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Dean Dukhyun Paik

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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Dean

A trial lawyer and co-Chair of the White Collar Criminal Defense Group at Rogers Joseph O'Donnell. Extensive experience in the defense of criminal cases, including the defense of securities enforcement actions, internal investigations, antitrust, banking fraud, tax crimes (including reporting overseas financial accounts and assets), environmental crimes, FCPA and government contracts fraud cases. Litigated a wide variety of civil cases, including representing and advising individual and corporate clients in connection with digital currency regulatory and litigation matters, and all manner of commercial disputes. An accomplished trial lawyer, having tried over 40 trials to verdict or judgment.

Practice areas

OtherTax fraud and tax evasionCriminal defenseWhite collar crimeLitigation
  1. Litigation: 40%

  2. White collar crime: 20%

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

  4. Tax fraud and tax evasion: 10%

  1. Federal crime: 10%

Contact

311 California St Fl 10
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Rogers Joseph O'Donnell

311 California St Fl 10
San Francisco, CA, 94104-2614

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License
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CAActive198610/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Northern California Super LawyerSan Francisco Magazine; Law & Politics2009
Northern California Super LawyerSan Francisco Magazine; Law & Politics2008
Northern California Super LawyerSan Francisco Magazine; Law & Politics2007
Northern California Super LawyerSan Francisco Magazine; Law & Politics2006
Northern California Super LawyerSan Francisco Magazine; Law & Politics2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Director, co-Chair of the White Collar Criminal Defense GroupRogers Joseph O'Donnell, P.C.2013 - Present
Special Counsel to Assistant Attorney GeneralU.S. Department Of Justice Tax Division2009 - 2013
Assistant U.S. AttorneyUnited States Attorney's Office Hawaii1989 - 1992
Senior Trial AttorneyU.S. Department Of Justice, Tax Division1986 - 1989
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Bar Association of San Francisco, Litigation SectionMember2008 - 2009
Korean American Bar Association of Northern CaliforniaPresident1997 - 1999
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
California Broker, Life InsuranceHow FATCA Will Affect Brokers Dealing with Foreign Insurers and Agents2014
Risk & InsuranceFATCA Adds to Brokers’ Compliance Burden: Brokers prepare to comply with FATCA even as they seek exemption from the law's foreign insurance requirements2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California, Berkeley - School of LawJ.D.1986
Cornell UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.)1983
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CAL CPA monthly meetingOverseas Tax Enforcement: Guidance to Mitigate Client Tax Penalties and Criminal Prosecution2017
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association annual conferenceBitcoin and Electronic Currency in 20172017
The Knowledge GroupThe Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act -- An Update in 20162016
The Knowledge GroupEmerging Issues: Are You Prepared for the Upcoming FATCA Compliance Deadlines for Non-U.S. Financial Institutions?2016
International Association of Korean Lawyers annual conferenceThe FCPA and Worldwide Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Trends, Challenges, and Best Practices2016
Associated General ContractorsA Contractor's Nightmare: What To Do In A Criminal Investigation2016
Bar Association of San FranciscoPlanning For The Next Panama Papers: Effective Representation of Clients Facing Exposure for Undisclosed Assets2016
Taxpayers Against Fraud ConferenceBest Practices for IRS, SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Practitioners2015
The Knowledge GroupFATCA for Foreign Bank Registration and Non-US Funds in 20152015
Bar Association of San FranciscoCredit Suisse: Too Big to Jail?2014
International Association of Korean LawyersDisclosure Requirements for Foreign Companies and Individuals under Tax Laws in Korea and in the U.S.2014
Bar Association of San FranciscoFATCA: The World of Tax Compliance is Getting Smaller2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re SEC investigation of Insider Trading at Various Technology CompaniesNo enforcement action filed
In re government investigation of embezzlement at technology companyNo charges brought
In re IRS penalties for failure to report financial accountsIRS reduced penalties by 80 percent.
In re government investigation of false statements in connection with reconstruction of outfall projectNo charges filed
In re government investigation of failure to report financial transactions with prohibited foreign entitiesNo charges filed

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Excellent Lawyer!

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I hired Dean for my legal matters, when the Landlord, seller, and broker teamed up to scam us. Dean was hardworking, and he worked very hard to help us get a good result out of our case. He was very kind to the client, and understood our perspective of the problems as well. I would definitely recommend Dean for cases like this. He is a hardworking, intelligent, and very determined.
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Hired attorney

Superb Advocate

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Dean was recommended to me through a trusted colleague of his, Joseph McGowan, at an extremely trying time. His tremendous knowledge, experience, wisdom, professionalism and impeccable dedication to his client meant saw me through a very difficult period in my life. Don't know where things would be without him.
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Hired attorney

Strong Lawyer and Partner During tough time

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I hired Dean for a legal matter involving my former company. Dean worked hard to understand what I was going through personally and made the effort to try to convince the company that I had righted my wrongs. Dean always answered my phone calls, e-mails, texts, and was able to explain the worst and best case scenarios for me. Dean has a strong background in tax and white crime laws and was able to be a strong advocate and council for me during a tough period in my life.
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Hired attorney

Extremely knowledgeable & responsive, Dean was a great advisor

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I hired Dean for his help in a securities matter. His background was perfect and he has decades of experience in the field as well as within the government agencies. Personally I enjoyed spending time with Dean and learning from his vast experience. The thing that struck me most though was how incredibly responsive he was in every form of communication. He was always well prepared, and always showed tremendous respect and concern for my situation. Hiring Dean was the best money I could have spent under the circumstances. I'd hire him again in an instant and I'm Happy to be a reference for him.
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Hired attorney

BEST DECISION I MADE

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Dean is a true professional and possess a high degree of integrity. Not only is Dean trustworthy and reliable, he is genuine in his approach and strives for the best outcome for his clients. While working with Dean, I appreciated his level of transparency in every communication made to me. I have true confidence in Dean and would not hesitate to hire him again. Thank you Dean for your excellent service.
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Hired attorney

Thank you for your extraordinary sensitivity

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Although my complex case and the fact I have no basis to file a lawsuit I would like to thank you for your very quick response over the weekend and for your sensitivity and the time you invested in reviewing my case Thank you for the super professional advice Dean is clearly professional lawyer and very good and sensitive listener

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