About Soo Seok
Soo Seok joined Beasley Allen in 2009 and is currently primarily working on social media litigation.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Soo Seok’s journey to the legal field was anything but straightforward. It began continents away and led him through a transformative exchange program in the U.S., laying the foundation for his remarkable career.
Soo Seok’s path to becoming a lawyer is a testament to his determination and passion. He first came to the U.S. through the prestigious U.S. Congress-Korea National Assembly Exchange Program. This experience ignited his interest in law and set him on a path to success.
Soo Seok is not only a dedicated attorney but also a devoted family man. He met his wife, Doh Ah Kim, during law school. They both clerked for the Honorable Justice Tom Parker of the Alabama Supreme Court and passed the Alabama Bar Examination in 2008, becoming among the first Korean attorneys in Alabama. Together, they have five children. Both Soo Seok and Doh Ah’s parents have served as missionaries in Taiwan, reflecting a strong family tradition of service and dedication. Soo Seok currently serves as the Board Chair of the Wilson YMCA.
Soo Seok quickly made a name for himself in the legal world by taking on big pharmaceutical and medical device companies. His work against JUUL e-cigarettes led to a settlement that has positively impacted many lives. Soo Seok was chosen to be on the trial team for the first MDL bellwether trials, resulting in a global settlement with Juul Labs, Inc. He also represented the San Francisco Unified School District against the tobacco giant Altria Group Inc., leading to a historic $235 million global settlement.
Soo Seok is also known for his dedication in the national MDL for the blood thinner Xarelto. He pushed boundaries in case theories and trial strategies, which led to a notable settlement. He served on the trial team for multiple bellwether trials in Louisiana, Mississippi, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania, resulting in a $775 million global settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG. Additionally, Soo Seok assisted his law partner, Andy Birchfield, with managing the Xarelto MDL settlement.
Whether serving on trial teams across various states or achieving significant victories against large corporations, Soo Seok’s commitment to justice shines through. His exceptional skills and dedication to those wronged by negligence have been highlighted in his selection into the Alabama State Bar’s Leadership Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
- Alabama (2008)
- District of Columbia (DC) (2019)
Education
Soo Seok graduated summa cum laude from high school and went on to Handong Global University, where he double majored in political science and English. He played a key role in the university newspaper as a reporter, photographer, and vice editor. His thirst for learning took him to Yanbian University of Science and Technology in China for a study abroad program that broadened his perspectives even further.
After returning home, Soo Seok served with distinction in the Korean Air Force as an intelligence officer, honing his leadership and analytical skills. But that was just the beginning. He went on to manage global clothing brands and dive into education policy research, gaining a wealth of varied experiences.
Soo Seok graduated cum laude from Handong International Law School and furthered his studies at George Washington University Law School, earning his LL.M. degree. During his time at Handong, he served as the Lead Articles and Acquisitions Editor for the Regent Journal of International Law and represented Handong’s moot court team in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, making significant contributions to international law scholarship.
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