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Ji-won Lee
Attorney-at-Law

ljw@siwoo-law.com

Civil, Criminal, Family Law

Lee, Jiwon, Attorney-at-Law specializes in criminal law and corporate advisory services. He has successfully represented publicly listed companies and their executives in major criminal cases, securing numerous non-prosecution decisions and acquittals. He regularly provides legal counsel on corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and capital market regulations, while also achieving favorable outcomes in various civil cases. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Lee & Law, a platform offering specialized legal services to international clients, and as a partner attorney at Siwoo Law Firm. His practice encompasses a broad range of civil and criminal litigation, corporate governance, religious organization disputes, as well as family law matters such as inheritance and divorce, providing both legal advice and litigation services.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Seoul National University
  • Juris Doctor (JD), Hanyang University Law School
  • Advanced Management Program, Sangnam Institute of Management, Yonsei University Graduate School of Business

Professional Experience

  • Former Attorney, Dambak Law Firm
  • Former Managing Partner, Myeongjae Law Firm
  • Current Member, Private Advisory Committee on Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  • Current Public Defender, Seoul Central District Court
  • Current Mediator, Seoul Central District Court
  • Current Committee Member, Seoul Immigration Office
  • Current Director, Korean Bar Association’s Immigration Law Committee
  • Current Policy Committee Member, Korean Bar Association
  • Current Director, Seoul Bar Association
  • Current Special Committee Member for Young Lawyers, Seoul Bar Association
  • Current Executive Member, Korean Legal Professionals Association
  • Current Member, Admissions Review Committee, Hanyang University Law School
  • Former Outside Director, I.M. Corporation
  • Former Secretary, Special Committee on Unification Law, Seoul Bar Association

Representative Cases

[Criminal]

  • Handled numerous corporate crime and special cases, including violations of the Capital Markets Act, embezzlement, and breach of trust for Company B
  • Successfully defended H Corporation against violations of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, D Construction Company for violations of the Construction Industry Basic Act, and B Food Company in defamation cases
  • Represented high-profile cases involving sexual offenses, including violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes such as sexual assault, rape, and molestation
  • Defended several medical institutions, including NICU-related deaths at E University Hospital, medical law violations at J Hospital, and pharmaceutical law violations at B Pharmaceutical Company
  • Handled private school law violations for C International School, D International School, K High School, and T Kindergarten, as well as interference with business cases for S and K Universities
  • Managed cases involving bribery and corruption, such as breach of trust involving Chairperson S and President W, and bribery cases involving P Tax Office
  • Dealt with defamation cases under the Information and Communications Network Act, including defamation of celebrities by malicious commenters, interference with business at T Broadcasting Company, and defamation in media reports involving former Mayor P
  • Led multiple criminal cases related to urban redevelopment and reconstruction associations in Seoul
  • Represented numerous clients in drug-related offenses, including violations of the Narcotics Control Act, and provided legal counsel for cases involving the revocation of narcotic user designations

[Civil & Family Law]

  • Managed numerous divorce and compensation lawsuits, including claims for damages involving extramarital affairs for S Group
  • Successfully litigated damage claims, payment demands, and unjust enrichment claims
  • Represented Protestant church disputes, including lawsuits for the cancellation or invalidation of general assembly resolutions, and secured favorable Supreme Court rulings in church-related litigation
  • Handled multiple labor law violations, including unpaid retirement benefits

[Legal Advisory]

  • Provided legal advisory services for various corporate transactions, including the sale of IOO, as well as contract drafting and review in both English and Korean for company E
  • Offered corporate governance legal opinions and reviews under the Commercial Act for various companies, including Shillajen Co., JW Pharmaceutical Co., Fasoo.com Co., HiteJinro Co., and WindAmp Co.
  • Advised LG ServeOne and LG Ad on legal risks associated with contracts and operations, providing comprehensive risk management consultations
  • Provided pro bono legal advisory services to local governments such as Gyeongnam Provincial Office and correctional facilities on the treatment of inmates
  • Provided extensive visa and immigration advisory services

Languages

  • English
  • Korean