Experience

KOTRA New York

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Of Cousel at KOTRA (Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency), a national trade and investment promotion organization operated by the Government of South Korea. Providing consultations to Korean clients about their visa options, gave presentations to the companies in New York and New Jersey area, and authored an article about O1 visa published by KOTRA Of Cousel at KOTRA (Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency), a national trade and investment promotion organization operated by the Government of South Korea. Providing consultations to Korean clients about their visa options, gave presentations to the companies in New York and New Jersey area, and authored an article about O1 visa published by KOTRA



Lehach Filippa, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Partner | January 2018 to CurrentManaging Attorney | March 2014 to December 2017 Associate Attorney | April 2013 - February 2014------Partner at an extremely high volume, rapidly growing immigration law firm, providing consultations to prospective and new clients (both individual beneficiaries and corporate petitioners/employers) to recommend best possible options to meet their needs - Jan 2018 to CurrentManaging Attorney to oversight of associate attorneys, administrative staff, and contract writers. Responsibilities include preparation and filing of various NIV and IV cases including O-1 (A, B), H-1B, H-1B1, H3, E1, E2, E-3, L-1 (A, B), EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM/LC, asylum, and VAWA and office and personnel management. Successfully responded to numerous highly detailed requests for evidence for various types of cases. - March 2014 to December 2017Associate Attorney - April 2013 to February 2014



New York Legal Assistance Group

• United States
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Clinic Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Represented victims of domestic violence in order of protection, child custody/visitation, divorce, immigration relief, and related legal matters; represented clients first chair pursuant to Student Practice Order in Family Court and Supreme Court (IDV and Civil Term) in New York, Kings, and Queens Counties; drafting motions and petitions, client interviewing and follow-up, and legal research. Represented victims of domestic violence in order of protection, child custody/visitation, divorce, immigration relief, and related legal matters; represented clients first chair pursuant to Student Practice Order in Family Court and Supreme Court (IDV and Civil Term) in New York, Kings, and Queens Counties; drafting motions and petitions, client interviewing and follow-up, and legal research.



Courtroom Advocates Project

• Student Advocate

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  Drafting and filing orders of protection in family court; appearing and advocating for petitioners before family court judges. Drafting and filing orders of protection in family court; appearing and advocating for petitioners before family court judges.



Sanctuary for Families

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Volunteer legal assistant

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Assisting Sanctuary attorneys; drafting and translating legal documents; client intakes, interviews, and court appearances; interpretation for legal trainings. Assisting Sanctuary attorneys; drafting and translating legal documents; client intakes, interviews, and court appearances; interpretation for legal trainings.



LawHelp

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Performed research and updated LawHelp.org website; community outreach, presentations for community organizations; translation of legal documents. Performed research and updated LawHelp.org website; community outreach, presentations for community organizations; translation of legal documents.



OK-YA LTD

• Senior Clerk

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2005

  Performed patent, trademark, and design registration; drafted and filed legal documents; performed legal research; assisted with settlement dispute negotiations with foreign importers on design infringements. Performed patent, trademark, and design registration; drafted and filed legal documents; performed legal research; assisted with settlement dispute negotiations with foreign importers on design infringements.



EWHA Voice of Law

• Journalist

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Important Articles: "How far can the freedom of religion be protected?", "The reality of suppressed human rights for immigrant workers in Korea". Important Articles: "How far can the freedom of religion be protected?", "The reality of suppressed human rights for immigrant workers in Korea".