Partner Attorney
Hirohisa Tokunaga
TOKUNAGA Hirohisa
Biography
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture. Graduated from Hatsukaichi High School (Hiroshima Prefectural) and the Faculty of Law, the University of Tokyo. After working at a financial institution and being appointed as a public prosecutor at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, he worked at Kobayashi Sogo Law Office, joined Ogasawara Rokugawa International Law Firm in February 2009, and joined our firm in April 2022.
Positions
- Outside Director, Double Standard Inc. (Prime Market, Tokyo Stock Exchange) (June 2017 – present)
- Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Eblen Co., Ltd. (Standard Market, Tokyo Stock Exchange) (November 2018 – present)
- Auditor, Japan Crime Prevention and Safety Promotion Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (June 2013 – present)
- Director, Japan Crime Prevention and Safety Promotion Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (September 2012 – June 2013)
- Member, Tax Law Subcommittee, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
- Member, International Exchange Committee, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
- Lecturer (Intellectual Property Law, Labor Law), Polytechnic University, Employment and Human Resources Development Organization of Japan (independent administrative agency) (2009–2016)
Publications
- "Hit-and-Run: Up to 100,000 Yen in Fines Plus High Damages" (President, December 18, 2013 issue, "62 Legal Tricks")
- "In a Bicycle Accident, Calling It a Personal Injury Case—Isn't That an Exaggeration?" (President Mook Vol.003, 2013, "Turnaround! Legal Consultation Office")
- "Hit-and-Run: Up to 100,000 Yen in Fines Plus High Damages" (President, December 3, 2012 issue)
- "Analysis of Investigation Reports on Misconduct at Listed Companies (3)" (Takara Printing Disclosure News, April 2011 issue)
- "Asset-Based Lending and Compliance" (Financial Compliance, November 2009 issue)
- "Company Equipment: The Limits of 'Just for Home Use' and the Path to Disciplinary Action" (President, August 3, 2009 issue)
- "Fights While Drinking: Who Is Held Criminally Liable—The One Who Struck First or the One Less Injured?" (President, September 15, 2008 issue)
- "Receipts: Falsification Could Get You Fired—The Crime and Punishment of 'Tampering'" (President, November 12, 2007 issue)
Lectures
- "The Importance of Personal Information Protection and the Risk of Information Leaks" (October 26, 2017, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers)
- "Types of Harassment and Legal Liability" (September 28, 2017, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers)
- "Academic Harassment and Copyright" (March 3 and 13, 2017, Polytechnic University, Employment and Human Resources Development Organization of Japan)
- "The Importance of Personal Information Protection and the Risk of Information Leaks" (March 4 and 8, 2016, Polytechnic University, Employment and Human Resources Development Organization of Japan)
- "Copyright and Claims for Restitution of Unjust Enrichment" (August 6, 2015, Double Standard Inc.)
- "Actual Conditions of Corporate Misconduct and Key Points for Initial Investigations" (February 19, 2015, Japan Crime Prevention and Safety Promotion Foundation)
- "Current Status of Internal Investigations into Corporate Misconduct" (June 8, 2009, PwC Advisory LLC)
- "The New Companies Act and Management Responsibility" (November 5, 2007, TKC Management Innovation Seminar)