Na yon Oh

Na yon Oh is an attorney dedicating her practice to the defense of complex civil litigation matters, including institutional negligence, tort defense, and related disputes for the firm's private sector, nonprofit, and religious clients. A dynamic litigator both in and out of the courtroom, Na yon brings practical litigation experience and a strategic, risk-aware approach to client counseling.

Prior to joining the firm, Na yon served as a prosecutor in Cook County. In this role, she managed a diverse, high-volume docket and built a strong foundation in courtroom advocacy, civil discovery, and trial practice. In addition to her daily courtroom experience, Na yon also handled appellate matters for the office. Her background in researching and drafting briefs for the appellate court gives her a distinct advantage when evaluating defense matters from their inception, allowing her to apply a long-term view toward successful dispositive motion practice and record preservation.

Na yon brings a distinctive international perspective to her practice. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Dankook University College of Law in South Korea before receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law. During her legal training, she gained experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international arbitration, and antitrust matters while interning with a global law firm. Her diverse legal background enables her to approach complex disputes with a broad analytical perspective and an appreciation for the legal and business considerations affecting her clients.

Drawing on both her litigation experience and her understanding of institutional governance, Na yon advises organizations facing complex legal challenges, including those involving nonprofit and religious institutions. She is committed to providing practical, responsive counsel that helps clients protect their legal, operational, and reputational interests.

Na yon is admitted to practice in Illinois. She is bilingual in English and Korean, and fluent in Japanese. She is deeply committed to protecting her clients’ legal, operational, and reputational interests. During law school, she served as the Articles Editor for Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems, the University of Iowa's international law review, and published scholarship on transnational online arbitration.

Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2023
Dankook University College of Law, LL.B., 2019

Admitted to Practice:
State of Illinois, 2024