Chris M. Kang
- Bellevue
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Chris represents national and regional clients through all phases of real estate transactions.
In his real estate and land use practice, Chris Kang advises national and regional clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and development. Chris' work in commercial real estate, includes retail, office, multifamily, mixed-use, industrial and warehouse, and renewable energy projects.
For real estate transactions, Chris' work includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements; reviewing title, zoning, and other due diligence items; drafting addendums, waivers, and affidavits; managing closing documents; and assisting with closings. He also represents major landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating commercial leases. He has spearheaded lease negotiations for clients ranging from major shopping centers, Class A office buildings, warehouse and distribution centers, and corporate headquarters for companies such as Puget Sound Energy, Coinstar, Ionna, and Perkins Coie LLP. Additionally, Chris has experience with land use matters that includes drafting and negotiating renewable energy leases, easements, and related project documents, along with managing due diligence reviews for major development projects.
In his business transaction work, Chris represents clients involved in asset sales, stock sales and mergers, licensing agreements, service agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and other commercial matters. As business counsel, Chris guided a stock sale and merger of sports agencies, an asset sale of an electronic waste company, and the purchase and sale of various businesses.
Chris is the co-author of the Washington State Bar Association's Real Property Deskbook Series: Real Estate Essentials, Vols. 1 & 2, Chapter 17 "Landlord and Tenant" (5th ed. 2024).
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2008
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2002
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Related Employment
- Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder P.S., 2015-2016
- Young deNormandie P.C., 2012-2015
- SLP & Associates PLLC, 2010-2012
- King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, 2009-2010
- Judicial Extern for Hon. John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2007
Additional Languages
- Korean
Professional Recognition
Received Connect CRE’s Seattle & Northwest Lawyers in Real Estate Award, 2024
Listed in Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, "Rising Star," 2016-2019
Listed in Lawyers of Color Magazine, "Top 100 Hot List of Attorneys under 40 for Western Region," 2013
Impact
Community Involvement
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, Board Member
- Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Asian Bar Association of Washington, Member
- Korean American Bar Association of Washington, Member
- Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Young Executives Program, 2016-2017
- Overlake Medical Center Pulse! Leadership Council, Member, 2015-2016
- Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, Member, 2015-2016
- Interim Community Development Association, Board Member, 2012-2015
- Korean American Bar Association of Washington, Board Member, 2011-2014
