Yoona Kim
About Yoona Kim
Yoona Kim is a Staff Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, having previously held various legal positions, including Associate roles at Kirkland & Ellis and Proskauer Rose LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Yoona Kim serves as a Staff Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2023, working in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her role, she is involved in legal matters related to enforcement actions and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current role, Yoona Kim worked as a Legal Intern in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She participated in the Student Honors Program in 2015, where she gained valuable experience over a four-month period in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Legal Career in M&A and Capital Markets
Yoona Kim has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets. She worked as an Associate at Proskauer Rose LLP from 2016 to 2019 and at Kirkland & Ellis for one year from 2019 to 2020. Both positions were located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, where she contributed to various legal projects in these sectors.
Teaching Experience in Special Education
Before entering the legal field, Yoona Kim worked as a Special Education Teacher at the NYC Department of Education from 2008 to 2013. During her five years in this role, she provided educational support to students with special needs in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Educational Background
Yoona Kim earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics, Politics & Economics and African Studies from Yale University. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal and ethical considerations.