Hall Of Fame

Jon W. Zinke, Class of 1975

Partner, Keesal, Young & Logan

Mr. Zinke is resident partner in Hong Kong of the American law firm Keesal, Young & Logan. From Hong Kong, Mr. Zinke provides advice to the firm's clients in the Far East regarding various maritime and commercial disputes involving United States law and provides advice and assistance to law firms throughout the United States on matters involving Asia. He is also actively involved in handling maritime and commercial arbitration.

He is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Zinke is a registered foreign lawyer with the Law Society of Hong Kong.

Previous Experience:

Sailed as an officer on various United States flag merchant vessels

Education:

  • SUNY Maritime College
  • Brooklyn Law School

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member of the American Bar Association
  • Proctor member of The Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Member of the Inter Pacific Bar Association
  • Sits on Board of Editors of The Institute of Sea Transport Seaview Magazine
  • Member of the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
  • Former Chairman of AmCham's Law Committee

Licenses:

Unlimited Oceangoing Chief Mate's License

Personal:

Mr. Zinke has lived in Hong Kong since 1985.