Ms. Son is an accomplished cellist and performs regularly with a local orchestra. She also enjoys hiking and community engagement through music.
Hyeyoon Son is a Korean attorney with over a decade of experience in capital markets regulation, financial enforcement, and international legal compliance. A recent graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law (LL.M.), Ms. Son brings deep expertise in cross-border transactions, securities enforcement, and legal strategy, gained through her senior regulatory role at the Korea Exchange and legal research experience in both Korea and the U.S.
Ms. Son served in the Market Oversight Division at the Korea Exchange (KRX), where she advised on corporate governance reforms and participated in high-stakes litigation involving insider trading, price manipulation, and regulatory breaches. She contributed expert analysis to internal investigations and testified in proceedings addressing systemic market abuse.
She conducted comparative legal research on the U.S. SEC Rule 10b-5 and Korea’s Capital Markets Act, advising on disclosure practices, board oversight, and investor rights. Her regulatory work extended to structured finance and securitization, including analysis of U.S. and EU disclosure regimes.
Ms. Son was instrumental in preparing arbitration briefs and litigation documents submitted to both domestic and international tribunals. She also supported drafting of legislative proposals to modernize licensing frameworks and strengthen compliance systems for financial intermediaries.
Ms. Son distinguished herself in core coursework critical to transactional and regulatory practice—particularly in Corporations, Legal Research & Writing, and Ethics—earning top grades and faculty commendation for her sophisticated comparative analysis of U.S. and Korean capital markets regulation. She is fluent in English and Korean and is based in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
Received the Chairman’s Commendation Award from the Korea Exchange in recognition of outstanding legal and regulatory contributions
Delivered expert testimony and participated in litigation strategy meetings involving market manipulation and insider trading cases at the Korea Exchange
Conducted legal and regulatory analysis comparing U.S. SEC Rule 10b-5 and Korea’s Capital Markets Act
Prepared memoranda on U.S. and EU financial regulations, including developments in securitization and disclosure
Supported drafting of submissions for international arbitration and domestic tribunals
Contributed to legislative proposals to streamline investment vehicle licensing and oversight
Community Involvement
Provides free cello lessons to underprivileged children through a local arts education initiative, promoting confidence and creativity through music.
Mentors immigrant youth in the D.C. and Virginia areas, helping them navigate academic and cultural challenges while fostering long-term educational goals.
Volunteered as a legal interpreter for pro bono clinics, supporting Korean- and non-English-speaking clients in accessing legal assistance and court services.
Performed in charity concerts with a regional orchestra to raise funds for community health clinics and educational programs.
Organized outreach workshops on civic education and legal literacy for immigrant families in collaboration with local nonprofits.
