Kenneth W. Chung

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Employment & Labor: Employer

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Employment Law – Employee, Landlord/Tenant, Non-Compete Agreements, Sexual Harassment, Trade Secret, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower

Kenneth W. Chung is a highly experienced senior managing partner at Kring & Chung Attorneys LLP, based in Irvine, California. With almost thirty years of legal practice, he is dedicated to assisting clients in resolving disputes and achieving favorable outcomes. A substantial portion of his clientele consists of individuals dealing with legal issues encompassing business transactions, real estate matters, products liability, commercial and corporate litigation, employment law, intellectual property, and contract disputes.

Fluently proficient in both English and Korean, Mr. Chung pursued his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration in 1990. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1993 and gained authorization to practice law in California in the same year. During his law school years, he was a distinguished law student and actively contributed to the USF Law Review.

In recognition of his exceptional achievements, Mr. Chung has received numerous awards and accolades. He has been consistently listed among the Top Lawyers by prestigious publications such as Orange Coast Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Orange County Register, and The American Registry. Additionally, he has garnered recognition from Marquis Who’s Who and Lawyers of Distinction. His accomplishments include the receipt of the 2018 Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and Global Awards by Corporate LiveWire. He maintains a remarkable client rating of 10.0 “Superb” on Avvo.

Originally hailing from Seoul, Korea, Mr. Chung is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific West Association of Realtors, the Asian Business Association of Orange County, the American Bar Association, and the Orange County Association of Business Trial Lawyers. He serves as an advisory board member of the Irvine Valley College Paralegal Department and holds the position of co-founder and elected president at the Orange County Korean American Bar Association.

Mr. Chung’s reputation among peers, judges, and former clients positions him as the most sought-after attorney in his field. He fearlessly stands by his clients’ side during litigation, representing a diverse range of businesses, from prominent multinational corporations to fledgling startups. He is a frequent speaker and presenter on topics related to his legal expertise and has authored numerous articles for reputable publications.

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Chung dedicates his time and energy to community service. He regularly offers pro bono legal services to individuals in need and organizes charitable sports events to benefit underprivileged children. He has also been actively involved in Caterina’s Club’s food drive, a charitable initiative aimed at providing nourishing meals to disadvantaged children.