Atty. Seowoo Kim

Atty. Seowoo Kim

Seowoo Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Seowoo, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023.

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Profile Summary

About Seowoo Kim at a glance

Seowoo Kim is a real estate, ip, securities, and internet attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Seowoo Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law
  • Seowoo, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seowoo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Seowoo Kim's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Seowoo Kim is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Seowoo Kim is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Seowoo Kim is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Seowoo Kim is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Seowoo Kim

Where is Seowoo Kim's law office located?
Seowoo Kim's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seowoo Kim handle?
Seowoo Kim focuses on real estate, ip, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Seowoo Kim go to law school?
Seowoo Kim earned their education at (J.D., 2019).
How can I contact Seowoo Kim for a consultation?
You can contact Seowoo Kim 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 Seowoo Kim received?
Seowoo Kim's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 2019

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026

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