Mr. Chang Bo KIM is a managing partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on General Civil Disputes, Criminal Defense Litigation, Administrative Procedure & Litigation, Antitrust & Competition, Corporate, Tax, and Construction & Real Estate.

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to Bar, Korea (1984)

Education

• College of Law, Seoul National University (LLB, 1982)
• Jeju Jeil High School (1978)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (2024-Present)
• Senior Judge (Presiding Judge), Seoul Central District Court (2021-2024)
• Chief Judge, Seoul High Court (2019-2021)
• Vice Minister, National Court Administration (2017-2019)
• Presiding Judge, Seoul High Court (2016-2017)
• Chief Judge, Jeju District Court (2014-2016)
• Presiding Judge, Seoul High Court (2009-2014)
• Chief Presiding Judge, Suwon District Court (2008-2009)
• Presiding Judge, Gwangju High Court (2007-2008)
• Presiding Judge, Seoul Central District Court (2005-2007)
• Presiding Judge, Seoul Southern District Court (2002-2005)
• Training Course, College of William & Mary (2002)
• Presiding Judge, Jeju District Court (2000-2002)
• Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Korea (1998-2000)
• Judge, Seoul High Court (1996-1998)
• Judge, Jeju District Court, Gwangju High Court (1995-1996)
• Judge, Jeju District Court (1992-1995)
• Judge, Seoul Civil District Court (1990-1992)
• Judge, Seoul Northern District Court (1988-1990)
• Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army (1985)
• Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1984)

Professional Activities and Experience

• Handled the first trial of former NIS chief
• Responded to prosecution investigation into vice president of Darth Co., Ltd.
• Proceeded with the first trial of the Yeongheungdo fishing boat rollover case
• Advised on the establishment of an overseas agent for the Korea Overseas Technology Corporation
• Advised on the interpretation of the articles of association of IT Women Entrepreneurs Association
• Consulted on the new building of Samwon Special Branch
• Advised on the sales order of Biomecca Co., Ltd.
• Proceeded with the pleadings on the infringement of trade secrets filed by Samsung SDS
• Advised on the reconstruction of Paju Unification Housing District Association
• Proceeded with a complaint related to the redevelopment of reconstruction in Jamsil

• "The Level of Corporate Social Responsibility's Effects on Public Favorability and Willingness to Pay Premium Price" (2009)
• "Research on Public Relations for National Image Improvement" (2009)
• Busy Fool Meets Father Time: Time Management in the Information Age