Founded by Thomas Masuda in 1929, Masuda Funai Eifert & Mitchell has grown to over 45 attorneys in four offices, located in downtown and suburban Chicago, Los Angeles and Cincinnati. The practice focuses on representing international companies operating and investing in the United States. Masuda assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the United States; hiring and managing employees from different countries; and structuring the distribution and sale of products and services throughout the United States. The firm s broad client base spans many different industries and technologies. It represents leading manufacturers and distributors of automotive parts, machine tools, printing presses and electronics. Other clients include financial institutions; transportation and construction companies; professional service organizations; computer and technology companies; and suppliers of food, household and outdoor goods. Some areas of practice are corporate, financial transactions, distribution and sales, employment and labor, environmental, health and safety and estate planning and administration.