Overview
Jay Kim advises clients across a range of industries throughout all phases of litigation.
Prior Experience
During law school, Jay worked as an intern in the US Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota. In this role, she researched and drafted legal memoranda and sentencing briefs, reviewed case files and documents, and was able to observe hearings. She also completed judicial externships with the Honorable Nancy E. Brasel and the Honorable Becky R. Thorson, both with the US District Court for the District of Minnesota. During those externships, Jay drafted court orders, reviewed motion filings, and shadowed the judges during hearings, sentencings, and jury trials.
Jay served as a summer associate with the firm in 2023. During that time, she drafted blog articles, assisted with document review and citations, and attended client meetings, depositions, and hearings.
Jay previously worked with the US Embassy Seoul as a curriculum designer and English instructor and was an English Language Program Fellow with the US Department of State English Language Programs.
Personal Interests
As a foodie, Jay enjoys trying new restaurants in the Twin Cities area. When she isn’t at the office or scoping out the local food scene, Jay enjoys traveling and playing computer games.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Languages
Korean
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. Minnesota Journal of International Law (lead note and comment editor) (2024)
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (2016)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. in Linguistics and Asian Languages & Cultures and Asian Humanities, cum laude (2013)
Insights & Events
Latest
News
Other Perspectives
- No Way Out: How COVID-19 Restrictions Force Extra Burdens on North Koreans
Author, Minnesota Journal of International Law Blog (Nov. 8, 2022)
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Jay works to help people who want to become U.S. citizens on naturalization matters.
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024-25
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.