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Woojin Shin
Partner
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Woojin Shin is a partner based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, serving corporate clients primarily in the energy, automotive, defense, and consumer goods industries. He regularly counsels multinational companies headquartered in South Korea and their U.S. subsidiaries on intricate corporate, financial, and regulatory issues, providing creative and effective solutions to complex challenges in business...
Woojin Shin is a partner based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, serving corporate clients primarily in the energy, automotive, defense, and consumer goods industries. He regularly counsels multinational companies headquartered in South Korea and their U.S. subsidiaries on intricate corporate, financial, and regulatory issues, providing creative and effective solutions to complex challenges in business transactions and operations across international borders.
Woojin's practice focuses on three core areas: (1) advising global manufacturing companies on U.S. economic development projects, (2) providing government relations counsel on U.S. industrial development policy for Korean corporate and governmental clients, and (3) handling M&A and finance transactions. His multifaceted expertise allows him to deliver strategic guidance tailored to the evolving needs of his clients.
As Co-Chair of the firm’s Economic Development Practice & Industry Group, Woojin frequently serves as lead counsel for large-scale manufacturing projects in the U.S., many involving multibillion-dollar capital expenditures and significant national security considerations. He offers strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle—from site selection and incentive negotiations to construction and operation—aligning the objectives of project owners and host communities. He also provides general counsel services to manufacturing clients on legal issues that may arise from such projects.
Woojin advises Korean corporate and governmental clients on U.S. federal and state government relations, focusing on industrial development policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. He provides strategic counsel on U.S. policy matters, combining a deep understanding of clients' business cultures and objectives. Notably, Woojin is among the few Korean-speaking professionals in Washington, D.C. who have executed federal lobbying projects for Korean corporate and government clients.
Building on his foundational experience as a corporate, M&A, and finance lawyer, Woojin advises clients on equity and asset acquisition projects, as well as finance transactions. His comprehensive understanding of corporate law enables him to effectively navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and financial dealings.
Woojin is frequently invited to major economic and global strategy forums in Korea, as well as TV and online talk shows, where he discusses U.S. industrial policies and investment strategies.
Prior to his legal career, Woojin worked in the marketing team of a Korean subsidiary of a multinational financial company, serving as an elected member of its labor-management committee. He also served in the Korean Army, stationed at the Capital Defense Command for 2.5 years.
transactions and operations across international borders.
Woojin's practice focuses on three core areas: (1) advising global manufacturing companies on U.S. economic development projects, (2) providing government relations counsel on U.S. industrial development policy for Korean corporate and governmental clients, and (3) handling M&A and finance transactions. His multifaceted expertise allows him to deliver strategic guidance tailored to the evolving needs of his clients.
As Co-Chair of the firm’s Economic Development Practice & Industry Group, Woojin frequently serves as lead counsel for large-scale manufacturing projects in the U.S., many involving multibillion-dollar capital expenditures and significant national security considerations. He offers strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle—from site selection and incentive negotiations to construction and operation—aligning the objectives of project owners and host communities. He also provides general counsel services to manufacturing clients on legal issues that may arise from such projects.
Woojin advises Korean corporate and governmental clients on U.S. federal and state government relations, focusing on industrial development policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. He provides strategic counsel on U.S. policy matters, combining a deep understanding of clients' business cultures and objectives. Notably, Woojin is among the few Korean-speaking professionals in Washington, D.C. who have executed federal lobbying projects for Korean corporate and government clients.
Building on his foundational experience as a corporate, M&A, and finance lawyer, Woojin advises clients on equity and asset acquisition projects, as well as finance transactions. His comprehensive understanding of corporate law enables him to effectively navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and financial dealings.
Woojin is frequently invited to major economic and global strategy forums in Korea, as well as TV and online talk shows, where he discusses U.S. industrial policies and investment strategies.
Prior to his legal career, Woojin worked in the marketing team of a Korean subsidiary of a multinational financial company, serving as an elected member of its labor-management committee. He also served in the Korean Army, stationed at the Capital Defense Command for 2.5 years.
Experience
Representative Expereince:
- Lead counsel for an automotive part manufacturing economic development in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a brownfield economic development project involving acquisition and expansion of an energy equipment manufacturing facility in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a major Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturing company in connection with its $2.5 billion investment in the U.S.
- Advises various corporate clients on U.S. federal policy issues involving IRA and CHIPS Act
- Advises a major Korean telecommunication company on various U.S. corporate issues
- Advises a Korean governmental entity and its officials on U.S. political and government relations issues
- Represented a Korean bank holding company in an acquisition of a bank in California
- Represented a Korean business conglomerate in an equity investment in a healthcare enterprise in the United States
- Represented a Korean power company in its investment in multiple greenfield and brownfield energy projects in the United States and the Caribbean
- Advised a Korean power company on a wide range of corporate and tax matters in connection with the operation of its U.S. subsidiary that owns six renewable power plants in the U.S.
- Represented a Korean government–owned energy enterprise in litigation related to intellectual property
- Represented a major Korean manufacturing enterprise in an investigation on potential U.S. FCPA violations
- Represented a Korean automotive company in its expansion of sales networks in a Latin American country
- Advises Korean governmental and corporate clients on U.S. federal and state government relations issues
- Represents a Korean electronics company in a strategic joint venture with its competitors
Languages
- English
- Korean
Education
- Emory University School of Law, JD
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, BA
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Virginia
Practice Areas
Representative Expereince:
- Lead counsel for an automotive part manufacturing economic development in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a brownfield economic development project involving acquisition and expansion of an energy equipment manufacturing facility in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a major Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturing company in connection with its $2.5 billion investment in the U.S.
- Advises various corporate clients on U.S. federal policy issues involving IRA and CHIPS Act
- Advises a major Korean telecommunication company on various U.S. corporate issues
- Advises a Korean governmental entity and its officials on U.S. political and government relations issues
- Represented a Korean bank holding company in an acquisition of a bank in California
- Represented a Korean business conglomerate in an equity investment in a healthcare enterprise in the United States
- Represented a Korean power company in its investment in multiple greenfield and brownfield energy projects in the United States and the Caribbean
- Advised a Korean power company on a wide range of corporate and tax matters in connection with the operation of its U.S. subsidiary that owns six renewable power plants in the U.S.
- Represented a Korean government–owned energy enterprise in litigation related to intellectual property
- Represented a major Korean manufacturing enterprise in an investigation on potential U.S. FCPA violations
- Represented a Korean automotive company in its expansion of sales networks in a Latin American country
- Advises Korean governmental and corporate clients on U.S. federal and state government relations issues
- Represents a Korean electronics company in a strategic joint venture with its competitors
Languages
- English
- Korean
Media
Recognitions
- Legal 500 United States, Government: Government Relations (2020–2023)
Professional Activities
- International Association of Korean Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
Woojin Shin is a partner based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, serving corporate clients primarily in the energy, automotive, defense, and consumer goods industries. He regularly counsels multinational companies headquartered in South Korea and their U.S. subsidiaries on intricate corporate, financial, and regulatory issues, providing creative and effective solutions to complex challenges in business... transactions and operations across international borders.
Woojin's practice focuses on three core areas: (1) advising global manufacturing companies on U.S. economic development projects, (2) providing government relations counsel on U.S. industrial development policy for Korean corporate and governmental clients, and (3) handling M&A and finance transactions. His multifaceted expertise allows him to deliver strategic guidance tailored to the evolving needs of his clients.
As Co-Chair of the firm’s Economic Development Practice & Industry Group, Woojin frequently serves as lead counsel for large-scale manufacturing projects in the U.S., many involving multibillion-dollar capital expenditures and significant national security considerations. He offers strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle—from site selection and incentive negotiations to construction and operation—aligning the objectives of project owners and host communities. He also provides general counsel services to manufacturing clients on legal issues that may arise from such projects.
Woojin advises Korean corporate and governmental clients on U.S. federal and state government relations, focusing on industrial development policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. He provides strategic counsel on U.S. policy matters, combining a deep understanding of clients' business cultures and objectives. Notably, Woojin is among the few Korean-speaking professionals in Washington, D.C. who have executed federal lobbying projects for Korean corporate and government clients.
Building on his foundational experience as a corporate, M&A, and finance lawyer, Woojin advises clients on equity and asset acquisition projects, as well as finance transactions. His comprehensive understanding of corporate law enables him to effectively navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and financial dealings.
Woojin is frequently invited to major economic and global strategy forums in Korea, as well as TV and online talk shows, where he discusses U.S. industrial policies and investment strategies.
Prior to his legal career, Woojin worked in the marketing team of a Korean subsidiary of a multinational financial company, serving as an elected member of its labor-management committee. He also served in the Korean Army, stationed at the Capital Defense Command for 2.5 years.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Expereince:
- Lead counsel for an automotive part manufacturing economic development in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a brownfield economic development project involving acquisition and expansion of an energy equipment manufacturing facility in the U.S.
- Lead counsel for a major Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturing company in connection with its $2.5 billion investment in the U.S.
- Advises various corporate clients on U.S. federal policy issues involving IRA and CHIPS Act
- Advises a major Korean telecommunication company on various U.S. corporate issues
- Advises a Korean governmental entity and its officials on U.S. political and government relations issues
- Represented a Korean bank holding company in an acquisition of a bank in California
- Represented a Korean business conglomerate in an equity investment in a healthcare enterprise in the United States
- Represented a Korean power company in its investment in multiple greenfield and brownfield energy projects in the United States and the Caribbean
- Advised a Korean power company on a wide range of corporate and tax matters in connection with the operation of its U.S. subsidiary that owns six renewable power plants in the U.S.
- Represented a Korean government–owned energy enterprise in litigation related to intellectual property
- Represented a major Korean manufacturing enterprise in an investigation on potential U.S. FCPA violations
- Represented a Korean automotive company in its expansion of sales networks in a Latin American country
- Advises Korean governmental and corporate clients on U.S. federal and state government relations issues
- Represents a Korean electronics company in a strategic joint venture with its competitors
Languages
- English
- Korean
Education
- Emory University School of Law, JD
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, BA
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Virginia
Practice Areas
- International
- Corporate & Securities
- Korea
- Government Relations Strategies
- Defense Sector
- Economic Development
- Energy
Industries
- Legal 500 United States, Government: Government Relations (2020–2023)
- International Association of Korean Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
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