Asia Practice Panel: Pathways for US JDs

The Asia Practice Panel highlights the diverse pathways available to U.S.-trained lawyers pursuing Asia-focused legal careers. Featuring practitioners from global big-law firms, the discussion will showcase work spanning transactional, litigation, and regulatory practices. Speakers will share insights from their experience advising on matters in or involving key markets such as China, Japan, and Korea, and explain how their practices intersect with cross-border business. In addition to the opportunities available, the panel aims to inform students about helpful skillsets and challenges involved in pursuing a career in private cross-border law. Please register at the link below so that we may get a headcount for catering!

Lunch will be catered from The Maharaja. 

Speakers:
Jiazhen (Ivon) Guo, Senior Associate at Morgan Lewis – practice focus on M&A involving Chinese clients
David Lim, Partner at White & Case (formerly DOJ) – practice focus on international trade (regulatory compliance, economic sanctions, export controls, and national security matters)
Steven Routh ‘83, Partner at Orrick – practice focus on patent litigation in Japan
Jaebok Lee ‘25 (moderating), Associate at White & Case, former HALS President