Sul AhKim
Partner
Labor & Employment
sakim@seyfarth.com
Sul brings a versatile and comprehensive approach to labor and employment law, delivering strategic solutions for global businesses. She has a keen ability to navigate labor relations, complex investigations, workplace safety, and employment compliance.
More About Sul
Sul is a trusted advisor to employers, known for crafting tailored legal strategies across the full spectrum of labor and employment law. She counsels businesses on compliance, risk management, and workforce strategy, guiding them through complex issues such as labor relations, workplace safety, restrictive covenants, discrimination claims, and wage and hour compliance. Sul also has extensive experience leading sensitive internal investigations—including matters involving upper management and executive misconduct and regulatory violations—helping clients respond decisively while safeguarding organizational integrity and minimizing risk.
With substantial experience in advising global companies—including international businesses entering or expanding in the US—Sul is especially valued by multinational employers in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her fluency in Korean and strong cross-cultural insight make her a key partner for multinational employers navigating the US labor landscape and adapting to the cultural nuances of the workplace in the United States. Sul regularly advises on employee relations strategies and union organizing threats, and provides practical guidance on employee discipline and performance management—ensuring that workplace practices are not only legally compliant but also culturally attuned to US norms and expectations.
Beyond industry-specific challenges, Sul helps companies build effective employment policies, manage multijurisdictional compliance, and foster strong employee relations. Her broad experience across diverse industries enables her to deliver strategic, practical counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs.
With substantial experience in advising global companies—including international businesses entering or expanding in the US—Sul is especially valued by multinational employers in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her fluency in Korean and strong cross-cultural insight make her a key partner for multinational employers navigating the US labor landscape and adapting to the cultural nuances of the workplace in the United States. Sul regularly advises on employee relations strategies and union organizing threats, and provides practical guidance on employee discipline and performance management—ensuring that workplace practices are not only legally compliant but also culturally attuned to US norms and expectations.
Beyond industry-specific challenges, Sul helps companies build effective employment policies, manage multijurisdictional compliance, and foster strong employee relations. Her broad experience across diverse industries enables her to deliver strategic, practical counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs.
- JD, University of South Carolina School of Law
- BS, University of South Carolina
- Georgia
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- US District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- US District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- US District Court, Southern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
Related Services
- Labor Law: Defended an organizing petition filed by a union against a Korean manufacturer and devised lawful union avoidance strategies.
- OSHA: Conducted more than 40 safety audits and managed multiple OSHA on-site inspections.
- FLSA: Defended employers against employees’ threats of improper overtime classification under FLSA and conducted numerous FLSA audits to determine whether allegedly exempt employees, including specialists, are properly exempt.
- Claims Defense: Investigated and counseled a hotel chain employer regarding multiple allegations of sexual harassment against a property manager.
- Training and Compliance: Conducted more than 200 in-person seminars for client executives and management teams on various federal labor and employment laws.
Related News & Insights
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Seyfarth Event
Dec 3, 2025
Atlanta Breakfast Briefing: Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace
-
Recognition
08/21/2025
231 Seyfarth Lawyers Selected as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2026; 8 Seyfarth Attorneys Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in Their Practices
-
Firm News
08/15/2024
220 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2025
-
Legal Update
Dec 19, 2023
2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Employment Law - Management (2024-2026)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions) - defense, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2024)
- Recognized in International Employment Lawyer Global Elite (2024)
- Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2018-2019)
- Recognized as a “Labor & Employment Star” by Benchmark Litigation (2021-2022)
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Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (member)
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GAPABA Women’s Leadership Network (co-founder and co-chair)
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Korean American Coalition (board member, 2019; vice president, 2018)
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Korean American Bar Association (secretary, 2016-2017; program committee co-chair, 2012-2016)
-
Power Suit Project (co-founder and CFO, 2015-2017)
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State Bar of Georgia (Young Lawyers Division; Leadership Academy Graduate, 2014)
- Co-Author, "The NLRB’s “Reasonable Employee” Definition Defies Common Sense: Time to Review Your Work Rules and Policies…Again.," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "The Board Strikes Back: Hateful Rhetoric Connected to Protected Concerted Activity Now Shields Employees from the Consequences of Their Actions," Management Writes: Practical Labor Law Updates, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 3, 2023)
- Author, "Understanding the U.S. Labor and Employment Law, With the Focus on Federal and Southeastern State Law (미국 동남부 6개 주 노무관계 바로알기)," South Korea General Consulate (Atlanta) (2018)
- Co-Author, "Temporary Workers in U.S. Automotive Industry- Labor and Employment Law Implications," Hyundai Kia Global Newsletter (2013)
- Co-Author, "What to Expect from the National Labor Relations Board," Georgia Employers’ Association (September 17, 2013)
- Co-Speaker, “Atlanta Breakfast Briefing: Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace,” Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 3, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series - Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series - Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series: Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 22, 2024)
- Co-Speaker, "2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "NLRB and Restrictive Covenants: Trends in Employment Confidentiality," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2023)
- Speaker, "Parenthood, Womanhood & The Profession During & Post COVID," Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association Webinar (September 15, 2020)
- Speaker, "Solving Remote Workplace Challenges," Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators (July 17, 2019)
Sul brings a versatile and comprehensive approach to labor and employment law, delivering strategic solutions for global businesses. She has a keen ability to navigate labor relations, complex investigations, workplace safety, and employment compliance.
More About Sul
Sul is a trusted advisor to employers, known for crafting tailored legal strategies across the full spectrum of labor and employment law. She counsels businesses on compliance, risk management, and workforce strategy, guiding them through complex issues such as labor relations, workplace safety, restrictive covenants, discrimination claims, and wage and hour compliance. Sul also has extensive experience leading sensitive internal investigations—including matters involving upper management and executive misconduct and regulatory violations—helping clients respond decisively while safeguarding organizational integrity and minimizing risk.
With substantial experience in advising global companies—including international businesses entering or expanding in the US—Sul is especially valued by multinational employers in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her fluency in Korean and strong cross-cultural insight make her a key partner for multinational employers navigating the US labor landscape and adapting to the cultural nuances of the workplace in the United States. Sul regularly advises on employee relations strategies and union organizing threats, and provides practical guidance on employee discipline and performance management—ensuring that workplace practices are not only legally compliant but also culturally attuned to US norms and expectations.
Beyond industry-specific challenges, Sul helps companies build effective employment policies, manage multijurisdictional compliance, and foster strong employee relations. Her broad experience across diverse industries enables her to deliver strategic, practical counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs.
With substantial experience in advising global companies—including international businesses entering or expanding in the US—Sul is especially valued by multinational employers in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Her fluency in Korean and strong cross-cultural insight make her a key partner for multinational employers navigating the US labor landscape and adapting to the cultural nuances of the workplace in the United States. Sul regularly advises on employee relations strategies and union organizing threats, and provides practical guidance on employee discipline and performance management—ensuring that workplace practices are not only legally compliant but also culturally attuned to US norms and expectations.
Beyond industry-specific challenges, Sul helps companies build effective employment policies, manage multijurisdictional compliance, and foster strong employee relations. Her broad experience across diverse industries enables her to deliver strategic, practical counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs.
- JD, University of South Carolina School of Law
- BS, University of South Carolina
- Georgia
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- US District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- US District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- US District Court, Southern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
Related Services
- Labor Law: Defended an organizing petition filed by a union against a Korean manufacturer and devised lawful union avoidance strategies.
- OSHA: Conducted more than 40 safety audits and managed multiple OSHA on-site inspections.
- FLSA: Defended employers against employees’ threats of improper overtime classification under FLSA and conducted numerous FLSA audits to determine whether allegedly exempt employees, including specialists, are properly exempt.
- Claims Defense: Investigated and counseled a hotel chain employer regarding multiple allegations of sexual harassment against a property manager.
- Training and Compliance: Conducted more than 200 in-person seminars for client executives and management teams on various federal labor and employment laws.
Related News & Insights
-
Seyfarth Event
Dec 3, 2025
Atlanta Breakfast Briefing: Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace
-
Recognition
08/21/2025
231 Seyfarth Lawyers Selected as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2026; 8 Seyfarth Attorneys Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in Their Practices
-
Firm News
08/15/2024
220 Seyfarth Attorneys Chosen as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2025
-
Legal Update
Dec 19, 2023
2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Employment Law - Management (2024-2026)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions) - defense, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2024)
- Recognized in International Employment Lawyer Global Elite (2024)
- Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2018-2019)
- Recognized as a “Labor & Employment Star” by Benchmark Litigation (2021-2022)
-
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (member)
-
GAPABA Women’s Leadership Network (co-founder and co-chair)
-
Korean American Coalition (board member, 2019; vice president, 2018)
-
Korean American Bar Association (secretary, 2016-2017; program committee co-chair, 2012-2016)
-
Power Suit Project (co-founder and CFO, 2015-2017)
-
State Bar of Georgia (Young Lawyers Division; Leadership Academy Graduate, 2014)
- Co-Author, "The NLRB’s “Reasonable Employee” Definition Defies Common Sense: Time to Review Your Work Rules and Policies…Again.," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "The Board Strikes Back: Hateful Rhetoric Connected to Protected Concerted Activity Now Shields Employees from the Consequences of Their Actions," Management Writes: Practical Labor Law Updates, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 3, 2023)
- Author, "Understanding the U.S. Labor and Employment Law, With the Focus on Federal and Southeastern State Law (미국 동남부 6개 주 노무관계 바로알기)," South Korea General Consulate (Atlanta) (2018)
- Co-Author, "Temporary Workers in U.S. Automotive Industry- Labor and Employment Law Implications," Hyundai Kia Global Newsletter (2013)
- Co-Author, "What to Expect from the National Labor Relations Board," Georgia Employers’ Association (September 17, 2013)
- Co-Speaker, “Atlanta Breakfast Briefing: Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace,” Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 3, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series - Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series - Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series: Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 22, 2024)
- Co-Speaker, "2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "NLRB and Restrictive Covenants: Trends in Employment Confidentiality," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2023)
- Speaker, "Parenthood, Womanhood & The Profession During & Post COVID," Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association Webinar (September 15, 2020)
- Speaker, "Solving Remote Workplace Challenges," Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators (July 17, 2019)