The Global Board and Global Advisory Committee of Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, have voted Nicholas Park as Non-Executive Chair of the Global Board. Nicholas Park joined Dentons in 2020, following Dentons’ combination with Lee International in South Korea.

Nicholas is a member of Dentons’ Global Board, Leader of the Firm’s South Korea Region and Senior Foreign Legal Counsel at Dentons Lee. He will assume the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Global Board effective immediately and will serve for a term expiring November 9, 2025.

"As the world’s largest global law firm, Dentons has demonstrated the ability to stay ahead of changing client needs in a period of transformation," said Nicholas Park. "Our deeply local knowledge across every continent gives us a unique advantage to advance our clients’ business needs. I am delighted to assume the role of Non-Executive Chair and to support Elliott and members of our Global Board from around the world as we continue to put our clients at the center of everything we do."

In his role, Nicholas will preside over meetings of the Global Board, the Global Advisory Committee and the General Assembly of the Verein ensuring that all bodies comply with their responsibilities, applicable laws and regulations.

“As we continue to help clients achieve their goals and navigate some of the most complex business and legal challenges, it is critical that we remain focused on driving our Firm's strategy," said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. "I am delighted to welcome Nicholas to the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Global Board. I have worked with Nicholas for a number of years and had the pleasure of actively engaging with him through his outstanding leadership and service on the Dentons Global Board.  I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to position our people as trusted advisors to our clients across the 80+ countries around the world where we have a presence."

Nicholas is actively engaged in community development and education, serving in numerous voluntary roles such as Special Advisor and Chair of Fundraising Committee for the Sundukwon Girls Home in Seoul, and Board member of The Snail of Love - an international organization providing financial and medical support for the hearing impaired. He serves on the board of the Sunfull Foundation, an international youth organization which promotes positive and supportive online behaviours. The foundation condemns cyberbullying, online hate crime and hate speech, and offers services and training to promote inclusion and a culture of peace. Nicholas also serves as Chair of the Korean Alumni Board at the American University, and Advisory Board Member for the Kogod School of Business at American University.

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