Profile

Ms. Seong Hee JEONG is a foreign attorney at D&A LLC. Her practice is primarily focused on Public Sector Relations and International Affairs.


Bar Admissions

  • Licensed Administrative Agent (2019)
  • Admitted to Bar, New York (2009)

Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (JD, 2008)
  • Korea University (BA in Public Administration, 1996)
  • Gangneung Girls’ High School (1991)

Areas of Practice

  • International
  • Public Sector Relations

Professional Career

Significant Accomplishments
  • D&A LLC (2025-Present)
  • Chief Expert, Legislation and Judiciary Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2022-2024)
  • Chief Expert, National Defense Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2022)
  • Chief Expert, Public Administration and Security Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2020-2022)
  • Expert, Public Administration and Security Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2018-2020)
  • Director, Social and Cultural Research Office, National Assembly Research Service (2016-2018)
  • Director, Administrative Legislation Bureau, Ministry of Government Legislation (2014)
  • Inter-Parliamentary Union (2012-2014)
  • Director, Human Resources Division, Ministry of Government Legislation (2010-2012)
  • Legislative Research Officer, Public Administration and Security Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2008-2012)
  • Legislative Research Officer, Gender Equality and Family Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2002-2005)
  • Legislative Research Officer, Legislation and Judiciary Committee, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (1998-2001)
  • Legislative Research Officer, Ministry of Government Legislation (1995-1998)
  • Admitted to Legislative Senior Civil Service Examination (1995)



Professional Activities and Experience
  • Conducted numerous construction lawsuits such as construction cost, cost-sharing, and defects for Daewoo E&C, POSCO E&C, Hanwha E&C, Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, National Railroad Corporation, etc.
  • Advised Hanwha E&C in relation to provisional disposition to prohibit construction of the Jeju Airfield (aviation safety assessment and aeronautical review)
  • Advised and represented JGC in relation to real estate development (construction)
  • Represented Korea Rail Network Authority in litigation in relation to the contributed acceptance of land near Wangsimni station
  • Represented Contractor Financial Cooperative in litigation in relation to a claim for reimbursement
  • Represented KB Real Estate Trust in litigation in relation to a provisional disposition to preserve its status as the preferred trust of the Songdo American Town
  • Represented the Suncheon branch of LetsRun Corporation in litigation in relation to the sale and purchase of real estate construction costs and jeonse deposits
  • Represented POSCO in litigation in relation to provisional disposition for non-competition
  • Represented LIG System in litigation in relation to its SI and ESCO businesses
  • Advised and represented CNB Technology and G1 AMC in relation to various disputes regarding management rights
  • Advised and represented Jeja Church and Korea Massagers Association in relation to disputes regarding religious and non-profit organizations
  • Represented the National Election Commission in litigation in relation to the invalidation of the 20th General Election of Members to the National Assembly
  • Represented listed companies (DSK etc.) and unlisted companies (Ubcomm BPU etc.) in various criminal litigations in relation to breach of capital markets law such as M&A and manipulation
  • Represented clients in various criminal litigations in relation to corporate financial crimes such as embezzlement misappropriation and fraud by CEOs
  • Represented clients in various criminal litigations in relation to electoral crimes such as breach of the Public Official Election Act by members of the National Assembly


Articles

  • A Case Study on the Introduction of the Semi-Proportional Representation System in Korea (Co-authored, 2023)

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