Attorney Profile

Attorney Profile

Ryosuke Togi

Greeting

I am an attorney based in both Tokyo and California (Irvine), supporting legal matters that span Japan and the United States.

In particular, I strive to serve as a trusted point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients and Japanese companies facing legal challenges in the U.S., helping bridge gaps in language, culture, and legal systems so they can seek advice with confidence.

I also aim to be a reliable partner for law firms and companies in English-speaking markets whenever coordination with Japan is needed.

Professional Background

2004-2008

Waseda University, Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

2008-2011

Law School of Waseda University, Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2011-2012

Judicial Research and Training Institute, 65th Legal Apprentice

2012

Admitted as Attorney-at-law in Japan

2012-2017

Asahi Chuo General Law and Accounting Office, Asahi Trust Co., Ltd.

2017

Worked at Bank (as an Assignee)

2017-

Joined KANAME PARTNERS (Tokyo, Japan)

2020-2021

Cornell University, Master of Law (LL.M.)

2021-2023

Marshall Suzuki Law Group, LLP (San Francisco, California)

2022

Admitted as Attorney-at-law in California and New York

2024-

Founded KANAME PARTNERS US, P.C. (Irvine, California)

Admission

  • Japan (Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association) (2012-)
  • California (2022-)
  • New York (2022-)

Professional Memberships

  • Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, Committee on Children’s Rights
  • Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, Committee on Family Law
  • Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, Judicial Reform Promotion Center, Subcommittee on IT in Court Procedures
  • Tokyo Bar Association, Legal Services Joint Center, AI Division
  • California Lawyers Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • The Japanese American Bar Association

Publications

  • Practical Aspects of Civil Conciliation Proceedings in California Courts (Part 1 & 2)
  • Don’t Worry About Consulting Tomorrow! Basics and Practice of Criminal and Juvenile Cases (co-author)
  • Considering the Future of AI Lawyers and Human Lawyers
  • Asset Protection and Inheritance Using Trusts
  • Guide to Juvenile Cases: Before Meeting with a Juvenile for the First Time (co-author)
  • Introduction to Juvenile Detention for Accompanying Adults (2nd Edition) (co-author)
  • Juvenile Case Handbook (co-author)

Resources

  • Okaguchi Macro for Word

Lectures

  • Basics of Drafting and Reviewing English Contracts
  • Estate Planning & Wills Webinar & Workshop, Cornell University, April 2021
  • How to Use Word to Improve Work Efficiency
  • Explanation of the Revised Inheritance Law
  • Legal Issues and Contractual Checkpoints When Using AI
  • Legal Issues and Contractual Checkpoints When Using AI
  • Difficulties and Countermeasures in Debt Collection
  • Recent Trends in the “Vacant House Problem”
  • Preparation and Solutions for Successful Inheritance
  • Ethics Classes
  • Anti-Bullying Classes