Karr, Robert W. Jr.
Jones Day
Kamiyacho Prime Place
1-17, Toranomon 4-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Phone: 81.3.3433.3939 (Business Phone)
Fax: 81.3.5401.2725 (Business Fax)
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Websites associated with this firm:http://www.jonesday.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Of Counsel
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Lawyer Overview
Bob Karr has a broad range of experience representing and advising multinational companies in the aviation, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and technology industries, with a focus on the establishment of new enterprises, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances.
Prior to beginning his law career, Bob studied and worked extensively in Japan. He studied the Japanese language and business at Nanzan University in Nagoya and law at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Bob was employed as the first American of a major Japanese construction company in Tokyo and was assigned to its general affairs, personnel, and sales divisions.
Bob is currently a member of The Economic Club of Chicago and Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs. He has served as Chairman of the Board of The Chicago Sister Cities International Program (2005-08), Member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee (2006-09), Board Member of The Midwest U.S. - Japan Association (2005-08), Board Member of The Japan America Society of Chicago (2005-08), and Board Member of The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust (2005-09). He also served as an advisor for the Osaka City Revitalization Committee (2004-2007) and Co-Chair of the International Committee of The Illinois Biotechnology Organization (2003-2005).
Areas of Practice
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- M&A
West Practice Categories
Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Franchising, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Companies, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Shareholders' Rights, Trade Associations
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Education
- De Paul University
- U of Iowa
Office Information
Address
Kamiyacho Prime Place
1-17, Toranomon 4-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Phones
81.3.3433.3939 (Business Phone)
Faxes
81.3.5401.2725 (Business Fax)
Emails
Contact Us (Business Email)
