Experience
Mr. Chung's experience includes all phases of litigation. He has represented and counseled clients in tort litigation, commercial litigation, workers' compensation and employment matters. He has acted as lead counsel for his clients in trials, administrative hearings and in the Court of Appeals. His current litigation practice emphasizes tort litigation, workers' compensation and employment matters where he primarily represents large corporations.
Prior to joining Lathrop & Gage, Mr. Chung was in private practice where he represented clients in insurance defense and workers' compensation defense matters. His prior experience also includes working as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri. His first legal experience was providing legal representation to low-income clients who were victims of domestic abuse through the Legal Aid of Western Missouri.
Professional Affiliations
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President-Elect, Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City
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Board of Directors, Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City, 2005-2007, Chair, Programs Committee
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Officer, Korean American Society of Greater Kansas City 2005-2006
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Lawyer Association of Kansas City - Young Lawyers Section Executive Board (2000-2002)
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Co-chair - CLE Committee, High School Mock Trial Committee, Luncheon Committee
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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
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Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
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The Missouri Bar
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Kansas Bar Association
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President, Kansas City Power Australian Rules Football Team