Representative Attorney
Lee Sangmin
이상민
Lee Sangmin is the Representative Attorney of LAW FIRM EZER. After completing the Judicial Research and Training Institute (29th class) in 2000, he practiced at a major Korean law firm. He handles corporate advisory work, corporate litigation, financial litigation and administrative litigation.
Practice Areas
Education
- B.A. in Philosophy, College of Humanities, Seoul National University
- Graduate School, Seoul National University
- LL.M., University of Pennsylvania Law School
- Judicial Research and Training Institute, 29th class
Experience
- 1993–1994 Reporter, Yonhap News Agency (Economy and Culture desks)
- 2000–2008 Attorney, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (Securities & Finance Group)
- 2008–2014 Attorney, Law Firm Somyung
- 2014– Representative Attorney, LAW FIRM EZER
- 2011– Adjunct Professor, Sogang University Law School
Activities & Appointments
- Legal adviser to adidas Korea, DB Life Insurance, EXEM, Pioneer Investment, Orum Therapeutics and others
- Member, National Pension Fund Stewardship Committee
- Mediation Commissioner, National Human Rights Commission of Korea
- Expert Member, Consumer Public Interest Litigation Center, Korea Consumer Federation
- Chair of the Review Committee (7th term), Portal News Partnership Evaluation Committee
- Former Chair, Special Committee on Refugees, Migrants and Foreigners, Korean Bar Association
- Former Member, Human Rights Committee, Korean Bar Association
- Member, Minor Offense Review Committee and Juvenile Guidance Review Committee, Seoul Seocho Police Station
- Public Interest Attorney, Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Copyright Instructor, Korea Copyright Commission
- Former Chair, Public Service Review Committee, Seoul Bar Association
- Former Member, Readers’ Rights Committee, The Hankook Ilbo
- Former Citizen Integrity Auditor, Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business
Awards & Qualifications
- 2015 Commendation, Minister of Health and Welfare
- 2022 Commendation, Chairman of the Fair Trade Commission
- 2019 Distinguished Service Award, Korean Bar Association
- 2019 Commendation, President of the Seoul Bar Association