Born Japan;admitted to bar, 1984, Japan and 1990, New York.
Education:
University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1982); Legal Training and Research Institute (Diploma, 1984); Harvard Law School (LL.M., 1989).
Professional Experiences:
Chiyoda Kokusai Law Office (1984-1988), O'Melveny & Myers (New York) (1989-1992), Showa Law Office (1992-1998), Watanabe Kosei Law Office (later Watanabe Kokusai Law Office) (1998-2005), O'Melveny & Myers (Tokyo) (2005-2007).
Member:
Daini Tokyo Bar Association; Japan Federation of Bar Associations, American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; International Bar Association; Inter-Pacific Bar Association.
Languages:
Japanese & English.