Ms. DeArth is an International Business Specialist at Miura & Partners US, working closely with Ms. Yorozu and Ms. Lew to facilitate and provide the firm’s legal and business counseling to multinational clients. She specializes in project management, strategic business planning, impact assessment, negotiation, and internal and external communication in bilingual and bicultural settings.

Originally from Japan and living in the US for 20+ years, Ms. DeArth’s professional experience includes non-profit humanitarian aid work in developing countries, political journalism, and business development and management for nonprofit and for-profit corporations in the US and Japan. Prior to joining Miura & Partners US, Ms. DeArth was a director of YPS International, a US subsidiary of a Japanese localization and translation company, supporting the globalization efforts of YPS’ corporate clients as they adapt their products and services to the local language, culture, business customs, and regulatory requirements.

Ms. DeArth has served on the Board of Directors of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California and is the current Board President of the Theatre of Yugen. Ms. DeArth is also an artist and the founder of Lovetheway, a creator of visual art, written works, and video content inspired by the power and beauty of traditional Japanese calligraphy. Ms. DeArth enjoys serving mission-driven clients (corporations, NPOs, and individuals) in finding solutions as they build and expand their businesses across borders.

Education:

• B.A., Bioethics, Waseda University, Tokyo
• M.A., Political Science, California State University, Chico

Professional Associations:

• Board President, Theatre of Yugen (Present)
• Founder, Lovetheway (Present)
• Director, YPS International USA, Inc.
• Board of Directors, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
• Senior Associate, World Financial Group
• Program Coordinator, Association for Aid and Relief