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Sean Christopher Hayes

International law Attorney at New York, NY

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  • State Years
    New York - NY 18 years
    Connecticut - CT Licensed
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed
    State CT
    Acquired N/A
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

A great international arbitration lawyer
Daniel
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Straight shooter.
anonymous
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About Sean

Learn Sean’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. International law
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    Engaged in projects in China, Korea and Southeast Asia. Chair, Korea Practice Team at IPG Legal.

NY/International Attorney Sean Hayes grew up in Connecticut and New York to an Irish-immigrant father and an Italian mother. He is a U.S. and Irish National that is a permanent resident of Korea. He received his legal education in Korea, the U.S. and the U.K.

Sean Hayes is the first and only non-Korean to be employed as an attorney by the Korean Court System (Constitutional Court of Korea) and one of the first non-Koreans to be a full-time regular member of a Korean law faculty.

He is known over his 20+ years in Korea for his aggressive advocacy and candid NY-style street-smart advice. Sean is, also, one of the few attorneys in Asia that has experience managing non-consulting companies and working as an interim HR Manager. He worked as an interim General Manager/Director for Oil & Gas, New Tech, Pharmaceutical, Franchise and Manufacturing companies.

Sean works between Korea, China, Philippines and New York on international projects  

He regularly appears in and is quoted by international media organizations including the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and international law journals. In his free time he enjoys playing golf, sailing, drinking beer and carousing with his rowdy friends.

AWARDS
*One of only Two Non-Koreans Attorneys in Korea Rated a Top Attorney by AsiaLaw
*Rated Excellent (10) by Avvo for International Law

*Corporate International, Leading Attorney
*Who's Who in the World
*Who's Who in Sports & Entertainment Law
*Who's Who in Franchise Law
*Best Advice Blog, K-Blog Awards
*Korean Law Blog: Top 25 Blog by LexisNexis.

CONTACT
Sean C. Hayes
(The best manner of contacting Sean is via email)
Mobile: +82-10-8981-9518
Office:  +82-70-7847-9050 (English)
Office:  +82-2-585-5253 (한국어)
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Posted by Daniel | July 21, 2021
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A great international arbitration lawyer
I've had the opportunity to consult with Sean Hayes across several matters in the US and Asia and I cannot recommend Sean highly enough. Sean is tremendous in advocating for his clients and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Straight shooter.
Sean was great to work with. Very diligent, honest and focused on results. Great experience.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Professor of Law and Dean of International Relations
  • University for Peace (UN Delegated University
  • 2011 - Present
  • Partner/Chair, Korea Practice Team
  • IPG Legal
  • 2008 - Present
  • Ombudsman
  • Korea Times
  • 2005 - Present
  • Professor of Constitutional and Contract Law
  • Kookmin University
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Foreign Legal Consultant
  • Ahnse Law Offices
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Constitutional Researcher
  • Constitutional Court of Korea
  • 2002 - 2008
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Education

  • Seoul National University College of Law
  • PhD - Doctorate
  • 2012
  • Quinnipiac University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2002
  • Fairfield University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997
  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • N/A
  • University of London
  • N/A
  • Fordham University
  • N/A
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Legal Cases

  • Cambodian Real Estate
  • Joint Venture Real Estate Development
  • Completed
  • Business Immigration
  • Completed
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Associations

  • National Police Defense Foundation
  • Legal Counsel
  • 2020 - Present
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • International Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Journal of East Asian and International Law
  • Managing Editor
  • 2007 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
  • N/A
  • European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea
  • N/A
  • British Chamber of Commerce
  • N/A
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • N/A
  • Foundation for Economic Liberty
  • Chair
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • New York County Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2020 - 2021
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Languages Spoken

  • Korean
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Lawyer in Korea
  • AsiaLaw
  • 2022
  • Top 100 Lawyer in Korea
  • AsiaLaw
  • 2021
  • Top Dispute Resolution Law Firm of Year
  • Corporate INTL
  • 2021
  • Member
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • 2020
  • Top Law Firm Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Counsel
  • 2019
  • LawAsia Top 100 Lawyers
  • Asian Business Law Journal
  • 2018
  • Who’s Who
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2017
  • Top Attorney
  • AsiaLaw
  • 2015
  • Top Korean Blog
  • K-Blog
  • 2015
  • Entertainment Law
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2015
  • Franchise Law
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2015
  • Who's Who
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2013
  • Who's Who
  • Who's Who
  • 2012
  • Who's Who
  • Who's Who in the World
  • 2010
  • Who' Who in the World
  • Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
  • 2008
  • Ombudsman: Korea Times
  • HanKook Ilbo
  • 2008
  • Who's Who in the Wolrd
  • Marquis Who's Who
  • 2007
  • 2013
  • Who's Who Legal
  • N/A
  • Who's Who Legal
  • Who's Who Legal
  • N/A
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Publications

  • ABA Section of Business Law
  • Protecting Your IP in Korea: Listen to My Mother
  • 2014
  • Legal Times Magazine
  • JVs in Asia: Listen to my Mother
  • 2011
  • Legal Times Magazine
  • Follow the Chinese into Korea
  • 2011
  • Korea
  • Independent Contractors Labor Law Risks in Korea
  • 2011
  • World Constitutional Law Review
  • An Originalist Test for Korea that Progresives should Not Fear
  • 2008
  • Book Chapter: Korea in the 21st Century
  • An Originalist Test for Korea
  • 2008
  • European-Korean Foundation Journal (Ewha University)
  • Protecting Economic Liberties: Constitutional Court of Korea
  • 2006
  • Constitutional Court Journal (Rep. of Korea
  • Political Question Doctrine: Tool to Defend the Jud.
  • 2005
  • Constitutional Court Journal (Republic of Korea)
  • Affirmative Action in U.S. Law Schools
  • 2003
  • Graduate Thesis
  • Korean Expert Evidence Rule Explored
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • New Delhi, India Bar
  • Global Communication Security
  • 2022
  • Global Legal Developments.
  • Korea in Global Economy
  • 2019
  • East Asia Institute/U.S. Embassy Study Abroad
  • U.S. Legal Education
  • 2014
  • Arirang TV Events
  • International Maritime Law
  • 2014
  • MIPCOM
  • Second Screen Legal Issues
  • 2013
  • International IP Conference in Seoul
  • America IP Updates
  • 2011
  • International Conference on Tax II (Seoul, Korea)
  • Transfer Pricing: Korean, Japan and U.S.
  • 2011
  • Amcham SME Cmte.
  • Labor Law Risks: Wrongful Dismissal & Indep. Contractor Risks
  • 2011
  • Korea Business Forum
  • Independent Contractor Risks
  • 2011
  • 2nd International Tax Conference in Korea
  • International Tax: Korea & China
  • 2011
  • Constitutional Court of Korea
  • Constitutional Court of Korea
  • 2008
  • Korea Europe Foundation
  • Protection of Intellectual Property
  • 2008
  • Indio-Korea Policy Forum
  • Indian-Korean Legal Relatonship
  • 2008
  • Indian Investment Forum
  • Investment in India
  • 2008
  • Kookmin University Intellectual Property Forum
  • Korean Design Protection
  • 2008
  • Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Administration
  • Law and Public Policy
  • 2007
  • Korea-Europe Prospective Association
  • Protection of Economic Liberties under the Korean Const.
  • 2006
  • International Bar Association
  • International Joint Venture Agreements
  • N/A
  • British Chamber of Commerce in Korea Monthly Forum
  • Korean Labor Law Developments
  • N/A
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Attorney endorsements

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Francis Caruso
International law Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Sean and I have worked together on complex M&A and structuring projects and he is thorough, detailed and always adds value to our team."
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Zoltan Simon
International law Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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John Nolan
International law Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Sean is an excellent client advocate who has great attention to detail. He will vigorously defend and protect client rights. Sean has been practicing international law more than 11 years in Asia and during that time he has had extensive experiences ranging from representation of fortune 500 companies to criminal defense."
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Gene Berardelli
International law Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Co-worker
"Aside from his extraordinary expertise in International Law, I would highly recommend Sean Hayes to any client for any legal issue. In fact, Sean would be the lawyer I would approach with my own legal issues and concerns."
New York International law Lawyer Sean Christopher Hayes
Sean Christopher Hayes
International law Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 18 years
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