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Byung J. Pak

Byung J. Pak

USA 2026

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BJay is a partner advising corporations, boards, and senior executives on high-stakes government investigations, enforcement actions, internal investigations, compliance, and complex civil and criminal litigation. He is frequently engaged to lead sensitive investigations for public company boards and special committees, manage existential regulatory enforcement actions, and represent enterprises in litigation involving significant reputational and brand risk. His practice also includes advising on cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware and extortion matters, where he provides strategic guidance on response, regulatory exposure, and crisis management.

BJay is a former Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (2017–2021), where he oversaw all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation involving the United States and led more than 100 assistant U.S. attorneys and more than 120 legal professionals. He previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney, prosecuting white-collar matters including securities and health care fraud, AML/KYC and BSA-related offenses, intellectual property crimes, immigration and visa fraud, and export control violations. He served three terms in the Georgia General Assembly, working on criminal justice reform and legislation affecting health care and tax policy.

Career

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

Education

University of Illinois

JD

1998

Stetson University

BBA

1995

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Georgia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Byung Pak acts for individuals and corporations in a range of matters, including False Claims Act cases, government investigations and public relations issues. He brings with him a background as a former legislator and Senate-confirmed US attorney.

Strengths

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  • He's a is a fantastic partner to work with, he's highly knowledgeable and responsive.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • BJ provided capable and professional representation, working collaboratively with the team and contributing to the strategic handling of the matter.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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