Publications:

• “How Force Majeure Clause Works in Case of Coronavirus Outbreak” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2020)
• “The Challenges and Benefits of Working Internationally as a Legal Professional,” Washington State Bar Association November Issue (2019)
• “Difference between Non-Disclosure Agreement and Non-Compete Agreement,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2019)
• “Advantage and Disadvantage in Choosing Corporate Entities in the U.S.,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2019)
• “Purchase Order without Agreement and Non-Payment Issues,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2018)
• “Choice of Jurisdiction and Double Litigation filed with Two Courts in the U.S. and Japan,” Mitsubishi Global Business Insight (2018)
• “Lobbying Effort Secures Funding for Immigrant Family Law Project,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2018)
• “Guidance for Employers on harassment at work,” U.S. Japan Publication New York (2017)
• “Jurisdiction and Controlling Law in Dispute Resolution arising from US Transactions with Japan,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “Standing Up for the Underrepresented,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2017)
• “Contracts and related issues between Japanese companies and U.S. companies,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “Constitutional Changes,” “Cyber Law” and “Changes in Business Law in Japan,” American Bar Association/Section of International Law-The Year in Review (2017)
• “Employment Termination and Severance Agreement,” Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017)
• “A Japanese Lawyer Strives to Become a Cultural Bridge” interviewed by Kenneth Lawrence, Tokyo Business Today (2016)
• “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Working with the Japanese Community”, Washington State Bar Association (2014)
• “On a High Note-Profile of Naoko Inoue Shatz” written by Bob Klein, King County Bar Association Bulletin (2012)
• “Traditional Japanese Business Making Gradual Changes,” King County Bar Association Bulletin (2012)
• “Joint Venture in Japan: What to Look For in Due Diligence,” ABA International M&A Newsletter (2011)
• “Growing Concerns for Online Merchants and Consumers,” Washington State Paralegal Association (2011)
• “Wrongful Termination Q&A,” Soy Source (2011)
• “Landlord-Tenant Dispute Q&A,” Soy Source (2011)
• “Hague Convention and Child Custody Issues,” Soy Source (2010)
• “Online Merchants and Consumers Need to Know the Rules,”, King County Bar Association Bulletin (2010)
• “Employment and Business Law,” Featured Columnist, Junglecity (2008- )
• “US-Japan business Law,” Blog writer (2008- )

Presentations:

• “Handling Litigation involving Interpreters and Translators,” Washington State Bar Association, Access and Opportunity in the Legal System CLE (2023)
• “Business Law and Employment Law Part I & II,” 2022 Spring Small business Empowerment Academy sponsored by Japan America Society of the State of Washington (2022)
• “Tool Kit for Family Law Courts on Immigrant Families and Non-English Speakers”, 2021 Spring Judicial Seminar sponsored by Minority & Justice Commission (2021)
• “Legal Challenge and Regulations in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic,” Top Group (2020)
• “How domestic issues can unfairly impact foreign nationals facing divorce” King 5 New Day (2020)
• “Washington State Law Update for 2020” Top San Francisco Seminar (2019)
• “My life story,” Commencement address for the 2019 graduates of the Asian Languages and Literatures at University of Washington (2019)
• “Contract Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Forien Clients-Using International Law in Domestic Practice,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2019)
• “Volunteer Lawyers giving Immigrant Divorcees New Hope,” King 5 News (2019)
• “Introduction to Family Law for International Marriages,” International Families Justice Coalition CLE seminar (2019)
• “Paid Sick Leave affecting PTO and Workplace Harassment,” Top San Francisco (2018)
• “US Constitution and Executive Orders on Immigration,” Nikkei Committee Council (2018)
• “Allyship: Barriers and Best Practices for Legal Professionals,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2017)
• “Cross border Contract Negotiation,” University of Washington School of Law (2017)
• “Breaking Out 〜PIONEERING WOMEN〜,” Fujisankei TV (2016)
• “Challenging Legal Issues and 2016 Updates on Corporate and Employment Law,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2016)
• Joint Community Seminar with Consulate General of Japan in Seattle (2016)
• “Risk Management For International Business in WA,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2015)
• “Doing Business Between Washington State/U.S. and Japan,” International Section of Washington State Bar
  Association CLE Seminar (2015)
• “Nuts and Bolts of Business and Employment Law.” Junglecity Network Seminar (2015)
• “Estate Planning and Family Law in Japan and the U.S.,” Japan America Society of Washington Seminar(2015)
• “Doing Business in the U.S.A.” Japan America Society Seminar (2013)
• “Employment Law an Employer Needs to Know,” Top San Francisco Seminar (2013)
• “Company Dissolution & LLC Member Disputes,” Washington State Bar Association CLE Seminar (2012)
• “A-Z for Conducting Business in the U.S.,” Seattle Entrepreneurship Club Seminar (2012)
• “Employment Law-How to Comply with U.S. Laws and Avoid Costly Litigation,” Japan America Society Seminar (2012)
• “Legal Market and Practice in WA,” University of Washington Conference (2011)
• “Transactional Contract and Dispute Resolution,” International Japanese English Translation Conference (2011)
• “Pathways to Employment in International Law,” American Bar Association, International Section (2011)
• “Managing Risk When Drafting Agreements for Cross-Border Transactions Between the U.S. and Japan,” WSBA International Practice Section CLE (2010)
• “International Arbitration,” Seattle University School of Law Lecture (2010&2011)
• “Doing Business with Japanese Companies-Contract and Employment Law,” King County Bar Association, International Section CLE (2009)
• “What Do You Need to Know When Your Employment Is About To Be Terminated?,” Shatz Law Seminar (2008)