Johneth Park is an experienced corporate lawyer who serves as outside general counsel on matters of U.S. law to major Korean companies, especially for their transactions and operations in the United States. Clients rely on him for practical, business-oriented advice that is informed by deep knowledge of both U.S. law and Korean corporate culture. Johneth is co-managing partner of the Seoul office.
Johneth advises clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including:
- Corporate governance
- Commercial transactions
- Cross-border M&A and joint ventures
- Capital markets transactions
- U.S. securities law compliance
- Employment issues
- Intellectual property protection and licensing
- Immigration law
- Dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration strategy and class actions
Johneth is fully bicultural and binational, having spent substantial parts of his life in both Korea and the United States. Fluent in English and Korean, he bridges legal and cultural divides with insight and precision, translating U.S. legal frameworks into terms that resonate with Korean executives and boards.
Before joining Sheppard, Johneth was general counsel of Doosan Corporation and later served as chief legal officer of HyAxiom, a U.S.-based renewable energy subsidiary of Doosan. These roles gave him firsthand experience with the challenges Korean companies face when operating, investing or facing litigation in the U.S.—from managing legal risk and regulatory compliance to aligning global business objectives with domestic expectations. That in-house perspective enhances the guidance he provides to Korean clients across industries, including manufacturing, technology, energy and infrastructure.
Whether advising on deal structuring, compliance programs or dispute resolution strategy, Johneth is a strategic advisor who combines legal acumen with business fluency in both Korea and the U.S.
In his free time, Johneth enjoys playing golf, hiking, biking and music.