Russell K. Kawahara

Russell K. Kawahara

Tokyo, JP Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
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Atsumi & Sakai

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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.

Works at
Atsumi & Sakai

83 Best Lawyers awards

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Locations

Tokyo
81 3 5501 2111
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)

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ 2027 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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