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Christopher Kobayashi works primarily in the areas of Sports and Entertainment, corporate, and construction law. He has counseled owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in construction matters as well as tenants with respect to commercial leasing concerns and commercial matters including business sales and acquisitions. He has also represented clients in the sports and entertainment industry for contractual negotiation and event planning. EducationMr. Kobayashi received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, in Santa Clara, California in 1987. He then received his Juris Doctor degree in 1990 from The Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Prior EmploymentFollowing graduation from law school, Mr. Kobayashi was a foreign associate with the Hashidate Law Office in Tokyo, Japan, until joining Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda in April 1993. Professional Associations and LicensesMr. Kobayashi is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Kobayashi is also a director of the East-West Center Foundation, a director of Ahahui Koa Anuenue, and a member of the Pro Bowl Committee. Contact info:[email protected] Click here to visit website
Ashley Diaz
As a small production company expanding into live events, we needed legal guidance that was both broad and deeply specialized. Christopher Kobayashi was exactly that. His unique blend of entertainment and corporate law expertise proved invaluable. When we were negotiating a venue agreement for a concert series in Dallas, he didn't just review the boilerplate; he leveraged his construction law background to flag critical liability issues with the temporary staging plans that our own team had missed. He explained the interplay between indemnity clauses and the contractor's insurance in a way that was clear and actionable. Christopher is exceptionally responsive and has a calm, strategic demeanor that instills confidence, especially when deadlines are tight. He didn't just protect us from potential pitfalls; he helped structure a deal that was fair and sustainable for all parties. For any business operating at the intersection of creative projects and complex logistics, his general practice skillset is a tremendous asset. We've secured him as ongoing counsel and couldn't be more satisfied.
