Eunkyung Kwak
About Eunkyung Kwak
Eunkyung Kwak is a Corporate Legal/IP Counsel at 42dot in Seoul, South Korea, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a Master of Intellectual Property from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Work at 42dot
Eunkyung Kwak has been serving as Corporate Legal/IP Counsel at 42dot since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing legal matters related to intellectual property and corporate governance. Her position involves providing legal advice and support to various departments within the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 42dot is based in Seoul, South Korea, and focuses on innovative solutions in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Eunkyung Kwak holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, which she completed from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology during the same period. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Hongik University, completed from 1996 to 2001, and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Korea National Open University, which she obtained from 2006 to 2008.
Previous Experience at Kim & Chang
Before joining 42dot, Eunkyung Kwak worked as a US Attorney at Kim & Chang from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she provided legal counsel on various matters, focusing on intellectual property law. Kim & Chang is one of the leading law firms in South Korea, known for its expertise in corporate and intellectual property law.
Career at Humax and KT
Eunkyung Kwak has extensive experience in intellectual property management. She worked at Humax as an Intellectual Property Manager from 2004 to 2010, where she managed the company's IP portfolio. Following this, she served as Senior Intellectual Property Manager at KT from 2010 to 2018, overseeing IP strategy and compliance. Her roles in these companies contributed to her expertise in the field of intellectual property.