$ 425-425 per hour
Kevin Kim
About Kevin
Biography
Kevin Kim leads Fortra Law’s corporate & securities practice. His expertise lies in fund formation, private placements, and other securities offerings for private lenders, real estate developers and investors of all sizes. Kevin and his team have advised and prepared hundreds of securities offerings including mortgage funds, structured debt offerings, real estate syndications, crowdfunding offerings, EB-5 projects, and Qualified Opportunity Funds. Kevin passion lies in serving his clients as a pragmatic advisor focusing on real world solutions.
Kevin is also a nationally recognized expert in mortgage fund formation. Kevin is the lead instructor for the American Association of Private Lender’s Certified Fund Manager courses, where he teaches mortgage fund managers throughout the United States on fund management and securities laws.
Kevin hosts the podcast Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim, where he interviews industry leaders, friends, and colleagues in the private lending space to learn what makes them tick.
Distinctions
• 2019 Southern California Rising Star
• Top 25 Corporate Attorney by EB-5 Investors Magazine
Associations & Memberships
• American Association of Private Lenders, General Counsel
• Arizona Private Lenders Association, Board of Directors
• California Mortgage Association
• Forbes Business Council
Areas of Practice
• Mortgage Licensing
• Securities Law
• Private Placements & Crowdfunding
• Fund Formation for Mortgage and Real Estate
• Syndications for Mortgage and Real Estate
• Corporate Law
• Private Lending Industry Expert
• Institutional Capital Markets
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Securities Offerings
50%
14 years
Corporate and Incorporation
30%
15 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
15 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
5%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Fortra law
20 Pacifica, Suite 300, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2022
Complete fraud. Very unprofessional
Kevin is very condescending and belittles his colleagues and clients. He is very unprofessional and not a good attorney.
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2015
Kevin Kim is an excellent lawyer
Kevin was my legal representation for a PPM and OA I needed to start a lending business. My experience with Kevin was fantastic. He worked hard, was on time and was always looking out for my best interest. I would not only use Kevin again but I would definitely recommend his services and talents ...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Industry Partner Founding Member, American Association of Private Lenders
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Fortra Law
2021 - 2026
Podcast Host - Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim, Fortra Law
2014 - 2026
Attorney, Fortra Law
Associations
2015 - Present
Korean American Bar Association of HawaiiMember
2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Education CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
American Association of Private LendersGeneral Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Representation of several private lenders
Education
2009
Loyola University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of California - Berkeley
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2026
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
Building The Future of Private Lending featuring Linda Hyde
2026
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
The Rain City Way: How a Lifestyle Lender Became a National Platform
2026
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
From Brokers to Balance Sheet Lenders: The Dynamo Capital Story
2026
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
The Long Game in Private Lending: Building Without Institutional Capital
2026
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
Lender vs. Originator: Why Control of Capital Matters
2026
Fortra Law Webinar
Leveraging REITs Post-OBBA: Tax-Smart Strategies for Private Lenders
2026
Fortra Law Webinar
Fund Formation 101: Structuring a Fund for Success
2025
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
2025 in Review with Kevin Kim: Defaults, Discipline, and What Comes Next
2025
Fortra Law Webinar
Mortgage REITs in 2025
2025
Fortra Law Webinar
Private Lending Capital Strategies: Do REITs still make sense in 2025?
2024
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
From Regulation to Resilience: How CMA Champions California Lenders
2024
Fortra Law Webinar
Leverage: A Tactical Guide to Lender Finance
2024
Fortra Law Webinar
Offshore Capital Concerns – A Tactical Guide
2022
Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim
Mid-Year Outlook
2022
Fortra Law Webinar
Update to the Trend: REITs in 2022
2015
American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL)- Annual Conference
How to Raise Capital Efficiently & Deploy It Nationwide
2015
AAPL Annual Conference
Securities
2014
National Conference
Securities
Publications
2026
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2024
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3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Debt Funds
2015
American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) Online Magazine
Raising and Managing Money as a Private Lender: How To Do It Legally
2015
American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) Online Magazine
The New Alternative To Rule 506: Regulation A+
Languages
Korean
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Review stock purchase agreement
07 Aug 2015
Q&A
How long does it take to get my corporation revived from suspension?
17 Mar 2015
Q&A
How to activate a dissolved California Corporation. What are the steps and what are the type of fees that we must pay?
14 Mar 2015