Evolution to a 'Strategic Legal Department' Seminar by Minoru Miiri, Foresight Inc. to be Held on May 18, 2026!!
Shin Shakai System Sogo Kenkyujo (SSK) announces a seminar on May 18, 2026, featuring Minoru Miiri from Foresight Inc. The session focuses on restructuring corporate legal departments from a defensive stance to an offensive, strategic role.
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[Legal Strategy with a 10-Year Vision]
Evolution to a 'Strategic Legal Department'
~ Legal Restructuring to Build a Next-Generation Organization ~
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[Seminar Details]
https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26251
[Speaker]
Minoru Miiri, Full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Foresight Inc.
[Date & Time]
Monday, May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
[How to Attend]
■ In-person Attendance
SSK Seminar Room
4F Xymax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
■ Live Stream (Zoom Webinar)
■ Archive Stream (Available for viewing at your convenience for two weeks)
[Key Lecture Content]
In this lecture, in order to transform the "defensive" legal department into an "offensive strategic legal department" that contributes to management and business, I will talk about the journey (practical methods) of how I thought and acted while carrying out "organizational reform (restructuring)." This is based on my years of experience in legal departments, as well as my experience as a company executive overseas and as an auditor.
Specifically, I will share practical measures and mindsets as a leader, such as: 1) visualizing the current situation through 1-on-1 interviews and internal surveys to extract organizational issues; 2) looking ahead to the medium term (a 5-year goal) and reorganizing the structure by separating legal and patent affairs; and 3) building an organizational foundation to pass on to the next generation, including human resource development advocating the "3 Cs" and standardizing thought processes to eliminate reliance on specific individuals.
Chapter 1: Why did the legal department need "restructuring"?
- From "defensive legal affairs" to "offensive and defensive strategic legal affairs"
- The "light and shadow" faced upon taking office
Chapter 2: The First Step of Transformation: Visualizing the Current State (As-Is)
- Conducting interviews within the "first 30 days of taking office"
- Inventorying tasks and interviewing other departments
Chapter 3: Formulating a Mid-to-Long-Term Strategy (To-Be) and Organizational Restructuring
- Envisioning the "3 to 5-year goal"
- Executing organizational changes: Deepening expertise
Chapter 4: Practice of Human Resource Development: "People are the stone walls, people are the castle"
- Transforming mindsets
- Mechanisms to "visualize" growth
Chapter 5: Breaking away from Individual Dependency and Utilizing External Resources
- Creating a "living business manual"
- Legal expenses as investments
Conclusion: A Leader's Mindset for Guiding Transformation to Success
Q&A / Business Card Exchange
[Contact Information]
Shin Shakai System Sogo Kenkyujo (SSK)
4F Xymax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
[Legal Strategy with a 10-Year Vision]
Evolution to a 'Strategic Legal Department'
~ Legal Restructuring to Build a Next-Generation Organization ~
─────────────────────────────
[Seminar Details]
https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26251
[Speaker]
Minoru Miiri, Full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Foresight Inc.
[Date & Time]
Monday, May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
[How to Attend]
■ In-person Attendance
SSK Seminar Room
4F Xymax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
■ Live Stream (Zoom Webinar)
■ Archive Stream (Available for viewing at your convenience for two weeks)
[Key Lecture Content]
In this lecture, in order to transform the "defensive" legal department into an "offensive strategic legal department" that contributes to management and business, I will talk about the journey (practical methods) of how I thought and acted while carrying out "organizational reform (restructuring)." This is based on my years of experience in legal departments, as well as my experience as a company executive overseas and as an auditor.
Specifically, I will share practical measures and mindsets as a leader, such as: 1) visualizing the current situation through 1-on-1 interviews and internal surveys to extract organizational issues; 2) looking ahead to the medium term (a 5-year goal) and reorganizing the structure by separating legal and patent affairs; and 3) building an organizational foundation to pass on to the next generation, including human resource development advocating the "3 Cs" and standardizing thought processes to eliminate reliance on specific individuals.
Chapter 1: Why did the legal department need "restructuring"?
- From "defensive legal affairs" to "offensive and defensive strategic legal affairs"
- The "light and shadow" faced upon taking office
Chapter 2: The First Step of Transformation: Visualizing the Current State (As-Is)
- Conducting interviews within the "first 30 days of taking office"
- Inventorying tasks and interviewing other departments
Chapter 3: Formulating a Mid-to-Long-Term Strategy (To-Be) and Organizational Restructuring
- Envisioning the "3 to 5-year goal"
- Executing organizational changes: Deepening expertise
Chapter 4: Practice of Human Resource Development: "People are the stone walls, people are the castle"
- Transforming mindsets
- Mechanisms to "visualize" growth
Chapter 5: Breaking away from Individual Dependency and Utilizing External Resources
- Creating a "living business manual"
- Legal expenses as investments
Conclusion: A Leader's Mindset for Guiding Transformation to Success
Q&A / Business Card Exchange
[Contact Information]
Shin Shakai System Sogo Kenkyujo (SSK)
4F Xymax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
FAQ
When is the 'Evolution of Strategic Legal Department' seminar being held?
It will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. In addition to in-person attendance, live streaming and archive viewing options are available.
Who is the speaker for this seminar?
Mr. Toshiro Mimikiri, a standing audit committee member of Forsight Corporation, will be the speaker. He will share his extensive experience in company management abroad and in legal departments.
What are the main topics covered in the seminar?
The seminar will cover practical organizational reform methods, including visualization of the current state of the legal department, formulation of mid-to-long-term strategies, separation of legal and patent functions, talent development, and standardization of operations.