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UC Irvine U.S.-Korea Law Forum
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010
2 to 6 p.m. (Reception 6 to 7:30 p.m.)
UC Irvine Student Center (map)
4 MCLE units (including 0.5 units for ethics)
Sponsored by The Korea Law Center, UCI School of Law;
Sogang University School of Law; Sogang University Institute for Legal Studies
Co-sponsored by Hwang Mok Park, APL; Kring & Chung, LLP; Snell & Wilmer, LLP; Korean Community Lawyers Association
Supported by Orange County Korean-American Bar Association; Korean-American Bar Association of Southern California;
Scott Lee, Esq.; California State Bar Association, International Law Section; ADR Services, Inc.
The practice of Korean law is not only increasingly dynamic in Korea, but it has also begun to play an important role in the global legal and business arena. Recent statistics show that 20% or more of civil case filings in Southern California courts have some Korean elements, including Korean parties, Korean legal issues or business customs, which could affect the outcome of a case. Practitioners of American law often fail to realize the significance of these elements in litigation and business transactions, potentially to the detriment of their clients.
Another notable trend is the emergence of the Korean Constitutional Court, as demonstrated in historic rulings on the impeachment of the president of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the relocation of the capital, Seoul. The impact of this court has touched on every aspect of daily life and business in Korea, and its influence has been felt even in the United States.
What’s more, Korea is beginning to open its legal market to foreign lawyers, and American lawyers need to understand where the real opportunities are, as well as the potential adverse consequences.
Four hours of MCLE credit are available through UC Irvine Extension, an approved State Bar of California CLE provider.
Registration fee: $100; $50 for UCI faculty, staff, students and members of the following sponsors, co-sponsors or supporters - Hwang Mok Park, APL; Kring & Chung, LLP; Snell & Wilmer, LLP; Korean Community Lawyers Association; Orange County Korean-American Bar Association; Korean-American Bar Association of Southern California; Scott Lee, Esq.; California State Bar Association, International Law Section; ADR Services, Inc. Reception included.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration: 1:30 p.m.
Kick-Off: 2 to 2:20 p.m. Featured Speaker Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Chair, UCI Korea Law Center
I. Panel 1: Public Law Developments in Korea (2:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- Moderator: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky or UCI Law faculty
- Speaker: Prof. Jibong Lim, Sogang University School of Law (20 minutes)
The Adoption and Establishment of the Constitutional Court System in Korea - Speaker: Prof. Byung-Sun Oh, Sogang University School of Law (20 minutes)
Use of Force & Humanitarian Intervention in Terms of International Law
II. Panel 2: Current Issues in U.S.-Korea Law and Practice (3 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.)
- Moderator/Speaker: Kenneth Chung, Esq. (20 minutes)
Enforceability of English Retainer Agreements for Legal Services for Korean Clients Under California Civil Code Section 1632(b)(6) - Speaker: Prof. Dai-Sik Hong, Sogang University School of Law (20 minutes)
Korean Antitrust Law for U.S. Lawyers - Speaker: Prof. Kwang-Soo Kim, Sogang University School of Law (20 minutes)
ADR for Dispute Resolution in Administrative Law in Korea - Speaker: Ryul Kim, Esq., Co-Chair, UCI Korea Law Center (20 minutes)
Enforcement of U.S. Judgments in Korea
Break: 4:20 to 4:30 p.m.
III. Panel 3: Current Issues in U.S.-Korea Law and Practice (4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
- Moderator: Scott Lee, Esq.
- Speaker: Cherl Oan Park, Prosecutor, Ministry of Justice, ROK (20 minutes)
Opening Korean Legal Market to Foreign Lawyers - Speaker: Ok Hwan Kim, Prosecutor, Ministry of Justice, ROK (20 minutes)
U.S.-Korea Extradition Treaty - Speaker: Mincheol Kim, Esq. (20 minutes)
U.S.-Korea Bi-Country Intellectual Property Law Practice
IV. Panel 4: U.S.-Korea Bi-Country Law Practice (5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Moderator/Speaker: Scott Lee, Esq. (15 minutes)
Dealing with Korean General Counsel or Clients - Speaker: Jason Kim, Esq. (15 minutes)
Pitfalls in Attorney-Client Communication and Work-Product Privileges
V. Reception: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to registrants and invited guests
- Master of Ceremonies: Charles Cannon, UCI Law Assistant Dean, and Advisor, UCI Korea Law Center
- Signing Ceremony: UC Irvine School of Law—Sogang University School of Law Memorandum of Understanding
- Special Recognition of Hon. Ju Myung Hwang, Co-Chair, UCI Korea Law Center