They’ve Got Next: Banking and Finance Fresh Face Ryan Kim

Ryan Kim’s experience as a young immigrant instilled an international perspective early in his life.

The Seoul native, whose family immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia when he was 10, dreamed of working at the United Nations and later studied international relations at Johns Hopkins University. But like many liberal arts majors unsure about their next career steps, he chose to go to law school.

A decision born out of his post-graduation uncertainties has worked out pretty well for Kim, now a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

Appreciation for cross-cultural communication and nuanced international perspective continues to pay ...