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Masuda Funai provides legal services for international and domestic companies doing business in the United States. It helps establish, acquire, finance, operate, transfer employees to, and sell U.S. operations and facilities; offers employment and benefits counseling; supports distribution and sale of products; and handles commercial and patent litigation. The firm works through offices in Chicago, Detroit, Schaumburg, and Los Angeles, delivering tailored strategies, document preparation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Its long history since 1929 and its broad range of practice areas allow it to offer integrated, cross-border and domestic support that many clients rely on over years.
About Masuda Funai
Industries
Consulting
Legal
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1929
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Legal 500 Chicago Elite ranked Corporate and M&A leaders on July 31, 2026.
- March 4, 2026 litigation wins delivered a seven-figure settlement and Michigan FLSA dismissal.
- January and February 2026 promotions and awards signal strong internal talent retention.
What critics are saying
- DHS’s February 27, 2026 weighted H-1B lottery and $100,000 fee crush immigration demand.
- Tariffs and Japanese inbound M&A weakness directly hit corporate and trade billings.
- If Japanese client formation slows, Masuda Funai’s core cross-border moat erodes quickly.
What makes Masuda Funai unique
- One of America’s largest Japan-focused practices, founded in 1929, anchors cross-border credibility.
- Foreign-owned clients and Japanese mid-market acquisitions create a defensible niche others rarely match.
- Chicago, Schaumburg, Los Angeles, and Detroit support bilingual, multi-office coverage for global clients.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Home Office Stipend
Mentorship Program
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Critical Illness
Gym Membership
Company News
Masuda Funai recognized in 2026 Legal 500 Elite rankings. Masuda Funai is proud to announce that it was ranked as a 2026 Legal 500 Chicago Elite Tier 1 law firm in Corporate and M&A, reflecting the strength of the firm's transactional practice and its work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters. "This recognition reflects the exceptional depth of talent across our key practice areas and our ability to bring that experience together for clients with complex cross-border business needs," said George Kobayashi, President of Masuda Funai. "It affirms both the quality of our lawyers and the distinctive value we provide to our clients." Also, 12 attorneys across five practice areas have been named to the Legal 500 Chicago Elite rankings. Corporate and M&A. * Ben Gould: Tier 1 * George Kobayashi: Tier 3 * Riebana Sachs: Tier 2 * Karl Von Drathen: Tier 2 * Jennifer Watson: Tier 2 Commercial disputes. * Steve Katz: Tier 3 * Rein Krammer: Tier 3 * Christen McGlynn: Tier 4 * Jiwon Yhee: Tier 3 Labor & employment. * Frank Del Barto: Tier 2 Intellectual property. * Michael Golenson: Tier 2 Real estate. * Tim Hammersmith: Tier 2 About Legal 500. The Legal 500 U.S. Elite rankings spotlight exceptional U.S. law firms and lawyers outside global firms. It is an independent legal research and rankings organization, and selection is based on in-depth client and peer interviews, and an evaluation of the strength and complexity of matters and transactions handled. About Masuda Funai. Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. is a full-service U.S. law firm with nearly a century of experience advising international and domestic companies. The firm counsels clients on corporate transactions, commercial matters, employment and labor, immigration, intellectual property and technology, litigation and real estate. Masuda Funai is particularly recognized for advising Japanese and other international companies on establishing, acquiring, operating and expanding businesses throughout the United States. Masuda Funai is a full-service law firm with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Schaumburg[.]
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua M. Wilson as an Associate Attorney in the firm's Commercial, Competition & Trade and Corporate, Finance & Acquisitions practice groups located in the Chicago office.
Masuda Funai is pleased to announce the promotion of Fumiko Tokuyoshi to Director of Global Client Services.
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About Masuda Funai
Industries
Consulting
Legal
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1929
Masuda Funai is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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