On January 7, 2016 Professor Jerome A. Cohen spoke at the Association of American Law Schools in Tokyo. He spoke at the Section on East Asian Law and Society, which promotes learning about East Asian law and society, particularly in a comparative context; collaborates with other Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Sections on matters of common interest related to globalization and legal education; and facilitates the communication of ideas, interests and activities among members concerning legal systems in East Asia.