Korean Lawyers
SUJI AHN
Partner Attorney
Partner Attorney supporting foreign clients in Korea
Career
- Attorney at Law, MEGAX Law Firm
- EX- Attorney, Criminal Group 1, YK Law Firm
- EX- Attorney, Roel Law Firm
- EX- Attorney, Signature Law Firm
- EX- Attorney, Saramin Law Office
Education
- Juris Doctor, Kyungbuk National University Law School
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Diplomacy and Journalism & Communication, Kyung Hee University
- Daegu Siji High School
Qualifications
- Attorney at Law
- Certified Tax Accountant
- Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, Korean Bar Association
External Activities
- Member, School Violence Committee, Seoul Seongdong Gwangjin Office of Education
- Member, Public Property Review Committee, Gangnam-gu Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Member, Personnel Committee, Seoul Bar Association
- Member, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Grievance Review Committee, Human Rights Center, Chungbuk National University
- Member of the Sexual Harassment Grievance Review Committee, Seoul Regional Office of Aviation, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
- Advisory Member, Lawyers for Animal Rights Organization YOUNGONE
- Member, Labor Lawyers Association, Korean Bar Association
- Member, Tax Lawyers Association, Korean Bar Association
- Appointed Hearing Officer, Jung-gu Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Member, Personnel Appeal Review Committee, Ministry of National Defense
- Member, Auditor Appointment Committee, KBS Media
- Member, Advertising Review Committee, Seoul Bar Association
- Member, Life Respect, Disaster and Safety Legal Support Lawyers Group, Korean Bar Association
- Legal Advisor for KBS drama My Golden Life and OCN drama Times
- Legal Advisor for startup and corporate HR disciplinary committees
- Radio Host, “Elegant Law with Attorney Ahn,” CPBC Radio Morning of Happiness
- Regular Guest, “Time for Legal Insight,” Gyeongin Broadcasting Radio
- Interviewed on YTN News and MBN News
- Columnist for the Korean Bar Association Newspaper and contributor to the Law Times
Representative Cases
- National research institute explosion death case involving occupational negligence resulting in death and violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: no charges for the CEO, summary indictment for the responsible staff member
- POSCO supplier corruption and bribery case: fine imposed
- Listed company CEO insider trading case involving violation of the Capital Markets Act: no charges
- Embezzlement and breach of trust cases involving executives of public corporations and corporate entities: no charges
- Capital Markets Act violation case involving unlisted stock transactions: no charges
- Handled numerous drug-related cases involving violations of the Narcotics Control Act
- Not guilty verdict in a methamphetamine hair test case
- Not guilty verdict in an indecent assault case
- Not guilty verdict after reversal on appeal in a public-place sexual harassment case
- Complaint representation in a statutory rape case involving a minor: defendant sentenced to 7 years in prison, exceeding the prosecutor’s 6-year sentencing request
- Handled numerous complaint representation cases for victims of sexual crimes, including rape and indecent assault
- Juvenile & School Violence Cases
- Juvenile protection case involving rape and illegal filming: Level 3 protective disposition
- Juvenile protection case involving indecent assault: Level 1 protective disposition
- Relief case for unfair disciplinary action involving a deputy director at a media company
- Police officer dismissal cancellation case involving repeated DUI: penalty reduced to demotion
- Successful state compensation and damages claim regarding overtime pay for public officials
- Unfair labor practice case involving a public institution
- Cancellation case involving administrative fines under the Framework Act on the Construction Industry
- Damages claim involving overtime pay for part-time public officials
- Patent infringement damages claim involving a new material
- Product liability case involving defects in an imported vehicle
- Partnership termination and investment return claim
- Copyright infringement case involving photographic works