I was thrilled to be invited to speak on Unpacking Japan. Unpacking Japan is fast becoming a fantastic collection of stories about people doing interesting things in Japan.

In this episode you will hear: (Click on the time stamp to jump straight to that section)

• 1:11 Getting Into Japanese Law

• 4:02 Foreigners in Japanese Law

• 7:04 Common vs. Civil Law

• 9:40 Legal Jargon and Wills

• 13:16 Setting Up a Firm

• 18:28 Specialized Lawyers

• 21:48 Early Experiences and Processes

• 25:07 Miscommunication Between Parties

• 28:01 Audit and Supervisory Board Member

• 39:00 Foreign vs. Japanese Boards

• 43:22 Balancing Workloads

• 47:18 Misconceptions About Practicing Law

• 53:01 Guilty Until Proven Innocent

• 56:50 Resources for Foreigners

• 1:00:39 Power of Podcasts

Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to speak about Japan from my experience as a lawyer and board member.