What does it take to transform from a technical legal expert into a strategic conductor of organisational change? Keiko Uchida, Head of Legal and Compliance at Roche Diagnostics Japan, shares her journey to leadership from playing the figurative “violin in an orchestra” to becoming “the conductor.” Discover what it means to move from solving one case with 100 pieces of evidence to solving 100 questions with almost none, and why doubling productivity in Japanese companies has become Keiko Uchida’s driving purpose.

Akemi Suzuki is a corporate M&A partner at the Tokyo office of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu. Akemi joins us for an honest conversation about career pivots, personal challenges, and finding your own path in the legal profession.

From walking an hour to elementary school in rural Gumma to becoming a respected M&A and data privacy expert in Tokyo, Akemi shares the unexpected turns that shaped her career. 

This episode is perfect for lawyers at any stage who want to hear authentic stories about building a meaningful career while staying true to yourself.