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Pro Bono Extensive pro bono activities: a high sense of duty to contribute to society

Pro Bono Activities

Many lawyers at the firm make extensive contributions to society and perform pro bono activities in addition to their general legal services.

Bar Association Activities

Lawyers at the firm actively participate in bar association activities and serve as court appointed defense counsel. The firm has also turned out numerous lawyers who have served in noted positions with bar associations. In addition, the firm enthusiastically participates in training lawyers for assignment to legal aid organizations.

Public Organization Activities

    Many lawyers at the firm serve in internships at governmental offices or serve as members of various councils, research groups and advisory panels to participate in planning policies and drafting bills.

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Training Initiatives for Future Legal Professionals

    A number of lawyers from the firm are currently teaching at law schools and other educational institutions. In addition, the firm actively provides training initiatives for up-and-coming legal professionals, taking on legal apprentices and interns.

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International Pro Bono Activities

    Lawyers at the firm are also involved in international pro bono activities, including participation in international groups such as the IPBA and IBA and devoting time to legal development projects in developing countries.

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Activities

News regarding Pro Bono Activities

Apr. 18, 2013

Katsuyuki Shibata became the Chairperson of the Committee on Criminal Law and Rights for Prisoners, Daini Tokyo Bar Association
Apr. 1, 2013

Yuto Matsumura became a visiting associate professor at the University of Tokyo, School of Law
Jul. 5, 2012

The official report of the National Diet of Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission was released, in which Shuya Nomura, Kaoru Matsuzawa and Hisako Takahashi were involved
Mar. 7, 2012

Minoru Sawaguchi became a member of the Working Group on the State of the Corporate Governance System formed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Dec. 20, 2011

Kaoru Matsuzawa became the Research Section Manager of the National Diet of Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission

Publication regarding Pro Bono Activities

No. 104
May 6, 2011

ColumnNIBEN Frontier

""Rookie Lawyer Support Office" (Tentative Name) Begins Operations"