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Edward Kwak was born and raised outside of Los Angeles, California. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics in 2012. Before attending law school, Edward served as business director at Viagen Biotech, Inc., where he honed his skills in strategic planning and management.

Edward continued his academic pursuits at the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating in 2020. While at the College of Law, he worked as a law clerk at the Federal Public Defender's Office in Urbana-Champaign, providing valuable assistance to the legal team and gaining in-depth experience in federal defense work.

His dedication to the field of law and passion for providing justice led him to become an associate at Salvi & Maher. He was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 2023 and now dedicates his skills to serving clients with unparalleled commitment and expertise.

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota, 2023

Education:

• University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. – 2020
• University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. in Economics – 2012

Other Languages Spoken:

• Korean
• Spanish