Sam S. Hong
- Chicago
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Sam's practice focuses on technology and intellectual property-related transactions, as well as the technology-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, debt financing transactions, and other corporate matters.
Clients in a range of industries, including aviation, financial services, consumer electronics, and social media rely on Sam Hong for his experience negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements relating to patents, trademarks, software, and other technology. His work is informed by his experience as in-house counsel at Samsung Electronics, where he counseled Samsung's M&A and semiconductor divisions.
In addition to his legal practice, Sam is an associate board member for Urban Initiatives, a not-for-profit organization that runs health, education, and character development programming for Chicago Public School students.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, ARCP Editor, Georgetown Law Journal, 2008
- Northwestern University, B.A., Environmental Sciences, cum laude, 2005
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
Related Employment
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, IL, Partner
- Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Korea, Legal Counsel
Professional Recognition
Listed in Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers,” 2024
Impact
Community Involvement
- Urban Initiatives, Associate Board Member