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Discover Valuable Insights at the Legal and IP DX Forum Webinar

Authense Law Firm, located in Minato City, Tokyo, has always operated under the brand slogan "Focus on Emotions." This philosophy emphasizes not just solving legal issues, but also empathizing with clients to understand their underlying challenges. On August 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:10 PM, attorney Konshin Nishio will represent Authense at the upcoming Legal and IP DX Forum webinar. The event promises to offer valuable insights into how organizations can combat resource shortages in legal departments by leveraging outsourcing strategies.

The Importance of Legal Outsourcing

In the current fast-paced corporate environment, legal departments are recognized as critical infrastructure that significantly influences management speed and efficiency. However, many companies face challenges related to securing capable personnel, highlighting the limitations of internal resources. Nishio specializes in solutions for legal resource shortages and will speak on the theme of "How to Utilize Legal Process Outsourcing Services to Address Resource Shortages and Accelerate Profitability." This segment will delve into ensuring a balance between cost and quality while optimizing the legal processes to support revenue generation.

There are ample opportunities for corporate executives, board members, and directors from legal, intellectual property, and risk management departments to gain insights into efficiencies aimed at improving operational quality through this webinar.

Agenda Overview

The Legal and IP DX Forum is hosted by JBpress and Japan Innovation Review and will cover diverse topics, including:

• - 1:00-1:30 PM: The Role of Legal Departments in the Modern Era, by Kojiro Kuki, former General Manager at Nintendo.
• - 1:35-1:55 PM: Leveraging Legal Process Outsourcing Services for Resource Shortages, by Konshin Nishio from Authense.
• - 2:00-2:30 PM: The Evolving Role of Legal Departments Towards 2030, by Sayaka Matsui, General Counsel at Unilever Japan.
• - 2:35-2:55 PM: Session currently in preparation with Tomohiro Okumura from LegalOn Technologies.
• - 3:00-3:30 PM: Integrating Intellectual Property into Business Strategies, by Ryuta Hirayama from Canon.
• - 3:35-4:05 PM: The Value of Corporate Legal Affairs in the AI Era, by Hidetsugu Yashiro, former judge and legal consultant.

About Konshin Nishio

Konshin Nishio is the head of corporate legal affairs at Authense Law Firm. With a degree in law from Chuo University and a graduate degree from Osaka City University, he has dedicated his legal career to corporate law, particularly venture finance. He has been involved in large-scale funding through preferred shares, a relatively novel practice at the time of his involvement. Nishio has extensive experience managing a range of corporate legal matters, including investment agreements, employment issues, crisis management, corporate compliance, and M&A. As a manager in the legal field at Authense, he oversees legal process outsourcing services, successfully delivering solutions to numerous corporate legal departments.

Innovative Legal Solutions with Authense

Authense Law Firm provides the Legal Cloud service, designed to address urgent personnel shortages by assigning qualified lawyers who have corporate legal experience. This service allows businesses to have an attorney effectively become part of their legal team within two weeks of inquiry, accommodating even short-term assignments. By adopting flexible and effective legal outsourcing, Authense aims to meet the specific needs of companies facing challenges in their legal departments.

Additionally, Authense stays attuned to societal emotions through AI analysis, regularly updating its data on current trends and emotional sentiments across Japan to understand public interest better. You can find these insights featured prominently on their website.

About Authense Law Firm

Established in January 2005, Authense has grown significantly and operates under the guiding principle of providing the best possible service to every client. With a combined staff of 352 professionals, including 82 attorneys, Authense offers a wide array of legal services, catering to major corporations, startups aiming for IPOs, and even individual legal matters such as divorce and criminal cases. As a leading law firm in Japan, Authense continues to innovate and expand its services beyond traditional legal frameworks in collaboration with its affiliate professional groups.

For those interested in participating in the Legal and IP DX Forum, registration is free but required in advance. The link for registration can be found on the Authense website, and the webinar will be conducted online, adding convenience for all attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of modern legal challenges and solutions in the digital era.