Russell K. Kawahara

Russell K. Kawahara

Tokyo, JP recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Atsumi & Sakai

76 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

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.

Atsumi & Sakai

76 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English
  • Japanese

  • University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1982
  • Stanford University, B.A., Economics and History, Graduated with Distinction, graduated 1979

  • California, State Bar of California
  • Japan, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association

  • 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)
  • English
  • Japanese
  • California, State Bar of California
  • Japan, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
  • 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)
  • University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1982
  • Stanford University, B.A., Economics and History, Graduated with Distinction, graduated 1979

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:

Additional Information

  • Registered Foreign Lawyer
The laws of the State of California and the Federal laws of the United States

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