Sung Do Kim

• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions (100+ clients a year).
• Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
• Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, contracts for various clients (100+ legal documents generated a year).
• Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
• Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to uncover critical information pertinent to clients'' legal matters.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Enhanced the reputation of the law firm through active participation in community legal outreach programs.
• Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
• Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.

• Worked as a Team Lead on 10 or more Open Innovation Projects and led legal due diligences on M&A projects.
• Worked in collaboration with the teams and well communicated internally to understand the circumstances and needs of the Company(a deep-tech accelerator and a venture capital) as well as the portfolio companies.
• Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
• Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas (30+ cases per month).
• Served as corporation lawyer for the Company by managing daily operation and legal compliance.
• Established several corporate guidelines and regulations for the Company including but not limited to Privacy Policy, ESG statement, Responsible Investment Policy of the Company.

• Worked as a senior advisor on Global Business Projects, such as public procurement in USAID and R&D projects from Korean government.
• Created revenue growth plan for fast-growth geographic market.
• Provided research and analysis of global markets such as US, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, including analysis of public health related regulations and laws in such regions.
• Predicted, identified and analyzed industry trends such as emerging technologies, evolving business models and buying behavior in specific regions.
• Implemented data-driven approaches to problem-solving, utilizing advanced analytics tools to identify trends and uncover insights that drove results.
• Counseled the company on contracts, R&D agreements and legal options.

• As a founding member of the Research Investment for Global Health Technology Foundation(RIGHT Foundation), managed and worked successfully in partnership with Korean government(Ministry of Health and Welfare), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and 5 major healthcare companies in Korea as a Public-Private-Partnership to establish the foundation in Korea.
• Worked with the Government and Private Sector in harmony to understand their circumstances and needs.
• Planned and managed R&D projects, related negotiations, agreements and contracts, including negotiations wit prominent global corporations, academics and research centers in Global Health field.
• Established and managed screening criteria and evaluation/monitoring criteria, drove legal due-diligence in Investment Committees, awarded and monitored 6 R&D projects during 2018-2019.
• Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• KOICA is a government body responsible for Official Development Assistance(ODA) of Korean Government.
• For more than 9 and half years, worked on many international projects in economic and social improvement(i.e. infrastructure development, policy development, technology cooperation) of various developing countries.

(Innovative Development Office/Deputy Director(Manager), 2015-2018)

• Led the team within the Office, fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
• Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with KOICA's mission and vision.
• Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Drove innovation in projects by researching best practices in other bilateral international development organizations and incorporating new ideas into the organization''s approach, including the planning, launch and management of the following projects as project manager.
• 1) Creative Technology Solution(CTS), a program designed to support Korean tech-based startups to find a solution to various problems in developing countries while expanding their business globally (30+ teams awarded, monitored and incubated by the program during 2015-2018).
• 2) Inclusive Business Solution(IBS), a program working in harmony with prominent Korean corporates such as Samsung, LG, CJ as a Public-Private-Partnership project to achieve SDGs (20+ projects awarded, monitored and implemented by the program during 2015-2018).
• 3) Innovative Partnership Solution(IPS), a program working in partnership with international organizations with expertise in certain domains where they can complement Korean government's ODA projects (5+ collaborations and partnership fostered within the period).

(Procurement and Contract Team/Manager, 2013-2015)

• Prepared and drafted the "Standard International Contracts" for Service, Equipment and Construction projects of KOICA, in partnership with a research institution.
• Identified and evaluated new suppliers, purchasing, contract lifecycle management, supplier performance evaluation as international procurement and contract specialist.
• Procured and contracted for more than 50 projects a year in Africa, Southeast Asia and Pan-Pacific regions.
• Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
• Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management processes and policies.
• Negotiated and administered vendor contracts in strict compliance with corporate policy and procedures.