Itak Seo
서이탁
Pronouns
He/Him
Birthday
June 30, 1971
Languages
English, Korean, Spanish
Family
Husband and father of three children
About Me
Mr. Seo, a Korean-born attorney raised and educated in South America, boasts over two decades of legal practice. He began his legal journey as a case worker at the Asian American Pacific Dispute Resolution Center in Los Angeles, California, facilitating mediation cases outside the court system. Today, he is the owner of CTLaw Group, a law firm that spans across four states.
Throughout his career, Mr. Seo has held notable positions such as Legal Advisor to the General Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Chicago and for various Korean-American associations, including the Federation of Korean-American Associations in the U.S.A. and the Korean American Association of Chicago. He currently serves as legal counsel for Y.S. Health, Inc. and Logos Missions, Inc.
Beyond his legal pursuits, Mr. Seo has been deeply involved in community service. The Korean American Association of Chicago elected Mr. Seo as its Vice President and later as its President. He has also been active in organizations like the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and the National Unification Advisory Council, where he served as General Secretary for four years. Notably, he drafted the resolution for the ratification of the North Korean Human Rights Act by the Illinois Congress and Senate.
Moreover, Mr. Seo passionately guides the next generation. He founded the American Multicultural Society to empower students as global leaders. His efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including awards from the Republic of Korea President, the World Korean Interchange and Corporation Association, and recognition from the President of the United States.
Mr. Seo holds a Juris Doctor, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of International Management, Attorney Assistant Certificate in Corporate/Litigation, and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He is fluent in six languages, including Korean, English, and Spanish. Mr. Seo is happily married to Grace Seo and is the proud father of three children: Ethan, Clara, and Arin.
Awards & Recognition
01 / Republic of Korea President’s Award - 2012
02 / Recognized by the World Korean Interchange and Corporation Association
03 / Asian American Coalition Exemplary Service Award
04 / Volunteer Service Award - Gold from the President of the United States of America
05 / Appreciation from Frank G. Jackson, Mayor of Cleveland
06 / Asian American Coalition Exemplary Service Award
07 / Appreciation from Kim, Kwan Yong, Governor of Kyoung Sang Province
08 / Appreciation from Sul, Dong Keun, General Secretary of the Ministry of Education of South Korea
09 / Appreciation from The Korean War Veterans of Ashtabula County, Ohio
10 / Korean American Community Services Award
Life Experiences
June 30, 1971
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2007
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
Present
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Born in Seoul, South Korea.
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Moved to La Paz, Bolivia.
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Moved to Chicago, IL.
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Elected Vice President of Korean American Association of Chicago (KACC).
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Became a legal advisor for the Korean American Association of Chicago.
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Served as a board member of the Korean American Cultural Center of Chicago and the Federation of Midwest Korean-American Associations in the U.S.A.
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Started serving as a legal advisor for the Korean American Friendship Network.
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Became a board member of the Korean American Association of Chicago.
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Became a board member of the Korean American Sports Council of Chicago.
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Started serving as a legal advisor for Logos Missions, Inc.
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Became Vice Chairman of the Korean American Sports Council of Chicago.
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Served as the General Secretary of the National Unification Advisory Council
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Drafted and prepared the resolution for the ratification of the North Korean Human Rights Act, which passed the Illinois Congress and Senate.
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Appointed as Legal Advisor to the General Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Chicago.
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Started serving as a legal advisor for the Federation of Korean-American Associations in the U.S.A.
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Became the Legal Advisor of the Korean American Association of Chicago.
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Drafted and prepared the resolution for the ratification of the North Korean Human Rights Act, which passed the Illinois Congress and Senate.
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Appointed as Legal Advisor to the General Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Chicago.
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Owner of CTLaw Group, a law firm.
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Serving as legal counsel for Y.S. Health, Inc. and Logos Missions, Inc.
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Founder and President of the American Multicultural Society.