Boston University School of Law Alumni

Joachim Knoll

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Partner, LALIVE
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2003 — 2004
LL.M., Law

King's College London   1998 — 1999
LL.M., Law

University of Cologne   1995 — 1998
Law, Law

Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III)   1994 — 1995
Diploma in International Law, Law

University of Hamburg   1992 — 1994
Law, Law

OL

Experience
Lalive   January 2015 - Present
Lalive   January 2013 - December 2014
Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution   May 2012 - January 2013
Brown&Page   December 2008 - December 2012
Lalive   September 2006 - November 2008
Shearman & Sterling LLP   1999 - 2006

Skills
Construction Law, International..., International Investment, International Law, Dispute Resolution, Arbitrage, Legal Writing, Foreign Investment, Mediation, Private International..., Contract Law, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute...

Jord Ruijgh

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Tax Director
Legal Services

Education
Leiden University   1996 — 2002
LLM, Tax Law

Boston University School of Law   2001 — 2001
International (tax) law

Christelijk Gymnasium   1990 — 1996

Van Dijckschool   1988 — 1990

Experience
Ingram Micro   October 2014 - Present
ArcelorMittal   September 2013 - September 2014
ArcelorMittal   November 2009 - September 2013
Arcelor Mittal   October 2007 - November 2009
Loyens Winandy   May 2006 - September 2007
Loyens & Loeff   February 2003 - April 2006

Skills
Tax Planning, Tax, Tax Law, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT, Tax Advisory, International Tax, Restructuring

Jovan Barovic

Serbia
Bar Exam Candidate
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2012 — 2013
LLM, American Law (Concentration in Business Law)

Union University School of Law   2006 — 2010

Yale University   2006 — 2006
Summer Session, Mathematics and Statistics

Aiglon College Switzerland   2001 — 2006

Experience
Schoenherr   August 2011 - September 2012
Seward & Kissel LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
Schoenherr   November 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Corporate Law, Private Equity, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Competition Law

Juan Díaz-Laviada

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Abogado litigador/LDR Lawyer en Clifford Chance LLP
Law Practice

Education
Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2007 — 2013
Licenciatura, Derecho

Boston University School of Law

Boston University School of Law

Boston University School of Law

Boston University School of Law

Experience
Clifford Chance LLP   October 2013 - Present
Uría Menéndez   July 2011 - July 2011
Campamento Chamartín   August 2007 - August 2010

Julia Klein

Germany
Director at Deutsche Bank
Investment Management

Education
Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2000
Master of Laws (LL.M.), American Law

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München   1993 — 1999
First & Second State Exam, Law

Experience
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management   2006 - Present
CIBC World Markets   2004 - 2006
UniCredit Corporate & Investment Banking   2000 - 2004

Skills
Investment Management, Private Equity, Credit Analysis, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Hedge Funds, Structured Finance, Leveraged Loans, Leveraged Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, CLOs, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Financial Modeling, Financial Structuring

Julie Brouillet

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Humanitarian Coordinator at the French Embassy in Afghanistan
Legal Services

Education
Unidistance-Suisse   2014 — 2015
E-learning Swiss Law Bachelor, Droit suisse

Boston University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Exchange semester, International Human Rights, Africa i-Parliaments Clinic, Law Gender and Policy

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   2012 — 2014
Master of International Law, International Law and Legal Studies

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Spanish Law and French Law

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), French Law and Spanish Law

Lycee La Versoie- High School   2006 — 2009
Baccalaureat/A-level, sciences economiques et sociales, Mention tres bien (summa cum laude)

Experience
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France- Embassy of France   August 2015 - Present
United Nations Institute for Training & Research - UNITAR   January 2015 - May 2015
Embassy of France   November 2014 - November 2014
OHCHR   August 2014 - October 2014
GIMUN-Geneva International Model United Nations   January 2014 - June 2014
Africa i-Parliaments Clinic   September 2013 - December 2013
AFEDEM   June 2013 - August 2013
Sagec-Immobilier   June 2009 - August 2009
Partners In Health   July 2007 - August 2007
Legal Office   June 2007 - July 2007

Skills
International Law, Legal Issues, International..., Diplomatic Law, European Law, International Human..., Droit international, International..., Immigration Law, Document Drafting, Gender Law, Law of Armed Conflict, International Trade Law, Arbitration and..., Droits de l'homme

Juris Kaza

Latvia
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Sourthern California   1977 — 1980
MA

Boston University School of Law   1972 — 1975
JD

Columbia College   1967 — 1971
BA

Newton North High School   1964 — 1967
High School Graduate

Experience
The Wall Street Journal   June 2013 - Present
LETA News Agency   December 2006 - July 2013
Dienas bizness   July 1995 - November 2006
Dagens industri   1995 - 2004
Sveriges Radio   1990 - 1996
The Baltic Times   1995 - 1995
Freelance Journalist   January 1984 - September 1989
Freelance Television Journalist   August 1988 - August 1989
Dow Jones   1979 - 1984

Skills
Writing, Editorial, New Media, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Video Blogging, German, Newspaper, Publicity, Copywriting, Internal Communications, English, Corporate Communications, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Stories, Interviews, SEO copywriting, Telecommunications, Journalism, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Digital Media, Video, Translation, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Newspapers, Storytelling, Press Releases, Web Content, Television, WordPress, Magazines, Investigative Reporting, Public Relations, Editing, Broadcast, Facebook, News Writing, Business Journalism, Media Relations, Publishing, Broadcast Journalism, Online Journalism, Crisis Communications, Content Management, Publications, Breaking News

Kai Graf v. der Recke

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Partner, HAVER & MAILÄNDER
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2001 — 2002
Master of Laws (LL.M.), LL.M. in American Law

Hahn & Hahn Inc., Pretoria / South Africa   2000 — 2001
Legal internship

Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf   1999 — 2001
Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen, Trainee lawyer (Rechtsreferendar)

Wessing, Düsseldorf   1999 — 2000
Legal internship

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York/USA   1998 — 1998
Legal internship

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn   1995 — 1998
Erstes Juristisches Staatsexamen

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   1993 — 1995
Law studies

Experience
HAVER & MAILÄNDER   November 2002 - Present

Skills
Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Dispute Resolution, Banking Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fusionen und Übernahmen, International Law, Commercial Litigation

Khanh Dang Ngo

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Legal Counsel at BNY Mellon
Banking

Education
Boston University School of Law
LL.M., Banking & Financial Law

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
J.D. equivalent (Ref. iur.), Law

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Ph.D. equivalent (Dr. jur.), Law

Kimberly Sexton

Paris Area, France
Lawyer at OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
International Affairs

Education
Boston University School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2000 — 2003
B.A., History; Peace, War, and Defense

Experience
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency   April 2014 - Present
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission   July 2011 - April 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission   September 2007 - July 2011
United States Navy   May 2006 - July 2006
Essex County District Attorney's Office   June 2005 - August 2005
Florida League of Cities   January 2004 - July 2004
U.S. Department of State   June 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Policy Analysis, Rulemaking, Environmental Law, International Law, Nuclear, Licensing, Enforcement, Legal Research, Congress, Litigation, Policy, Public Policy, Energy, Administrative Law, Appeals, Government, Legal Writing

Laura Susi-Gamba

Finland
Vice President, Legal, Energy Solutions at Wärtsilä
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Boston University School of Law   1988 — 1989
LL.M., Law

University of Helsinki   1982 — 1986
LL.M. (OTK), Law

Experience
Wärtsilä   July 2015 - Present

Skills
Energy, Contract Management, International Law, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Competition Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Joint Ventures, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance

Laurence Toso

Geneva Area, Switzerland
senior manager at Ernst & Young
Legal Services

Education
University of Geneva   2006 — 2008
MBA

Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2000
LL.M., corporate law

University of Geneva   1992 — 1996
Law degree

Experience
Ernst & Young   February 2003 - Present
Shustak Jalil & Heller, New York   September 2000 - May 2002
Poncet Turrettini Neyroud   1996 - 1998

Lisa Marta Micheletto, MBA, LL.M.

Vicenza Area, Italy
Project Leader Additive Manufacturing at Sisma S.p.A.
Machinery

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   2013 — 2013
Global Management Program, Marketing

Fondazione Cuoa   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Universitad Catolica de Avila   2010 — 2011
Licenciatura en Derecho, Law

Boston University School of Law   2008 — 2009
LL.M. in American Law, International Business Practice, Intellectual Property

Università di Bologna
laurea, giurisprudenza

Experience
Sisma S.p.A.   April 2015 - Present
TRUMPF Sisma S.r.l.   June 2014 - Present
Sisma S.p.A.   June 2013 - Present
Sisma S.p.A.   September 2011 - June 2013
BridgehouseLaw Cologne   December 2010 - July 2011
DeLuca & Weizenbaum, LTD., Providence RI USA   September 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Problem Solving, Contract Management, Market Research, Product Marketing, Joint Ventures, Marketing, Due Diligence, Creative Strategy, Cross-border..., Trademarks, Patents, Business Strategy, Start-ups, International Business, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, International Law, Marketing Management, Analysis, Negotiation, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Contract Law, Project Planning, Due diligence, Corporate Governance, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Legal Advice

Ludger Schult

Munich Area, Germany
Partner at GLNS Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater
Law Practice

Education
Legal clerkship (Referendariat)   2000 — 2002
Second State Exam, Law

Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2000
Master of Laws (LL.M.), American Law

Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany   1993 — 1999
First State Exam, Law

Experience
GLNS Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater   April 2012 - Present
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP   July 2006 - March 2012
K&L Gates   September 2003 - March 2006
Gilbert, Segall and Young LLP   2000 - 2000

Skills
Distressed M&A, FCPA, Mergers, Private Equity, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Cross-border..., Venture Capital, Insolvency, Mergers & Acquisitions, Distressed Debt, Corporate Law, Compliance, International Joint..., Corporate Internal..., M&A experience

Maria Tartaglia

Madrid Area, Spain
Translation Assistant at Sintaxia, S.L.
Higher Education

Education
Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), International and European Business Law

Boston University School of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D.

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York   2007 — 2011
B.A. & B.S., Business Administration, Spanish

Universidad de Sevilla   2009 — 2009
Non-Degree Granting, Spanish courses

Liverpool High School

Experience
Sintaxia, S.L.   January 2014 - Present
Cambridge Institute Spain   November 2013 - February 2014
Americans for Immigrant Justice   May 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Student Affairs, Bilingual-Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Legal Research, Editing, Office Organizing, Organization, Critical Thinking, Event Planning, Spanish, Community Outreach, PowerPoint

Marie-Lorraine HENRY

Paris Area, France
Associate Director WEALTH MANAGEMENT chez FIDAL
Law Practice

Education
CAPA - article 100   2010 — 2011
FRENCH BAR

Boston University School of Law   2009 — 2011
LLM and NY BAR, Trust, will, estate and private equity

   2003 — 2007
PhD, Trust and will

   2002 — 2005
French Notary, Trust, will, estate and wealth management

   2000 — 2001
Master, Wealth management

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1995 — 1999
Master 2 - Private law

SMN   1993 — 1995
Baccalauréat

DU LYON

Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

Experience
FIDAL   June 2015 - Present
SCP LEVY   March 2012 - May 2015
SCP CHEUVREUX ET ASSOCIES   February 2004 - July 2009
RICHELIEU FINANCE PRIVATE BANKING   July 2002 - January 2004
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LEGAL   April 2001 - July 2001
Gide Loyrette Nouel   November 1998 - April 1999

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Private Equity, Private Banking, Corporate Governance, French, Venture Capital, Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Law, Securities Regulation, Trusts, Wealth Management, Investments, Litigation, Corporate Law, Asset Management

Mario Lorenzana

Madrid Area, Spain
Senior Consultant Transaction Services at PwC
Legal Services

Education
HEC Lausanne - School of Business   2008 — 2009
BS, Finance

Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2003 — 2009
E-3, Law and Business Administration

Boston University School of Law   2007 — 2008
Law, Law and economics

Gormanston

Experience
PwC   June 2013 - Present
PwC   September 2009 - June 2013
RBC Dexia   July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Tax Law, Risk Management, Finance, Assurance, Big 4, External Audit, IFRS, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting

Marjolein Bloem

The Hague Area, Netherlands
StudentStagiair at NautaDutilh
Judiciary

Education
Leiden University   2013 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Financial Law

Boston University School of Law   2013 — 2013
American Law

Leiden University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law & Business Administration

Universiteit Leiden   2009 — 2010
Propedeuse, Law & Business Administration

Boston University School of Law

Experience
NautaDutilh   June 2015 - Present
Euronext   September 2014 - October 2014
Advocatenkantoor Bezuidenhout   November 2012 - December 2012
GBBK Advocaten   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Corporate Law, Dutch, Hedge Funds, English, Research, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, International Law

Marjolein van den Bergh

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Legal Assistant
Law Practice

Education
Leiden University   2001 — 2008
Master, Civil Law and Company Law

Boston University School of Law   2007 — 2007
LL.M., American Law

Experience
Zuidweg & Partners   January 2014 - Present
Bugaboo   October 2012 - June 2013
UWV   May 2012 - July 2012
KPMG   November 2011 - April 2012
Adam Legal   September 2010 - October 2010
Universal Music Group   June 2010 - August 2010
Hogan Lovells   July 2009 - November 2009
Het Financieele Dagblad   September 2008 - October 2008
Houthoff Buruma   November 2003 - October 2006
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   April 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Paralegals, Analysis, Research

Markus Alder

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at THOUVENIN Rechtsanwälte Attorneys at Law
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M.

   1990 — 1995
lic.iur.

Experience
THOUVENIN Rechtsanwälte - Attorneys at Law   April 2012 - Present
meyerlustenberger Attorneys at Law   2009 - April 2012
Tom Talent Holding Ltd.   2008 - 2009
Markus Alder, Attorney at Law   2008 - 2009
VISCHER Attorneys at Law   2003 - 2008
Niederer Kraft & Frey AG   1996 - 2002

Skills
Private Equity, Corporate Law

María Sanchiz

Madrid Area, Spain
Abogado
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Derecho internacional y estudios jurídicos internacionales

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1985 — 1987

Massimiliano Leonardi

London, United Kingdom
Owner, New Guests Ltd
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Boston University School of Law

Matthew Pohlman

London, United Kingdom
Senior Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Law Practice

Education
Boston University - School of Management   1996 — 1999
MBA

Boston University School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD

University of Washington   1993 — 1995
BA, Economics

Experience
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts   May 2015 - Present
Goodwin Procter LLP   November 2008 - May 2015
Heller Ehrman LLP   2001 - 2008

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Mergers, Investment Properties, Class Actions, Hotels, Due Diligence

Michelle Van Mook

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Toezichthouder at De Nederlandsche Bank / Dutch Central Bank
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2009 — 2009
LL.M., American Business Law

Universiteit Leiden   2003 — 2008
LL.M., Dutch Private Law

Experience
De Nederlandsche Bank / Dutch Central Bank   July 2013 - Present
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   September 2009 - March 2013
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   October 2008 - November 2008
Baker & McKenzie   July 2008 - August 2008
NautaDutilh   October 2007 - April 2008

Migdalia Castillio-Gerding, J.D.,LL.M.

Dortmund Area, Germany
Law Lecturer at University of Münster
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor, Law

New York University, Stern School of Business
Bachelor's degree, International Business

Experience
University of Münster   April 1999 - Present
Gerding Rechstanwälte   1999 - Present

Skills
Litigation

Monica Cuan

Zürich Area, Switzerland
VP, Compliance Officer at Swiss Re
Insurance

Education
Università degli Studi di Firenze   2002 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Facoltà di Giurisprudenza

Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law

Trinity College-Hartford   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and French

Université Paris-Sorbonne   1994 — 1995

Dana Hall School   1984 — 1992

Experience
Swiss Re   September 2014 - Present
Axis Capital   June 2012 - March 2014
Infrassure Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland   April 2010 - May 2012
Alstom Power, Baden, Switzerland   February 2007 - March 2009
Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, CT   October 2003 - February 2007
Boston University Office of the General Counsel, Boston, MA   1999 - 2002
Time Inc., New York, NY   July 1997 - July 1999

Skills
Litigation Management, Insurance, French, Knowledge Management, Contract Management, Legal Advice, Underwriting, Foreign Languages, Reinsurance, Business Ethics, Management, Legal Services, Italian, English, Spanish, Code of Ethics, Risk Management, Legal Issues, Spanish-speaking, Legal Liability, General Insurance, Claim, Claims Management, Language Skills, Negotiation, Contract Review, Training & Development, Legal Compliance, Liability, Civil Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Insurance Law

Morgane Uguen, LL.M

Cologne Area, Germany
Legal counsel E.ON Global Commodities
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2008 — 2009
Master of Laws (LL.M), International Law and Legal Studies - Contract Law, GPA 3.80

Université Paris X Nanterre   2004 — 2010
Master in Business Law / Anglo American Law, Corporate / Contract Law, Top 10%

Experience
E.ON Global Commodities   January 2014 - Present
Holman Fenwick Willan LLP   September 2011 - July 2013

Skills
Energy Law, Legal support to the..., Energy Industry, International Law, Master Trading..., Contract Law, Legal Advice, French Law, International Business..., Development of master..., Arbitration, Renewable Energy Law, Contract Management, Commodities, Corporate Law, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Levy Exemption...

Moritz Lorenz

Berlin Area, Germany
Principal Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2003 — 2003

Universität Passau   1994 — 1999
Doctorate, Law, Foreign Languages (Mandarin, Russian)

National Taiwan Normal University   1996 — 1997

Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages   1994 — 1994

Experience
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   November 2007 - Present
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg   April 2009 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP   January 2004 - October 2007

Skills
Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Pharmaceutical Industry, Joint Ventures, Compliance, Legal Research, Cross-border..., International Law, European Law, Litigation, Corporate Law, Pharmaceuticals, Merger Control, Competition Law, Energy, Mergers, International Trade Law, EU Competition Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Nancy Sutherland

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Chief Legal Officer at Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law

Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH   April 2013 - Present
Pratt & Whitney   August 2012 - Present
Rolls-Royce North America   January 2005 - August 2012

Natalie Guelfi

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Allen & Overy LLP
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2005 — 2006
LL.M

Université Montpellier I   2003 — 2005
Masters, business and european law

Shaker Heights High School

shaker heights high school

Experience
Allen & Overy LLP   November 2007 - Present
Holland & Knight LL.P   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Asset Management, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Credit Insurance, Corporate Law, Insurance, Legal Advice

Paolo Barbanti Silva

Milan Area, Italy
Partner presso Lombardi Molinari Segni
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2002 — 2003
Master of Laws, LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law

Università di Modena   1989 — 1994
Laurea in giurisprudenza, 110 con lode

Liceo L.A. Muratori di Modena   1984 — 1989
Maturità classico - linguistica, 56 / 60

Experience
Lombardi Molinari Segni   January 2014 - Present
Lombardi Molinari   April 2007 - December 2013
Credem   2006 - 2007
Banca d'Italia   2005 - 2006
d'Urso Munari Gatti   2003 - 2005
Clifford Chance LLP   2001 - 2002

Skills
Diritto internazionale, Diritto fallimentare e..., Diritto societario, Transazioni..., Fusioni e acquisizioni, Consulenza legale, Governo d'impresa, Diritto dei mercati..., Due diligence, Diritto bancario e..., Joint venture

Pascal de Preux

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Partner at de Preux Avocats
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M, Business Law

   1998 — 2002
Lic.iur, Law

Experience
de Preux Avocats   October 2014 - Present
Loroch, Elkaim & Partners   January 2011 - September 2014
BCCC   October 2008 - October 2010
FBT Attorneys-at-Law   October 2004 - 2008

Philip Midgley

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Experienced Financial Analyst, FP&A, Finance Business Partner, Management and Financial Accounting
Accounting

Education
Boston University School of Law   1992 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Liverpool   1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography

St. Edward's School, Oxford

Experience
Currently Seeking a New Opportunity   February 2015 - Present
SunGard Financial Systems   August 2011 - November 2014
SunGard Financial Systems   April 2009 - August 2011
Northgate Information Solutions   2008 - 2009
Viasat Broadcasting   2007 - 2008
At It Productions / Eyeworks UK   2007 - 2008
O'Connor & Drew CPAs   September 1987 - May 1988
Smith and Williamson Chartered Accountants   September 1986 - August 1987

Skills
Financial Forecasting, Budgets, Sun Accounts, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, SAP, Financial Audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis

Piergiorgio Leofreddi

Rome Area, Italy
Simmons & Simmons
Capital Markets

Education
Boston University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LLM, International Banking and Finance

Sapienza Università di Roma
Law

Experience
Simmons & Simmons   March 2010 - Present
Clifford Chance   May 2000 - March 2010
Morgan Stanley   April 2004 - May 2005

Pierre-Adrien Achard

Paris Area, France
Associate Weil, Gotshal & Manges (Paris) / Avocat aux barreaux de Paris et de NewYork
Law Practice

Education
Peloux

University of Minnesota Law School   2011 — 2012
Exchange student - LLM, Corporate Law

Boston University School of Law   2008 — 2009
Exchange student - LLM, American Law

   2009 — 2011
Ex-magistère/DJCE

Experience
Weil Gotshal and Manges   September 2012 - Present
J. Sagar Associates   January 2011 - February 2011
Ashurst   June 2010 - July 2010

Pratima T. Narayan

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Dynamic Attorney and Director specializing in governance, public international law and human rights.
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University Teachers College   2011 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.)/pending, International and Comparative Education

Open University of Tanzania   2013 — 2014
UNESCO Postgraduate Diploma, Education, Curriculum Design and Development

Boston University School of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Law

Cornell University   1998 — 2002
BS, Industrial & Labor Relations

The Spence School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, General Studies

De La Salle Academy   1991 — 1994

Experience
Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)   September 2015 - Present
Amend.org   July 2012 - Present

Raphaele Cremona

Paris Area, France
Avocat at ARCHERS
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LLM, Law

Paris II Panthéon-Assas
Magistère Juriste d'Affaires - DJCE

Experience
Archers   January 2009 - Present
Jeantet & Associés   November 2004 - December 2008
Gide Loyrette Nouel   April 2004 - July 2004
Lovells   September 2003 - April 2004

Skills
Joint Ventures, IPO, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Cross-border..., Legal Advice, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Capital Markets, Legal Research, Real Estate Financing, International Law, Due Diligence

Robert Coniglio

London, United Kingdom
Capital Markets Associate at JONES DAY®
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD

Cornell University   2005 — 2009
AB

Beijing Foreign Studies University   2007 — 2007
Certificate

Experience
JONES DAY®   February 2015 - Present
Goodwin Procter LLP   October 2012 - December 2014
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts   September 2011 - December 2011
Goodwin Procter LLP   May 2011 - July 2011
Boston University School of Law/School of Public Health   September 2010 - April 2011
United States Attorney's Office   June 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Embassy, Beijing   June 2008 - August 2008

Ronald Charles Wolf

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Founder and commodity consultant at CPLP9 Commodities
Legal Services

Education
U. of Manchester, U.K.   2000 — 2001
Masters of Law, Law

New York University Scool of Law   1954 — 1956
Dr. Juris, Law

Boston University School of Law   1953 — 1954
Law

New York University   1952 — 1953
B.A,, Psychology

U.of Wisconsin   1949 — 1952
Psychology

Experience
CPLP9 Commodities   October 2014 - Present
international law counsel and commodity consultant   November 2011 - Present

Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Family Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Mergers, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, International Law

Ryan Benedict

Milan Area, Italy
Counsel at Latham & Watkins
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

Università degli Studi di Firenze   2003 — 2003
Law

Università di Bologna   1999 — 2000
Italianistica

University of Washington   1994 — 2000
BA, Italian and Philosophy

Experience
Latham & Watkins   January 2013 - Present
Latham & Watkins   April 2007 - December 2012
Hunton & Williams   September 2004 - March 2007
Boston University Office of the General Counsel   May 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Legal Advice

Sabine Wilhelm

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Legal Director Adecco Group
Human Resources

Education
IMD Business School   2015 — 2015
I3 Leadership Program

Hyper Island   2013 — 2013
Social Media Master Class

Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2000
Master of Law (LL.M.), IP Law, Contracts, Employment and Labor Law, International Business Transactions

German Bar Association   1996 — 1996
Admission to the German Bar

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg   1988 — 1996
First and Second Legal State Exam, Law

Experience
Adecco Group   September 2001 - Present
ZDF   1996 - 2001

Skills
Legal Compliance, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Contract Law, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, International Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation

Sanne Braam

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
transavia.com
Legal Services

Education
Erasmus University Rotterdam   2008 — 2009
Post Academische Leergang Arbeidsrecht

Boston University School of Law   2001 — 2002
Health law

Leiden University   1996 — 2001

Experience
transavia.com   March 2010 - Present
Boekel De Nerée N.V.   February 2006 - March 2010
Kupperman van der Wiel   2002 - 2006

Skills
Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing

Sara Bookbinder Daly

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Amsterdam   2015 — 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Medical Anthropology and Sociology

Fordham University School of Law   1998 — 2000
JD

Boston University School of Law   1997 — 1998

McGill University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology and Social Studies of Medicine

Bronx Science   1988 — 1992

Experience
Book Daly   October 2013 - Present
Allen & Overy   October 2011 - October 2013
Norton Rose Fulbright   July 2011 - October 2011
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   April 2006 - October 2010
Strategic Legal Solutions   September 2004 - April 2006
Law Firms   2000 - 2004

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media, Business Development

Sara Burghart, LL.M. (Boston)

Munich Area, Germany
Senior Associate at Taylor Wessing
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law

Universität Augsburg / University of Augsburg
First State Examination, Law

Experience
Taylor Wessing   October 2010 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery   February 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Legal Advice, Patents, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Litigation

Sean Reilly

Basel Area, Switzerland
General Counsel at Novartis Pharma AG
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Boston University School of Law   1982 — 1985
JD

University of Pennsylvania   1977 — 1981
BA, economics

Experience
Novartis Pharma AG   April 2012 - Present
Novartis   April 2006 - April 2012
Novartis Consumer Health   April 2003 - April 2006
Novartis   1990 - 2003
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP   1985 - 1990

Susana Serrano de Frutos

Madrid Area, Spain
Legal Intern en Garrigues

Education
Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2011 — 2016
E3 (Doble grado en Derecho y Administración de Empresas)

Boston University School of Law   2014 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.), American Law

Fundación Bankinter   2013 — 2014
Programa Akademia

Georgetown University   2013 — 2013
Curso "Inside Washington: Law, Development and Diplomacy", Derecho, Relaciones Internacionales

US Federal Court for the District of Columbia - Mock Trial

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute - Future Leaders Conference 2013

British Council School   1996 — 2011

Experience
Uría Menéndez   June 2015 - June 2015
Garrigues   June 2014 - July 2014
Clínica Jurídica ICADE   September 2013 - May 2014
Asjusa Letramed   September 2013 - May 2014
Uría Menéndez   June 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, iOS

Svetlana Sorokina-Wilson

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Locke Lord LLP (UK)
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2005 — 2006
LL.M. in American Law, International Business Transactions, Corporations and Intellectual Property

Moscow State University School of Law   2000 — 2004
Candidate of Law Science (comparable to Ph.D.), International Law and Legal Studies

Moscow State University School of Law   1995 — 2000
Diploma of Law (five-year law degree) with top class (red) honors, Corporations, Securities Regulation and Finance law

Experience
Locke Lord LLP (UK)   January 2013 - Present
DG Law   February 2012 - December 2012
EBRD   September 2006 - March 2011

Skills
Dispute Resolution, International Trade Law, Legal Research, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, International..., Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Banking Law, Arbitration, Eastern Europe, Public International Law, Private Equity, Corporate Governance

Thomas Schubert

Berlin Area, Germany
Rechtsanwalt/Partner bei Dentons
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2011 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Business Law, honors

Legal Clerkship with the State of Saxony   2002 — 2005
Bar Examination

Technische Universität Dresden   1997 — 2002
Mag. iur., Law Degree, Rechtswissenschaft

Universidad de Cantabria   1999 — 2000
scholarship, law studies; general civil law; commercial law

Rongotai College   1994 — 1994

Experience
Dentons   October 2015 - Present
Olswang   February 2013 - September 2015
Mayer Brown   September 2006 - January 2013
White & Case LLP   November 2005 - August 2006
White & Case LLP   August 2005 - October 2005
Noerr LLP   February 2003 - July 2005
Saxony Liaison Office   September 2004 - October 2004
Saxon Ministry for Economy   July 2004 - August 2004
Public prosecutor at Lower District Court   April 2004 - June 2004
Court of Justice   November 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Fusionen und Übernahmen, Corporate Law, Rechtsstreitigkeiten, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Wettbewerbsrecht, Restrukturierung, Gesellschaftsrecht, Handelsrecht, Rechtsberatung, Litigation

Tina Baker

London, United Kingdom
CoFounder at JAG Shaw Baker
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   1977 — 1980
JD, Law

Hampshire College   1972 — 1976
BA, Social and Economic Theory

Brooklyn Friends School

Experience
JAG Shaw Baker   February 2013 - Present
Brown Rudnick   June 2000 - January 2013
Edmonds & Co., PC   June 1998 - June 2000
Bachner Tally Polevoy and Misher   September 1990 - May 1998
Self-employed   September 1980 - September 1990
A&M Records   1988 - 1990

Skills
Music, Venture Capital, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Start-ups, Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Structured Finance, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, IPO, Private Placements, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation

Uros Popovic

Serbia
Partner at Bojovic & Partners
Legal Services

Education
Univerzitet u Beogradu / University of Belgrade   2007 — 2007
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

Boston University School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D. and M.A., Law; International Relations

Boston University   2003 — 2006
M.A., International Relations

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Economics

Experience
Bojović & Partners Advokati / Attorneys at Law   January 2013 - Present
BDK Advokati/Attorneys at Law   September 2008 - January 2013
PwC Legal   August 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Cyberlaw, IT law, International Business..., Mediation, Consumer Law, Legal Assistance, European Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation, Unfair Competition, Mergers, Foreign Investment, Arbitration, Construction Law, Joint Ventures, International Trade Law, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance, International..., Copyright Law, Property Law, Legal Research, Cross-border..., Employment Law, Legal Advice, Administrative Law, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Contract Law, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Tax Law, Banking Law, International Law, Due Diligence

VERONICA IBORRA

Valencia Area, Spain
Owner, electrofrio
Telecommunications

Education
Boston University School of Law   1988 — 2000

Victoria Cruz y Johner

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Director at Schooling for Excellence
Financial Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   1987 — 1988
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Banking

Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora del Rosario   1981 — 1986
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Schooling for Excellence   September 2007 - Present
JC Consulting   March 2001 - Present
Women's World Banking   January 1995 - December 1997
Lehman Brothers   March 1993 - October 1994
Mayer Brown   May 1991 - February 1993
Shearman & Sterling LLP   September 1989 - April 1991

Virginia Frangella-Valdez

London, United Kingdom
Global Compliance Director at Diageo
Consumer Goods

Education
Boston University School of Law   1997 — 1997
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Boston University School of Law   1996 — 1996
Master of Laws (LLM), American Law

University of Buenos Aires   1984 — 1989
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Experience
Diageo   November 2013 - Present
Diageo   March 2010 - October 2013
Accion   September 2005 - March 2010
State Street   2004 - 2004
State Street   2000 - 2004
State Street   1997 - 2000
Watt, Galvin, Veiga & Carroll   1992 - 1995

Skills
Compliance Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Relationship Management, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Negotiation, Internal Controls, Legal Advice, Company Set-up, Consumer Goods..., Regulatory Compliance, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Risk Management

William C. Henderson II

Italy
Professor at Central Texas College

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1981 — 1982
LL.M., Law, Psychiatry, and Criminology, Highest Honors

Boston University School of Law   1969 — 1972
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Babson Institute (now Babson College)   1960 — 1963
BS, Business

Experience
Central Texas College   September 2014 - Present
UMUC   August 1994 - Present
Vinson and Elkins   September 1989 - 1991
US Navy   July 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Microsoft Office, Student Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, University Teaching, International Law, National Security, Defense, DoD, College Teaching, Customer Service, Distance Learning, Management Consulting, International Relations, Higher Education..., Writing, Adult Education, Civil Litigation, Navy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Admissions, Security Clearance, E-Learning, Higher Education, Public Relations, Government, Nonprofits, Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Military, Program Management, Academic Administration, Leadership, Administrative Law, Customer Relations, Mediation, Grant Writing, Policy, Courses, Organizational..., Public Policy, Instructional Design, Litigation, Faculty Development, Program Development

Wouter van den Berg

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Project Finance Manager at Ballast Nedam
Law Practice

Education
Boston University School of Law   2006 — 2007
LL.M., American and International Business Law, GPA 3.84 (Magna cum laude)

Universiteit Utrecht   2000 — 2006
Meester in de Rechten (Master of Laws), Corporate and economic public law

VU Law Academy   2011 — 2012
Energy Law Curriculum (post-doc)

Experience
Ballast Nedam   March 2015 - Present
Ballast Nedam   May 2012 - March 2015
Linklaters   September 2011 - May 2012
Clifford Chance LLP   October 2007 - September 2011
Allen & Overy   February 2006 - April 2006
British Embassy The Hague   September 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Public/private..., Corporate Finance, Mergers, Project Finance, Energy, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Mergers & Acquisitions, PFI, Finance, Legal Advice, PPP, Joint Ventures

chen xiaohong

Finland
Student at Boston University School of Law
Consumer Goods

Education
Boston University School of Law   1985 — 1991

paola tascione

Bologna Area, Italy
Partner at ilegally
Law Practice

Education
Solicitor (non practising) admitted in England and Wales   2011 — 2011
English Law

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   2009 — 2010
LLM, american law and international legal practice

Boston University School of Law   2008 — 2008
American law

University of California, Davis - School of Law   2006 — 2006
American law

Università di Bologna   1996 — 2001

Experience
i-legally   November 2011 - Present
Studio LGA   June 2007 - October 2011
Baker and Mckenzie   January 2005 - May 2007
Studio Legale Associato a Ernst & Young   June 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Commercial Litigation, International..., International..., Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, International Business..., Arbitration, Legal Writing, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Contract Law, International Trade Law, International Law, Legal Research

Ádám Takács

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Consultant Indirect Tax
Legal Services

Education
Boston University School of Law   2015 — 2015
Executive LL.M., Transnational Commercial Practice, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Eötvös Loránd University   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International and European Business Law

Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem   2009 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Experience
PwC   March 2015 - Present
Domestic Law Firms   September 2014 - February 2015
Human Telex   2008 - 2015

Skills
VAT, International..., Team Leadership, Litigation, Contractual Agreements, International Law, Teamwork, Indirect Taxation, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, European Law, Enterprise Risk..., Legal Compliance