Introduction

Joonghan (Joseph) Jo is a Partner at Cha & Kwon Law Firm. He is a licensed attorney in Korea and California and a patent attorney in Korea. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the United States and specializes in startup law, venture capital, international legal matters, and technology & AI-related fields.
Recognized for his expertise in international law, he was selected as a Distinguished Attorney by Lawyers of Distinction's National Advisory Board in 2024. U.S. media have described him as:
“Mr. Jo is a distinguished legal professional with a robust career in international law, focusing on business law and cross-border litigation in both California and South Korea.”
Leveraging his experience managing law firms in Korea, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley, he provides comprehensive legal and business advisory services to both Korean and U.S. companies. He offers strategic legal guidance to startups entering the U.S. market, assisting them from the seed stage to exit. His expertise also extends to AI startups, supported by his hands-on experience developing ChatGPT Assistant APIs.
Committed to providing high-quality legal services, Mr. Jo believes that effective counsel requires deep industry and business insight. Drawing on his Silicon Valley legal experience, he delivers tailored, business-driven legal solutions that go beyond traditional legal advice.

Experiences

External activities

Education

Qualifications

Languages

• Korean

• English

Practice Areas

• Corporate Law

• Startups

• Venture Capital

• International

• Technology

• AI

• SaaS

• Intellectual Property (IP)

• Copyright

• Entertainment

• M&A

• IPO

• Privacy Law

• International Litigation

Publications