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James I. Bang (Il Young Bang)

Legal Expertise

Complex litigation, including representation of top multi-national Korean and Japanese corporations, as well as representation of U.S. corporations and individuals in California state and federal courts.

  • Media Experience
    Appeared on Radio Korea, Radio Seoul, NCN-TV, Hanmi Broadcasting, Korea Times, and Korean American Christian Radio.
  • Pro Bono Experience
    Established and represented multiple non-profit organizations, including Korean International Music Foundation, Soongsil University Scholarship Association, Millennium Children's Fund,  and Moo Yea Do Martial Arts Association.

 

Representative Matters

  • Managed numerous multi-million dollar litigation matters for Korean clients in the U.S. resulting in multi-million dollar settlements and judgments in favor of his clients.
  • Negotiated, reviewed or drafted various construction contracts, such as owner-prime contractor agreements, prime contractor-subcontractor agreements, architects agreements for a power plant and a manufacturing plant and other commercial buildings, advised/handled negotiations from the inception of request for proposal and bidding for many construction projects, including hotels, shopping centers, etc.
  • Handled a number of litigation matters for Korean multinational companies and U.S. companies, representing contractors and subcontractors. Successfully mediated, and obtained a seven-digit settlement, for a Korean multinational corporation in connection with a power plant project in the U.S.
  • Has flown approximately a million miles to and from different parts of the world handling various matters, including negotiating construction related contracts and litigation matters.
  • Managed numerous multi-million dollar litigation matters for Korean clients in the U.S. 
  • Represented numerous companies in trademark disputes, patent, and copyright infringement litigation, including internationally renowned companies.
  • Advised Korean and Japanese corporate clients on U.S. employment, entertainment, banking, antitrust, trade, custom, trademark, and copyright laws and compliance with various government agencies.
  • Handled re-structuring of multi-national corporations.
  • Negotiated and prepared Agreement on Supply of a Light Water Reactor Project to the DPRK between the KEDO and the Government of DPRK.
James I. Bang (Il Young Bang)

Of Counsel - Los Angeles


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Phone:

  (310) 312-3113

Fax:

  (310) 231-8313
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Practice Area

Industry Focus

Representation of Korean and Japanese multi-national corporations with U.S. operations, including heavy industries and construction companies, clothing manufacturers, shoe manufacturer, media companies, IT companies, trading companies, animation companies, game development companies, telecommunication companies, airlines, food manufacturers, investment companies, banks, etc.

Education Collapse

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1987
  • California State University, B.A., 1981

Court Admissions Collapse

  • California, 1989
  • USDC, Central District of California
  • USDC, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Publications and Presentations Expand

  • Lecturer, Pepperdine Law School, UCLA Extension, Konkuk University, KAIST
  • Presented at domestic and multinational companies, including the Korean American Bar Association, Korean Investors and Traders Association, Lions Clubs, World Martial Arts Masters Association, KOTRA, etc. 
  • Speaker, KOTRA entertainment seminars in Los Angeles and Seoul, Korea

Professional, Business, and Civic Affiliations Expand

  • Adjunct Professor, State University of New York, Korea
  • Board of Trustees, Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation
  • Board of Directors, Korean American Leadership Foundation 
  • Chairman, Steering Committee for Far East Broadcasting Co., Korea, West Region of U.S.A.
  • President, Korean Global Network Foundation, Los Angeles

Other Career Experience Expand

  • Licensed real estate broker

Languages

  • Korean