Mediator Resume

Highly experienced international business and legal advisor with around 20 years of expertise in advising multinational corporations. Proficient in handling complex litigation, contractual matters, and multi-jurisdictional proceedings in diverse industries such as (renewable) energy, construction, infrastructure, financial services, defense, manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical. Additionally, highly experienced in post-M&A disputes, joint venture disputes, and shareholders disputes.

Covington & Burling LLP - Of Counsel

Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator

Of Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP, 2020-Present; Partner and Associate, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, 2010-2019.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Extensive experience in advising and representing multinational companies regarding commercial matters arising out of cross-border business. Involved in handling complex arbitration / mediation, multi-jurisdictional proceedings and contractual issues in various industries including energy, construction, infrastructure, financial services, defense, manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical. ENERGY / RENEWABLE ENERGY Extensive experience in advising and representing power utilities companies and (renewable) energy companies in international arbitrations in relation to complex disputes during the lifecycle of energy projects. Additionally, representation of energy companies in relation to breach of contract, joint venture / shareholder disputes, trade controls and sanctions issues. TECHNOLOGY / PHARMACEUTICAL Extensive experience in advising and representing Fortune 500 technology companies in relation to disputes related to licensing, distribution, and partnership agreements. INVESTMENT ARBITRATION Extensive experience in advising and representing both states and corporate clients in complex international disputes in relation to investments made in foreign states. Adjunct professor at Korea University (Law School) teaching International Commercial Arbitration. Recognized by Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal as “Future Leader in International Arbitration” (2020 - 2024). Completed PhD course in International Investment Law at Seoul National University in 2019.

Served as counsel in mediations involving multi-parties; mediations arising from construction and infrastructure, automobile, technology industries; ADRs governed by diverse civil and common laws, including New York, Virginia, Delaware, England, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, UAE, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan. Served as mediator in mediations involving multinational companies’ cross-border disputes, including manufacturing of electric items, distribution agreements, sales contracts.

Mediation in relation to defective electric items, breach of contract, warranty claims.

After spending decades in litigating / arbitrating disputes, I strongly believe in the value of mediation. First and foremost, I respect party autonomy in mediation process. Mediation style could vary from facilitative to evaluative depending on the parties’ choice. I prefer having separate pre-mediation conference calls with the parties to better understand each party’s position, and also request position papers (both confidential and non-confidential) prior to the mediation. Respective parties’ positions will be shared only upon clear approval from the parties. I also provide a mediator’s proposal for resolution of the disputes should the parties ask for one at the end of mediation and check-in with the parties should the first round of mediation fail.

Familiar with managing ESI and willing to conduct arbitration hearings in-person, via videoconference/teleconference, or hybrid formats. Willing to receive all submissions and evidence in electronic format (paper submissions are neither required nor desired).

Harvard Law School (LLM - 2016); Korea University (LLB - 2001; LLM - 2012).

Admitted to the Bar: Seoul, Korea (2010), New York (2018).

American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; Inter-Pacific Bar Association; Korean Bar Association; Seoul Bar Association.

Speaker / moderator at conferences hosted by the International Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Inter-Pacific Bar Association, Global Arbitration Review and Singapore International Arbitration Center, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, and Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

Hourly Rate: Not provided Daily Rate: $600.00 Study Rate: $200.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment:

English; Korean

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