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Announcement of Shu Ishihara's Election

TMI Law Firm, located in Minato City, Tokyo, has officially announced the upcoming appointment of Attorney Shu Ishihara as the Chairman of the Tokyo Bar Association and Vice Chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, effective April 1, 2026.

A New Era for the Tokyo Bar Association

Shu Ishihara remarked, "I am honored to take on the roles of Chairman of the Tokyo Bar Association and Vice Chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. The Tokyo Bar is the largest bar association in Japan, with over 9,700 members. Our organization is dedicated to addressing human rights issues across various demographics, including children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, women, sexual minorities, foreign nationals, and traditional consumer and labor issues. We also engage in environmental matters, criminal incidents, and support for both victims and the families of offenders. Our legal services include consultations, lawyer referrals, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and educational initiatives on legal matters. My appointment marks the first from a large law firm to this significant position."

The Japan Federation of Bar Associations is a collective of all lawyers and bar associations throughout Japan, responsible for overseeing professional ethics and promoting the mission of legal advocates. Ishihara emphasized the association's commitment to protecting human rights and achieving social justice through a multitude of activities.

“ I pledge to carry out my responsibilities with utmost sincerity,” he concluded.

Shu Ishihara's Career Path

Ishihara's distinguished career showcases a well-rounded background in law and public service:

• - March 1978: Graduated from Waseda University Senior High School
• - March 1985: Graduated from Waseda University Law Faculty
• - April 1985: Entered the Supreme Court Judicial Training Institute
• - April 1987: Registered with the Tokyo Bar Association
• - Worked at Nishimura & Asahi Law Office
• - October 1990: Joined TMI Law Firm
• - April 1997: Became a partner at the firm
• - January 2004: Appointed as a civil trial instructor at the Supreme Court Judicial Training Institute (until January 2007)
• - April 2012: Served as Vice Chairman of the Tokyo Bar Association (until March 2026)
• - April 2015: Vice President of the Kanto Bar Association (until March 2016)
• - April 2026: Elected Chairman of the Tokyo Bar Association and Vice Chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.

For further details of his profile, please refer to the following link: Shu Ishihara Profile.

About TMI Law Firm

Founded in 1990 and led by Representative Attorney Katsuro Tanaka, TMI Law Firm is one of the largest legal firms in Japan, operating with a team of 723 attorneys and 101 patent attorneys as of April 6, 2026. The firm boasts approximately 1,400 staff members in total. TMI utilizes a global framework with offices in eight locations across Japan and 19 international bases, offering comprehensive and localized legal services to corporations, organizations, and communities.

Notably, TMI’s commitment to innovation has led to agreements with local governments, educational institutions, and independent administrative organizations, demonstrating its forward-thinking approach in the legal landscape. The firm continually strives for novel perspectives on the roles of lawyers and patent attorneys, ensuring it meets a diverse range of client needs with timely solutions.

For more information, visit the TMI Law Firm's official website: TMI Law Firm.