Community and Networking4.21.25
Illinois and Japan: Celebrating and Strengthening Our Ties
Barnes & Thornburg co-hosts Governor Pritzker, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanual and Key Business Leaders for Exclusive Reception in Chicago

Barnes & Thornburg co-hosted an exclusive reception that brought together Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and other distinguished guests to celebrate the enduring partnership between Illinois and Japan. Reception hosts included Barnes & Thornburg’s Quantum Technologies practice group leaders Bob Karr Jr., Michael Carrillo and Martín Montes. The event, co-hosted on April 21 in collaboration with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Intersect Illinois, provided a platform for business leaders to reflect on the rich history of this relationship and explore future opportunities for global collaboration.
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