Ken K.
Contract Analyst (Attorney)
Experience
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 yearsContract Analyst (Attorney)
Lisse Law Corporation
- Spearheaded English-language legal team at a pioneering Japanese cloud-based AI legal services company, driving expansion of client base from a handful to hundreds
- Provided expert U.S. legal counsel to support development of the AI-driven contract review system LeCheck
- Conducted comprehensive computer analysis of real-world commercial contracts with attorney-led reviews at different stages to ensure accuracy and quality
- Evaluated effectiveness of algorithms and outcomes to consistently meet and exceed client requirements
- Established and supervised working groups and chat groups, fostering collaboration among law students, bar applicants, and attorneys in a dynamic, bilingual IT environment
- Developed template agreements ("hinagatas") to optimize AI analysis and facilitate precise advice to Japanese clients
- Improved step-by-step analysis methodology of selective AI legal analysis algorithms ("Legal Check Methods"), assessing subordinate contract provisions and enhancing efficiency
- Orchestrated collaboration between developers and attorneys, coordinating with the Software Engineering team to refine the AI model and analysis methodology
- Debugged and identified opportunities to enhance functionality of the proprietary AI contract review website LeCheck
- Managed development cycles within an Agile environment, collaborating with the scrum master to ensure efficient project execution
- Authored the English-language instruction manual for the proprietary AI contract review system LeCheck to train new team members
Jun 2007 - May 2020
13 yearsLegal Editor | Senior Legal Editor | Staff Attorney
Nishimura & Asahi (formerly Nishimura & Partners)
- Provided comprehensive editing and proofreading services for English-language legal documents, including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, antitrust, securities, corporate governance, and billing matters
- Served as senior shift editor, managing overflow editing requests with professionalism and expertise
- Conducted thorough legal research to support attorneys and contributed to the firm’s legal strategy
- Applied bilingual Japanese-English proficiency to translate spoken and written legal content with precision
- Directed and supervised the transcription team within the Editing Department, ensuring accurate transcription of English-language legal recordings
- Developed training materials for new editors to facilitate onboarding and maintain quality standards
- Drafted English-language legal agreements and correspondence, demonstrating deep understanding of legal intricacies
- Supervised the legal editing department, leading recruitment, conducting interviews, managing work schedules, approving vacations, and coordinating with firm management on hiring
Oct 2003 - Apr 2004
7 monthsForeign Law Consultant
Adachi, Henderson, Miyatake & Fujita
- Conducted comprehensive research on international tax, intellectual property, corporate law, family law, wills and estates, and personal injury litigation, producing concise memos for strategic decision-making
- Facilitated bilingual communication in Japanese and English during business interactions
- Edited English-language legal documents related to international tax, wills and estates, personal injury, and general corporate matters with precision and attention to detail
Summary
Seasoned Associate Attorney with 15+ years of expertise in analysing commercial contract provisions and providing strategic counsel across international tax, intellectual property, corporate law, and personal injury litigation.
Distinguished for precision and attention to detail in reviewing and editing English-language documents related to international tax, wills and estates, personal injury, and general corporate matters.
Known for fostering collaborative environments and maintaining the highest ethical standards, ensuring reliable and strategic legal support.
Proven leadership skills in guiding legal teams and mentoring junior associates, with a global perspective on international law and evolving legal trends.
Languages
English
NativeJapanese
AdvancedLatin
ElementaryEducation
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · Corporate and Securities Law · Washington, United States
Yale University
B.A. · East Asian Studies · New Haven, United States
Certifications & licenses
New Jersey State Bar License
New Jersey
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