J.S.D. – Kyoto University, Japan – 1986
LL.M. – Kyoto University, Japan – 1981
LL.B. – Kyoto University, Japan – 1979
Dr. Yoshitaka Wada is a Professor at Waseda University Law School. He teaches Theory of Law, Legal Counseling & Negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and Japanese Legal Culture.
His research interests include Law and Society Theory, ADR, Medical Malpractice, and Legal Profession. He has published many books including, among others, Healthcare Conflict Management, Deconstruction of Law and Society Studies, Skills for Legal Counseling, and Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. He is also serving for Japan Healthcare Mediator Association as a vice president and for the Center for Dispute and Negotiation Research at Waseda University as a chair.