Charles Yoon is a distinguished attorney with over 30 years of experience in domestic and international litigation and arbitration. He is licensed to practice in New York and holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University. Mr. Yoon has handled a wide range of commercial disputes, successfully representing clients in contract breaches, tort claims, and complex arbitration cases.

Mr. Yoon served as an arbitrator in a $100 million International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration case in London. He has successfully defended major Korean conglomerates and their U.S. subsidiaries in various disputes, navigating high-stakes legal matters involving corporate and international trade law. His expertise extends across litigation, arbitration, and corporate advisory services, making him a sought-after legal counsel for global businesses.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Yoon has been an influential figure in the legal and business communities. He has served as the President of the International Association of Korean Lawyers, President of the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York, and President of the Korean American Business Council of Greater New York. Additionally, he was the Co-Chair of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Committee on Independent and Small Firms. His leadership in these organizations has strengthened legal networks and provided valuable mentorship to young attorneys.

In recognition of his contributions to the Korean American and legal communities, the City of New York designated February 2nd as "Charles Yoon Day". Mr. Yoon is fluent in Korean and frequently speaks at international conferences on litigation, arbitration, and corporate law.

Representative Projects

• Served as arbitrator in a $100 million ICC arbitration case in London.

• Defended major Korean conglomerates and their U.S. subsidiaries in breach of contract and tort claims.

• Represented multinational corporations in cross-border litigation and business disputes.

• Provided legal counsel on corporate acquisitions and international business transactions.

• Led high-profile negotiations in complex arbitration cases involving international trade law.

  
  

Educational Background

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Columbia University

• Bachelor’s Degree – Columbia University

  
  

Professional Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney in New York

  
  

Honors/Professional Affiliations

• Former President, International Association of Korean Lawyers

• Former President, Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York

• Former President, Korean American Business Council of Greater New York

• Former Co-Chair, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Committee on Independent and Small Firms

• Former President, Korean American Association of Greater New York

• Board Member, Council of Korean Americans

• Fluent in Korean

• February 2nd recognized as "Charles Yoon Day" in New York

  
  

Publications

• Regular speaker at international legal conferences.

• Contributor to professional journals on litigation, arbitration, and corporate law.