James Kim is a member of the Finance & Transactions group, advising public and private companies on private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
He structures and executes complex transactions while guiding clients through corporate governance, reorganizations, strategic investments, and market expansions to deliver practical business solutions.
Before joining Vedder, James gained experience at a Chicago AM Law 100 firm, a private equity firm, and a family office, and previously worked as a management consultant at Accenture.
Credentials
Education
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 2020
- Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, M.B.A., 2020
- Yonsei University, B.A., 2010
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2021
Insights & Events
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents L Squared Capital Partners in its Acquisition of Functional Devices
February 25, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents Richard Bernstein Advisors in Acquisition by Janus Henderson Group
January 23, 2026
News
Vedder Price Advises Exante in Sale to Vanda
January 13, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Guides Chicago-Based Promus Holdings in Strategic Sale of Select Business Lines to Waverly Advisors
December 8, 2025
