Strategic Hire to enhance Legal Services

In a move aimed at strengthening its litigation capabilities, Dae-Ryun, a prominent South Korean law firm, has announced the recruitment of a highly experienced lawyer with an extensive background as a presiding judge. This strategic addition is expected to significantly enhance the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive legal services across various sectors.

A Distinguished Career in Public Service

The newly recruited lawyer brings with her a wealth of experience accumulated over 23 years in public service. Her career includes tenures at several key judicial institutions, including the Seoul Central District Court and the Eastern District Court. She is a graduate of Gyeongbuk High School and seoul National University College of Law, holding the distinction of passing both the administrative (1981) and judicial (1983) examinations.

Her judicial career began in 1988 at the Uijeongbu District Court, followed by postings at the Seoul Southern District Court, Changwon district Court, and the Seoul high Court. She has also served as a deputy judge in the suwon District Court,Seoul Central District Court,and seoul Eastern District Court,specializing in psychological events and heading the Dedicated Division. Moreover, she contributed to in-depth legal review as a Supreme Court Tribunal Researcher and with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

From Public Servant to Legal Advocate

Transitioning to private practice in 2011, the lawyer has already demonstrated her prowess in high-stakes legal battles. Notably, she secured probation for a defendant facing charges related to methamphetamine use. She also successfully represented a client against the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding drug price reductions, resulting in recognition from the Minister of Health and Welfare.

I feel unlimited obligation because I join the top 10 law firms in the shortest row.
The lawyer

Broader Impact and Future Focus

Beyond her legal practice, the lawyer has been actively involved in political and legal panels for over a decade and currently chairs the People’s Central Ethics Commitee. At Dae-Ryun, she will be based at the firm’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, focusing on criminal cases involving contracts, drug offenses, and sex crimes. This aligns with current trends, as South Korea has seen a important increase in drug-related offenses in recent years, highlighting the need for specialized legal expertise.

Leadership’s Viewpoint

Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Management at Dae-Ryun, emphasized the firm’s commitment to providing clients with the most satisfactory legal services through initiatives like the establishment of the Songmu Management Headquarters. He expressed confidence that the addition of such a seasoned attorney would be met with a positive response.

Dae-ryun is trying to provide the most satisfying legal services to the client,such as the establishment of the Songmu Management Headquarters. We expect that the response to Songmu will be high due to the joining of a long -time attorney.
Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Management, Dae-Ryun