Franchesca A. Johnson

Prior Experience

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Franchesca gained international legal experience through two semesters of law school in Tokyo, Japan, during which she studied Japanese law, cross-cultural negotiation, and international compliance. Franchesca also completed internships with two law firms while in Tokyo. Her experience included researching cross-border corporate transactions involving Japan and the United States, assisting with intellectual property matters involving the Philippines, and supporting M&A matters through legal research, contract review, and due diligence.

As a summer associate with Faegre Drinker, Franchesca conducted legal research and assisted with litigation and immigration matters. Her experience included drafting legal memoranda, preparing an asylum application, and researching and drafting an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. She also gained in-house experience through a secondment from the firm to the legal department of a major telecommunications company, where she collaborated with in-house counsel and attorneys from international law firms.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Franchesca is a movie buff and enjoys spending time watching classic films and vintage anime. She also loves spending time with her family, traveling internationally, and playing video games with friends.