Atty. BJay Pak

Atty. BJay Pak

BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives. BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients.

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Profile Summary

About BJay Pak at a glance

BJay Pak is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives
  • BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients
  • As a former Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney and legislator, BJay Pak has significant experience making high-stakes decisions
  • From 2017 to 2021, BJay served as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, overseeing all federal criminal prosecutions and federal government civil litigation in his district
  • As chief executive of one the largest U.S
  • Attorney’s Offices, he led 100+ assistant U.S. attorneys, 120+ legal professionals, partnered with approximately 300 law enforcement agencies, and was responsible for a district with nearly seven million people and a GDP of $370+ billion
  • BJay previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney, prosecuting white collar crimes, including securities and health care fraud, AML/KYC matters, intellectual property crimes, export control violations
  • BJay also served three terms in the Georgia General Assembly as a state representative, where he was involved in criminal justice reform efforts, and shaping the state’s health care and tax laws

Practice Areas Explained

BJay Pak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases BJay Pak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

BJay Pak is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

White Collar Crimes

BJay Pak is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

BJay Pak is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about BJay Pak

Where is BJay Pak's law office located?
BJay Pak's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does BJay Pak handle?
BJay Pak focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did BJay Pak go to law school?
BJay Pak earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact BJay Pak for a consultation?
You can contact BJay Pak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has BJay Pak received?
BJay Pak's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026

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