Hana, based in Washington DC, specialises in securities litigation and financial regulation in the US, with a focus on climate risk, the energy sector, and the role of financial institutions. Since joining ClientEarth in March 2023, Hana has played a crucial role in expanding ClientEarth's climate and energy initiatives in Asia, particularly in Japan.

Before joining ClientEarth, she served as a Senior Attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law, leading efforts on pension funds and the regulation of climate-related financial risk. Hana's diverse experience also includes roles as a Senior Campaigner at Rainforest Action Network and a Senior Policy Advisor at Global Witness.

Fluent in English and Japanese, Hana holds a Juris Doctor from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, complemented by a research certificate from Tokyo University Graduate School for Law and Politics. Currently pursuing an LLM at Georgetown Law Center, Hana is a member of the state bars of New York and Washington DC.

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