Kwan-Young Jeong

Attorney Kwan-Young Jeong is a leading expert in corporate law, IT & telecommunications, trade secrets, data protection, and blockchain technology, with over 25 years of experience in the legal industry.

He earned his LL.B. from Kookmin University and Master's degree in Civil Law from Dongguk University Graduate School, and he passed the 43rd Korean Bar Examination and completed the 33rd Judicial Research & Training Institute.

Currently, he serves as the CEO of LawData Inc. and the Managing Attorney of DataLaw, specializing in corporate law, IT & telecommunications, trade secrets protection, and AI-driven legal services.

AI Legal Innovation & ChatByun Development

Mr. Jeong is a pioneer in AI-powered legal services and a key contributor to the development of ChatByun, Korea's most advanced AI legal engine.

He has trained AI models with over 50,000 legal cases and continuously updates the system with the latest legal data, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in legal services.

His groundbreaking work in legal AI and automation has enhanced access to legal services for businesses and individuals, enabling faster and more precise legal solutions.

Key Areas of Expertise & Career Highlights

1. Legal AI & IT Law Consulting
• Development of AI-powered legal services (ChatByun training & AI legal engine construction)
• Big Data & Blockchain Legal Advisory
o Legal review of overseas cryptocurrency issuance (collaborating with Singaporean law firms)
o Legal consulting on blockchain technology and smart contracts
• Digital Forensics & IT Law Compliance
o Corporate internal audits and trade secret investigations

2. Data Protection & Trade Secret Law
• Personal Data Protection & Compliance Advisory
o Represented plaintiffs in Homeplus data privacy lawsuit involving 24 million records
o Defended labor unions in the Hana Bank excessive data collection case
• Trade Secret Protection & Unfair Competition Law
o Conducted legal research for Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KIPRA) & Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO)
o Advised major corporations on trade secret protection strategies

3. Corporate Law & Compliance Consulting
• Corporate governance & internal regulatory compliance
• Legal advisory for cloud-based next-generation healthcare information systems
• Regulatory research on cloud computing policies in public & private sectors

4. Key Positions & Academic Contributions
• CEO of LawData Inc. (2017~Present)
• Managing Attorney at DataLaw (2017~Present)
• Legal Advisor, Personal Information Protection Commission (2021)
• Member, Korean Bar Association Legislative Committee (2013~2020)
• Adjunct Professor, Dongguk University Graduate School of Information Security (2015-2016)
• Columnist, Digital Times (2011-2017)