Hyemin Byun

Hyemin Byun

Hyemin began her legal career safeguarding her client’s constitutional rights in high stakes criminal trials with outstanding results. She’s logged countless hours in the courtroom and is a very passionate advocate, whether before a judge or jury. She also loves a challenge and is excited to take on this new adventure that supports and fulfills her clients’ workers’ compensation needs. An excellent negotiator, Hyemin is personally invested in helping each and every client achieve the outcome that’s best for them.

Practice Groups

Workers' Compensation

Backed by 50 years of successfully defending the largest insurance companies in the country, the Workers’ Compensation Group at Wallace Saunders prides itself on personal service – when you hire a partner in the group, you get that partner. And you get a no-nonsense approach to defending employers in the area of workers’ compensation.

Personal

Hyemin spends most of her free time working out or spending time with her family and friends. She loves attending and watching sporting events, especially the Chiefs. Fun fact – I’m never without a snack.

Organized • Focused • Reliable

Education

Washburn University School of Law, 2016, J.D.
The University of Kansas, 2013 B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science and Business Minor

Professional Practice

2020 - present: Wallace Saunders, Chartered
2017 - 2020: Sedgwick County Public Defender Office

Professional Licensure

The Kansas Bar
United States District Court for the District of Kansas

Professional Accomplishments

Representing clients from start to finish in felony cases, from the first appearance through trial.

Civic Activities

Kansas Bar Association
Johnson County Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

News + Events + Alerts

Brian Boos Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

Brian Boos has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. The LCA is aggressively diverse in its composition. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its membership. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized experience and accomplishment. In addition, the LCA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.

Wallace Saunders Congratulates Bryan Kelly

Wallace Saunders wishes to congratulate Attorney Bryan Kelly on his graduation from Leadership Overland Park's Class of 2020. Leadership Overland Park, now in its 37th year, motivates, connects and develops leaders in the community to ensure a better future. We are extremely proud of your accomplishment, Bryan!