Russell K. Kawahara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law.
Russell K., who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Location
- 16F Fukoku Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0011
Japan
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Education
- University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1982
- Stanford University, B.A., Economics and History, Graduated with Distinction, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
- California, State Bar of California
- Japan, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
Affiliations
- U.S.-Japan Council - Councilor
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Vice Chairman and Member of Executive Committee
- ULI Japan Service ISH - Statutory Auditor
- Japan Stanford Alumni Association - Director
- U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) - Director (2012-2020)
- Stanford Outreach Volunteer Alumni Link (OVAL) - Co-Chair, Japan Chapter
- U.S.-Japan Council - Chairman, Japan Region (2016-2020)
- Hands On Tokyo - Council of Advisors
- U.S.-Japan Council - Legacy Council (2020 - 2023)
- U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) - Councilor (2024)
Atsumi & Sakai Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
76 The Best Lawyers in Japan™ awards
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ award
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ 2026 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026
- Real Estate Law
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Leading Individuals
- Real estate and construction
- Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Leading Individual
- Real Estate: Registered Foreign Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025
- Real Estate Law
Registered Foreign Lawyer
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