Biography

Ryan Kim is the head of international affairs at FirstLaw P.C.

In his role as the head of international affairs, Ryan regularly counsels and promotes the firm's competitive services to overseas clients, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, on a diverse range of IP-related matters, and works closely with the partners and leadership of FirstLaw to ensure the continued growth and success of the firm's overseas practice.

In addition to the international practice, he is also responsible for business development, client relations, strategic partnerships, as well as developing key projects and benefit programs within the Firm.

Prior to joining the firm, Ryan spent time at several leading firms in the United States in various IP-related capacities, both before and after earning his J.D. degree at the Georgetown University Law Center. He is a frequent contributor to international publications such as Managing IP.

Profile

• Bar Admissions
  • ·New York State Bar (2012)
• Education
  • ·Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.) (2012)
  • · University of Southern California, Department of Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
  • · Johns Hopkins University, Department of Sociology (B.A.)
• Experience
  • ·FirstLaw P.C. (2017~present)
  • · Internship at Jones Day
  • · Summer Associate at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
  • · Patent Specialist at Anderson Kill P.C.
• Professional Activities
  • ·New York State Bar association (NYSBA) (2012)
  • · American IP Law Association (AIPLA)
  • · Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
• Languages
  • ·Korean, English and Japanese