Sydney Lim concentrates her practice on matrimonial and family law matters, including: negotiating divorces, child custody, and access rights; domestic violence and orders of protection; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements; separation agreements; cohabitation agreements; valuation and distribution of property; and spousal and child support. She is experienced in litigating matters in New York Family and Supreme Courts, as well as appeals in New York Appellate Divisions.
Prior to joining KSTM, Sydney worked at Blank Rome LLP in one of the nation’s largest matrimonial practices. As an associate there, Sydney worked closely with Caroline Krauss and Heidi Tallentire, including during Caroline’s tenure as co-chair of the firm’s matrimonial practice.
Sydney received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. During law school, she served as an associate editor of the Fordham International Law Journal. She also participated in New York State’s Pro Bono Scholar program and completed an externship at Mobilization for Justice during her final semester, where she helped represent indigent New Yorkers with disabilities. She received the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award for performing over 1,000 hours of pro bono and community service work.
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Associate | Blank Rome LLP
EDUCATION
- Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2018)
- Rutgers University (B.A., 2014)
MEMBERSHIPS
- New York State Bar Association
- New York Women’s Bar Association
- Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
- Asian American Bar Association of New York
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
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