About Thomas
Thomas Kang is an attorney admitted to practice in Washington and California. He trained in law at the University of Washington School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2011. Before law school he completed a master's degree at Johns Hopkins University in 2008, concentrating on international economics and Korea studies. His undergraduate work was at the University of California, San Diego, where he received a B.A. in political science and international relations in 2003.
Kang’s academic path reflects a steady focus on international and economic issues. The sequence — political science at UC San Diego, a regional and economic study at Johns Hopkins, followed by a legal education in Seattle — shaped the way he approaches client problems. He brings that interdisciplinary perspective into the practice of law, pairing legal analysis with an awareness of economic and geopolitical context.
After completing his J.D., Kang entered private practice. He is listed as an attorney at Fenwick & West LLP, where he works on matters that arise under the laws of both Washington and California. His admissions in two western states make him able to operate across state lines for clients with regional needs. Colleagues describe him as methodical in research and careful in legal writing.
Kang’s training in international economics and Korea studies gives him an unusual background for a California- and Washington-admitted lawyer. That background can be useful when clients face cross-border commercial questions, regulatory issues, or transactions that touch on international markets. He also draws on his political science roots when assessing regulatory and policy drivers that affect corporate clients.
In the office, Kang balances casework with document drafting, motion practice, and client counseling. He is comfortable in written advocacy and in preparing the materials that underpin negotiations or dispositive filings. He handles a variety of matters that benefit from an analytical approach and attention to factual detail.
Kang keeps a pragmatic tone in client conversations. He explains legal tradeoffs plainly. He prioritizes clear legal options over technical jargon. He currently practices at Fenwick & West LLP, handling matters in Washington and California.
