Partner Miwa Shoda Named Among “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” List

Jenner & Block Partner Miwa Shoda has been named as one of the “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the second year in a row. The publication recognizes and profiles’ “standout minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in the LA region.”

Miwa’s profile notes that she has been “pivotal in representing Japanese companies facing legal issues in the US” and highlights her “international education and understanding of the business cultural differences” between the US and Japan. Her profile also recognizes her “strong ability to articulate complicated legal concepts and strategies across practice areas in complex litigation and sophisticated transactions.”

Miwa is Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Japan Practice. Since joining the firm, Miwa has advised Japanese companies on a variety of legal matters, including litigation, M&A, corporate, intellectual property, and more. She also often serves as outside general counsel for US subsidiaries of Japanese companies and advises them on most of their daily legal issues, including disputes, corporate matters, employment matters, and various contracts.

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Partner Miwa Shoda Named Among “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” List

Jenner & Block Partner Miwa Shoda has been named as one of the “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the second year in a row. The publication recognizes and profiles’ “standout minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in the LA region.”

Miwa’s profile notes that she has been “pivotal in representing Japanese companies facing legal issues in the US” and highlights her “international education and understanding of the business cultural differences” between the US and Japan. Her profile also recognizes her “strong ability to articulate complicated legal concepts and strategies across practice areas in complex litigation and sophisticated transactions.”

Miwa is Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Japan Practice. Since joining the firm, Miwa has advised Japanese companies on a variety of legal matters, including litigation, M&A, corporate, intellectual property, and more. She also often serves as outside general counsel for US subsidiaries of Japanese companies and advises them on most of their daily legal issues, including disputes, corporate matters, employment matters, and various contracts.

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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