Overview
June is an Associate at L&A, where her practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, as well as trademark matters. She brings experience in intellectual property research, patent prosecution, and brand protection, along with a background in clinical research and international IP matters.
June previously served as a summer associate at L&A, where she assisted with drafting patent claims, preparing responses to USPTO office actions, and conducting research related to patent applications. Prior to rejoining the firm, she worked with the in-house legal team at PVH Corp., supporting trademark and brand protection efforts for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Her work included researching trademark issues, assisting with anti-counterfeiting initiatives, and coordinating with international counsel. She also gained experience at an IP law firm in Seoul, South Korea, working with patent applications and legal correspondence in multiple languages.
Before pursuing her legal career, June worked in clinical research at Columbia University Medical Center, supporting research projects in pediatric orthopedics.
June earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where she served as Secretary of the Sports Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law Society and was Founder and Secretary of the Blockchain Law and Operational Compliance Society. She also completed post-baccalaureate pre-medical studies at Columbia University and earned her B.A. from New York University.
June is a registered patent practitioner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is a native Korean speaker, fluent in Japanese, and has intermediate proficiency in Chinese.

