Perspectiva General

James Y. Lee represents and counsels employers in all aspects of employment and labor law. James’ practice ranges from proactive counseling to litigation. He has a deep knowledge of workplace safety, regularly advising companies on internal policies based on the changing landscape of safety regulation. 

Prior to joining Littler, James served as deputy general counsel for a major transportation company where he led strategy on labor and employment disputes, among other responsibilities. Prior to his inhouse role, he served as lead counsel on behalf of a tractor trailer manufacturer, an industrial cement manufacturer, a cosmetics company, and an energy contractor in their products and mass torts liability cases in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

A loyal and capable advocate, James prides himself on his ability to provide practical solutions to navigate complicated issues.

Afiliaciones Profesionales y Comunitarias

Secretary

Board of Governors

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

2023-2024

Northeast Regional Governor

Board of Governors

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

2021-2023

Director

Board of Directors

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA)

2024-2025

Governor

Board of Governors

Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY)

2019-2025

Alt. Regional Governor

Board of Governors

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

2019-2021

Co-Chair

Litigation Committee

Asian American Bar Association of Greater New York (AABANY)

2018-2020

Reconocimiento

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2023-2025

Named, 25 Notable Attorneys of Pennsylvania

Attorney Intel

2023

News, Analysis & Press

Using Missing Facts As A Defense In NYC Asbestos Suits

Law360

January 6, 2020

Speaking Engagements

Lawyers Panel

Allies in Recruiting (AIR)

September 28, 2022

How to Get a Small/Mid-Sized Firm Job

Asian American Bar Association of New York

July 20, 2022

Educación

  • J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2012
  • M.S., University of Pennsylvania, 2013
  • B.A., Temple University, 2005

Idiomas

  • Korean

Admisión de la barra

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York

Cortes

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York