European Graduates

Alexandre Marion

Paris Area, France
Attorney at CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre
Financial Services

Education
College of Europe   1998 — 1999
Master of Laws (LL.M.), European law

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1997 — 1998
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Tax Law/Taxation

Université Paris X Nanterre   1993 — 1997
Master's degree, Law

Saint Julien en Genevois   1992 — 1993
Bachelor's degree

Experience
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre   July 2008 - Present
Dechert LLP   November 2004 - June 2008
OSCE   September 2004 - October 2004
THIEFFRY & ASSOCIÉS   January 2003 - December 2003
Gide Loyrette Nouel   April 2002 - July 2002
Gide Loyrette Nouel   January 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Securities Litigation, Hedge Funds, Anti Money Laundering, Mutual Funds, Investigation, Legal Compliance, Banking Law, Consumer Law, English, E-money, Electronic Payments, Market Abuse, Secured Financing

Andrea Hodgson

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Attorney
Law Practice

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2007 — 2010

University of San Francisco   2004 — 2005
bachelor of science

SFX

Experience
Citizens Advice Scotland   October 2013 - September 2014
Bonnard Lawson   August 2010 - November 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid   January 2009 - May 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid   May 2008 - December 2008
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE   1994 - 2005

Skills
Legal Writing, Trials, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Courts, Family Law, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Hearings, Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Mediation, Lexis

Anne Siri Helle

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Attorney at Law
Law Practice

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law

Law Society of England and Wales   2004 — 2005
Solicitor (non-practising)

Bemidji State University   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) / University of Oslo   1993 — 1994
Law

Experience
Advocates Atlantic LLP   January 2006 - Present
Blakemores Solicitors   January 2004 - February 2006
Workpermit.com   September 2002 - December 2003
Law Office of Dana Michael   January 2000 - February 2002

Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Immigration Law, Legal Advice, Norwegian, U.S. Immigration

Anne-Lise Monsen

Paris Area, France
Student at INSEAD
Higher Education

Education
INSEAD   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, MBA

Universitetet i Bergen (UiB)   2004 — 2009
Master of Laws

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2007 — 2008
LLM in International Law, International Contracts, Business Law, e-Commerce and Patent law.

University of Bergen (UiB)   2003 — 2004
Social economics and mathematics

Bergen Handelsgymnsium   1999 — 2001
Math, IT, Business

Experience
Computas AS   February 2014 - July 2015
Den Norske Dataforening   April 2010 - July 2015
Computas AS   December 2011 - February 2014
Difi - Agency for Public Management and eGovernment   August 2009 - December 2011
Hundekompaniet.no   November 2008 - November 2011
Eco Innovasjon DA   July 2009 - October 2011
Nowire.no AS   March 2006 - January 2010
Schjødt   May 2007 - July 2007
Larno AS   May 2003 - January 2007

Skills
Procurement, Public Procurement, Strategy, Contract Law, IT Strategy, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Outsourcing, Contract Negotiation, Management Consulting, IT law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Change Management

Benjamin Vollrath

Munich Area, Germany
Senior Legal Counsel
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2003 — 2005
PhD, Constitutional Law, Magna Cum Laude

OLG Karlsruhe   2004 — 2006
Second State Exam, Legal Studies /German Bar Exam

Deutsche Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften   2005 — 2005
Media law, consitutional law and administrative law

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M., Intellectual Property Law

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   1998 — 2002
First State Exam, School of Law

Experience
Turner Broadcasting System - A Time Warner Company   January 2011 - Present
University of Mainz   January 2009 - Present
BAW - Bayerische Akademie für Werbung und Marketing   January 2009 - Present
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP   October 2010 - December 2010
Noerr LLP   March 2006 - December 2010

Skills
Media Law, Entertainment Law, Litigation, Cyberlaw, Trademarks, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, International Law, Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Commercial Litigation

Carrie Kehoe

Ireland
Owner, Kehoe Interiors
Furniture

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1990 — 1994

Daniel Petsch

Luxembourg
Attorney at law (Germany), LL.M.
Law Practice

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2014 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Freistaat Bayern / State of Bavaria   2007 — 2009
2. Jur. Staatsexamen / Bar Exam (Germany)

Universität Würzburg   2001 — 2007
1. Jur. Staatsexamen + Begleitstudium Europarecht / Graduation in Law and European Legal Studies

Université de Poitiers   2003 — 2004
Studies abroad (Erasmus Program), Law and European Legal Studies

Experience
rwzh Rechtsanwälte   December 2011 - November 2013
Saint Gobain Group/Avancis GmbH   September 2010 - November 2011
Kemmler Rapp Böhlke EU Law Office   July 2009 - September 2009
Baumann Rechtsanwälte   October 2008 - June 2009

Dawn Connolly

London, United Kingdom
Senior Tax Manager European Region at AOL
Internet

Education
Universiteit Maastricht   2009 — 2010
LLM, International & European Tax

Golden Gate University, School of Law
LLM program, LLM in U.S. tax program (did not complete)

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD, Law

University of Maryland College Park
BS, Business (Accounting Emphasis)

Experience
AOL   January 2013 - Present
Element 6   September 2010 - January 2013
Maastricht University   September 2009 - August 2010
Deloitte Central Europe   June 2008 - August 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers San Jose   June 2000 - January 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg   April 2004 - April 2006

Skills
Tax Law, Corporate Tax, Due Diligence, International Tax..., Tax, Income Tax, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Cross-border..., International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax Structuring, IFRS, VAT

Dr. Jan Seelinger

Berlin Area, Germany
Attorney at Law at Dentons Europe LLP
Legal Services

Education
Heidelberg University   1999 — 2007
Dr

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2005 — 2006
LL.M.

Jagiellonian University   2003 — 2003

Eötvös Loránd University   2002 — 2003

Leipzig University   1998 — 1999

Feudenheim Gymnasium Mannheim   1988 — 1997
Abitur

University of California, Davis - School of Law

Experience
Dentons Europe LLP   July 2014 - Present
CMS Hasche Sigle   February 2012 - June 2014
Noerr LLP   December 2009 - January 2012

Skills
German Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Contract Law, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., European Law, Legal Advice, Due Diligence, Banking Law, International Law, Litigation, German law, Commercial Litigation

Dr. Nils Wiese, LL.M.

Munich Area, Germany
Government Administration

Education
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2007 — 2010
Dr. iur.

   2008 — 2009
LL.M.

   2006 — 2007
LL.M.

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2000 — 2006
1. Staatsexamen

   2002 — 2003

Experience
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, Familie und Integration   March 2013 - Present

Emilie Camus

Paris Area, France
Chargée d'études juridiques
Government Administration

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2006 — 2007
Master of Laws (LLM), International legal studies

Université Paris X Nanterre   2005 — 2007
Master bilingue des droits de l'Europe, droit international et européen

Université Paris X Nanterre   2002 — 2005
Bi-Licence, droit français / droit allemand

Universität Potsdam   2002 — 2004
Zwischenprüfung, Droit

Experience
Cour nationale du droit d'asile (CNDA) / National Court of Asylum   March 2015 - Present
Cour nationale du Droit d'Asile / National Court of Asylum   February 2012 - February 2015
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   November 2011 - November 2011
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC   2010 - 2011
Special Tribunal for Lebanon - Office of the Prosecutor   2009 - 2010
Human Rights Watch   2009 - 2009
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) - Trial Chambers   2008 - 2008
German Red Cross   2007 - 2007

Skills
Droit international, Union européenne, Public International Law, Droits de l'homme, Legal Research, Rédaction juridique, Droit international..., Legal Writing, Human Rights, Organisation..., Droit international des..., International Relations, Legal Advice

Gabriel Voisin

London, United Kingdom
Associate (Data Protection Team) at Bird & Bird LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   2009 — 2009
LLM, Intellectual Property

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2008 — 2009
LLM, Intellectual Property

Ecole de Formation du Barreau de Paris (EFB)   2007 — 2008
CAPA

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2001 — 2006
Master of Law, IP/IT

Experience
Bird & Bird LLP   March 2011 - Present
Hunton & Williams LLP   May 2010 - December 2010
Stehlin & Partners   January 2008 - June 2008
Feral-Schuhl & Sainte-Marie   April 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Privacy Law, Entertainment, Outsourcing, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Defamation, Intellectual Property, Compliance PCI, Unmanned Vehicles

Isabelle Field

Paris Area, France
Chef de projet web
Internet

Education
CIFAP   2014 — 2014

Telecom ParisTech   2009 — 2010
Mastère

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2000 — 2001
DESS

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1999 — 2000
LLM

Université Paris X Nanterre   1995 — 1999
Maitrise

Experience
EDF - Direction de Marché Entreprises, Professionnels et Collectivités   February 2015 - May 2015
LWM (Les WebMasters)   July 2011 - February 2014
France Television   June 2010 - February 2011
Kayenta Production/Nice Fellow/Yamago   September 2005 - May 2009
Lagardère Active Broadband   April 2004 - September 2004

Skills
E-commerce, Digital Strategy, radio, Web Marketing, CMS, CSS, SEO, Web Project Management, Photography, Product Management, Web 2.0, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, WordPress

K. Thomas Rose

Italy

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law
J.D.

Laëtitia Ferreira de Oliveira

Paris Area, France
International Legal Counsel France & Spain at FedEx Express
Computer Hardware

Education
CRFPA de Versailles   2006 — 2007
CAPA

Université Paris X Nanterre   2004 — 2005
DESS

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2002 — 2003
LLM

Université Paris X Nanterre   2000 — 2003
MIEJA

Experience
Accenture France   January 2015 - March 2015
Dell   January 2010 - December 2014
Lovells LLP   January 2007 - September 2009
The Walt Disney Company (France) S.A.S.   April 2005 - August 2006
Falque et Associés   April 2004 - June 2004
Clifford Chance   December 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Legal Writing, French, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Trademarks

Michael Kuss

München, Bayern, Germany
Partner bei Wächter . Kuss . Springer Rechtsanwälte
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München / LMU Munich   2002 — 2003
Dr. iur., Promotion, summa cum laude

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1997 — 1998
Master of Laws Int' Legal Studies, LL.M.

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München / University of Munich   1992 — 1995
1. Jur. Staatsexamen, Rechtswissenschaften

Universität Passau   1990 — 1992
Rechtswissenschaften

Experience
Siemens AG   June 1999 - September 2008
Linklaters   August 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Fusionen und Übernahmen, Strategisches Management, Privates Eigenkapital, Risikokapital, Risikoprüfung, Business Development, Unternehmertum, Unternehmensstrategie, Start-ups, Unternehmensführung

Patricia de Maré

Austria
Business Owner at DE MARÉ TEXT. KONZEPT. PR.
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2001 — 2002
LL.M., Law (IP)

University of Vienna   1995 — 2000
Master of Laws, Law

Experience
Sky Österreich Fernsehen GmbH   February 2013 - Present
DE MARÉ - TEXT. KONZEPT. PR.   2012 - Present
Lansky, Ganzger + partner   August 2009 - 2012
St. Stephen's/Strobelgasse WerbegmbH   May 2006 - May 2008
Young & Rubicam   March 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Marketing Communications, Legal Marketing, Licensing, Public Relations, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Ghostwriting, Trademarks, Copywriting

Peter Huppertz

Cologne Area, Germany
Partner at Hoffmann Liebs Fritsch & Partner
Law Practice

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1997 — 1998
Master of Laws in International Business Transactions, Law

University of Cologne
Law

Experience
Hoffmann Liebs Fritsch & Partner   March 2008 - Present
Nörr Stiefenhofer Lutz   1999 - 2008

Skills
Licensing, Trade Secrets, IT law, Cross-border..., Litigation, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, E-commerce, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Data Privacy, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, International Law, Legal Writing, IT Law, Legal Advice

Rachel Delattre

Toulouse Area, France
Environmental Regulatory Affairs Coordinator chez Airbus
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Université de Strasbourg
Master 2 Droit de l'Environnement, des Territoires et des Risques, Diplôme Universitaire Pollutions et Nuisances, Mention Très bien

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law, Honors

Université Paris X Nanterre   2004 — 2009
Licence et Master 1 Bilingue Droit des Affaires français et anglo-américain

University of Essex   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), French and English Laws, First Class

Experience
Airbus   October 2012 - Present
EADS   June 2012 - September 2012
Airbus   January 2012 - September 2012
Airbus   April 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Aeronautique, Droit de l'environnement, Parfaitement bilingue, Vision projet, Droit français, Common Law, Management...

Ron Miele

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Regional Head and Managing Director, EMEA Sales at Warner Bros. Entertainment Nederland B.V.
Entertainment

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Juris Doctor

Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS) with High Honors

Experience
Warner Bros. Entertainment Nederland B.V.   January 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution   January 2014 - December 2014
Warner Bros. International Television   2003 - 2014
Warner Bros. International Television   1997 - 2003
Warner Bros. International Television   1994 - 1997
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.   1988 - 1994
Trucker & Moerschbaecher   1985 - 1987
Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon   1983 - 1985

Skills
Digital Distribution, Entertainment, Feature Films, Television, New Media, Film, Content Strategy, Licensing, Video Games, Film Production, Digital Media, Post Production, Broadcast

Rudolf Pendl

Austria
Partner bei PENDL MAIR Attorneys [in cooperation with ZEINER & ZEINER]

Education
NYU School of Law   1994 — 1995
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz / University of Graz   1985 — 1993
Dr. iur.

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1991 — 1992
Research and studies for doctoral thesis

Bischöfliches Gymnasium in Graz

Experience
PENDL MAIR Attorneys [in cooperation with ZEINER & ZEINER]   2014 - Present
ZEINER & ZEINER Cooperation of Independent Attorneys   1999 - May 2014

Sarah Astier

Paris Area, France
Law Practice Professional
Law Practice

Education
Université Paris X Nanterre   1994 — 1996
DESS, Droit du Commerce International

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (JD)

Experience
Linklaters   September 2013 - Present
American Transmission Company   2000 - 2004
Edward Nathan and Friedland   1999 - 2000
GE Medical Systems   1996 - 1998

Skills
Corporate Law, Research, Legal Advice, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Legal Research

Shanthi Van Zeebroeck

Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
Juriste/Consultant (Compliance, Risk Management)
Law Practice

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2004 — 2005
LLM, US LAW, 3.0/4.0

Arizona State University   2001 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social and Behavioral Studies, 4.0

University of London   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), LAW Honors programs, 3.0

Experience
UCB BioPharma   July 2011 - November 2012
RIMINI STREET INC   October 2009 - January 2011
Bingham McCutchen/Black Letter Discovery/H5 Technologies   August 2004 - October 2009
Bingham McCutchen/Black Letter Discovery/H5 Technologies   August 2004 - October 2009
Bechtel   June 2003 - August 2004
HP Enterprise Services   April 1998 - August 1999
Federation of prisoners families support group   January 1995 - February 1998

Skills
Tax Law, Motivation, Legal Research, Editing, Legal Issues, Legal Discovery, Toxic Tort, Project Management, Global Contract..., Negotiation, Analysis, Positive Team Player, Risk Management, Strategy, compliance, Tax Compliance, Litigation, Litigation Support, Global Regulatory..., Legal Writing, Government Contracting, Influence Without..., Contract Management, Document Review, Pharmacovigilance, Personal Bankruptcy, Legal Compliance, Antitrust Law, Corporate Law

Thibaut Maitre

Paris Area, France
Étudiant IEJ Paris 2 Préparation ENSP / EOGN
Legal Services

Education
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   2015 — 2016
Master 2 (M2), Droit de l'environnement

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), Droit de l'énergie, de l'environnement et des ressources naturelles

Université Paris X Nanterre   2009 — 2014
Master Bilingue des droits de l'Europe, Droit français et anglo-américain, Mention Assez Bien

Experience
CAT Groupe   June 2011 - July 2011
LCL   June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Network Security, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, First Aid, Adobe Photoshop

Walter Meier

Bern Area, Switzerland
Legal Document Translator / Proofreader at Lawtank GmbH
Legal Services

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1995 — 2001
JD

San Francisco State University   1991 — 1995
BA

Southern Methodist University   1984 — 1987

Colegio Suizo de México   1969 — 1984

Experience
Portland Community College   March 2011 - September 2013
Portland Community College   September 2011 - June 2012
Portland Community College   August 2010 - June 2011
Meier Law Office   June 2003 - June 2010
United Airlines   November 1989 - April 1999

Yvonne Shave

London, United Kingdom
Legal Counsel at Element Six Group
Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Education
Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2000 — 2000
LL.M.

Marmara Üniversitesi
Summer Abroad Program

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD

Arizona State University   1989 — 1994
B.S.

Experience
Element Six   December 2012 - Present
SPD Development Company Ltd   August 2011 - November 2012
Smiths Medical   March 2005 - May 2010
Medex, Inc.   December 2003 - February 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP   January 2001 - June 2003
Three-Five Systems, Inc.   June 1994 - July 1996

Skills
Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Mergers, Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance

jonathan charbit

Paris Area, France
Attorney at law Member of the New York State & Paris Bars
Law Practice

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   2010 — 2011
LL.M, Concentration in Corporate Law and Entertainment, Media Law and Policy

Université Paris Dauphine   2009 — 2010
Master of Law (Master 214), Business Law

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2009 — 2009
D.U, Degree in Comparative American, European and French Labour Law

Université Paris X Nanterre   2005 — 2009
Master 1, Droit des Affaires

University of Athens   2007 — 2008
Erasmus, Law

lycée florent schmitt

Experience
Herbert Smith Freehills   April 2015 - Present
Kroll Ontrack   January 2015 - March 2015
Intervista Law   June 2014 - January 2015
Slaughter and May   April 2014 - June 2014
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   March 2014 - April 2014
Reed Smith LLP   January 2014 - February 2014
Gide Loyrette Nouel   March 2013 - August 2013
Baker & McKenzie   October 2012 - January 2013
FilmNation Entertainment   September 2011 - April 2012
Parquet de Paris / Paris Prosecutor's Office, Financial and White Collar Crimes Division   April 2010 - July 2010

Skills
International Business..., Entertainment Law, Anglais, Corporate Law, Entertainment Industry, Business Law, Legal Research, Gouvernance d'entreprise, Recherche juridique, Employment Law, Entertainment, Commercial Litigation, Language Skills