Announcing Law Firms Participating in the Next Generation Lawyers Conference Summer 2025

Next Generation Lawyers Conference 2025 Summer: Law Firms Announced

The eagerly awaited Next Generation Lawyers Conference 2025 Summer, hosted by Kakekomu, is set to take place on August 8, 2025, at Belsalle Shiodome, Tokyo. This conference serves as a pivotal networking and recruitment platform for aspiring lawyers. An impressive lineup of law firms has been confirmed to participate in the three-minute pitch sessions, which are tailored specifically for students aiming to pursue a career in law.

Structure of the Sessions

The pitch sessions will be segmented into three main categories: Corporate Legal Affairs, In-house Lawyers, and General Civil/Criminal Law. Each firm will present its unique value propositions, operational highlights, and desired candidate profiles during these brief, intensive presentations. This format enables students to compare various firms quickly, allowing them to gain valuable insights as they make important career decisions.

Corporate Legal Affairs Pitch Session

The first session focuses on firms that specialize in strategic legal consulting, M&A discussions, and startup avocations. The participating law firms include:

- Kitahama Law Firm
- Iwata Godo Law Office
- Ushijima Law Firm
- Miyakezaka Law Firm
- Shiodome Sogo Law Office
- Uriu & Itoga Law Firm
- Legal Office ZeLo
- GVA Legal Office
- King & Wood Mallesons (Foreign Law Joint Venture)
- Asahi Law Office
- Douno Law Office
- Legal Corporation Kensei Law Office
- Legal Office Z
- Legal Corporation Esora
- Kuribayashi Sogo Law Office
- DT Law Corporation

In-house Pitch Session

The second session showcases in-house lawyers who will provide insights into their roles within corporate legal departments. Featured companies include:

- SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
- Digital Grid Inc.

General Civil/Criminal Law Pitch Session

The last segment spotlights law firms that excel in handling common civil and criminal legal troubles, such as divorce, inheritance, and traffic accidents. Participating firms in this category include:

- Very Best Law Office
- Hiramatsu Go Law Office
- Guardian Law Office
- Legal Corporation Nagase Sogo Law Office
- PSF Law Office
- Legal Corporation Kensei Law Office
- Nexpart Law Office
- Setagaya Yoga Law Office

Please note that the list of participating firms is subject to change, and there may be additions prior to the event.

Conference Details

- Name: Next Generation Lawyers Conference 2025 Summer
- Venue: Belsalle Shiodome
- Address: 2F Sumitomo Fudosan Shiodome Hamada Building, Ginza 8-21-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Expected Attendance: 1,000 participants
- Eligible Participants:

- Aspiring Lawyers
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- Investors
- Legal Industry Stakeholders

- Registration Period: Ongoing until the event concludes
- Participation Fees:

- Professionals (Lawyers, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Legal Industry Stakeholders): ¥6,000
- Students and Legal Trainees (Aspiring Lawyers and other Industry-related candidates): Free

Registration Links

For further details and to register, please visit the following websites:

About Kakekomu

Kakekomu operates a legal appointment service that allows individuals facing legal challenges to easily and transparently book consultations with lawyers. The service aims to enhance the efficiency of legal consultations for clients while simultaneously streamlining the case acceptance process for lawyers.

Company Profile

- Name: Kakekomu Inc.
- Address: 5B Aru Gotanda, 8-2-12 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
- CEO: Teruta Morikawa
- Established: May 2, 2016
- Company Website: Kakekomu Corporate Site