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
