Address:
Shin-Marunouchi Building, 29th Floor
5-1, Marunouchi 1-chome
Tokyo,
100-6529
Japan
Hiring Attorney: Mr. Randy Laxer
Hiring Attorney: Ms. Yuka Teraguchi
Recruiting Contact:
Ms. Kana Okuma
Attorney Recruitment and Development Coordinator
Shin-Marunouchi Building, 29th Floor
5-1, Marunouchi 1-Chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-6529
Japan
Contact Info:
Phone: 011-81-3-3214-6522
To apply online, go to:: https://careers.mofo.com/
Other Office Locations:
Austin, Texas - 18
Boston, MA - 46
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Miami, Florida - 15
New York, New York - 177
Palo Alto, California - 71
San Diego, California - 48
San Francisco, California - 211
Washington, District Of Columbia - 166
With 1,000+ lawyers across 18 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Morrison Foerster is a leading global law firm dedicated to delivering business-oriented results to clients around the world. Large financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies choose MoFo for our diverse perspectives, subject matter expertise, powerful legal strategies, and business aptitude. We represent organizations – whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea – as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names. To learn more about the firm’s capabilities, our attorneys’ practices, and our clients’ industries, please visit Capabilities | Morrison Foerster (mofo.com).
MoFo has consistently received top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Learn more about why MoFo here.
A Strong Culture Doesn’t Happen by Chance
Our strength and success come from the diverse and collective talent at MoFo, and a long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and pro bono work. We firmly believe that our differences make us stronger and more valuable in our work for our clients, in our advocacy for what is right, and in our support of the communities we serve, both locally and globally.
Inclusive to the Core
For 40+ years, MoFo has been committed to creating a culture that respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We are dedicated to enhancing and expanding the diversity pipeline through our pre-law student outreach with programs such as our virtual job simulations, our campus engagement activities and partnerships with law student organizations, and our tailored onboarding and integration plans for our new and lateral attorneys.
Committed to Service
MoFo’s pro bono work runs the gamut, from class action representation that benefits thousands to individual advocacy for people who otherwise would be shut out from access to justice. We staff legal service clinics and counsel hundreds of nonprofit organizations and social enterprises on legal needs, from corporate formation to patent claims. In all these matters, we are guided by the principle of according equal dignity and applying equal rigor to our pro bono endeavors. We invite you to explore some of MoFo’s pro bono most memorable moments, meet the people making a difference, and learn more about our unwavering commitment to pro bono efforts worldwide here.
Our Future is Yours
Exceptional people are hired, developed, and nurtured at MoFo. No matter where you start your MoFo story, the firm supports charting a career path that aligns with your interests and passions. Our collaborative approach to working across borders, practice areas, and industries ensures that we succeed as one firm. While each of our 2,200+ legal and business professionals have unique goals, we are united in our duty to deliver results that best serve each other, our clients, and our communities. Get to know who we are and why there really is a MoFo difference here.
Expect More from MoFo’s Summer Associate Program
Real Work
Summer Associates receive a broad mix of substantive assignments tailored to their area of interest, ranging from writing briefs, motions, contracts, and client memoranda to assisting in drafting and negotiation sessions, helping with depositions and witness preparation, performing due diligence in corporate transactions, and working on pro bono assignments.
Real Skills
We believe that direct participation and hands-on experience in engaging client matters provide the most rewarding opportunities. Our Summer Associate Program is designed to give students the tools and skills they need to succeed and provide a realistic view into what a MoFo career might look like. As a Summer Associate, you will participate in tailored learning and development programs and practice group presentations that will introduce you to the full capabilities of the firm.
Real Guidance
As a Summer Associate, you’ll be assigned one or more mentors to help you acclimate to the firm and introduce you to the legal and business professionals in their practice group and office. Our attorneys understand the importance of providing students not only guidance but a welcoming environment where you’re encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the team; after all, they were once in your shoes.