Nelson Mullins Adds Hanwha General Counsel Kim in LA Office

Shawn Kim brings experience advising on energy and infrastructure projects

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:23pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life featuring a polished metal paperweight, a sleek fountain pen, and a leather-bound legal notebook, conceptually representing the refined tools of the corporate legal trade.The addition of an experienced corporate attorney signals Nelson Mullins' focus on advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.Los Angeles Today

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has added Shawn Kim as a partner in its corporate group in the firm's Los Angeles office. Kim joins from Hanwha Group, where he served as general counsel, and brings experience advising multinational companies and investors on complex energy and infrastructure projects.

Why it matters

The addition of an experienced corporate attorney like Shawn Kim to Nelson Mullins' Los Angeles office signals the firm's continued growth and focus on advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, which are critical areas of the economy.

The details

Shawn Kim joins Nelson Mullins as a partner in the firm's corporate group after serving as general counsel at Hanwha Group. In his new role, Kim will leverage his expertise in advising multinational companies and investors on complex energy and infrastructure projects.

  • Shawn Kim joined Nelson Mullins on March 31, 2026.

The players

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

A large U.S. law firm with offices across the country, including in Los Angeles.

Shawn Kim

An experienced corporate attorney who previously served as general counsel at Hanwha Group.

Hanwha Group

A major South Korean conglomerate with interests in various industries, including energy and infrastructure.

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The takeaway

The addition of Shawn Kim to Nelson Mullins' Los Angeles office demonstrates the firm's commitment to growing its corporate practice and advising clients in the critical energy and infrastructure sectors.