Joseph L. Choe
Bio
Joseph L. Choe represents clients in litigation and international arbitration, providing counsel on complex commercial and investment disputes arising from cross-border transactions.
Recently, Mr. Choe has represented:
- a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer in a dispute against a U.S. aircraft manufacturer regarding the termination of a multibillion-dollar merger agreement and the termination of a large joint venture agreement
- a French company in a large dispute governed by French law, venued in Paris
- a Peruvian client in a maritime dispute based in the U.K.
- a U.S. pharmaceutical company in parallel arbitration and state court proceedings
Mr. Choe also is dedicated to pro bono matters. He frequently works with Spanish-speaking clients and has obtained asylum for individuals who are fleeing ethnic, religious and political persecution. Notably, he also successfully represented a New York Times reporter from Afghanistan who sought asylum in the U.S. during the 2021 Taliban offensive. In addition, he has experience in cases brought under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Choe was a management consultant. He has also worked at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a chamber of commerce in Chile.
Speaking Engagements
- Guest Lecturer, “Legal Writing Course,” CAM-CCBC - Centro de Arbitragem e Mediação, September 15, 2025
- Faculty Member, “International Arbitration Skills Masterclass,” American Bar Association International Law Section, June 17, 2025
- Moderator, “The State of AI Regulation Around the World,” Sedona Conference and National Law Review, December 12, 2024
- Panelist, “Time to Update the New York Convention to Ensure Efficiency and Fairness in the Enforcement of Arbitral Awards?” Washington Arbitration Week, December 3, 2024
- Moderator, “David v. Goliath: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration,” American Branch of the International Law Association’s (ABILA) International Law Weekend, October 25, 2024
- Panelist, “Navigating Parallel Proceedings in Global Disputes,” Harvard Law School International Arbitration Law Students Association, April 17, 2024
- Panelist, “Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration & Legal Practice,” Columbia Law School International Arbitration Association, April 4, 2024
- Panelist, “The Impact of International Backgrounds on Arbitration Advocacy Styles,” Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, February 14, 2024
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 2021 (Executive Board, Harvard Business Law Review)
- A.B., Harvard University, Harvard College, 2017 (magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa)
Admissions
- New York
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Associations
- Co-Chair, New York Very Young Arbitration Practitioners
- Regional Representative, Young ICCA, International Council for Commercial Arbitration
- Assistant Editor (East and Central Asia), Kluwer Arbitration Blog
- Arbitration Committee and International Law Committee, New York City Bar Association
- Officer, Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
- Executive Board, Korean American Civic Empowerment
- Associate Board, Korean American Community Foundation