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Introduction of Lecturers

Akiyo Inoko Hewett

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Attorney at Law
Akiyo Inoko Hewett

Akiyo Inoko Hewett is a bilingual and double-licensed attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and earned her J.D. at Keio Law School, where she was awarded a full tuition exemption scholarship. After passing the Japanese bar exam and completing her legal training in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Akiyo relocated to the United States. She earned an LL.M. from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, and subsequently passed the Georgia bar exam.
Currently, Akiyo serves as an attorney at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, where she provides legal services to Japanese companies operating in the United States and supports clients across a broad range of corporate matters. Her practice areas include contract review, business incorporation and registration, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, environmental law, customs and trade law, healthcare law, and immigration law.

Introduction of Lecturers