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Mikio Nishizu Mikio is a member of the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group. He is the Immigration Team Co-Chair. His practice focuses on providing all aspects of legal services, including business immigration, general corporate, employment and business mediation, to Japanese companies operating in the United States.
Education
B.A., Philosophy, Jochi University, Tokyo
M.A., Semitic Languages & Theology, Catholic University
Ph.D., Old Testament Studies, The University of Chicago
J.D., Indiana University School of Law
Admitted to Practice
Indiana, 1994
Ohio, 2000
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Ohio and Cincinnati Bar Association
Indiana Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Indiana Supreme Court certified Mediator
Achievements in Areas of Concentration
Representation of large multi-international, as well as small to mid-sized, Japanese automotive companies with affiliates in the U.S. in all aspects of immigration matters, including representation during deferred inspections; representation of mid-sized Japanese automotive companies in establishment and re-organization of their U.S. affiliates, including strategically structuring and effectively positioning new U.S. entities; representation of small to mid-sized Japanese companies in dissolution and bankruptcy matters; representation of Japanese parent company during mediation process involving a multi-million dollar product liability claim; representation of Japanese management during labor union campaign, involving multiple collective bargaining units; and representation of management of large multi-international Japanese companies in reverse discrimination lawsuits.
Civic and Charitable Involvement
Board of Directors/Trustees, Japan-America Society of Indiana (1998 to present/President since 2007); and Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (2002 to present)
Legal Advisor, Indiana Japanese Language School, Inc. (1995 to present); and Indiana Japan Chamber, Inc. (1999 to present)
Professor of Theology at Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan; and Research Fellow, Franciscan Biblical Institute, Tokyo, Japan (1982 to 1985)
Served on the Executive Committee of a non-profit religious organization (1985 to 1987), responsible for management of their ecumenical and pastoral ministries, including 15 years of association with the organization, New York
Selected Publications and Presentations
"Greencards for Foreign Entrepreneurs," International Law Letter, Issue 2, 2006
"Businesses Be Warned, Agencies cracking down on illegal immigrant hirings," Business Lexington, 2006
"An Informed Employer - Immigration Perspective," Corporate Update, Cincinnati, 2006
"Labor Certification in 60 Days," Law Letter, Issue 2, 2005
"Employment Verification and Employer Sanctions Provisions under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986," Law Letter, Issue 1, 2005
Contributed an article on "Sexual Harassment at Work Place," Japanese American Connection (JAC) News, 2001
Contributed seven (7) articles relating to Illegal Immigration and Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRAIRA) for U.S. Visa Manual for Japanese Companies, International Legal Strategy Publications, Ind. - Torrance, CA, 1999
Contributed an article on "Employment Verification and Employer Sanctions Provisions under Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)" for Company Handbook published by Ice Miller Donadio & Ryan, 1998
Presented a paper on "Environmental Issues for Japanese Company Today," at a seminar sponsored by Indiana Department of Environmental Management and Japan-America Society of Indiana, 1998
Presented a paper on "Effective Ways To Utilize American Lawyers" during the 1990 seminar on "Labor and Employment Law".
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