Yukio Morikubo
About Yukio Morikubo
Yukio Morikubo serves as the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Impinj, bringing over 25 years of experience in legal and regulatory matters within the technology sector. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Intermec Technologies and drugstore.com, and possesses a strong background in international transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance.
Current Role at Impinj
Yukio Morikubo serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Impinj, a role he has held since 2015. In this position, he oversees the company's legal affairs and compliance initiatives. His responsibilities include advising senior leadership on regulatory matters and ensuring adherence to legal standards. Morikubo's extensive experience in the technology sector supports his effectiveness in this role, particularly in navigating complex legal landscapes.
Previous Experience at Intermec Technologies
Prior to his current role, Yukio Morikubo worked as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Intermec Technologies from 2011 to 2013. His tenure at Intermec involved managing legal and corporate governance matters for the company. This experience contributed to his understanding of the legal challenges faced by technology firms.
Education and Expertise
Yukio Morikubo holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center and an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the same university. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles, enhancing his expertise in international transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance matters.
Career Background in Law and Compliance
Morikubo has over 25 years of experience addressing legal, regulatory, and business challenges within technology companies. His previous roles include General Counsel at drugstore.com and Chief Counsel for International at AT&T Wireless. He has also worked as a business and tax attorney at Perkins Coie and as an Audit and Tax Professional at KPMG US. His diverse background includes handling shareholder activism, litigation, and patent prosecution.
Community Involvement
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Yukio Morikubo actively volunteers with local community and cultural organizations. His commitment to community service reflects his dedication to giving back and supporting various initiatives that benefit the Greater Seattle Area.