When you need translation between Korean and English, Soomi Ko and her team are tops. For four years, they ably handled document translation for us in our role as counsel to the lead defendant in In re Korean Ramen Antitrust Litigation, (N.D. Cal.). Soomi Ko and her team readily met what that case presented as every challenge for translators – it was a complex case, with a large volume of documents, requiring high competency and top grade professionalism, but also requiring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Their teamwork helped us to smoothly work through the potential documentary evidence in discovery, pre-trial and a five-week jury trial in a set of class actions seeking nearly US$500 million. The case result was a complete defense verdict, after three hours’ jury deliberation. You will be glad if Soomi Ko and her team are on your team.

Mark C. Dosker, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

Without hesitation I can say that Ms. Ko is the most talented Korean interpreter and translator that I have had the pleasure to retain. Intellectual property litigation is often fraught with extremely technical terminology that generally presents issues for foreign interpreters and translators. Ms. Ko’s vast vocabulary and familiarity with technical terminology have consistently permitted her to excel with precision and accuracy in interpretation and translation. As a result of her friendly demeanor and great personality, working with Ms. Ko is also a pleasure. In short, Ms. Ko has a proven track record in highly technical litigations and she is always my first choice.

Jamie B. Beaber, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP

Don’t think twice when considering the right interpreter and translator for your complex case involving the Korean language,hire Soomi Ko. In my product liability matter involving tens of millions of alleged damages, the parties jointly retained Ms. Ko. The case involved the complex science of polymer engineering and failure analysis, but Ms. Ko quickly managed the technical terms and industry jargon, and was able to clearly and accurately translate hundreds of hours of deposition testimony to the satisfaction of a room full of Korean speakers from both sides. Ms. Ko also translated hundreds of pages of technical documents for both sides, on a demanding timeline.

Todd Rosencrans, Perkins Coie LLP

Ms. Ko is highly skilled, extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and personable. She interpreted effectively for us in six straight days of depositions in Seoul in a highly technical federal court case that demanded the utmost concentration and accuracy. Several of the deposition sessions—which were video taped without a court reporter pursuant to FRCP 30(b)(3)(A)—lasted ten hours or more. Because there was no stenographic reporter present, Ms. Ko had no transcript that she could refer to as the depositions proceeded. The questions and answers were often lengthy and complex. Ms. Ko’s skill, patience and good humor with the witnesses (and lawyers) was remarkable.

Hall Baetz Partner at BaetzLamka LLP

Hands down, Soomi is the best Korean interpreter around. There are no other interpreters I know who can handle Korean-speaking witnesses at trial like Soomi.

Ekwan Rhow, Partner at Bird, Marella, Boxer & Wolpert

Ms. Ko is simply the best Korean interpreter available in Southern California, no matter the context. She has interpreted numerous depositions for me both taking and defending depositions. Her skill and experience, her command of legal and business terms and her cultural sensitivity (especially to business executives) makes her particularly valuable in preparing clients for testimony and counseling them during legal proceedings.

David Parker, Partner at Parker Mills LLP

There is no other service that we would use than Ko & Martin Certified Interpreters. Lingling and Soomi are, without a doubt, the best in the business. We use them whenever we have a case needing Chinese or Korean translation services — they are smart, helpful, professional, and immediately put our clients and witnesses needing their services at ease. They have been a huge part of our trial successes — and it is no coincidence that when we use them, we obtain a record verdict. You can’t convince a jury if they don’t get the client’s story. Using these amazing translators ensures that even if your client or witnesses do not speak English, the jury will understand every facet and emotion of the story of the case.

Deborah Chang, Esq. at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Tel:310-477-1700. chang@psblaw.com