Mari Iwata
About Mari Iwata
Mari Iwata is a writer for Asian Legal Business at Thomson Reuters, focusing on legal tech adoption and corporate governance. She has a diverse background in journalism and editing, having worked for notable organizations such as The Wall Street Journal and Hilton Grand Vacations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Mari Iwata currently serves as a Writer for Asian Legal Business at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on topics such as legal tech adoption and corporate governance. Her work includes bilingual articles written in both Japanese and English, catering to a diverse audience interested in legal developments in Asia.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Mari Iwata worked as a Tokyo Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal from 2006 to 2015. During her nine years in this role, she reported on energy-related topics. Additionally, she has held editorial positions at various organizations, including Yomiuri Shimbun as a Staff Writer from 1989 to 1997 and at Reed Business Information as an Editor for Electronic Business Japan from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Mari Iwata studied at Tohoku University from 1985 to 1989, where she focused on 社会心理学 and earned a degree from the 文学部. She also attended 宮城県第一女子高等学校 from 1982 to 1985. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in legal and business journalism.
Localization and Editing Experience
In addition to her journalism career, Mari Iwata has experience in localization and editing. She worked as a Localization Editor at Hilton Grand Vacations from 2019 to 2021 and as an Editor for Courrier Japon at Kodansha Ltd from 2005 to 2006. These roles involved adapting content for Japanese audiences, enhancing her skills in bilingual communication.
Notable Publications
In the October issue of Asian Legal Business, Mari Iwata contributed an analysis of corporate governance using Toshiba as a case study. Her articles often explore current trends and issues in the legal sector, reflecting her commitment to providing insightful commentary on relevant topics.