[The Bell] [Spotlight on Law Firm Leadership] Lee & Ko Accelerates the "Sang Gon Kim 2.0 Era" with Renewed Momentum

On December 19, 2024, The Bell reported on the leadership strategies of Lee & Ko. The article highlighted the ongoing leadership of Managing Partner Sang Gon Kim, noting, “Over the past two years, Mr. Kim has not only maintained the firm's capabilities in M&A and financial investment advisory, but also significantly bolstered the expertise of the litigation and regulatory response teams, achieving an overall improvement in service quality. He also established specialized teams, such as the STO and Aerospace teams, to address new market demands and drive organizational growth.” The article further stated, "Two years ago, Managing Partner Kim rolled out a ‘rebalancing’ strategy in a bid to drive the firm’s growth, substantially reinforcing its litigation team by bringing in numerous former judges last year." It added, "With improved capabilities across practice areas driving revenue growth, Mr. Kim's rebalancing strategy is considered to have been largely successful."