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  • Lawyer on Air - where I pour you a glass of wine at my favorite virtual wine bar in Tokyo while you listen to inspirational inside stories from my guests, as we relax and talk about what it’s like in life, and in the law, for women lawyers in Japan.
    Catherine O'Connell
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Lawyer on Air - where I pour you a glass of wine at my favorite virtual wine bar in Tokyo while you listen to inspirational inside stories from my guests, as we relax and talk about what it’s like in life, and in the law, for women lawyers in Japan.
Catherine O'Connell
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  • Advocacy and Empowerment: Shining a light on family law and gender violence in Japan with Yumi Itakura

    Advocacy and Empowerment: Shining a light on family law and gender violence in Japan with Yumi Itakura
    2024/10/20
    Yumi Itakura is a feminist theorist and practicing lawyer who runs the Sakura International Law Office in Japan. The conversation delves into Yumi's extensive work on addressing gender violence, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment, especially for foreign women. We are so fortunate to have Yumi working on these issues to support families and women in particular. If you are wondering what it’s like to work in this area or you are in need of legal support for a family matter such as divorce or a gender violence related matter in Japan then this is the episode for you. You can find a full list of Yumi’s recommended legal resources and lawyers on the page for this episode on my website. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would leave us a message here! In this episode you’ll hear: How Yumi’s work supporting gender violence against foreign women in Japan is her true passion Some recent cases Yumi has worked on which demonstrate the challenges that foreign women face in Japan Yumi’s guidance on the four kinds of divorce proceedings available in Japan and what not to select if you are two foreigners deciding to divorce. Her favourite author, her favourite Hollywood actor and what she would do if she was not a lawyer About Yumi Yumi Itakura, is a feminist theorist and a practicing lawyer admitted in Japan as a bengoshi. She is at the Sakura International Law office and has been based in Tokyo for 20 years. Yumi graduated from Tsuda University with a BA in International Relations (1994) and did her Diploma at the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan (2005). Yumi was a visiting scholar dispatched from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations to the University of California, Berkeley School of Law to research the U.S Labor system for gender equality in the workplace. After working in the Tokyo Public Law Office and in a private law firm in Tokyo she took the step to open her own practice. Yumi specializes in family law and labor law. She has worked in the fields of domestic violence, discrimination in the workplace, sexual assault, and harassment for many years through her legal consultation, representing victims in their legal proceedings as well as advocacy activities as a member of Gender Equality Committee of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. As there is an increasing number of cases where foreign national women living in Japan are also suffering from gender related violence and discrimination in the family and the workplace. They can find it difficult to locate a capable lawyer to help them in Japan. Yumi Itakura is one such lawyer who can provide legal services to foreign clients in both Japanese and English. Yumi is also an adjunct lecturer of labor and employment law at Hitotsubashi Business School of Law. In her spare time, she likes to do yoga and listen to Jazz fusion music. In particular, Yumi is a big fan of Eliane Elias and Pat Metheny Group. Connect with Yumi Sakura International Law Office: https://skrint-law.com/en/ Links Star Bar Ginza: ​​ https://www.starbar.jp/ Bar Lupin Ginza: http://www.lupin.co.jp/ Natsuo Kirino https://www.amazon.com/stores/Natsuo-Kirino/author/ Connect with Catherine Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronairYouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair
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    43 分
  • Creating your own path and embracing authenticity in the law and in governance with Ako Shimada

    Creating your own path and embracing authenticity in the law and in governance with Ako Shimada
    2024/10/06

    Ako Shimada is the Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Ushio America Inc. Ako also serves as General Counsel for Ushio Europe BV and is an independent director for Fujitech. She shares her story of embracing her Japanese heritage and transforming her career. The discussion covers her journey from growing up in Japan to pursuing law in the U.S., her experiences in litigation and in-house roles, and her strategic approach to seeking board positions. You will hear a story of someone who is brave in speaking up about what they would like to do. Listen as each piece falls into place!


    If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would leave us a message here!


    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • How Ako found her way to study law after a stint in journalism and studying psychology

    • Ako’s journey to owning her Japanese DNA and how that has transformed her life and career

    • The extraordinary story of being nominated for a board role by an activist company

    • Ako’s tips for preparing for board roles and networking

    • Her favorite authors and other fun facts

    About Ako

    Ako Shimada is Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Ushio America, Inc., in Cypress, California and General Counsel of Ushio Europe B.V. in the Netherlands, leading providers of light sources and solutions for a variety of applications including scientific, medical, semiconductor, entertainment, horticulture, and architectural applications.

    In her role as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Ako oversees the company’s legal, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance matters.

    Previously she held Assistant General Counsel positions at Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., and Apria Healthcare LLC. Ako is also an independent outside director for Fujitec Co., Ltd. (TYO:6406), a publicly traded manufacturer of elevators and escalators headquartered in Japan with global operations and serves on the Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee.

    She also serves as a board member of KA Imaging Inc. in Kitchener, Canada, a developer of cutting-edge multi-energy X-ray detectors and micro-CT scanners for a wide variety of applications.

    Ako serves as a board director of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

    She is also a Council Leader for the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC). USJC’s mission is to develop and connect diverse leaders to create a stronger U.S.-Japan relationship.

    Ako is also a charter member of the Japan Board Diversity Network, an influential global network of female board directors and senior professionals dedicated to improving corporate governance and board diversity in Japan.

    Ako received her bachelor’s degree in psychology (highest distinction) from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.


    Connect with Ako

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoshimada/


    Links

    L’Effervescence https://www.leffervescence.jp/


    Connect with Catherine

    Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair

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    56 分
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Keys to Success in the law in Japan with Yuko Kaneko

    Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Keys to Success in the law in Japan with Yuko Kaneko
    2024/09/23

    Yuko Kaneko is Director and Corporate Counsel of the Business Legal Department at Renesas Electronic Corporation. Yuko discusses her career journey, starting as an attorney at Nishimura Asahi before transitioning to in-house roles. A career can span many years and so we discuss career longevity, the importance of continuous learning, and balancing professional and personal life. If you are looking for a role model of how to do a legal career in Japan then please listen to Yuko’s story.

    If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would leave us a message here!

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • How Yuko left Iwate for Tokyo and found her way to a legal career

    • Her tips for lawyers transitioning from private practice to in-house

    • How she spends her time and makes exercising a priority even with a family

    • Her favourite saying and other fun facts

    About Yuko

    Yuko Kaneko is Director & Corporate Counsel, Business Legal Department of Renesas Electronic Corporation.

    She graduated from Tokyo University, and after attending the Legal Training Research Institute of the Supreme Court as a Legal Trainee, she started her career as an attorney-at-law at Nishimura & Asahi in 2000.

    In June 2010, Yuko changed her career path and switched to become an in-house legal counsel. She served as the Manager of Legal Affairs Office at Nippon Otis Elevator Company for over five and a half years. Thereafter, she moved to Alconix Corporation, where she served as the General Manager of the Legal and Compliance Department for just under 6 years.

    Yuko obtained an L.L.M. from the Florida Coastal School of Law through e-learning while raising three daughters.

    Yuko is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and volunteers for the Executive Board of Women in Law Japan. In her spare time she loves to get involved in her hobbies, which are golf, running, skiing and playing the koto.


    Connect with Yuko

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuko-kaneko-019188132/


    Links

    Hakone Pola Art Museum: https://www.polamuseum.or.jp/en/


    Connect with Catherine

    Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair

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    55 分

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