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Japan Grants First Ukrainian Lawyer Historic Title

7/10/2025

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Japan's justice ministry has made history by granting Iryna Hrybachova, a Ukrainian evacuee, the title of the first registered foreign lawyer from Ukraine. Since her arrival three years ago, she has tirelessly assisted fellow Ukrainians with visas and employment, while now setting her sights on aiding Ukraine's reconstruction by guiding Japanese companies in their efforts.

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Japan's justice ministry has made history by granting Iryna Hrybachova, a Ukrainian evacuee, the title of the first registered foreign lawyer from Ukraine. Since her arrival three years ago, she has tirelessly assisted fellow Ukrainians with visas and employment, while now setting her sights on aiding Ukraine's reconstruction by guiding Japanese companies in their efforts.