From High-Stakes Litigation to Sports Leagues and Restaurants: Adventures in Law and East Asia

Ryan Goldstein, JD ’98
Managing Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Tokyo Office
Director, East Asia Super League
Owner, Q Sushi and Gaku Ramen

Managing Partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Tokyo office, Ryan Goldstein made his career in complex business litigation and arbitration, including Apple v. Samsung and the dispute over ownership rights in the iconic “Ultraman” superhero character. Outside of his law firm practice, he is a founding owner and director of basketball’s East Asia Super League; works with a sumo stable; owns a Michelin star sushi restaurant in Los Angeles; and is starting a chain of ramen restaurants in the US (though not yet in Cambridge!). He is a regular commentator (in Japanese) on transnational law and business issues in Japan.

A light lunch (sorry, no sushi or ramen) will be provided.

*Location note: In past years, EALS talks were generally in Morgan Courtroom (Austin 308), but due to the construction project currently underway next to Austin Hall, we will hold most EALS talks in Wasserstein Hall during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Please register here.