Mr. Seung Ik LEE is a partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Artificial Intelligence, Investment, International Affairs (U.S.), Corporate Matters, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Financial Dispute Resolution. Mr. Lee has been recognized as an “Outstanding Lawyer” by the Korean Bar Association and has demonstrated exceptional expertise in the public and administrative sectors, including successfully representing the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea in major cases. He has also built a strong legal foundation by handling a number of high-profile cases widely recognized by the public, including the “Samsung Securities Dividend Incident (Phantom Stock Case),” the “Baby Bath Product Class Action,” the “Constitutional Complaint on the Separation of KBS License Fee Collection,” and the “Unfair Terms Complaint against the International Air Transport Association (IATA).” From 2024 to 2026, Mr. Lee was seconded to the Washington, D.C. office of D&A Advisory, where he conducted in-depth, on-the-ground analysis of global capital market trends and the evolving paradigm of artificial intelligence (AI). Building on this experience, he provides comprehensive legal counsel that goes beyond ex post dispute resolution, with a focus on proactive risk management and the development of optimal investment strategies for corporate clients. In addition, he has built a strong professional network within and beyond the legal community, having previously served as a director of the Korean Bar Association (KBA) Legal Aid Foundation, a director of the Seoul Bar Association, and a director of External Relations at the Korean Lawyers Association.