Abe Kwon
About Abe Kwon
Abe Kwon is a Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where he specializes in counseling startups and emerging companies across various industries. He has a background in law and public administration, and he is also the founder and chair of 12+, a non-profit organization dedicated to education equity.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Abe Kwon is currently a Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in the firm's Philadelphia and New York offices. In this role, he provides legal counsel to startups and emerging companies across various industries, including artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, software as a service, hardware, consumer packaged goods, digital health, and life sciences.
Previous Experience at Cooley LLP
Before joining Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Abe Kwon worked as an Associate at Cooley LLP from 2017 to 2022. During his five years at Cooley, he gained experience in various legal matters, contributing to his expertise in supporting startups and emerging companies.
Education and Expertise
Abe Kwon earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, studying from 2004 to 2008.
Founding Member of 1 Million Cups Philadelphia
Abe Kwon was a member of the founding organizing committee for the Philadelphia chapter of 1 Million Cups, a program designed to educate, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the startup ecosystem.
Non-Profit Leadership with 12+
Abe Kwon founded and chairs 12+, a non-profit organization focused on increasing educational equity. The organization aims to build school cultures that inspire academic achievement and empower students to pursue education beyond the 12th grade. He served as the Executive Director of 12+ from 2010 to 2012, demonstrating his dedication to education and community development.