Akane Yoshida

Akane Yoshida (Sumihara) is a Senior Paralegal - Discovery Specialist at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates since June 2012. In this role, Akane coordinates document review and production projects while collaborating with legal assistants, attorneys, and discovery service providers. Responsibilities include drafting privilege logs, engaging in discussions on e-discovery workflows, and developing utilities using VBA and Python. Previously, Akane served as a Coordinator of Special Projects and a Legal Assistant, managing discovery workflows and assisting with securities litigations. Prior experience includes being a Litigation Paralegal at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP and a Patent Translator at Yasutomi & Associates, alongside a background in foreign patent prosecution. Akane holds a degree from Osaka University of Foreign Studies, completed in 2004.