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Masuda Funai Welcomes Shinya Yamamoto to the Detroit Office

9.10.24

Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. is pleased to welcome Shinya Yamamoto to the Detroit office. Fluent in English and Japanese, Shinya specializes in advising Japanese companies operating in the U.S. across various sectors, including manufacturing, hospitality, and automotive. He is a key member of the firm’s Japan Resources Group, providing insight and legal support for cross-border transactions and foreign investment.

In 2024, Shinya was appointed as a Legal Advisor to the Board of the Detroit Ringo Kai Japanese School. He previously served as a legal advisor to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Futabakai Japanese School and represented the Office of the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago.

“We are pleased to welcome Shinya to our Detroit office,” said George Kobayashi, President of Masuda Funai. “His deep knowledge of Japanese business practices and extensive legal expertise will greatly enhance our client support and cross-border initiatives.”

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Masuda Funai is a full-service law firm with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Schaumburg.