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Clark Hill Adds Hyung Soo Kim to New York Office as Corporate Member

September 22, 2026

Clark Hill is pleased to announce Hyung Soo Kim has joined the firm’s New York City office as a Member in the Corporate practice group. An accomplished corporate attorney with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, Kim advises companies on cross-border transactions, strategic investments, and complex corporate matters across a range of industries, including buyers and sellers in domestic and international transactions.

Complementary to Clark Hill’s entrepreneur-minded approach to legal services, Kim brings his business-savvy counsel honed from both in-house and law firm experiences, in addition to a background handling legal affairs in the U.S. and Korea. Kim is committed to developing and implementing innovative and effective legal solutions to promote his clients’ business objectives.

“We’re excited to have Hyung join our team and expand our thriving cross-border M&A group,” said Jarrod Duffy, Leader of Clark Hill’s Corporate practice. “He has deep understanding of the U.S. and Korean markets, and a broad international perspective, which will be an asset to Clark Hill and our clients navigating increasingly sophisticated transactions across jurisdictions.”

“I’m excited to join Clark Hill’s global platform and look forward to helping multinational clients navigate pressing legal and business challenges,” said Kim. “In an increasingly global world, Clark Hill’s entrepreneurial culture and cross-border reach create an outstanding opportunity to meet clients where they are.”

Kim earned his law degree from the University of Southern California and is admitted to practice in New York.

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