HAYASHI Yoko is a partner of Athena Law Office. She has practised law since 1983 with emphasis on representing plaintiffs in employment law, discrimination claims, international divorce/ inheritance cases for both Japanese and non-Japanese clients. She is also known for representing architectural firms in various international projects, and has served as a lecturer in Architect School in the professional organization.

Admitted to Practise Law in Japan, 1983 (Daini Tokyo Bar Association)
Chairperson of Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (2015-2016)
Member of Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (2008-present)
Member of Expert Committee on Violence against Women under the Cabinet Office(2000-2013)
Guest Lecturer to Japan Institute of Architects (2008)
Member of Investigation Committee on the Accident at Fukushima Nuclear Power Stations of Tokyo Electric Power Company, under the Cabinet Office(2011-2012)

LL.B. (Waseda University)

Visiting Professor of Law, Waseda Law School (2004-2009)