Led by women. Supported by a dedicated team of legal and operations professionals.
South Summit is backed by a wider team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal specialists working across all practice areas. Below are the key persons leading the firm's core practices, client relationships, and operations.
LL.M., Chicago-Kent College of Law
Thai-qualified attorney specialising in transnational litigation, international trade law, and white-collar crime, with particular expertise in regulatory and enforcement matters arising from cross-border trade practices. Her practice focuses on multi-jurisdictional matters involving Thai nationals subject to foreign investigations, particularly in the United States — including matters concerning the FCPA, money laundering, unlawful distribution of prescription drugs, and trade-related offences.
She also undertakes strategic litigation representing victims and survivors of human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and online child exploitation, advancing individual representation alongside broader policy advocacy and systemic reform. Co-founder and Executive Director of MAST Human, a nonprofit social enterprise leveraging legal expertise and technology to combat trafficking and exploitation.
Thai Barrister-at-Law
Thai Barrister-at-Law with a distinguished professional background spanning both the media industry and legal practice. Before transitioning to law, she served as Editor-in-Chief of a reputable news outlet, where she developed deep expertise in media operations, editorial governance, and industry standards.
She leads the firm's media and entertainment law practice, advising clients on defamation, content liability, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property across traditional and digital platforms. Her insider understanding of the media landscape enables her to deliver legal counsel grounded in both legal rigour and practical industry insight. She also serves on the firm's litigation team, representing clients in defamation disputes, media-related claims, and commercial and regulatory matters.
Thai-qualified attorney with over a decade of experience in litigation. Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centred approach, with particular expertise in representing survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and forced labour.
Beyond her human rights work, she has broad experience in general civil and criminal litigation across a wide range of disputes. She also advises on contracts, commercial compliance, and provides legal consultancy to non-governmental organisations — combining practical legal solutions with a strong understanding of operational and regulatory environments. She has extensive experience acting for women, boys, and girls in high-risk and sensitive cases, prioritising the dignity, safety, and well-being of clients while advancing their legal rights at every stage of proceedings.
Pattanan Boonkong serves as Office Manager and Director of the firm, overseeing administrative operations and ensuring the effective functioning of the organisation. She plays a central role in supporting the legal team, coordinating internal processes, and maintaining operational efficiency across all areas of the firm.
Her responsibilities include managing day-to-day administration, supervising support staff, and implementing systems and controls to ensure that the firm operates smoothly and in alignment with professional standards. She also contributes at the management level, supporting strategic planning and organisational development. Her leadership and attention to detail are instrumental in enabling the legal team to deliver high-quality services, ensuring that both client matters and internal operations are handled with efficiency, consistency, and professionalism.
