Sungbum Lee is a member of the International Trade practice group and is based in Washington, DC.

Sungbum focuses on assisting companies in dealing with new regulations that come out from multiple jurisdictions that may impact their global businesses. He also concentrates his work on trade remedies, World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations and free trade agreements (FTAs). Additionally, Sungbum, who holds a Korean bar license, helps clients on matters regarding products destined for Korea.

Representative Experience

  • Represented companies including the Hyundai Motor Company in U.S. Section 232 investigations before the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • Represented companies in safeguard investigations into automobiles by the Philippines government and assisted companies in responding to economic sanctions by the United States.
  • Advised companies on compliance issues and auditing in relation to UFLPA.

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  • Advised numerous companies on FTA country-of-origin verification, customs review and item classification issues.

Professional Highlights

Publications

  • The International Trade Law Review (Third Edition) Chapter 10

Education

  • LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2009

    LL.B., Korea University, School of Law, 2000

    B.A., Korea University, 1998

Admissions

  • New York

    England and Wales (Registered Foreign Lawyer)

    Korea

Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

    Korean