Chasing Japan

For three years in law school I toyed with the idea of spending one semester in Tokyo at the Temple Japan Law Program, a specialized study abroad program through Temple University in Philadelphia. I requested the application more than once. I personally reached out to the director of the program and made sure I met [...]

Doing it Right the First Time

A year ago my wife and I were trying to agree on what we would name our first child. We chose a name for her and think we made the right choice. Now, twelve months later, I am trying to agree on the right name for another baby of mine, my first company. Who would [...]

Manhattan Unleashed

Manhattan’s greatest achievement may also be its greatest downfall. Bordered by two rivers (the East River is actually an estuary or tidal straight, but whatever) and set back in a protected harbor, the island’s geographic location helped it become one the world’s foremost centers of business, finance, art, design, publishing and almost everything else. In [...]

Blogging to Write

There is nothing more annoying than checking a blog and finding that the most recent post was six months ago or more. Like anything else, one must write to maintain his or her writing skills. Since the life of a corporate lawyer does not provide as many opportunities to write as a litigator (except for [...]

A Shift Eastward

I read this morning that the New York metropolitan area, according to 2007 statistics, contains approximately 19 million people. This is far short of the 35.7 million people Tokyo now is estimated to encompass, but is significant nonetheless because it represents a growing population in the New York area. Yet, numbers can be deceiving. Sure, [...]

Cherry Blossom Reminisces

The first week of April in Japan is a big deal. Millions of people flock outside to the warming weather for a stroll or to enjoy a picnic lunch while under the pinkish-glow of the sakura, or cherry blossoms. Hanami, or flower watching, is a national pastime in Japan and provides a boost to the [...]