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Sorim Lee

Sorim Lee Partner

Ms. Sorim Lee started her legal career in 2007 with CJ Holdings, where she pioneered the field of entertainment law as the company’s in-house counsel. With over a decade of experience across various sectors of the industry, including films, TV series, broadcasting, music, and live events, her expertise spans both the legal and business aspects of the field. In 2022, she joined GAON LAW GROUP as a partner.
Ms. Lee has spent the past 15 years of her career supporting major companies, professionals and institutions that paved the way for the development of Korea’s entertainment industry, consulting clients to identify and resolve various risks, as well as drawing up optimal solutions to help them navigate complex issues posed by rapidly changing environments. She has also had the opportunity to head investment planning and strategy planning at CJ ENM’s Film Business Division, during which she endeavored into territories such as expanding the foundation for entertainment industry investments and aiding policymakers in the creation of a virtuous cycle to power the growth of Korea’s content industry.

Education / Qualification

  • 2007Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (36th Class)  
  • 2004Admitted to the Korean Bar (46th Korean Bar Exam)
  • 1999Pusan National University, College of Law

Career

  • 2022~PresentGAON LAW GROUP, Partner 
  • 2019~2021Lee Sorim Legal Office, Founder 
  • 2016CJ HOLDINGS, Counsel 
  • 2013~2016Head of Film Strategic Planning Team
  • 2012~2013CJ ENM, Head of Film Investment Planning Team
  • 2011~2012CJ ENM, Counsel
  • 2009~2011CJ ENTERTAINMENT, Manager of Strategic Planning Team
  • 2007~2009CJ HOLDINGS, Counsel
  • 2020~PresentKorea Animation Promotion Committee, Member
  • 2017~PresentKorea content dispute resolution committee, Member

Field of Practice

  • Film financing and distribution / Film and TV series production
  • Legal risk assessment and management for entertainment industry companies, professionals and projects IP strategy
  • Content financing
  • M&A involving content companies and studios

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Seoul, 06142
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