Rose Kim
Drawing on her extensive background in research, social services, and child welfare, Rose Kim skillfully navigates complex legal matters with empathy and diligence, providing clients with insightful and effective guidance.
- J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude, pro bono notation
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award® recipient
- Served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael M. Mihm of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Rose Kim
Attorney in Peoria, IL
Rose combines a multidisciplinary background with a client-focused approach to deliver effective legal solutions. Rose brings experience from diverse roles in research, social services, and child welfare, having worked with organizations such as UCSD Pediatrics, the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. This interdisciplinary perspective enhances her ability to guide clients through legal matters with empathy, diligence, and a nuanced understanding of complex systems.
During law school, Rose externed for the Honorable Michael M. Mihm in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and interned with the California Department of Justice in the Civil Litigation Division. She also served as a teaching assistant for Legal Writing and Analysis and Introduction to Advocacy, and as a student teaching fellow through the Kyiv Mohyla Academy Peer-to-Peer Writing Program, helping lawyers in Ukraine enhance their English-language legal writing. Rose further shaped her advocacy through hands-on work as a 711-licensed student attorney with the Medical Legal Partnership Clinic and the Criminal Records Relief Project at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.
Rose is committed to public service, drawing on her leadership and communication skills through volunteering and sharing her expertise. Outside work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and son.
Practices
Credentials
Education:
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude
M.A. in Psychology, Pepperdine University
B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
Illinois State Bar Association
Peoria County Bar Association
Languages
English, Korean
Awards/Recognition
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Clinical Assistantship, Pro Bono Notation
Public Profile
Rose combines a multidisciplinary background with a client-focused approach to deliver effective legal solutions. Rose brings experience from diverse roles in research, social services, and child welfare, having worked with organizations such as UCSD Pediatrics, the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. This interdisciplinary perspective enhances her ability to guide clients through legal matters with empathy, diligence, and a nuanced understanding of complex systems.
During law school, Rose externed for the Honorable Michael M. Mihm in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and interned with the California Department of Justice in the Civil Litigation Division. She also served as a teaching assistant for Legal Writing and Analysis and Introduction to Advocacy, and as a student teaching fellow through the Kyiv Mohyla Academy Peer-to-Peer Writing Program, helping lawyers in Ukraine enhance their English-language legal writing. Rose further shaped her advocacy through hands-on work as a 711-licensed student attorney with the Medical Legal Partnership Clinic and the Criminal Records Relief Project at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.
Rose is committed to public service, drawing on her leadership and communication skills through volunteering and sharing her expertise. Outside work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and son.
