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Upcoming Webinar: A Peek into the Legal Department

Authense Law Firm, based in the heart of Tokyo, is set to host its second webinar titled "A Peek into the Legal Department: Facing Tobacco Regulations? – Future Thinking of JT Law" on May 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM JST. This series aims to delve into the emotional and operational challenges faced by legal departments, particularly in the rapidly changing regulatory landscape surrounding tobacco.

A Focus on Emotions

Authense Law Firm, known for its slogan “Focus on Emotions,” seeks to go beyond just legal solutions. It aims to be a supportive partner for those working in legal departments, focusing on their emotional and operational needs. This is consistent with its mission to provide comprehensive legal services while attending to the human aspects of law.

With the first session boasting over 500 participants, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees commented that they gained valuable lessons and found the real-life examples presented to be educational and inspiring.

Webinar Highlights

In this next session, notable guest speaker Makoto Inamura from Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) Law Department will share insights on navigating the increasingly complex regulatory environment for tobacco. Attendees can expect to explore:
1. JT's actual efforts and real-world challenges in the tobacco regulation space.
2. Achievements and hurdles in the introduction of Legal Tech solutions.
3. Reflections on legal careers and pivotal career transitions.
4. A thorough Q&A to address all pressing inquiries from participants.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is recommended for:

• - Legal professionals seeking insight into other companies’ regulatory strategies.
• - Individuals facing daily challenges in regulatory compliance or internal coordination.
• - Those interested in Legal Tech and efficiency improvements in legal processes.
• - Legal departments looking to enhance their organizational value.
• - Professionals contemplating future career paths in the legal field.

About the Speakers

Makoto Inamura

As the Deputy Manager for the Japan Market Legal Department at JT, Makoto has extensive experience since joining the team in 2000. His expertise spans litigation, regulatory response, labor relations, governance, and crisis management. He has recently shifted focus towards increasing the legal department’s contribution to business and exploring effective technological innovations.

Yukio Imazu

Authense's leading attorney, Yukio Imazu, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience from his extensive work in corporate law and diligent mediation of disputes, making him an ideal moderator for this insightful discussion.

About Authense Law Firm

Established in 2005, Authense Law Firm is dedicated to providing the best services to all clients, offering varied legal solutions across sectors. They cater to multinational corporations, startups, and even private matters such as inheritance and divorce. Their ability to form alliances with financial advisors, patent attorneys, labor consultants, and corporate investigative services enhances their capacity to deliver comprehensive legal solutions through a one-stop service model.

To register for the "A Peek into the Legal Department: Facing Tobacco Regulations?" webinar, visit Authense's website for more details. Attendance is free and offers an excellent opportunity to expand your legal knowledge amidst dynamic regulatory changes.