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# Women in Law Japan 

A new and innovative networking platform for women in the legal profession in Japan.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://womeninlawjapan.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Join us for Sizzle at Sunset - September 1st, 2026](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2213/)
- [Meet, Match, Mentor — WILJ Mentoring Program + Speed Mentoring Event May 19th, 2026](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2200/) - We’re excited to open applications for the WILJ Mentoring Program—our annual initiative designed to foster cross-organization mentoring, professional growth, and meaningful connections within the legal community. Save the Date: Speed Mentoring Event Date: May 19Purpose: General mentoring event to kick off the mentoring programDetails: Time and location to be announced Formal Program How to Apply
- [2026 Vice President Announcement](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2193/)
- [Ashurst x WILJ Event: Candid Discussion on Empowering Women in Leadership: Celebrating Today and Inspiring Change | January 26, 2026](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2185/)
- [WILJ International Women's Day and 10 Year Anniversary Gala](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/news/2121/)
- [2025 Look Back Message from WILJ ExCom](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2110/)
- [WILJ Sizzle @ Sundown 2025](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/2092/)
- [ACCELERATE ACTION: A Path Towards our Gender Equal Future](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/1993/)
- [Panel Discussion: Japan’s Labor Laws and Talent Management](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/361/)
- [Summer Sizzle](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/1966/)
- [*Now full* Legal Generative AI:  The New Equation for Legal Departments of the Future](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/real/1889/)
- [INSPIRE INCLUSION:  A Path Towards our Gender Equal Future](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/895/)
- [Round Table Discussion: Navigating the International and Local Legal Market](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/1809/)
- [NEW YEAR DRINKS!](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/1817/)
- [Dazzle in December](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/1619/) - Come Join Us! We request the pleasure of your company for a special evening with Women in Law Japan (WILJ) on Thursday, December 7, 2023, sponsored by White & Case LLP. Join us for our “Dazzle in December” dinner and drinks at the White & Case Tokyo office. We will provide delicious food and drinks 2023-12-07 #
- [Legal Operations Workshop](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/1139/)
- [Sizzle @ Sundown](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/976/)
- [In Case you Missed It! Watch the Legal Design Workshop with Sarah Ouis](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/988/)
- [Legal Design Workshop with Sarah Ouis](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/936/)
- [WILJ Mentoring Program 2023](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/923/) - A new and innovative networking platform for women in the legal profession in Japan. Women in Law Japan is pleased to announce that it's 2023 WILJ Mentoring Program is now open! The program is open to qualified or unqualified lawyers working in-house or private practice. We also want to open up the program to law students and anyone who is studying for the bar. We welcome all genders. Please
- [Kazoku in the Koen! Working Mothers' Family Picnic](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/907/)
- [A Path Towards our Gender-equal Future](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/869/)
- [Dazzle in December](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/859/)
- [Women Lawyers on Boards Part 2](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/846/)
- [Working mothers networking and sharing breakfast](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/832/)
- [ESG/Sustainability: What it means for you and your work](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/821/)
- [Legal operations 101 - Resources](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/resources/812/)
- [Sizzle @Sundown](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/761/)
- [Legal operations 101](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/776/)
- [A statement from Women in Law Japan’s Executive Committee](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/news/771/)
- [Women Lawyers on Boards: Get on Board with Olga V. Mack](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/767/)
- [RAISING AWARENESS  ON UNCONSIOUS BIAS](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/743/)
- [Event Feedback Form](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/644/)
- [Ring in a peaceful and centered 2022 with a virtual yoga class](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/733/)
- [Optimizing legal talent retention through training and development – Insights from private practice and in-house legal counsel](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/722/)
- [Women in Law Japan 2021 Feedback Survey to Members](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/resources/714/)
- [NARRATIVES – THE STORIES THAT HOLD WOMEN BACK AT WORK](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/649/)
- [Working mothers networking and sharing lunch](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/678/)
- [Lawyer on Air Podcast](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/482/)
- [Mentoring Program Breakfast Event (temporarily on hold)](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/419/)
- [Mentoring Women to Become Effective Leaders in Japan](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/608/)
- [Mentoring](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/78/)
- [Resources](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/109/)
- [“Zoom In” on your strengths THEN develop your brand](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/344/) - Points of You® Master Trainer, Jennifer Shinkai, will help you to “Zoom In” on your strengths using the highly creative Points of You® Coaching game.
- [Panel Discussion on Career Development in the Legal and Certified Public Accountant Professions](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/370/)
- [A Career in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/415/)
- [Sole practitioner and boutique law firm panel event at Amazon Japan](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/412/)
- [WILJ Skills Workshop 2021– How to be a more effective business developer](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/624/)
- [WOOP X POINTS OF YOU®: A SCIENCE BACKED APPROACH TO GOAL SETTING](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/568/)
- [CHOOSING TO CHALLENGE: LAW AND LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION AND RESLIANCE IN 2021](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/527/)
- [Gender Equality in the Public and Private Sectors](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/512/)
- [Renewable Energy M&A: Opportunities for Japan Inc. (Online event)](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/499/) - Join us as Norton Rose Fulbright partners Raquel Bierzwinsky and Becky Diffen in the New York and Austin offices discuss M&A in renewable energy transactions in the US and the possibilities and options for Japanese companies to invest in this sector.
- [Virtual Bonenkai – Festive Sushi Cake Making Event](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/486/)
- [2018 International Womens Day](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/460/)
- [Discussion on #MeToo Movement and Activities/ Updates in Japan and Korea](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/443/)
- [New Year Networking](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/436/)
- [Working mothers networking and brainstorming breakfast](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/427/)
- [Private screening of the RBG documentary hosted by the TUJ Law Program, Library and ICAS](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/392/)
- [LLAN-TELL Workshop:  Avoiding burnout and enhancing your resilience](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/380/)
- [How to communicate with impact in a virtual world](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/339/)
- [Women in Law Japan 2019 New Year Networking Party](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/367/)
- [Special keynote speaker event by Zia Mody of AZB & Partners with International House of Japan](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/364/)
- [Women in Law Japan in association with Ashoka Japan presents Ashoka Fellow Hasina Kharbhih](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/354/)
- [Effective Communication in International Legal Practice](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/347/) - In this session experienced lawyers and coaches Tami Irokawa McGonigal and Peter Kilner will share with you their top tips on how to communicate effectively.
- [Corporate Governance and Managing Corporate Culture in Japan: Observations from a Global Ethics Officer](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/310/) - Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about corporate governance straight from our expert Royanne Doi on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 12:30 to 1:30PM.
- [Virtual HomeBody Fitness Class](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/286/) - Women in Law Japan is delighted to invite you to join us for an exclusive Latham HomeBody fitness class.
- [3 Science-backed Practices for Resilience & Happiness](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/260/) - We are delighted to invite you to an interactive online session facilitated by Jennifer Shinkai who expertly led an in person 'Points of You' session for WILJ members last October. Send an email to contact@violet-duck-918472.hostingersite.com to RSVP with “July 22 event RSVP” in the subject line and please request the ZOOM link as we are unable to share it openly on social media. Please see the flyer for details.
- [RESILIENCE & WELLBEING WEBINAR](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/105/)
- [WILJ executive committee members interviewed by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/248/)
- [Amendment to the Act of Special Measures concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/234/)
- [Our website has been renewed](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/214/)
- [Mothers in the law](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/111/)
- [Exploring and Managing Stress in the Legal Profession](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/181/)
- [Working Mama's Networking and Brainstorming Breakfast](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/170/)
- [Panel: The Importance of Legal Assistance in Refugee Applications](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/193/)
- [Lunchtime Speaker Event - Ms Mary Bonauto (civil rights advocate)](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/189/)
- [Building Your Career In-House or in Private Practice](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/157/)
- [Meeting Summary – Strategies for Recharging your Career in the New Year](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/72/)
- [Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery in Japan](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/101/)
- [Women in Law Japan New Year networking party](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/6/)

## Pages

- [Top](https://womeninlawjapan.org/) - A new and innovative networking platform for women in the legal profession in Japan as well as those engaged in professional support capacities within legal service firms and other similar organisations.
- [About us](https://womeninlawjapan.org/about/)
- [Who We Are](https://womeninlawjapan.org/about/who-we-are/)
- [Membership](https://womeninlawjapan.org/membership/)
- [Contact](https://womeninlawjapan.org/contact/)
- [2023 Women in Law Japan Mentoring Program](https://womeninlawjapan.org/2023-women-in-law-japan-mentoring-program/)

## WILJ Members

- [Angela Yuen](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/angela-yuen/)
- [Naoko Adachi](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/naoko-adachi/)
- [Jacky Scanlan-Dyas](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/jacky-scanlan-dyas/)
- [Andrea Sanada Ng](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/andrea-ng/)
- [Carlotta Bruessel](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/carlotta-bruessel/)
- [Rika Beppu](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/rika-beppu/)
- [Maria Abe](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/maria-abe/)
- [Yuko Kaneko (Kubota)](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/yuko-kaneko/)
- [Catherine O’Connell](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/catherine-oconnell/)
- [Nao Goto](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/nao-goto/)
- [Bonnie Kong](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/bonnie-kong/)
- [Lani Vinas](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/laarni-vinas/)
- [Clara Shirota](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/clara-shirota/)
- [Mindy Allen](https://womeninlawjapan.org/members/mindy-allen/)

## Categories

- [Topics](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/)
- [Events](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/)
- [Online Event](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/online/)
- [News](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/news/)
- [Real Event](https://womeninlawjapan.org/events/real/)
- [Mentoring](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/mentoring/)
- [Mothers in the law](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/mothers-in-the-law/)
- [Resources](https://womeninlawjapan.org/topics/resources/)

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## Position

- [2025 Co-Presidents](https://womeninlawjapan.org/position/president/)
- [2025 Executive Committee](https://womeninlawjapan.org/position/executive-committee/)
- [2025 WILJ Volunteers](https://womeninlawjapan.org/position/volunteers/)
- [Advisory Board](https://womeninlawjapan.org/position/advisory-board/)