Our Team
Our English-speaking lawyers in Korea choose to practice here to offer high-quality services in a more personal, client-oriented,
and billing-rate-sensitive environment.
Kristen Yeji Lee
Jeong Joon-Gil
Cho Jae Hee , Advisory Attorney at Law
Nina Skalicky / Paralegal
Joon Bac / Senior Paralegal
Kristen Yeji Lee
Kristen Yeji Lee has a strong track record of handling disputes at all stages for a wide range of respected and well-recognized business and corporate entities and individuals. She has many years of experience as a Seoul lawyer. Kristen has tried and successfully resolved numerous cases resulting in favorable verdicts. She is notable for bringing integrity and energy to her clients’ cases of all sorts that matter to the client’s life.
As a certified expert in Family & Criminal Law by the Korean Bar Association, Kristen can help you with an international criminal case, divorce, adoption, inheritance, estate planning, etc.
Education
- B.A. in Law (Cum laude) at Sogang University
- Master’s degree in Sociology from Sogang University
- Master of Law, Ajou University Law School
Credentials & Career
- Member of Korean Bar Association, Seoul Bar Association.
- Associate Attorney, Law firm Maeheon
- Advisory legal counsel of Korea government-affiliated Institute for Women’s Human Rights
- Advisory legal counsel of Seoul Metropolitan City.
- Appointed Advisory legal counsel for Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
- Appointed Defense counsel of Supreme court
- Appointed Attorney for Sexual Crime Victim (Seoul Southern District Prosecution Service)
- External Member, Deliberation Committee of Sexual Harassment and Assault Cases for Ministry of AFRA
- Certified Family Law Specialist in Korean Bar Association
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist in Korean Bar Association
Languages
- korean
- English
Email:[email protected]
Jeong Joon-Gil
As a Korean medical doctor, he not only has medical expertise but also legal expertise, such as serving as a military lawyer in the prosecution department for years. He’s been carrying out more professional advisory with his best to clients.
EDUCATION
° Graduated from Seohyeon High School
° Bachelor of Korean Medicine, Daegu K Medical University
° Master of Law, Ajou University Law School,
CREDENTIALS & CAREER
° Member of the KMD Association
° Member of the Korean Bar Association
° Member of the KAKM
° Member of the KSCMM
° Completed formal training at the Korean Society of Spine and Nervous Medicine
° Member of the KSSOM
Worked as a military attorney in the prosecution department of the Navy Command.
Worked as a military attorney in the Legislation Department of the Navy Headquarters.
Completion of general training at Ansan Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine (Attending doctor)
Doctor of Cheongdam Oriental Medical Clinic
Doctor of Hyohan Clinic
2 papers published by Korea Institute of Korean Medicine
LANGUAGE
Korean
Cho Jae Hee , Advisory Attorney at Law
Attorney Jaehee Cho has specialized in legal advisory work in the areas of human resources, labor, compliance, and administrative law in the public sector. She successfully provides her specialized skills and views to provide clients with legal services.
EDUCATION
° Graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School
° Bachelor of Law, Minor in Business Administration, Yonsei University
° Master of Law, Ajou University Law School
CREDENTIALS & CAREER
° Member of the Korean Bar Association
° Appointed as advisory attorney for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
° Appointed as a member of the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Administrative Appeals
° Appointed as a member of the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Local Land Expropriation Committee
° Appointment of Sejong Special Self-Governing City Council Code of Conduct Operation Advisory Committee
° Appointed as a member of the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Labor-Management-Civil Government Council
° Sejong Special Self-Governing City Women’s Plaza Working Mothers Center Expert Support Group
° Appointed advisory attorney in public institution sexual/workplace harassment, privacy law review committee
LANGUAGE
Korean
Nina Skalicky / Paralegal
As a paralegal at the Lee & Lee Law Office, Nina Skalicky strives to help both locals and foreigners alike receive the legal assistance they require. She takes on various tasks to assist attorneys with a client’s case, and also supports clients directly by addressing their inquiries and concerns, providing them with vital information, case updates, and translations of legal documents.
EDUCATION
° B.A. in Korean and English Studies at Tuebingen University
° Exchange Student at Korea University
LANGUAGES
° English
° Korean
° German
Joon Bac / Senior Paralegal
Mrs.Bac brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a senior paralegal. Her unique background encompasses not only medical knowledge but also a commendable history of supporting various small businesses, including those in the medical and wholesale/retail sectors. Joon Bac has played a pivotal role in navigating legal intricacies associated with real estate investment, sales, and lease transactions. Her meticulous, multifaceted approach involves both legal and non-legal aspects, ensuring comprehensive support for clients at Law firm Lee & Lee.
EDUCATION
° B.A. in Nursing, Catholic University
° Professional Master’s degree in Business Administration from Catholic University.
CREDENTIALS & CAREER
° Catholic University St. Mary’s Hospital.
° Pharmaceuticals, Smith & Nephew.
° Prudential Life Insurance.
° Real estate business License.
LANGUAGES
° English
° Korean