Biography

Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Kaisei Junior High and High School, and the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law. After gaining experience at Takae & Abe Law Office, established Chiba General Law Office in 1996. Joined the current firm in April 2022.

Personal Website: https://chiba-lawfirm.com

Positions, etc.

• Former lecturer at Kanto Gakuin University, Kanagawa University, Waseda Management Gakuin, and LEC Tokyo Legal Mind.
• Member of the International Relations Committee, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
• Member of the International Committee, Daini Tokyo Bar Association
• Secretary of the Labor Issues Review Committee, Daini Tokyo Bar Association
• Actively lectures for Nikkei Inc., Mizuho Research & Technologies, SMBC Consulting, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, Resona Research Institute, Romu Gyosei, The Sanno Institute of Management, etc.

Publications (Books)

• "Legal Encyclopedia" (Shoeisha, 2022)
• "Workplace Harassment [Sexual Harassment, Power Harassment, Maternity Harassment]: Law and Countermeasures" (Sanshusha, 2019)
• "Frequently Tested: Manga Guide to Civil Code Precedents I - General Provisions & Real Rights" (Kanki Publishing, 2016)
• "Labor Law: Which is Correct?" (Kanki Publishing, 2015)
• "Pass Qualification Exams in the Shortest Time with the Chiba-Style Organizer Sheet" (Asuka Publishing, 2013)
• "Basics of Labor Law for HR Personnel" (Romu Gyosei, 2013)
• "Introduction to Power Harassment for Anyone with Subordinates" (Forest Publishing, 2011)
• "Study Methods to Overcome Slumps" (Forest Publishing, 2010)
• "Q&A on the Reform of the Law of Obligations" (Seibunsha, 2010)
• "Q&A on Working Hours, Holidays, and Leave" (Romu Gyosei, 2009)
• "Illustrated Legal Dictionary of Trials and Litigation" (Sanshusha, 2008)
• "Illustrated Legal Dictionary of Company and Work" (Sanshusha, 2008)
• "Illustrated Guide to the Code of Criminal Procedure" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing, 2008)
• "Fully Understand! Immediately Grasp Labor Law: The Definitive Practical Lecture" (Romu Gyosei, 2008)
• "Sample Collection of Officer Regulations and Meeting Minutes for Stock Companies: 50 Basic Formats" (Sanshusha, 2007)
• "3-Hour Introduction to the Code of Criminal Procedure" (Waseda Management Publishing, 2007)
• "New Introduction to Administrative Law" (Sanshusha, 2007)
• "Complete Mastery of Articles! Select 337 Administrative Law Articles for Exams" (Sanshusha, 2006)
• "The Mechanism of the Civil Code - A Quick Guide with Illustrations" (Sanshusha, 2006)
• "The Mechanism of Law - A Quick Guide with Illustrations" (Sanshusha, 2006)
• "3-Hour Introduction to the Civil Code" (Waseda Management Publishing, 2005)
• "Civil Code as Common Sense - What You Need to Know" (Natsumesha, 2005)
• "Corporate Response to Employee Car Accidents to Avoid Vicarious Liability" (Seibunsha, 2005)
• "Q&A on Reorganization, Changes in Working Conditions, and Labor Succession to Avoid Violating Labor Laws" (Seibunsha, 2004)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Civil Code" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Constitution" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Criminal Law" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Commercial Law" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Procedural Law" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's New, Definitely Usable Theses Collection: Labor Law" (Waseda Seminar, 2003)
• "Learn by Solving: Fill-in-the-Blank Civil Code" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing, 2002)
• "Introduction: How to Read the Civil Code" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing, 1999)
• "Hiroshi Chiba's Absolute Method for Passing the Bar Exam" (Diamond, 1997)

Lectures (Since 2020)

• Power Harassment in Japan (2022, The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ))
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Management and Accident Response for Employee Vehicles and Bicycles (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Legal Knowledge for Managers in the Workplace (2022, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Basics of Business Contracts and Practical Troubleshooting for Non-Legal Departments (2022, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2022, ProFuture Inc.)
• Q&A on Legal Issues for Managers Considering the Forefront of Labor Problems (2022, Aichi Labor Association)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2022, Nagano Economic Research Institute)
• Practical Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts (2022, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting (2022, SMBC Consulting)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2022, SMBC Consulting)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Legal Knowledge from Hiring to Retirement and Basics of Labor Law/Management (2022, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Easy-to-Understand Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Ibaraki Prefectural Employers' Association)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2022, ProFuture Inc.)
• Law, Risks, and Countermeasures Essential for Purchasing, Procurement, and Outsourcing (2022, Mizuho Research & Technologies)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Workplace Harassment Countermeasures Course: Learning Trends and Countermeasures from Cases (2022, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2022, Romu Gyosei)
• Basics of Business Contracts and Practical Troubleshooting for Non-Legal Departments (2022, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• Basic Knowledge of Contracts and Practice of Contract Drafting (2021, Resona Research Institute)
• How to Respond to Various HR Issues in the Workplace (2021, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2021, SMBC Consulting)
• Corporate Responsibility and Practical Response for Employee Car/Bicycle Accidents (2021, Mizuho Research & Technologies)
• Practical Response to Harassment - Considering the COVID-19 Situation (2021, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting (2021, SMBC Consulting)
• Practical Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts (2021, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2021, Nagano Economic Research Institute)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2021, SMBC Consulting)
• Responsibilities and Duties of Directors (2021, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Understand the Labor Standards Act in 6 Hours (2021, Mizuho Research & Technologies)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Knowledge of Civil Law and Corporate Law for HR Personnel (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Easy-to-Understand Basic Course on the Labor Standards Act (2021, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Considering the Forefront of Labor Issues: Q&A on Labor Management and Legal Problems Amid COVID-19 (2021, Toyama Prefectural Center for Human Resource Development)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Legal Knowledge Required for Directors (2021, Mirai Business Labo)
• Basic Legal Knowledge for Managers in the Workplace (2021, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Basics of Business Contracts and Trouble Prevention Measures (2021, Osaka Industrial Association)
• Basics of the Labor Standards Act and Practical Q&A for New Staff (2021, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2022, Nagano Economic Research Institute)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Considering the Forefront of Labor Issues: Q&A on Appropriate Labor Management Based on Latest Trends in Equal Pay for Equal Work (2021, Aichi Labor Association)
• Legal Knowledge from Hiring to Retirement and Basics of Labor Law/Management (2021, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting to Prevent Trouble with Business Partners (2021, SMBC Consulting)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2021, SMBC Consulting)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Knowledge of Labor Law from Hiring to Retirement (2021, Resona Research Institute)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Easy-to-Understand Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Ibaraki Prefectural Employers' Association)
• Practical Response to Harassment Prevention: Workplace Initiatives and Managerial Responses (2021, Kanagawa Labor and Welfare Association)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2021, ProFuture Inc.)
• Practical Response to Harassment - Considering the COVID-19 Situation (2021, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2021, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Legal Knowledge for Managers in the Workplace (2021, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Easy-to-Understand Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Ibaraki Prefectural Employers' Association)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Employment Management Points for Non-Regular Workers (2020, Tokyo Metropolitan Labor Consultation Center)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Prevent Labor Issues! Easy-to-Understand Basic Course on the Labor Standards Act (2020, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Responding to Various HR Issues in the Workplace Amid COVID-19 and Work-Style Reform (2020, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Impact of Civil Code (Law of Obligations) Reform on Contract Practice (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Basics of Labor Law and Practical Response to Labor Issues (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Q&A on Labor Law Basics from Hiring to Retirement (2020, Nikkei Inc.)
• Considering the Forefront of Labor Issues: Q&A on Labor Management and Legal Problems Amid COVID-19 (2020, Aichi Labor Association)
• Impact of Civil Code Reform on Contract Practice (2020, Nagano Economic Research Institute)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Understand the Labor Standards Act from Hiring to Retirement in 6 Hours (2020, Mizuho Research Institute)
• Workplace Harassment Countermeasures Course (2020, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Basic Knowledge of Civil Law and Corporate Law for HR Personnel (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Easy-to-Understand Basic Course on the Labor Standards Act (2020, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting)
• Basics of Business Contracts and Trouble Prevention for Purchasing Departments (2020, Osaka Industrial Association)
• Practical Corporate Response to Power Harassment Prevention Legislation (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Responsibilities and Duties of Directors (2020, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Japanese Work-Style Reform Laws and the Impact of COVID-19 (2020, The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ))
• Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• A Day to Thoroughly Understand the Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Recent Revisions to Japan's Labor Laws (2020, The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ))
• Legal Knowledge from Hiring to Retirement and Basics of Labor Law/Management (2020, Hokuriku Economic Research Institute)
• Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• New Labor Environments in the COVID-19 Era (2020, The Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ))
• Q&A on Labor Law Basics from Hiring to Retirement (2020, Nikkei Inc.)
• Japan’s labor laws-Overtime caps, equal pay and COVID-19-induced dismissals (2020, The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ))
• Points for Responding to Car/Bicycle Accidents (2020, The Sanno Institute of Management)
• Law, Risks, and Countermeasures Essential for Purchasing, Procurement, and Outsourcing (2020, Mizuho Research Institute)
• Impact of Civil Code (Law of Obligations) Reform on Contract Practice (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Basics of the Labor Standards Act (2020, Romu Gyosei)
• Seminar on the Impact of Civil Code Reform on Contract Practice (2020, Kansai Fashion Alliance)
• Practical Response to Power Harassment Prevention Legislation (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Basic Knowledge of Business Contracts and Practical Points for Drafting (2020, SMBC Consulting)
• Q&A on Labor Law Basics from Hiring to Retirement (2020, Nikkei Inc.)
• Impact of Civil Code (Law of Obligations) Reform on HR and Labor Contracts (2020, Aichi Labor Association)