Souny Park

Senior at Barnard College of Columbia University

New York, New York, United States

About

I am a rising senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, majoring in English and Political Science. Please feel free to reach out to me via email: [email protected]!

Experience

  • New York Small Claims Advisory Service (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Volunteer
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Junior Volunteer
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Assist socioeconomically disadvantaged NYC residents in navigating the Small Claims Court system, provide legal information and support under supervision.

  • Staff Writer for Politics and Opinions Section at The Barnard Bulletin
    Feb 2026 - Present · 8 mos

    • Contribute political commentary and analysis on campus, national, and global issues for Barnard College's student newspaper

  • Legal Intern at G-BON IP Law Firm
    Jul 2026 - Aug 2026 · 2 mos

    • Conduct legal research on Korean and international intellectual property laws, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets • Conduct comparative research on international intellectual property systems and recent legal developments • Assist in drafting legal memoranda, technical reports, and client presentation materials • Conduct research on arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution relating to intellectual property and technology transactions

  • Legal Intern at Hourani & Partners
    Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 · 2 mos

    • Researched UAE legal systems, including onshore courts and free zones; analyzed enforcement of foreign arbitral awards • Tracked arbitration law developments in UAE and Saudi Arabia; drafted articles on Korea–UAE commercial and arbitration disputes • Conducted market research on AI in legal practice; supported business development outreach to Korean fir,s