Miwa Shoda

Miwa Shoda

Jenner & Block LLP • Los Angeles, CA
LitigationReal EstateWhite Collar Defense

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 508-4536
Address
Los Angeles, CA, US

Professional

About

Ms. Shoda is admitted to practice law in Japan (bengoshi, 2004) (currently inactive), and the state bars of California (2009) and New York (2009). Ms. Shoda began her career as bengoshi at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, one of the top firms in Tokyo, Japan, in 2004. She handled a wide range of international cases and matters there, with particular emphasis on antitrust issues and a variety of intellectual property issues including trademarks and patents. Ms. Shoda started practicing in the U.S. in 2008 as a visiting attorney at Kirkland & Ellis LLP Los Angeles office, where she represented Japanese clients in a well-publicized antitrust case and patent litigation and negotiation, among others. Ms. Shoda joined Jenner & Block LLP Los Angeles office in October 2009. Since then, she handles various legal matters which Japanese companies face in the U.S., including antitrust, corporate, intellectual property, and litigation. Ms. Shoda represents and gives advice to many Japanese companies supported by her extensive practicing experience and legal education both in Japan and the U.S. as well as her knowledge of Japanese business culture and language skills as a native Japanese. She has significant experience representing Japanese companies in both litigation and transaction in the U.S. Ms. Shoda was born and raised in Japan, and has legal education both in Japan and the U.S. (University of Chicago Law School, LL.M., University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, Master of Laws, and University of Tokyo, Bachelor of Laws). Her native language is Japanese, and her English is professional-level fluency. Specialties: Antimonopoly / Antitrust law White collar defense / FCPA Intellectual property law Litigation / arbitration Corporate transactions

About Litigation Law

Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.

Credentials

Education
2008 The University of Chicago Law School LL.M - Master of Laws 2003 The University of Tokyo Master of Laws, 2001 The University of Tokyo Bachelor of Laws,
Languages
Japanese | English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2015 THE CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL LAW JOURNAL ATTACKING CORRUPTION AT ITS SOURCE: THE DOJ’S RECENT EFFORTS TO PROSECUTE BRIBE-TAKING FOREIGN OFFICIALS 2014 The Lawyers RECENT UPDATE ON IMPORTANT PATENT CASES IN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Speaking
2014 State Bar of California and Osaka Bar Association Intellectual Property and FCPA in M&A Context 2014 State Bar of California and Daiichi Tokyo Bar Associaton Attorney-Client Privilege and Role of In-House Counsel 2014 Japan In-House Counsel Network Seminar Effective Compliance Program Management 2014 Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Joint Seminar How to Prepare and Deal With Trade Secret Misappropriation 2014 Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan Business Association of Southern California Joint Seminar Trade Secret Misappropriation in the U.S. and Japan
Updated: Mar 08, 2026