Nvidia hires veteran investigator Joon Kim to probe former CEO

Artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia has hired lawyer Joon Kim and his law firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, to lead an independent investigation. The probe follows allegations that former CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort involving a woman suspected of being a spy for China. Huang resigned from his position shortly after a media report detailed an additional extramarital relationship with an Nvidia executive who reports to him.

A History of High-Profile Cases

Kim brings extensive experience to the role, having previously worked as a top federal prosecutor and private practice attorney. His past work includes investigating high-profile public figures, government agencies, and organized crime figures. His law firm also recently conducted an investigation for the National Basketball Association regarding salary cap rules involving the Los Angeles Clippers.

Career Background and Past Probes

Before entering private practice, Kim served in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he handled complex criminal cases including financial crimes and terrorism. He also served as the acting U.S. attorney for that office. In recent years, Kim investigated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations, which led to Cuomo’s resignation, and conducted a workplace review for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.