JUNKI HONG
About
Biography
Junki Hong grew up in Coquitlam. He obtained his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering Physics (electronics) from Simon Fraser University. As an undergraduate student, Junki worked at a Vancouver-based LED company and fuel cell research lab at SFU. Prior to obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Victoria, Junki was employed at a nanophotonics software company based in Vancouver.
Having gained experience in intellectual property law, employment law and commercial litigation, Junki joined Kane Shannon Weiler LLP in 2020 as an associate lawyer. Junki’s areas of practice include employment law, labour law and commercial litigation. Junki is eager to solve problems for his clients.
During his free time, Junki enjoys watching movies, dining out, and spending time with his family. Junki is also very active in his religious community.
Junki is fluent in Korean.
ARTICLES – KOREAN SPEAKING LAWYER
- Vanchosun Korean Newspaper – January 7, 2021: ‘코로나19 상황에 알아둬야 할 BC노동법’
KSW로펌 홍준기 인권 변호사의 일문일답 – https://issuu.com/vanchosun.com/docs/210109/6 - Vanchosun Korean Newspaper – April 8, 2021: 일상에 만연한 인종차별, 어떻게 대응해야 할까? – https://issuu.com/vanchosun.com/docs/0410/4
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Access Pro Bono’s Lawyer Referral Service, Member
- Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia), Member
- Association of Korean-Canadian Scientists and Engineers, Member
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member
- Canadian Bar Association, Member
- The University of Victoria Faculty of Law academic journal, Past Business Manager/Editorial Board Member
Education
University of Victoria, Faculty of Law, British Columbia, Canada
- LL.B., Bachelor of Laws – 2017
Simon Fraser University
- B.A., Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering Physics (electronics) – 2011
- Awards: Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Research Awards
- Honours, with Distinction
Bar Admission
- British Columbia, 2018
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