井上奈緒子は当弁護士事務所の経営者で日英バイリンガルの米国弁護士です。主な業務は、有限会社／株式会社を含む企業法、企業の吸収合併と共同事業、フランチャイズ申請と契約、 リース契約やビジネス関連契約書作成とその交渉、知的財産権、雇用労働法に関するアドバイスとそれにかかわる紛争解決／訴訟、一般民事訴訟です。スタートアップ・個人から世界各国に事務所・事業所を持つ国際企業、米国内の一般企業経営者をはじめ、有限会社や合名会社経営に携わる起業家や企業経営者・自営業者等、日米にかかわる法的問題解決を業務とし、解決の過程で、法的分析に加え、知識と経験に基づく実質的なアドバイスを目標としています。

現在、大手日本企業数社と在シアトル日本国総領事館を含む日本企業の顧問弁護士としても業務をしています。

主な業務の他に、家族法にかかわる問題解決や訴訟、特に家庭内暴力、法廷管轄地、ハーグ条約等の国際・移民問題に特化した離婚訴訟の業務もしています。2017年には、連邦法上困窮ガイドラインに満たない訴訟当事者に対する支援として非営利団体であるInternational Families Justice Coalition (“IFJC”) を共同創設し、2018年には、IFJC に対する資金援助議案がワシントン州立法府によって可決され、その資金援助が州知事インスリー氏によって認証されました。

さらにハーグ条約や管轄権問題の専門家として米国と日本にかかわる離婚訴訟の裁判で証言することもあります。

当事務所開業以前は、シアトルの最大手弁護士事務所、K&L Gates 及びPerkins Coieに勤めた経験があります。現在は日本人向け情報ポータルサイト junglecity.com の “プロに聞こう“にて 国際商業法・雇用労働法に関するコラムを定期的に寄稿、さまざまな企業のオンラインニュースサイトにて 国際商業取引およびそれに関連する法務におけるさまざまな問題や出来事についての意見や注釈も寄稿しています。 また、2022年以降は”日米法律講座”というタイトルのYoutube Videosを日本語で公開しています。その他、米国弁護士協会やワシントン州弁護士協会主催のセミナー、日米協会主催の法律セミナーおよび個別の企業向けのセミナーの講演、法律大学での講義等もしています。さらに日米間に影響する米国法や米国法規制に基づいて日本法規制の見直しを目的とした調査をする日本弁護士や裁判官の支援もしています。

弁護士資格及び裁判所出頭認可:

• アメリカ合衆国ニューヨーク州弁護士
• アメリカ合衆国ワシントン州弁護士
• アメリカ合衆国連邦地方裁判所

団体/活動:

学歴:

• 成蹊大学文学部1987年卒業 (B.A.)
• ペンシルバニア大学国際関係学 (1996-1998)
• シアトル法律大学2001年卒業　法律博士 (J.D.)

消費者法最優秀賞受賞

言語:

• 日本語

著作・出版物:

• “How Force Majeure Clause Works in Case of Coronavirus Outbreak” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2020)
• “The Challenges and Benefits of Working Internationally as a Legal Professional,” Washington State Bar Association November Issue (2019)
• “Difference between Non-Disclosure Agreement and Non-Compete Agreement,” Mitsubishi Global business insight (2019)
• “Advantage and disadvantage in choosing corporate entities in the U.S.,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2019)
• “Choice of Jurisdiction and Double Litigation filed with Two Courts in the U.S. and Japan,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2018)
• “Lobbying Effort Secures Funding for Immigrant Family Law Project,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2018)
• “Guidance for Employers on harassment at work,” U.S. Japan Publication New York (2017)
• “Jurisdiction and Controlling Law in Dispute Resolution arising from US Transactions with Japan,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “Standing Up for the Underrepresented,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2017)
• “Contracts and related issues between Japanese companies and U.S. companies,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “Constitutional Changes”, “Cyber Law” and “Changes in Business Law in Japan,” American Bar Association/Section of International Law-The Year in Review (2017)
• “Employment Termination and Severance Agreement,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “A Japanese Lawyer Strives to Become a Cultural Bridge” interviewed by Kenneth Lawrence, Tokyo Business Today (2016)
• “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Working with the Japanese Community”, Washington State Bar Association (2014)
• “On a High Note-Profile of Naoko Inoue Shatz” written by Bob Klein, King County Bar Association Bulletin (2012)
• “Traditional Japanese Business Making Gradual Changes,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2012)
• “Joint Venture in Japan: What to Look For in Due Diligence,” ABA International M&A Newsletter (2011)
• “Growing Concerns for Online Merchants and Consumers,” Washington State Paralegal Association (2011)
• “Wrongful Termination Q&A,” Soy Source (2011)
• “Landlord-Tenant Dispute Q&A,” Soy Source (2011)
• “Hague Convention and Child Custody Issues,” Soy Source (2010)
• “Online Merchants and Consumers Need to Know the Rules,”, King County Bar Association Bulletin (2010)
• “Employment and Business Law,” Featured Columnist, Junglecity (2008- )
• “US-Japan business Law,” Blog writer (2008- )

セミナー・講義:

• “Handling Litigation Involving Interpreters and Translators,” Washington State Bar association, Access and Opportunity in the Legal System CLE (2023)
• “Business Law and Employment Law Part I & II,” 2022 Spring Small business Empowerment Academy sponsored by Japan America Society of the State of Washington (2022)
• “Tool Kit for Family Law Courts on Immigrant Families and Non-English Speakers”, 2021 Spring Judicial Seminar sponsored by Minority & Justice Commission (2021)
• “Legal Challenge and Regulations in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic,” Top Group (2020)
• “How domestic issues can unfairly impact foreign nationals facing divorce” King 5 New Day (2020)
• “Washington State Law Update for 2020” Top San Francisco Seminar (2019)
• “My Life Story,” Commencement Address for the 2019 graduates of the Asian Languages and Literature of University of Washington (2019)
• “Contract Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Foreign Clients-Using International Law in Domestic Practice,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2019)
• “Volunteer Lawyers giving Immigrant Divorcees New Hope,” King 5 News (2019)
• “Introduction to Family Law for International Marriages,” International Families Justice Coalition (2019)
• “Paid Sick Leave affecting PTO and Workplace Harassment,” Top San Francisco (2018)
• “US Constitution and Executive Orders on Immigration,” Nikkei Committee Council (2018)
• “Learning from Recent Litigation arising from Corporate and Employment Law,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2017)
• “Allyship: Barriers and Best Practices for Legal Professionals,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2017)
• “Cross Border Contract Negotiation,” University of Washington School of Law (2017)
• “Breaking Out 〜PIONEERING WOMEN〜,” Fujisankei TV (2016)
• “Challenging Legal Issues and 2016 Updates on Corporate and Employment Law,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2016)
• Joint Community Seminar with Consulate General of Japan in Seattle (2016)
• “Risk Management For International Business in WA,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2015)
• “Doing Business Between Washington State/U.S. and Japan,” International Section of Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2015)
• “Nuts and Bolts of Business and Employment Law.,” Junglecity Network Seminar (2015)
• “Estate Planning and Family Law in Japan and the U.S.,” Japan America Society of Washington Seminar(2015)
• “Doing Business in the U.S.A.” Japan America Society Seminar (2013)
• “Employment Law an Employer Needs to Know,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2013)
• “Company Dissolution & LLC Member Disputes,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2012)
• “A-Z for Conducting Business in the U.S.,” Seattle Entrepreneurship Club Seminar (2012)
• “Employment Law-How to Comply with U.S. Laws and Avoid Costly Litigation,” Japan America Society Seminar (2012)
• “Legal Market and Practice in WA,” University of Washington Conference (2011)
• “Transactional Contract and Dispute Resolution,” International Japanese English Translation Conference (2011)
• “Pathways to Employment in International Law,” American Bar Association, International Section (2011)
• “Managing Risk When Drafting Agreements for Cross-Border Transactions Between the U.S. and Japan,” WSBA International Practice Section CLE (2010)
• “International Arbitration,” Seattle University School of Law Lecture (2010&2011)
• “Doing Business with Japanese Companies-Contract and Employment Law,” King County Bar Association, International Section CLE (2009)
• “What Do You Need to Know When Your Employment Is About To Be Terminated?,” Shatz Law Seminar (2008)