The Catherine O’Connell blog
Keep up with the latest news about doing business in Japan on the Catherine O’Connell Blog!

Celebrating 5 years in business
What a super ride it has been in the last 5 years running my consulting business and launching my boutique #newlawfirm in Tokyo, pioneering as the #firstforeignfemale to do so.

Lawyer on Air Podcast celebrates the FIRST BIRTHDAY!
"The risk of taking a leap forward is daunting, but not as daunting as staying in the same place! Remember, you never regret trying!" … So here I am, 1 year after taking that leap forward! Today, I'm celebrating the 1st Birthday of the #LawyeronAir Podcast which launched on #internationalwomensday, March 8th, 2021.


TokyoMate featured our "Best of 2021" collection
Our book we loved in 2021 | Our best purchase under 10,000 JPY in 2021 | The most interesting, eye-opening business news in 2021 - check these out here

Catherine O'Connell on Top 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia 2022
Massively thrilled to be recognised on the 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia in 2022 and to be the ONLY lawyer from Japan on this list. Thank you Asia Law Portal for the recognition. Keep me accountable!

Lawyer on Air podcast now an AWARD-WINNING Podcast!!
We are so THRILLED to WIN the BRONZE AWARD in the New Zealand Podcast Awards 2021. Lawyer on Air is now an AWARD-WInning podcast and we invite you to take a listen. Click to read more ▷

Tackling Law, Entrepreneurship, and a Purposeful Life in Japan - an interview on Business Success Japan Podcast
I had a lot of fun talking openly with Lydia Beukelman on the Busines Success Japan podcast, about the big-picture differences between law in Japan versus many western countries, what it takes to start a business and find success as an entrepreneur in Japan,and how to I try to maintain curiosity no matter how long I stay here and what crosses my path (like a pandemic!) and why that is important. Listen to hear the insights!

Catherine O'Connell featured in ACCJ Journal on Entrepreneurial Business Start up in Japan
A deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship in Japan was recently undertaken in a wonderfully-written article in the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan I was interviewed as part of this article to give my first hand experience of setting up my law firm business in Japan

How to Sucessfully Sell in Japan - 4 things you need to know
Jane Singer had me as a guest on her podcast “A Seat At The Table.” I talked about how to help clients - from the vantage point of a lawyer - sell into Japan when they are not really sure how to do it.

Women in Businss Law Awards 2021 - Shortlisted for Jurisdiction (Japan) category!
I am delighted to be shortlisted in the Jurisdiction (Japan) category of the Women in Business Law (Asia) Awards 2021!

Women in Business Law Awards - shortlisted for Mentorship Category!
I am delighted to be shortlisted in the #Mentorship Category of the Women in Business Law (Asia) Awards 2021 - for supporting women in business across Asia.

Estate Planning & Creating a Will in Japan
I recently published a co-authored Article on Linkedin with a quick-reference checklist to get you thinking about what you will need to prepare when visiting a legal expert to set up a will or power of attorney in Japan.
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”