Atty. Keun Young Bae

Atty. Keun Young Bae

Keun Young Bae focuses her practice on internal corporate and government investigations before the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Ms.

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About Keun Young Bae at a glance

Keun Young Bae is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keun Young Bae focuses her practice on internal corporate and government investigations before the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and law enforcement agencies
  • Ms. Bae has represented clients in a variety of industries in investigations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption law, securities enforcement, financial fraud, and other regulatory compliance issues
  • As part of her investigations practice, Ms. Bae manages multi-jurisdictional review teams and document collections, conducts witness interviews, and prepares internal and government-facing presentations
  • Ms. Bae also helps clients assess potential anti-bribery compliance risks and design and implement risk-mitigating policies and procedures

Practice Areas Explained

Keun Young Bae's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keun Young Bae

Where is Keun Young Bae's law office located?
Keun Young Bae's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keun Young Bae handle?
Keun Young Bae focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Keun Young Bae go to law school?
Keun Young Bae earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Keun Young Bae for a consultation?
You can contact Keun Young Bae 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 Keun Young Bae received?
Keun Young Bae's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2016

Awards

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

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