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LAWYERS Making a Difference
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Chang Lim
Education: JD, Cornell Law School; BS, University of California at Berkeley Company Name: Knobbe Martens Industry: Law firm Company CEO: Steven Nataupsky (Managing Partner) Company Headquarters Location: Irvine, CA Number of Employees: 663 Words you live by: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Who is your personal hero? My personal hero is my wife. She consistently shows strength, compassion, and resilience in ways that inspire me every day. Whether it’s how she cares for our family, tackles challenges, or supports me in my own journey, she embodies qualities I deeply admire. I’m grateful to have someone like her by my side, reminding me of what’s truly important. What book are you reading? Getting Things Done by David Allen What was your first job? Night shifts at the UC Pavement Research Center Favorite charity: The Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA) Foundation, which provides pro bono legal services and awards law student scholarships Interests/Hobbies: Running has become my latest hobby. I am currently training for my first marathon, set to take place at the 40th LA Marathon in March 2025. Family: My wife (Caroline) and three sons (Louie, Lenny, and Lowen)
More than a patent lawyer, he also works hard to lead his Korean American community Chang Lim is a partner at IP law firm Knobbe Martens with a strong track record of protecting his clients’ innovation and a focus on advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives within the firm and his community. Through his practice, Lim helps drive the success of companies making landmark strides in technological advancement. Beyond his dedication to client service, Lim demonstrates a steadfast commitment to serving the broader community. He has held leadership roles within several legal organizations representing the Asian American community and co-leads the firm’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander affinity group.
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Chang Lim concentrates his practice on patent and trademark counseling, with a particular focus on computer and software technologies. Lim has over a decade of experience representing a diverse client roster from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages in a wide range of industries. Lim is an established leader within the legal community, serving in various leadership roles in local, national, and international bar organizations. He is the former president of the Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA), and currently serves as Regional Governor of Orange County in the International Association of Korean Lawyers. Earlier this year, Lim
spearheaded the planning of the OCKABA’s inaugural charity fundraiser, which raised over $40,000 for the organization’s pro bono clinics and scholarship programs. He is also an active member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Throughout his career, Lim has been passionate about the value of mentorship and seeks to aid attorneys and law students as they navigate the early stages of their careers. As co-lead of Knobbe Martens’ AANHPI affinity group, Lim works with younger attorneys encouraging them to take an active role in firm leadership and facilitate impactful firmwide DEI initiatives.
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