WELCOME TO THE Lawyer on air podcast
I’m Catherine, the host of Lawyer on Air, the #1 podcast for legal careers in Japan. In each episode, I bring you award-winning insights and inspirational inside stories about working in law as a woman in Japan. Whether you’re dreaming of a career here or already practicing, this is your go-to guide for finding your place in Japan’s legal landscape. We’ll dive into what hiring managers look for, emerging trends in the legal market, what it takes to earn a seat on a Japanese corporate board, and how to thrive personally and professionally.
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TOPICS YOU’LL HEAR ON THE SHOW…
Navigating your legal career
Leadership in law
Life as a woman lawyer
Podcast Accolades
Lawyer on Air is produced by award winning Jayne Nakata of PodLaunch with Jayne, winner of the BCCJ BBA Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2022.
Our special thanks to Kristen McQuillin for the design of our Lawyer on Air podcast logo!
Recent Episodes
Navigating remote international work and work-life balance challenges with Sawako Ohgi
Sawako Ogi is the General Manager in the Strategic Legal Unit at JERA Co. From living overseas in a variety of countries as a child to managing a team remotely from the UK, Sawako's story is one of resilience, leadership, and determination. Join us as we delve into Sawako's in-house career path, her advice for in-house counsels, and her passion for balancing work and personal life.