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Fumiko Akahane

Fumiko Akahane

Hometown:

Tokyo, Japan

Class Year:

LL.M. 2003

Prior Education:

1998, LL.B., University of Tokyo


What I Did Before Law School:

I was working as a public prosecutor in Japan.

Why I Chose Penn Law:

I was fascinated by the great faculty and the beautiful campus.

My Best Experience at Penn Law:

I really enjoyed participating as a speaker in the "Roundtable Discussion Series: the Legal System in Japan".

Professor Who Influenced Me Most:

I was so impressed by Professor David Rudovsky's exciting, lucid lectures that were so full of his passion and considerable litigation experience.

My Favorite Course:

I found it really interesting studying U.S. Constitutional Criminal Procedure and comparing it to that of Japan.

My Favorite Philadelphia Moment:

For me, going to the concerts performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra with wonderful soloists who come from all over the world is one of my favorite moments.

My Extracurricular Activities at Penn Law:

APALSA

My Favorite Place or Activity on the University Campus:

Strolling down Locust Walk in the middle of the Penn campus.