWANG	GongGam	Justice for Adoptees: Adam Crapser Case
12 Europe Session	(Saturday 09:30-11:00)Room 3 (20209) The Korean legal system from a European perspective ▌ Legal professionals working in European Embassies, corporations or law firms will be joining a Roundtable where they will be invited to provide their views on the Korean legal system from European legal practitioner’s perspective. They will also share their experience derived from some cases they have been dealing with.	Philippe LI Kim & Chang	MODERATOR Philippe LI	Kim & Chang
			Adeline-Lise KHOV	Ambassade de France en Corée	France Means Business, Choose France!
			Karin SCHMID	Anma Offshore Wind	Korean Contractual and Legal Aspects from an European Perspective
			Dajin LIE	Taylor Wessing	The Korean legal system from a German perspective
			Laurie-Anne GRELIER	Covington & Burling	Perspectives on the Korean Legal System
13 Technology	(Saturday 11:30-13:00)Room 1 (20206) AI’s impact on the practice of law ▌ This panel will look the impact of AI on the practice of law. The panelists, from both in-house legal departments and law firms, will offer their perspectives on how AI has affected their practice, the legal issues they are managing, and where they think we will be headed.	Sae AHN Hana Loop	MODERATOR Sae AHN	Hana Loop
			Chan SUNG	Nike Korea	Law and Generative Open AI – Not ready for Prime Time?
			Dahee KIM	Samsung Electronics	Data Protection and AI
			Abigale D. KWON	KCL	Artificial Intelligence and Ethics PrincipleEthical and Thoughtful use of AI in the Law Practice
			Wookjae JIN	Dongin Law	Regulation for AI
14 Women	(Saturday 11:30-13:00)Room 2 (20207) Managing various transitions in the legal profession ▌ Going from a junior level lawyer to a manager of a team, rising from there to an executive, job changes within legal and in and out of practicing law, experiencing personal changes while juggling a demanding career, we all experience and cope with quite significant and sometimes not so easy transitions over the course of the career. This session will consist of panelists who have experienced / are experiencing some type of transitions of their own with the aim to help the audience to gain insights to apply to their career and personal life.	Eileen KIM Solaredge	MODERATOR Eileen KIM	Solaredge	No materials for this Session
			Ji Young LIM	Modern Guru
			Christina HWANG	Hanmi Bank
			Irene KIM	Yoon & Yang
			Moonkyun CHO	Ministry of Economy and Finance
15 Japan Session	(Saturday 11:30-13:00) Room 3 (20209) Uniqueness of cross-border transactions between Korea and Japan ▌The Japanese legal system, coming from Continental Law, is broadly similar to the Korean; however, practically, legal documentations for cross-border transactions tend to be in the manner of Common Law. This session will seek the best way to manage cross-border transactions between Korea and Japan, and will also give ideas to lawyers on how to fill the gap between Common Law and Continental Law in transactions.	Masayuki AOYAMA Mori Hamada & Matsumoto	MODERATOR Cholmin KIM	City-Yuwa Partners
			Masayuki AOYAMA	Mori Hamada & Matsumoto	한일 기업 법무에 대한 영미법의 영향 및 그 한계
			Youngseop SONG	Atsumi & Sakai	한일 M&A 거래 종결 관련 실무
			Min Young PARK	Lee & Ko	한일 크로스보더 M&A거래의 동향 및 특성
			Choon Jae WEE	Yulchon	한일 M&A 거래 실무
16 Singapore Session	(Saturday 11:30-13:00) Room 4 (20201) Singapore as the investment hub for Southeast Asia and India ▌ Singapore’s favorable corporate law, low taxation, high quality of infrastructure and established free flow of capital have made it a great destination for investments and business ventures. More notably in the past decade, Singapore emerged as the most preferred investment hub for Southeast Asia and India. In this session, we will hear from the leading practitioners in Singapore (1) the reasons why Singapore has become the investment hub for Southeast Asia and India; (2) the benefits and challenges for investors in investing in Southeast Asia and India; (3) practical tips to help investors and other practitioners explore the best strategy in investing in Southeast Asia and India through Singapore; and (4) how to avoid roadblocks and navigate disputes in Southeast Asia and India.	Mijung KIM TSMP Law	MODERATOR Miji KIM	Macquarie Asset Management
			Jennifer CHIA	TSMP Law	Singapore as the Investment hub for South-East Asia and India
			Karthik KUMAR	Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe	SINGAPORE: GATEWAY TO INDIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
			Bryan SHIN	Shin & Kim	Considering Singapore as Stepping Stone to Vietnam and Indonesia
			Seokchun YUN	Peter & Kim	Singapore as a Regional Hub for International Arbitration & Mediation
17 Employment (Labor)	(Saturday 14:00-15:30) Room 1 (20206) Internal Investigation ▌Internal investigations are often required by law. For example, Korea has laws that require employers to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and non-sexual workplace harassment. In addition, many organizations have their own policies that require internal investigations into certain types of misconduct. In this session, our expert presenters will discuss what internal investigations are, why they are important, especially in a cross-border context, as well as best practices for conducting internal investigations.	Soojung LEE Yulchon	MODERATOR Tae Kyung SUNG	Philips Korea
			Seungsoo Kim	Bae, Kim & Lee	Credibility assessment of victim’s accusationsin harassment cases
			Sery LEE	Shin & Kim	Legal Issues on Harassment Investigations in Korea
			Marcus LEE	Daugherty Lordan	Workplace Investigations
			Berko LEMKE	PLC Rechtsanwaelte	Options and Limits to investigate harassment - Germany
			Jong-Ha CHOI	Hwallaw	Internal Investigations - Potential Issues & Disputes
18 Corporate Counsel / In-House	(Saturday 14:00-15:30) Room 2 (20207) Which grass is greener? Inhouse v. Law firm ▌The panel will casually discuss and dissect some of the key factors and myths that may impact our decision to transition from inhouse to law firm and vice versa. Specifically, the panelists will engage in dialogues on the current trend v. traditional models, Korea v. other advanced economies, the numbers and industry standards, pros and cons in terms of growth and culture, expectation v. reality, and finally, what each side wants from the other when working.	Moses SYE Ocean Winds Korea	MODERATOR Moses SYE	Ocean Winds Korea	Which Grass Is Greener?
			Yewon HAN	Binance
			Liz (Kyo-Hwa) CHUNG	Netflix
			Christina J. PARK	Dentons Lee
			Kwang-Wook CHOI	Citibank Korea
			David WATERS	Kim & Chang
19 White Collar Crime / Criminal	(Saturday 14:00-15:30) Room 3 (20209) Multiateral Development Banks Enforcement: Issues and procedures ▌The World Bank Group and its affiliated multilateral development banks finance development projects all over the world. As part of their mandate, these banks have departments that investigate allegations of sanctionable practices (e.g. corruption, fraud, and collusion). This session will address what you need to know about these investigations, how to prepare for them and also how to respond to them when you are under investigation.	Tak Kyun HONG Shin & Kim	MODERATOR Daniel S. LEE	Kobre & Kim
			Byung Chang LEE	DR & AJU	Comparison of Multilateral Development Banks Sanction and Unfair Business Operator Sanctions
			Kunduk KOH	Kim Chang Lee	Monitorship Perspective
			Daniel P. CHUNG	Gibson Dunn	World Bank Enforcement Trends
			Heeseong LIM	Yoon & Yang	Countermeasures against WB Sanctions in Korea
20 China Session	(Saturday 14:00-15:30) room 4 (20201) China’s A.I. and Data Regulation in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution ▌COVID-19 pandemic and a new Cold War raise barriers between countries. This paradigm shift have alienated China’s legal system from our interests. However, the key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, e.g. A.I. and Data, have once again made our lives move faster, easier, and be more connected in cyberspace beyond the barrier. This session explores trend and implication of China’s A.I. and data regulation sooner or later we will have to face.	Young Jin JUNG Inha Law School	MODERATOR Jonggu JEONG	Logos
			Changhua JIN	Joius	Research on Type, Legal Risks and Compliance Advice on Metaverse Digital Assets
			Sang-Woo LEE	Inha University AI Data Law Center	China’s Cyber Security in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
			Deok Jung SON	Jipyong	PRC Personal Information Protection LawCross-border transfer of Personal Information