I’m Catherine, the host of Lawyer on Air, the #1 podcast for legal careers in Japan. In each episode, I bring you award-winning insights and inspirational inside stories about working in law as a woman in Japan. Whether you’re dreaming of a career here or already practicing, this is your go-to guide for finding your place in Japan’s legal landscape. We’ll dive into what hiring managers look for, emerging trends in the legal market, what it takes to earn a seat on a Japanese corporate board, and how to thrive personally and professionally.
Lawyer on Air
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I’m Catherine, the host of Lawyer on Air, the #1 podcast for legal careers in Japan. In each episode, I bring you award-winning insights and inspirational inside stories about working in law as a woman in Japan. Whether you’re dreaming of a career here or already practicing, this is your go-to guide for finding your place in Japan’s legal landscape. We’ll dive into what hiring managers look for, emerging trends in the legal market, what it takes to earn a seat on a Japanese corporate board, and how to thrive personally and professionally.
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Collect Your Edges: Sachiko Ichikawa’s career in law, finance and governance in Japan
<p>What do you do when your first employer hands you a uniform and tells you to serve tea, despite having a law degree from Tokyo University? For Sachiko Ichikawa, the answer was to quit, pick up law again, and spend the next three decades collecting edges that no one else had. Now a founding member of BDTI (the Board Director Training Institute), a qualified lawyer and CPA, and a Business Lawyers Award winner in governance, Sachiko has trained over 4,000 board directors in Japan and sat in boardrooms where she has seen—up close—what separates the A team from the B team. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/lawyer-on-air/id1553526783"><u> Apple Podcasts</u></a> to leave a review and we’d love it if you would <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/LawyerOnAir"><u>leave us a message here!</u></a></p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sachiko’s first job at a bank that saw her take control of her career and go into law</p></li><li><p>The Livedoor securities fraud case that introduced Sachiko to corporate governance</p></li><li><p>What Sachiko observed in her very first boardroom that taught her how to be an excellent board member</p></li><li><p>Her favourite book and other fun facts </p></li></ul><p><strong>About Sachiko</strong></p><p>Sachiko Ichikawa a lawyer at Tanabe & Partners, a director at Board Directors Training Institute, an independent director at Azbil, Olympus and Tokyo Electron </p><p><strong>Connect with Sachiko </strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachiko-ichikawa-203bb621/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachiko-ichikawa-203bb621/</u></a> </p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Enoura Observatory: <a href="https://www.odawara-af.com/ja/enoura/"><u>https://www.odawara-af.com/ja/enoura/</u></a> </p><p>Boards that lead: <a href="https://amzn.asia/d/02LOo8NO"><u>https://amzn.asia/d/02LOo8NO</u></a> </p><p><strong>Connect with Catherine </strong></p><p>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/</u></a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair</u></a><br></p>
July 5, 2026
Direction, Not Speed: A research fellowship in Japan, Motherhood and Redefining Legal Career Success with Dajeong Lee
<p>Dajeong Lee is a partner specialising in dispute resolution and insolvency, currently in Japan as a research fellow at Waseda University. Dajeong's story is about the moments no one plans for. With wisdom drawn from jazz music, long-distance running, and the rhythm of daily life in Japan, Dajeong offers a refreshingly honest perspective on ambition, identity, and what it really means to keep moving forward through career detours and parenthood.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/lawyer-on-air/id1553526783"><u> Apple Podcasts</u></a> to leave a review and we’d love it if you would <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/LawyerOnAir"><u>leave us a message here!</u></a></p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How navigating three major life changes at once, tested her in completely different ways</p></li><li><p>Why Dajeong sees her Waseda research fellowship as an investment in herself, not stepping away from her partner level legal career</p></li><li><p>Her shift from sprinter mindset to long-distance runner mindset: why endurance now matters more to her than speed</p></li><li><p>Her favourite author and other fun facts </p></li></ul><p><strong>About Dajeong</strong></p><p>Dajeong Lee is a Korean lawyer and a partner in the Litigation Practice Group at Yulchon LLC, one of Korea’s leading law firms. </p><p>She majored in Communications at Ewha Womans University and received her J.D. from Yonsei University Law School. Since joining Yulchon in 2018, she has focused primarily on insolvency and restructuring, financial disputes, and corporate litigation, representing clients in a wide range of civil and commercial matters. </p><p>She is currently a visiting researcher at Waseda University in Japan, where she is conducting comparative research on insolvency law in Korea and Japan. </p><p>After giving birth to her first child in late 2025, she has been balancing motherhood, legal research, and her career as a lawyer while living in Tokyo. </p><p>Outside of work, she enjoys reading mystery novels, watching baseball, and traveling. She is also interested in learning and growing through new languages, cultures, and environments. </p><p><strong>Connect with Dajeong </strong></p><p><strong>Law firm contact: </strong><a href="https://www.yulchon.com/en/professionals/professionals-view/djlee23264/lee-dajeong.do"><u>https://www.yulchon.com/en/professionals/professionals-view/djlee23264/lee-dajeong.do</u></a> </p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Keigo Higashino novels: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%B4%8B%E6%9B%B8-Keigo-Higashino/s?rh=n%3A52033011%2Cp_27%3AKeigo%2BHigashino"><u>https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%B4%8B%E6%9B%B8-Keigo-Higashino/s?rh=n%3A52033011%2Cp_27%3AKeigo%2BHigashino</u></a> </p><p><strong>Connect with Catherine </strong></p><p>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/</u></a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair</u></a><br></p>
June 21, 2026
The Mosaic Career: How Chie Hashimoto Built a Patchwork of Skills into a Luxury Legal Leadership Role
<p>Chie Hashimoto is Senior Legal Manager at Richemont Japan LLC, the luxury group behind Cartier, Montblanc, and more. In this episode full of Easter egg surprises, we hear about Chie's path, which was anything but linear. With reflections from Catherine woven throughout, this episode is as much a meditation on non-linear careers as it is a masterclass in legal leadership, cultural nuance, and the value of saying yes to things. Chie shows us how interests outside of law can help you make those impossible work “missions”possible.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/lawyer-on-air/id1553526783"><u> Apple Podcasts</u></a> to leave a review and we’d love it if you would <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/LawyerOnAir"><u>leave us a message here!</u></a></p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Chie’s foray into business before attending law school as a mother of a young child</p></li><li><p>The transition for “advising” to “leading” the business </p></li><li><p>The interests outside of law that make the impossible, possible</p></li><li><p>Her favourite book and other fun facts </p></li></ul><p><strong>About Chie</strong></p><p>Chie Hashimoto is the Senior Legal Manager at Richemont Japan LLC, where she oversees legal strategy, contract negotiation, and compliance across a portfolio of leading luxury brands including Cartier, Montblanc, and Vacheron Constantin. With over 15 years of multinational legal experience spanning the luxury goods and technology sectors, she has built a name for practical, business-focused legal solutions and a forward-thinking approach to legal operations — including the adoption of AI-driven review platforms.</p><p>Chie holds a Bachelor of Law from Dokkyo University, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, and a Graduate Certificate in Asia Pacific Leadership from the East-West Center, established by the U.S. Congress. She is a licensed attorney admitted to the New York Bar, a Certified Internal Auditor, and holds qualifications in wine expertise, including the J.S.A. Wine Expert certification and WSET Level 2.</p><p>Outside of the office, Chie holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Wado-kai Karate as well as a NAUI Rescue Diver certification. She is also a passionate wine enthusiast and a keen traveler.</p><p><strong>Connect with Chie</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chie-hashimoto-8458b3a/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/chie-hashimoto-8458b3a/</u></a> </p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Dunhill Bar: <a href="https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13224293/"><u>https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13224293/</u></a> </p><p>Absent in the Spring, Agatha Christie: <a href="https://amzn.asia/d/05FzJ8Hz"><u>https://amzn.asia/d/05FzJ8Hz</u></a> </p><p><strong>Connect with Catherine </strong></p><p>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/</u></a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair</u></a></p><p><br></p>
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