ATTORNEYS
Jong-min Choi
Attorney
Jong-min Choi is a valued member of KBK’s skilled legal team with experience representing clients throughout all stages of high-stakes commercial and intellectual property disputes.
A Korean native, Mr. Choi possesses the rare combination of cultural understanding and cross-border litigation experience that make him uniquely suited for cases involving Korea-based and Korean American businesses and individuals. He has represented clients in matters involving indemnity obligations, intellectual property licenses, royalties and audits, trade secret misappropriation, and business relationship and corporate governance issues. Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024 for Commercial & Intellectual Property Litigation, he also brings a strong technological background to the firm’s practice.
Mr. Choi earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2019, where he graduated Order of the Coif and served as Senior Submissions Editor for the Southern California Law Review. Prior to his legal career, he had a military service career, first serving as a South Korean Army officer, and then as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Forces in Korea.
Education
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, J.D., 2019
- Order of the Coif
- Senior Submissions Editor, Southern California Law Review
- Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition
Korea University, B.A., 2009
- International Studies, with honors