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Sang Kim

Sang Kim

US Management Committee
Global Board, US Executive Committee
Co-Chair, Global Tax Practice
Chair, US Tax Practice

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Recognitions

The respected English research firm Chambers & Partners has repeatedly recognized Sang in their global and US legal directories as one of the premier international tax practitioners in the US. Chambers Global has stated he is a "partner who impresses peers in California with his international tax expertise." Chambers USA has clients describing him as "an excellent business and tax adviser. He is very responsive, technically superior and possesses sharp business acumen" with sources referring to him as "a standout [who] is very knowledgeable and able to give practical advice on cutting-edge issues that intersect between tax and regulatory law."

In addition, The Legal 500 United States has repeatedly recommended Sang for his international tax work. The highly-regarded legal directory has found him to be "'a very strong tax advisor' with 'excellent skills' and a superb track record in post-merger integration." Furthermore, he has a "brilliant reputation" in the marketplace especially with technology and life sciences companies.

Education

  • LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law 1996
  • J.D., Northwestern University School of Law 1995
  • B.A., Philosophy and Economics, Columbia University 1992

Civic and Charitable

Sang is President of the Bronx Science Foundation focusing on endowment development and strategic support for a leading specialized public high school in New York City. He is a founding member of Fund Development Council West for Columbia College. He also served for many years as Little League baseball and youth basketball coach.

"Clients describe him as a trusted adviser who has the 'ability to provide succinct, timely and solid legal advice. He is highly entrepreneurial and more importantly, builds long-term relationships.'" Chambers USA

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  • Corporate
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  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • Regulatory and Government Affairs
  • Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
  • Transfer Pricing

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  • Life Sciences
  • Energy and Natural Resources

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