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Yumiko Ohta

Yumiko Ohta

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Employment Law & Litigation / Executive Compensation / Mergers & Acquisitions / Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution / International Trade & Compliance / Pay Equity

Yumiko focuses mainly on employment law advice as well as various corporate transactions including compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, litigation and general corporate transactions. Yumiko also has knowledge related to international trade such as customs rules and export controls.

Career

Before joining Orrick, Yumiko was an associate at Tanabe & Partners and advised clients in corporate transactions and employment law as well as represented clients in civil and family cases. She has experience serving as a statutory auditor for Japanese corporations. Prior to practicing law, she worked at Mitsubishi Corporation for seven years. While there, she was involved in LNG projects and other global business.

Professional Memberships

- Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association

- Vice-Chair of Human Resource Management, Committee of American Chamber of Commerce (ACCJ)

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Employment: Bengoshi - Japan

Band 4
Band 4

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Yumiko Ohta advises international clients on a range of layoff and HR matters as well as labour disputes.

Strengths

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  • Yumiko does a nice job of balancing Japanese sensibilities against US preferences.

    Employment: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Her client service is consistently excellent. She is responsive, professional and attentive to our needs.

    Employment: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific

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