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James Lee is a principal at Friedman LLP and a Managing Director of the Asian-American Business Group. He specializes in engagements with the entrepreneurial Asian business community in the United States, as well as with joint ventures/subsidiaries of Asian conglomerates. In his 25-year career, James has worked on a significant number of audit, tax and merger and acquisition engagements for major Korean and Japanese conglomerates, including Samsung, Hyundai, Daewoo, Kolon and Doosan as well as Mitsui, Kawasho and Marubeni Group. As an international audit manager at Ernst & Young, he discovered untapped opportunities and was responsible for the development of a considerable book of business originating in Asia. Prior to joining Friedman, James headed his previous firm’s Asian practice for five years. His clients have included distributors of consumer products, including electronics, textiles, apparel, footwear and beauty supplies. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants In addition to his involvement with U.S. accounting membership organizations, James has served as a director of the New York Korean CPA Society. James is a graduate of New York University and Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
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