We are proud to share that our lawyers - Ken Hong, John Kim, James Jung, Bella Cho, and Laura Oh - attended the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL), hosted at Korea University in Seoul last week.
During the conference:
- Ken Hong presented on “The Braiding of Legal Education and Legal Professions Across Multiple Jurisdictions”.
- Bella Cho spoke on “How to Deal with ESG Factors Embedded in Business”.
We are also delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Ken Hong was honoured with the prestigious Moon-In Gu Award at the Gala Dinner.
This award, named in honour of Dr. Moon In Koo, founder of IAKL and a former President of both the Korea and Seoul Bar Associations, is one of the association’s highest distinctions. It recognises lawyers who have made exceptional contributions to the global Korean legal community, advancing legal professionalism, supporting overseas Koreans, and strengthening cross-border collaboration.
Reflecting on the award, Ken commented: “It is an incredible honour to be recognised with the Moon In Gu Award. Dr. Moon’s legacy continues to inspire lawyers worldwide, and I am humbled to be part of that tradition. This recognition strengthens my commitment to connecting legal communities across borders.”
Ken’s recognition reflects not only his professional achievements but also his enduring commitment to fostering international legal cooperation. The award ceremony was covered in Legal Times, which you can read here.
The IAKL Conference once again provided an invaluable platform for legal professionals from around the world to exchange insights and build enduring relationships across jurisdictions.
