Phillip W. Kim
About Phillip W. Kim
Phillip W. Kim is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Crexi, with a background in corporate law and experience at several prominent law firms.
Current Role at Crexi
Phillip W. Kim is currently serving as the Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Crexi. He began his tenure at Crexi in 2022. Located in Playa Vista, California, Crexi is where Phillip oversees various legal matters and contributes to the strategic direction of the company's legal department.
Previous Experience at Winston & Strawn LLP
Before joining Crexi, Phillip W. Kim worked as a Corporate Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP. He served in this role from 2019 to 2022, accumulating three years of experience in the Greater Los Angeles Area. During his time at Winston & Strawn LLP, Phillip managed corporate legal affairs, providing counsel on numerous transactional and corporate governance issues.
Career at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Phillip W. Kim's career includes a four-year tenure at Morrison & Foerster LLP, from 2015 to 2019. At Morrison & Foerster, located in Los Angeles, California, he worked as a Corporate Attorney, where he handled a variety of corporate and legal matters for the firm's clients.
Educational Background
Phillip W. Kim has an extensive educational background. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. He also studied at the University of East Anglia and Seoul National University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Literature from UC San Diego. Phillip completed his high school education at Gretchen Whitney High School.
Early Legal Career
Phillip W. Kim embarked on his legal career with internships and externships that provided valuable hands-on experience. In 2014, he interned in the Business & Tax division of the California Department of Justice: Office of the Attorney General. He also served as a Judicial Extern for the Hon. Deborah J. Saltzman at the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in 2013.