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Upcoming Legal and Intellectual Property DX Forum

On May 28, 2025, Authense Law Firm will be participating in the 8th Legal and Intellectual Property DX Forum, presented by JBpress and Japan Innovation Review, with lawyer Nishio Kuniyoshi as the keynote speaker. This free online event promises to deliver invaluable insights on leveraging legal outsourcing to combat resource shortages in the legal sector.

The Importance of Organizational Development

As businesses face challenges such as talent shortages and an excess of workloads, many legal departments find themselves at risk of becoming bottlenecks. The question arises: how can we design organizations that prevent legal functions from hindering business progress?

During his keynote, Nishio Kuniyoshi will draw upon real-world examples to discuss how to build organizations that effectively utilize outsourcing solutions, thereby addressing the prevalent issue of legal resource scarcity. He will cover the current state of legal departments and the challenges they face while offering strategies for effective decision-making.

This webinar is ideal for CEOs, directors, executives, as well as professionals within legal, intellectual property, and risk management departments who are seeking to enhance efficiency and the quality of their operations.

Event Overview

• - Date & Time: May 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:10 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free (registration required)
• - Registration URL: Click here to register

Keynote Agenda:

• - 10:00 - 10:30: The Role of Legal Departments and Their Future Needs

- Presented by Kojiro Kuki, former Nintendo General Counsel.

• - 10:35 - 10:55: Designing Organizations to Prevent Legal Bottlenecks and Utilizing Outsourcing

- Presented by Nishio Kuniyoshi, Manager at Authense Law Firm.

• - 11:00 - 11:30: The Evolution of Legal Roles by 2030 and the Mindsets Needed

- Presented by Sayaka Matsui, General Counsel at Unilever Japan.

• - 11:35 - 12:05: Evaluating Corporate Legal Functions in the Age of AI

- Presented by Hideki Yashiro, former judge and attorney.

Meet Nishio Kuniyoshi

Nishio Kuniyoshi, a seasoned attorney at Authense Law Firm, has been instrumental in navigating corporate legal environments since graduating from Chuo University. He specializes in corporate finance and has a comprehensive understanding of various legal matters, including investment contracts, labor issues, corporate crisis management, and M&A transactions. As the manager of the firm's corporate law sector, he has extensive experience in providing legal outsourcing solutions tailored to meet client needs.

Authense Law Firm

Authense Law Firm prides itself on its ethos of providing the best services to every client. Established in 2005, the firm serves a diverse client base, including global corporations, publicly traded companies, and startups aiming for IPOs. The firm also engages deeply in personal legal matters such as inheritance and divorce. In collaboration with its professional group partners, including tax accountants, patent attorneys, and labor consultants, Authense provides a comprehensive one-stop service approach.

As one of Japan's largest legal consultation providers, Authense was pivotal in incubating the successful legal tech solution Cloud Sign, evidence of its innovative approach to legal services. The firm comprises 81 lawyers and employs a total of 281 staff members dedicated to exceeding client expectations.

For more information, visit Authense Law Firm’s website: Authense.