Practices

Yota Iemura handles a wide range of corporate legal matters, focusing primarily on labor law, intellectual property law, and issues related to AI and system development.
In the area of labor law, he has extensive experience in labor litigation, labor tribunals, collective bargaining, internal corporate wrongdoing investigations, and drafting and revising company policies. In intellectual property law, he manages disputes and negotiations related to patents and copyrights, as well as contract reviews and legal advice drawing on his experience in resolving such conflicts. Additionally, he has significant expertise in addressing legal challenges related to AI-driven businesses and disputes over system development.
Recently, he has concentrated on cross-border matters, including partnerships between Japanese and foreign companies, assisting foreign businesses entering Japan, and matters involving entertainment law.

Professional Background / Education

Professional Background

2017-2018

STW & Partners(Currently Shiomizaka)

2018 to Present

City-Yuwa Partners

2023-2024

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP (Washington, DC Office)

Education

2013

The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)

2015

The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law (J.D.)

2016

Legal Training and Research Institute

2023

New York University School of Law (LL.M.)