Soo Y. Park, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Name: Soo Y. Park
Tel: 310-284-3767
Email: spark@btlaw.com
Website: https://btlaw.com/en/people/soo-park
Profile:
SOO Y. PARK
Labor and Employment Lawyer
spark@btlaw.com
PRACTICES
Litigation of Employment Disputes
Wrongful Termination
Disability Discrimination
Whistleblower Actions
Prevention and Compliance
Class and Collective Actions
EDUCATION
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2010
Tufts University, B.A., international relations, 2006
BAR ADMISSIONS
California
Soo has handled a broad range of cases including wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions, allegations of wrongful termination, retaliation, whistleblower actions, sexual harassment, trade secrets and unfair competition, failure to provide medical leave, and discrimination based on race, gender, age, and disability, among others.
Additionally, Soo regularly counsels clients on employment issues including wage and hour compliance matters, exemption status, meal and rest break policy, hiring and termination processes, harassment training, and reasonable accommodations, ensuring they comply with state and federal law. She also drafts employment agreements, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, independent contractor agreements, and various other forms and contracts.
Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Soo was with a national labor and employment law firm, where she represented clients in the fashion and apparel, retail, hospitality, construction, entertainment, and health care industries, as well as public entities.
Soo is fluent in Korean and has studied Japanese and Chinese.
Professional Activities
- Member, Korean American Bar Association
- Member, Korean Community of Lawyers Association
- Vice President, Korean American Chamber of Commerce
News
"Manual Del Empleado" Giving Headache to Businesses
9.29.16
A New California Legislation to Protect Businesses Against ADA Lawsuit Abuse
9.18.15
Six Steps to Comply with the New Paid Sick Leave Law
9.17.15
The Paid Sick Leave Law Applies to Every Employer in California - Even If You Have One Employee
8.27.15
California's New Paid Sick Leave Law Explained in Detail
8.27.15
Seminars & Speaking Engagements
California Paid Sick Leave Law and How to Reduce Risk of Employee Lawsuits
8.27.15
Employment Handbooks: Do's and Don'ts
2.11.15
Employment Handbooks: Do's and Don'ts
12.3.14
Articles
"Obamacare," Featuring Soo Y. Park, Appeared on CTS $7000 Miracle," A Series of 30-Minute Television Talk Shows, Aired, June 12, 14, and 17, 2013
"Civil Litigation Procedures," Featuring Soo Y. Park, Appeared on CTS "7000 Miracle," A Series of 30-Minute Television Talk Shows, Aired, January 15, 19, 23, and 26, 2013
| No. | Title | Author | Date | View | Comment |
| 30 | 급여 투명법 노동청 가이드라인 | Soo Y. Park | 02-24-2023 | 1783 | 0 |
| 29 | 2023년 바뀌는 캘리포니아 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 01-04-2023 | 2152 | 0 |
| 28 | 스테핑 컴퍼니를 통해 직원 채용 시 유의할 점 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 1152 | 0 |
| 27 | 노동조합 결성의 득과 실 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 848 | 0 |
| 26 | 새로운 국면을 맞게된 PAGA 소송 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 683 | 0 |
| 25 | ‘원치 않는 직원의 생일 파티’ 케이스에서 고용주는 무엇을 배울 수 있는가 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 569 | 0 |
| 24 | 직원 핸드북 작성 시 유의할 점 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 916 | 0 |
| 23 | PAGA 소송의 지각변동 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 527 | 0 |
| 22 | 가주 코로나 유급병가에 대해 고용주가 유의할 점 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 423 | 0 |
| 21 | 코로나 확진자 자가격리 의무 완화와 업무 복귀 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 617 | 0 |
| 20 | 2022년에 달라지는 캘리포니아 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 504 | 0 |
| 19 | 직원의 종교적 신념에 따른 백신 접종 거부에 대한 EEOC 의 지침 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 870 | 0 |
| 18 | 직원의 식사, 휴식 시간 미준수에 따른 프리미엄 페이 (premium pay) 계산시 유의할 점 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 1184 | 0 |
| 17 | 고용 관련 소송 중재 동의서의 적법성 - 노동법 | Soo Y. Park | 08-19-2022 | 487 | 0 |
| 16 | 팬데믹 시대 노동법 소송 동향과 고용주의 소송 대비책 (Fisher & Phillips 박수영 파트너 변호사) | Soo Y. Park | 06-25-2021 | 1316 | 0 |
