Ronald Parks

Ronald Parks is a Senior Foreign Counsel at Lee & Ko, a prominent law firm based in Seoul, South Korea. He has extensive experience in international tax and legal advisory, with over 15 years in management roles focused on developing teams and serving as a trusted advisor in various legal matters.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Foreign Counsel at Lee & Ko since December 2021.
• Previous Roles:
  • Partner at SMPP Legal in Myanmar (2017-2021).
  • Director of Industry Engagement at RMIT University Vietnam (2014-2016).
  • Director of Tax & Corporate Services at KPMG US (2012-2014).
  • Tax Partner at Grant Thornton Vietnam (2009-2012).
  • Senior Tax Manager & Head of Transfer Pricing at Deloitte (2007-2009).
  • Senior Manager in the Tax & Legal Group at PwC (2000-2007).

Areas of Expertise

Parks specializes in several key areas, including:

• International tax and legal consulting
• Transfer pricing
• Contract negotiation and drafting
• Cross-border structuring
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate governance
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management

Education

• Juris Doctor (Honors) from the University of Florida (1995-1997).
• Bachelor of Arts in Government and Law (Honors) from Lafayette College (1988-1991).

Languages

Parks is proficient in English and has limited working proficiency in Japanese.

His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to providing quality legal services and developing innovative strategies to navigate complex legal environments.123