Northwestern University School of Law Alumni

Alejandra Boada

Barcelona Area, Spain
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2008 — 2009
EX LLM, Master of Law

ESADE Business & Law School   2003 — 2004
Post graduate, Industrial and Intellectual Property Law and Competition

University of Leuven   2001 — 2002
Erasmus, International Law

ESADE Business & Law School

IE (Instituto de Empresa)

Universidad de Barcelona, School of Law

Experience
PCP ABOGADOS   January 2012 - Present
IURISTAX ABOGADOS   2012 - Present
PCP ABOGADOS (law firm)   July 2009 - Present
OH!WHITE COSMETICS subsidiary of HTECH Corporation Group   July 2013 - December 2013
ESTUDIO JURIDICO BAYLOS   June 2010 - December 2011
P&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY   November 2002 - November 2008
CAP Gemini Ernest & Young   October 2001 - February 2002
OLLE & SESE   January 2001 - September 2001
OLLE & SESE   January 2001 - September 2001
VENDRELL & ASOCIADOS (law firm)   January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Unfair Competition, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Mediation, Fashion Law, Bankruptcy, Patents, Negotiation, Legal Issues, Due Diligence, Litigation, Legal Writing

Alejandro Díez-Barturen Llombart

Spain
Abogado Asociado ONTIER
Legal Services

Education
IE Business School   2013 — 2013
Programa avanzado de “Corporate Legal” y Adquisición de Empresas, 11º edición.

Northwestern University School of Law   2011 — 2011
LLM at Northwestern University (Exchange Program IE Business School, Madrid).

IE (Instituto de Empresa)   2010 — 2011
Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas.

IE Business School   2010 — 2010
Curso de introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2009
ELS course at University of Minnesota.

Universidad de Zaragoza   2004 — 2009
Licenciatura en Derecho.

Queen´s University of Belfast.   2007 — 2008
Programa Erasmus. Queen`s University of Belfast, Irlanda del Norte.

Experience
ONTIER   July 2011 - Present
Lex Augusta Abogados   May 2008 - September 2008
Lex Augusta Abogados   June 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Derecho civil, Corporate Law, Fusiones y adquisiciones, Gobierno corporativo, Corporate Governance, Asesoría jurídica, Contract Law, Intellectual Property, Derecho de los contratos, International Law, Diligencia debida, Derecho internacional, Mergers & Acquisitions, Derecho de sociedades, Derecho mercantil

Alexandra Schwartz

London, United Kingdom
Hakluyt
Law Practice

Education
New York University School of Law   2008 — 2010
JD

Cornell University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Government

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2003 — 2004
General Course

Northwestern University School of Law

Experience
Hakluyt   April 2015 - Present
Latham & Watkins   November 2010 - January 2015
L.E.K. Consulting   September 2005 - June 2007

Ana Ferreira da Costa

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Lawyer at ABBC
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Business Administration

Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2010
LLM/K - Joint degree in Business and Law

Universidade Católica Portuguesa   2005 — 2006
Post Grad, Practica Forense e Assessoria de Empresa

Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa   1997 — 2003
Law

Experience
ABBC Advogados   December 2013 - Present
Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados   September 2010 - November 2013
ABBC   March 2007 - May 2009
Mullerat   January 2005 - February 2007

Skills
Legal Advice, Venture Capital, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Real Estate, Corporate Finance

Andrea Scarpellini

Milan Area, Italy
Associate Labour department presso d'Urso Gatti Bianchi Studio Legale Associato
Law Practice

Education
Milan Bar Association   2013 — 2013
Admitted to the bar, final mark 255/300

Northwestern University School of Law   2010 — 2010
LEAF legal english and foundations summer school

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2004 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD), Giurisprudenza

liceo classico Paolo Sarpi - Bergamo   1999 — 2004
Diploma liceo classico

Experience
d'Urso Gatti Pavesi Bianchi - studio legale associato   July 2015 - Present
d'Urso Gatti Bianchi - Studio Legale Associato   October 2013 - August 2015
d'Urso Gatti Bianchi - Studio Legale Associato   January 2011 - October 2013
Catholic University of Milan   January 2011 - July 2013
Studio Legale Migliavacca   May 2010 - December 2010

Skills
employment litigation, drafting of employment..., negotiations with trade..., transfer of the..., directorship agreements, restructuring procedures, management incentive..., redundancy and lay-off...

Andrei Yakovlev

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Partner King & Wood Mallesons LLP
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law
Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Queen Mary, U. of London
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Московский Государственный Институт Международных Отношений (Университет) МИД России (МГИМО)
Dipl, Jurisprudence

Experience
King & Wood Mallesons   September 2014 - Present
Winston & Strawn LLP   January 2012 - September 2014
Norton Rose Fulbright   August 2007 - January 2012
Dewey Ballantine LLP   July 1998 - July 2007
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP   July 1997 - July 1998
CMS Cameron McKenna   May 1995 - July 1997

Skills
International..., Corporate Finance, Sovereign Debt, Cross-border M&A, Derivatives

Andrew Buscher

Brussels Area, Belgium
Senior Group Legal Counsel at Ericsson
Telecommunications

Education
DAAD   1995 — 1996
Program for International Lawyers

Northwestern University School of Law   1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor, Law

Connecticut College   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Saint Paul Academy   1968 — 1983

Experience
Ericsson   January 2001 - Present

Skills
Patents, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Licensing, Negotiation, Due Diligence, IT law, Contract Negotiation, IP, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Telecommunications, Privacy Law, GSM, Litigation, Outsourcing

Annabelle Esau

Paris Area, France
Tax lawyer
Law Practice

Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia   2011 — 2013
Chartered Accountant certificates

Solicitor   2012 — 2012
Admitted to the bar of New South Wales, Australia

Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2009
LLM

Bond University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bond University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance major) (Honours)

Experience
PwC Société d'Avocats (Ex. Landwell et Associés)   December 2013 - Present
Federal Court of Australia   January 2012 - January 2013
KPMG   January 2010 - January 2012
Norton Rose Australia   January 2010 - February 2010
O'Neill Partners   2008 - 2008
Edmund Barton Chambers   2008 - 2008

Skills
Tax Advisory, Project Finance, International Tax, Corporate Tax, Mergers, Tax Law, Transfer Pricing, Litigation, Due Diligence, Trusts, Cross-border..., Tax Accounting

Antonino Catanese

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Head of Legal & Compliance Private Banking at Bank Vontobel AG
Financial Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2003 — 2004
LLM, Law

University of Zurich   1992 — 1997
lic.iur., Law

Experience
Bank Vontobel AG   November 2013 - Present
Leonteq Securities AG   December 2012 - October 2013
Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd.   November 2011 - October 2012
Credit Suisse   May 2006 - October 2011
Winterthur Insurance Company   October 2004 - April 2006
MBR Meier-Boeschenstein Attorneys at Law   October 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Financial Regulation, Joint Ventures, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Law, Commercial Banking, Risk Management, Securities, Securitization, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Structured Products, Private Equity, AML, Derivatives, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Hedge Funds, Cross-border..., Securities Regulation, Structured Finance

Antonio Castillo Espinosa

Madrid Area, Spain
Biotechnology

Education
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.
DEA, Applied Economy

Northwestern University School of Law
LLM

IE Business School
International MBA

Universidad de Navarra
JD (Graduated in Law)

Experience
PerkinElmer   March 2005 - Present
IE University   September 2013 - Present
IE Law School   September 2008 - Present

Astrid De Neve

Brussels Area, Belgium
Founder, BeLegal
Legal Services

Education
The University of Chicago   2004 — 2004
Financial Decision Making (Graham School), Corporate Finance, Investments, Practical Economics

Northwestern University School of Law   2004 — 2004
Special non-degree seeking student, Business Associations

Universiteit Gent   1995 — 2000
Master degree in Law, Business Law

Experience
BeLegal   January 2007 - Present
IWT (Agency for Innovation)   December 2012 - 2014
Verizon Enterprise Solutions   2009 - 2012
Awingu   2011 - 2011
Incubaid   2010 - 2011
Dacentec   2010 - 2011
Amplidata   2010 - 2011
Racktivity   2010 - 2011
AServer   2010 - 2011
NGDATA   2009 - 2011

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, IT law, Tax Law, Licensing, Mergers, Restructuring, Venture Capital, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Cyberlaw, Privacy Law, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Contract Law, Cross-border..., European Law, Legal Assistance, Due Diligence, International Law, Litigation, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice

Azucena Fernandez

Ireland
Hukum & Graphisme
Legal Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Law and the Entrepeneur, course

Fas Training (Ireland)   2013 — 2013
Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping and Payrolls, Accounting

INFOREM   2010 — 2010
Master in International Relations and Foreign Trade, Law

Atlantic Language School   2007 — 2008
Intensive English Plus, English

Escuela de Práctica Juridica   2006 — 2007
Asesoría de Empresas, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, Postgrado

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid   2005 — 2005
Industrial Desigh, Intellectual Property Law, Seminary

Comunidad de Madrid   2004 — 2004
Administrativo contable, Contabilidad

Delegación de la Mujer   2004 — 2004
Derecho Procesal Civil, Law, Postgrado

WIPO   2004 — 2004
Sistema de Madrid (Marcas Internacionales), Intellectual Property Law

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija   2003 — 2003
Nuevos aspectos del Dº en Internet, International Law and Legal Studies

Experience
Azucena Fernandez   August 2009 - Present
GARRIDO PASTOR ABOGADOS, S.L.P.   December 2008 - September 2009
ASEPRIN, S.L.   June 2008 - November 2008
Roeb & Cia, S.L.   August 2004 - November 2006
datadiar.com   July 2003 - November 2003

Skills
Trademarks, Patents, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Computer Law, Litigation, Legal Advice, International Law, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law

Barbara K. Mueller

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at Wild Schnyder AG
Law Practice

Education
University of Zurich   2000 — 2002
Dr. iur., Law

Northwestern University School of Law   1998 — 1999
Master of Laws (LL.M.), law

University of Zurich   1992 — 1997
lic. iur., Law

Stiftsschule Einsiedeln   1985 — 1992
Matura Typus B

Experience
Wild Schnyder AG   August 2014 - Present
Meyerlustenberger Lachenal   August 2004 - August 2014
A.W. Metz & Co.   April 2001 - July 2004
Meyer Müller Eckert   2003 - 2004
Pestalozzi Lachenal Patry   June 1999 - October 2000
Morris & Stella, Chicago   July 1998 - December 1998
Binder Groesswang Attorneys   1998 - 1998

Skills
Trademarks, Domain Names, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, Competition Law, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law, Unfair Competition, International Law

Bart Gombert

United Kingdom
European General Counsel at Bain Capital
Investment Management

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2002 — 2003
Master's Degree, Law

Ghent University   1993 — 1998
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Experience
Bain Capital   May 2011 - Present
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP   September 2005 - April 2011
Fried Frank   September 2003 - August 2005
Eubelius   September 2000 - September 2002
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick   September 1998 - September 2000

Benjamin Ellenbogen

London, United Kingdom
General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer at Squarepoint Capital
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2000 — 2002
J.D.

Northwestern University School of Law   1999 — 2000

Goucher College   1990 — 1994
B.A., Philosophy

Columbia Prep   1985 — 1990
H.S. Diploma, General

Experience
Squarepoint Capital   November 2014 - Present
Caxton Associates   December 2010 - November 2014
Electronic Trading Platform   July 2010 - December 2010
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.   January 2008 - February 2010
McKee Nelson LLP   2006 - 2008
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP   2005 - 2006
Cleary Gottlieb   2002 - 2005
Arnold & Porter LLP   August 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Derivatives, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Due Diligence, Litigation, Hedge Funds, Mentoring, Securities, Investment Management, Equities, Securities Regulation, Options, Structured Finance, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Internal Investigations, FINRA, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance

Benjamin Haberkorn

Brussels Area, Belgium
Partner at VVGB
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1995 — 1996
LL.M.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel   1994 — 1995
Master

Université libre de Bruxelles   1989 — 1994
Law Degree


Skills
Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Tax Law, Restructuring, International Law, Dispute Resolution, Finance, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiating Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, M&A experience, Investments, Arbitration, Cross-border..., Mergers, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, Private Equity

Bernhard F. Meyer

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at MME Legal AG, Dr. iur. LL.M, FCIArb, FSIArb
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1976 — 1977
Master's Degree, International legal studies

Florida State University   1972 — 1972
Traineeship in Business Administration

Universität Zürich   1968 — 1972
Dr. iur., Law, magna cum laude

Experience
MME Legal Tax Compliance   April 2015 - Present
MME Partners   March 1999 - March 2015
Hartmann & Meyer and Partner   June 1983 - December 1998
Baker & McKenzie / Homburger   January 1978 - March 1982
District Court of Uster (Canton of Zurich)   January 1973 - December 1975

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Advice, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance, Business Formation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Non-compete Agreements, Securities Regulation, Litigation

Bettine Meijer

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001

Mendel College


Skills
Teaching, Strategy, Wellness, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Yoga, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Public Speaking

Brendan Casey

Genève, Canton de Genève, Switzerland
Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2008 — 2011
JD, cum laude

Penn State University   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science, French & International Studies

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2015 - Present
WilmerHale   August 2011 - April 2015
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   July 2007 - July 2008

Skills
International..., Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Legal Research

Carlo Amari

Milan Area, Italy
Lawyer Partner at R&P Legal Corporate M&A
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

academy for american and international law (Dallas)   2003 — 2003

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   1994 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Law

Experience
R&P Legal - Rossotto, Colombatto & Partners   September 2009 - Present
Allen & Overy   2006 - 2009
Macchi di Cellere Gangemi   2001 - 2005

Skills
Banking Law, European Law, International Law, Competition Law, Cross-border..., Joint venture, Corporate Law, Securitization, Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, International..., Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Construction Law, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Project Finance, Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures

Carolina Banegas

Madrid Area, Spain
Associate Principal at Signium International Bao & Partners
Human Resources

Education
IE Business School (Instituto de Empresa)   2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration

Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2007
LLM Exchange Program, International Business Law

IE Law School (Instituto de Empresa)   2006 — 2006
LLM, Business Law

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2000 — 2005
LLB, Law

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2003 — 2004
LLB Exchange Program, Business Law

Experience
Signium International (Bao & Partners)   June 2010 - Present
Ernst & Young   December 2007 - April 2009
Squire Sanders (Hammonds)   June 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Mergers, Management Consulting, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Strategy, Due Diligence

Celeste. Tchetgen Vogel

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Legal Counsel at Credit Suisse
Banking

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

Charles-Antoine del Valle

Paris Area, France
Tax Attorney at DLA Piper
Law Practice

Education
   2010 — 2011
LLM in Taxation, Tax Law

   2009 — 2010
M2 Juriste d'Affaires, Business Law

   2009 — 2010
MSc in Legal & Tax Management, Business Law & Management

   2007 — 2010
Grande Ecole Program, Management

   2007 — 2010
Institut de Droit des Affaires, Business Law

Experience
DLA Piper   July 2013 - Present
Ernst & Young Société d'Avocats   September 2011 - July 2013
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   April 2010 - June 2010
Baker & McKenzie   July 2009 - August 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers   January 2009 - June 2009
Baker & McKenzie   July 2008 - December 2008

Skills
International Tax, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Tax Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Corporate Tax

Charlotte Cunningham

Spain
Student at Northwestern University School of Law
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2012

Chris Borowski

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
PR Officer at Frontex
Media Production

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts

Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2007
Masters

Georgetown University   1993 — 1997
BA

Experience
Frontex   July 2015 - Present
Freelance   January 2014 - July 2015
Reuters News Agency   May 2007 - December 2013
Reuters News Agency   2011 - 2012
Reuters News Agency   2010 - 2011
The Seattle Times   2006 - 2007
Reuters   January 2002 - June 2005
Reuters   March 1999 - December 2001
Bloomberg   November 1998 - March 1999
TVN   June 1997 - October 1998

Skills
Social Media, Storytelling, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Corporate Communications, New Media, Editing, News Writing, Politics, Telecommunications, Blogging, Media Relations

Clare Conroy

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Linklaters
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M)

Georgetown University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Daniel Dzenkowski

London, United Kingdom
Tax Director at PwC
Financial Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2003 — 2003
JD/LLM Tax Program

State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2002 — 2002
Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 1999
BA, Philosophy

Experience
PwC   September 2014 - Present
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   September 2009 - Present
KPMG   April 2012 - June 2014
Morgan Stanley   2007 - 2009

Skills
Restructuring, Due Diligence, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Tax, Private Equity, Tax Advisory, FATCA, Corporate Tax, Tax, Corporate Finance, Tax Law, Corporate Governance

Danny Nordstrom

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Latham & Watkins
Legal Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2012 — 2014
J.D.

The University of Kansas   2007 — 2011
B.A. Economics, B.S. Journalism

CIMBA   2010 — 2010
Finance and Economics

Experience
Latham & Watkins   September 2014 - Present
Sterling Partners   January 2014 - April 2014
JHL Capital Group LLC   September 2013 - December 2013
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck   May 2013 - July 2013
US Securities and Exchange Commission   May 2012 - April 2013
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   June 2011 - August 2011

David Plattner

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Shearman and Sterling
Law Practice

Education
Columbia Law School   2004 — 2006
J.D., Law

Northwestern University School of Law   2003 — 2004
Law

Yale University   1997 — 2001
B.A., History

Experience
Shearman and Sterling   October 2006 - Present
Nokia Solutions and Networks   February 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Acquisitions, Cross-border..., Restructuring, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, Capital Markets

David Rubin

Toulouse Area, France
General Counsel at SIGFOX
Telecommunications

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1997 — 1998
Master of Laws (LLM)

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1993 — 1994
Postgraduate Specialized Degree (DESS), Banking and Financial Law

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)
Juris Doctor (Maitrise), Business Law

Experience
SIGFOX   December 2014 - Present
La Fourchette   September 2014 - November 2014
Aviat Networks   February 2014 - August 2014
ideapod.com   August 2012 - December 2013
TE Connectivity (formerly Deutsch)   January 2009 - April 2012
Disneyland Paris   August 2007 - December 2008
Bredin Prat (formerly Slaughter and May)   2004 - 2007
Linklaters   1998 - 2003

Skills
M&A experience, Restructuring, Venture Capital, Budgets, Intellectual Property, Management, Corporate Secretary, Project Finance, Commercial law, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Lawyer, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, International Law, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Legal budget, Finance, General Counsel, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Internal legal database, Competition Law, Financing, Private Equity, Litigation, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, Attorney, Due Diligence, Cross-border..., Management Package, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Finance, In-house counsel

Deborah Lemberger

Barcelona Area, Spain
Legislative Compliance Manager at ADP Streamline
Human Resources

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LL.M. - International legal studies, Law

Université libre de Bruxelles   1994 — 1999
Master, Law

Experience
ADP Streamline   March 2015 - Present
ADP Streamline   August 2012 - January 2015
Claeys & Engels   November 2006 - April 2011
IBM   September 2009 - September 2010
Clifford Chance LLP   October 1999 - October 2006

Skills
HR Consulting, French, English, Employment Law, Team Management, Project Management, Spanish, Human Resources, Legal Advice, Employment Contracts, Restructuring

Django Baker

Brussels Area, Belgium
Chairman President & Founding Executive Artistic Production Director, Theatre O Th Absurd Company
Higher Education

Education
Saint Scholastica, Finishing school Monastery   1987 — 2000
Theatre Performance

Columbia School of Broadcasting   1985 — 1987
Announcing, Copywriting

Northwestern University School of Law   1983 — 1985
Law

Roger C. Sullivan High School   1981 — 1985
Diploma, Advanced Placement:Art /College Writing /English /French /History /Humanities /Law /Math /Theatre

Experience
The Salvation Army   September 2013 - Present
Theatre O Th Absurd Company   1994 - Present
Radio Advertising Service Incorporated   August 1991 - June 2011
Clock Productions at National Pastime Theater Company   January 1994 - February 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company   January 2002 - August 2004
D'agostino's Casual Italian Restaurant   December 1996 - January 2000
EDGE PRODUCTIONS   1989 - 1990

Skills
Social Networking, Editing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Dance, Event Planning, Sound, Creative Writing, Recording, Teaching, Grant Writing

Dr Murat Unal

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Executive Officer SONEAN (Connecting the Nodes)
Investment Management

Education
IE Business School   2008 — 2011
Doctorate in business administration, Social Network Analysis, Ecosystems, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance

Northwestern University School of Law   2006 — 2007
LL.M., Law

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2002 — 2004
M.B.A, Business Administration

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management   2002 — 2004
M.B.A, Business Administration

University of Adelaide   1996 — 1998
B.Com, Business Administration

St. Mark`s College   1996 — 1998
Residential Tutor, Business Administration

Experience
Funds@Work AG   December 2001 - Present
SONEAN   February 2013 - Present
Citibank Northern Europe   2000 - 2001
Impac Management Consulting   1997 - 1998

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Banking, Mentoring, Business Coaching, Asset Management, Ecosystem Management, Corporate Finance, Funding, Management Consulting, Restructuring, Investment Strategies, Business Planning, Mutual Funds, Analysis, Consulting, Capital Markets, Strategy, Asset Managment, Requirements Analysis, Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, Management, International Business, Business Strategy, Emerging Markets, Start-ups, Investments, Venture Capital, Dynamic Network Analysis, Private Equity, Executive Management, Corporate Governance, Social Network Analysis, Islamic Finance, Economics, Financial Services, Investment Management, Business Development, Governance, Analytics, Finance, Due Diligence, Business Analysis, ESG Investments

Dr. Michaela Westrup, LL.M.

Munich Area, Germany
Rechtsanwältin/Counsel bei King & Wood Mallesons
Law Practice

Education
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main   2000 — 2001
Promotion, Promotionsstudium, Summa cum laude

Landgericht Frankfurt am Main
2. Jur. Staatsexamen, Referendariat

Northwestern University School of Law   1998 — 1999
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Legal Studies, With honours

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
1. Jur. Staatsexamen, Rechtswissenschaften

Experience
King & Wood Mallesons   September 2001 - Present

Eduardo Abril

Madrid Area, Spain
Partner en MVA Asociados
Legal Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2010 — 2011
LL.M, Master of Laws (Business)

IE Business School
CBA, Business Administration

IE Business School
Master Derecho de la Energía, Law

Universidad Pontificia Comillas   1997 — 2002
Licenciado, Law

Experience
MVA Asociados   November 2012 - Present
Garayar Asociados   February 2006 - November 2012
Gomez Acebo & Pombo   September 2002 - January 2006

Skills
Derecho de sociedades, Corporate Law, European Law, Competition Law, Energy Law

Eduardo Celorio

Madrid Area, Spain
Fundador y director de 2conleche.com.
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2002 — 2006
Licenciatura, Derecho

Instituto de Empresa   2006 — 2007
Master, International Legal Practice

Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2007
International Exchange Student, Derecho

The College of William and Mary   2006 — 2006
International Law Summer Program, Derecho

Experience
2conleche   October 2011 - Present
Appstory   June 2015 - Present
DARWIN & CO   April 2014 - Present
Laboratorio Editorial TusRelatos   November 2012 - Present
Lalimitada.com   January 2011 - January 2013
Genuine European Portraits   September 2009 - December 2010
PEREZ-LLORCA   September 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Pago por clic, Online Reputation..., Community Management, Optimización en medios..., Hootsuite, Facebook Marketing, Estrategia, Mercadotecnia, Optimización en..., Google Adwords, Social Networking Apps, Redes sociales, Marketing, Leadership, Estrategia de..., SMO, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Media, Mercadotecnia en medios..., SEO, Silly jokes at coffee..., Web Design, Español, SEO copywriting, Gestión comunitaria, Custom Facebook Pages, Publicidad en Internet, Project Management, International Business..., Marketing en Internet, Mobile Phone Apps, Marketing digital, Sales, Twitter, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Facebook Custom Tabs, Group Work

Elena Chastova

Russian Federation
VP, Legal and Compliance at SUN Mining Limited
Mining & Metals

Education
IE Business School   2007 — 2008
Certificate in Business Administration, International Law and Business Administration

Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2008
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Honors Degree, International Business Law

Russian School of Private Law Under the President of the Russian Federation   1999 — 2001
Magister in Private Law

Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation   1993 — 1998
Degree of Lawyer with major in Jurisprudence, Civil Law (honors degree)

Russian Extramural Financial-Economic Institute   1993 — 1998
Degree of Economist with major in Accounting and Audit (honors degree)

Experience
TOO Yubileinoye (Kazakhstan, Yubileinoye gold deposit, underground operations)   2014 - Present
SUN Mining Limited   October 2008 - Present
Integra Group   January 2008 - October 2008
Polyus Gold   2004 - 2008
Tatneft   2001 - 2004

Skills
Management, Emerging Markets, Shareholder Agreements, Legal Advice, Shareholder Protection, Mining Exploration, Arbitration, Restructuring, Corporate Governance, Investor Relations, Subsoil Use, Strategy, Disclosure, Compliance, Corporate Finance, IPO, Dispute Resolution, Risk Analysis, Group Development, Project Management, Crisis Management, Competition Law, Due Diligence, Board of Directors, Joint Ventures, Group Restructuring, Private Equity, Mining, M&A experience, Valuation, Risk Assessment, Antitrust Law, Staff Development, Litigation, Financial Modeling, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Design, Risk Management, Securities Regulation, Listings, Foreign Investment, Staff Management, Corporate Law, International Business..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning

Elisa Billi

Italy
Lawyer at International Subsidiary Bank Division at Intesa Sanpaolo
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2009 — 2010

Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2010

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz   1998 — 1999

Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca   1994 — 1999

other

Experience
Intesa Sanpaolo   December 2010 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   September 2007 - June 2009
Simmons & Simmons   September 2004 - July 2007
von der Seipen & Steinberg Rechtsanwaltskanzlei   January 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers

Elizabeth S. Elmore

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Assistant Appeals Counsel, Office of the Prosecutor at United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals
International Affairs

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1999 — 2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certified Concentrations in Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Policy Analysis and Public Interest Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance

Experience
United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (UN-MICT)   August 2015 - Present
United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia   September 2014 - July 2015
United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia   May 2013 - September 2014
OSCE ODIHR   March 2013 - March 2013
Sabbatical   March 2011 - May 2012
Obama for America   2012 - 2012
Grippo & Elden   2007 - 2011
Elizabeth Elmore, Esq.   2004 - 2007
Sarge / The Reputation   1996 - 2006
Jones Day   2001 - 2001

Skills
Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Courts, International Law, Strategic Planning, Rule Of Law, Multilateral..., Diplomacy, Contract Negotiation, International Criminal..., International Human..., Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Policy Writing, Training, Depositions, Employment Law, Political Asylum, Foreign Policy Analysis, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Conflict Resolution, Election Law, International...

Elsa Abraham

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Corporate Governance Specialist at HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA
Banking

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2014 — 2014
Master's Degree, Law

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)   2009 — 2011
Diploma in International Trust Management

Universities of Geneva and Lausanne   2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Business Law

University of Geneva   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Law

Experience
HSBC Private Bank   January 2015 - Present
HSBC Trust Company SA   December 2008 - April 2014
EY   September 2007 - May 2008
Ahold   August 2005 - July 2006

Filippo Maria Catenacci

Milan Area, Italy
Head of Legal and Compliance presso Burger King Restaurants Italia
Legal Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2006
LL.M. cum Laude, M&A, Securities, IP

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   1997 — 2001
Laurea, Giurisprudenza

Istituto Villa Flaminia   1983 — 1996

Experience
Burger King SEE   January 2015 - Present
Roedl & Partner   August 2007 - January 2015
Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partner   2006 - 2007
Varrenti Bassan Lenzi Studio Legale Tributario   July 2004 - August 2005
Insom Pamphili Codacci-Pisanelli   February 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Diritto societario, Due Diligence, M&A experience, International Law, Contenziosi commerciali, Proprietà intellettuale, Mergers & Acquisitions, Ristrutturazione, Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Transazioni..., Corporate Law, Joint venture, Contenziosi, Private equity, Diritto internazionale, Franchising, Civil Litigation, Restructuring, Cross-border..., Due diligence, Governo d'impresa, Corporate Governance, International M&A, Consulenza legale, Legal Advice, Fusioni e acquisizioni, Start-up, Contenziosi civili, Assistenza legale

Fiona Ang

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Coördinator at VORMEN vzw Vlaams Expertisecentrum Mensenrechteneducatie
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1996 — 2001
Lic, Law

Northwestern University School of Law

OLVP Sint-Niklaas

Experience
Vormen vzw - expertisecentrum mensenrechten- en kinderrechteneducatie Vlaanderen   2008 - Present
Amnesty International   2002 - December 2010
UNICEF Belgium   2007 - 2008
Amnesty International   2003 - 2007
K.U.Leuven   2002 - 2007
International Labour Organization   May 2002 - July 2002
Amnesty International European Institutions Office   January 2002 - April 2002
Amnesty International   July 2001 - December 2001
Amnesty International Studentenkern Leuven   1998 - 2001
Regenboog   1994 - 2001

Skills
French, Human Rights Law, Editing, Human Rights, Teaching, Non-profits, Research, Strategic Planning, English, Writing, Civil Society

Fiona McKinnon

Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy
Research Fellow Instituto Superiore Internazionale di Scienze Criminali (ISISC)
International Affairs

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM), International Human Rights Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2007
J.D

Harvard University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The American University in Cairo
M.A, Migration and Refugee Studies & International Human Rights Law

Experience
Watson Immigration Law   December 2009 - Present
Bahir Dar University   January 2014 - March 2015
Northwestern University   April 2013 - August 2013
Africa & Middle East Refugee Assistance   January 2012 - February 2012
Global Law Advocates   March 2010 - August 2011
Law Offices of Alan M. Parra   September 2008 - November 2009
National Immigration Project   June 2006 - August 2006
Flathead County District Court   May 2005 - November 2005
Hungarian Helsinki Committee   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Microsoft Word, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, International Human..., Human Rights, Immigration Law, Microsoft Excel, Appeals, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Criminal Law, Immigration Issues, Forced Migration, Legal Writing, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Research, Public Speaking, PowerPoint

Gabriela Schwarz

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Researcher bei University of Zurich
Research

Education
University of Lucerne   2006 — 2008
Master of Law (MLaw)

Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2007
Exchange Semester, Law

University of Lucerne   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Law (BLaw)

Experience
University of Zurich   October 2013 - Present
University of Zurich Competence Center for Human Rights   November 2011 - September 2013
EY   September 2011 - January 2012
District Court of Meilen   February 2009 - March 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Qualitative Forschung, Menschenrechte, Forschung, Vorträge, PowerPoint, Wissenschaft

Guillaume Giuliani

Paris Area, France
Partner at Desfilis
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1999 — 2000
LLM, law

La Sorbonne   1998 — 1999
DESS, Law

Experience
Desfilis   September 2013 - Present
Bredin Prat   June 2007 - August 2013
Jones Day   November 2005 - May 2007
Clifford Chance LLP   January 2004 - October 2005
STMicroelectronics   April 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Negotiating Contracts, Corporate Law, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Private Equity, Corporate Transactions, Legal Advice, Competition Law, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Securities Law, Securities Regulation, International Law, Cross-border...

Guillaume Giuliani

Paris Area, France
Avocat at Bredin Prat
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1999 — 2000

Hendrik Lange

Zürich Area, Switzerland
at UBS AG
Banking

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2003 — 2004
Master of Law (LL.M), International Law

German Bar Exam at Landgericht Munich (Referendariat)   1998 — 2001
Assessor, Law

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München   1995 — 1998
First State Examination (J.D. equivalent), Law

Universität Passau   1993 — 1995
Zwischenprüfung, Law

Experience
UBS AG   November 2009 - Present
UBS Wealth Management   August 2008 - November 2009
UBS Wealth Management   January 2008 - July 2008
UBS Wealth Management / Product & Services / Wealth Planning   June 2005 - December 2007
Attorney at Law   September 2004 - June 2005
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.   January 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Wealth Management..., Risk Management, Capital Markets, Financial Risk, Investments, Wealth Management, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Banking, Management

Hélène Van Steenberge

Brussels Area, Belgium
Associate at Baker & McKenzie
Law Practice

Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School   2011 — 2012
Master, Financial Management

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2006 — 2011
Master, Law

Northwestern University School of Law   2010 — 2010
Exchange student, Law

Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst

Experience
Baker & McKenzie   September 2012 - Present
NautaDutilh   August 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Corporate Finance, Banking, Legal Research, Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ian Logan

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Senior Legal Counsel
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 1998
B.A., History and German Literature

Loyola High School

Experience
VimpelCom   July 2013 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP   August 2006 - May 2013
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   October 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Debt Offerings, Secured and Unsecured..., Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Equity Offerings, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Contract Negotiation, Mergers

Ignace Maes

Brussels Area, Belgium
Student at Northwestern University School of Law
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1974 — 1975

Javier Serrada

Madrid Area, Spain
Legal Department Director at ACCIONA
Renewables & Environment

Education
   2009 — 2010
LLM

IE Business School   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Business Administration

ESIC: Business & Marketing School   1999 — 2000
Master in International Business

Universidad Pública de Navarra   1993 — 1998
Licenciado en Derecho

Experience
Acciona Windpower   June 2005 - Present
Acciona Energy North America   December 2009 - July 2010
Zubiri&Zudaire Abogados   September 1999 - June 2005
Ayuntamiento de Pamplona   September 1997 - July 1999

Skills
Team Building, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Legal Project Management, Legal Compliance, Purchasing, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Sales, Purchase Management

Jayashree Mitra

London, United Kingdom
Attorney
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law
JD

Yale University   1997 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmacology

Experience
White & Case   September 2008 - Present
CommonHealth   2006 - 2007
PAREXEL   2003 - 2005
Access Medica   2003 - 2005

Skills
Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Biotechnology, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Opinions, Pharmaceutical Industry, Competition Law, Patents, Publication Planning, Legal Writing, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Medical Writing, Life Sciences, Research, Litigation, Document Review

Jessica Strelec

Netherlands
Head of Vacation Rentals at Booking.com
Internet

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D. with Honors

College of the Holy Cross   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Shady Side Academy   1994 — 1999

Experience
Booking.com   September 2014 - Present
Booking.com   January 2012 - September 2014
Booking.com   June 2010 - December 2011
McGuireWoods   September 2008 - July 2009
Dutko Worldwide   June 2003 - April 2005

Skills
E-Commerce, Online Marketing, A/B testing, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Decision ..., Multivariate Testing, Web Analytics, Web Content Management, Content Management, Affiliate Marketing, Web Project Management, User Experience, Web Content Optimization, Training, Conversion Optimization, E-commerce, Legal Research, Online Travel, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Copywriting, Hotel Booking

Jonathan Sidi

London, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel, Artisan Partners UK LLP / Admitted to the Bar Paris, New York (registered with SRA)
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2006
Master's Degree, Law

CERIS (European Center for International and Strategic Research)
Master's Degree, International Relations and Affairs, summa cum laude

Bar School, Versailles   2004 — 2005
Bar admission, Law

Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines   2003 — 2004
Post-Graduate Degree, Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1998 — 2002
Master's Degree, Business Law

Experience
Artisan Partners UK LLP   February 2013 - Present
Allen & Overy LLP   December 2011 - February 2013
Arendt & Medernach   September 2006 - December 2011
Bignon Lebray Law Firm   January 2004 - November 2004
Kahn & Associés   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Investments, Contract Law, Hedge Funds, Asset Management, European Law, Financial Structuring, UCITS, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Investment Management

Joong-Ho Kim

Paris Area, France
Managing Partner of ARCHE Avocats
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1996 — 1997
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Paris II Assas   1992 — 1996
Master and Ph.D. in law

Yonsei University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Diplomacy

Experience
Indépendant   2003 - Present
ALERION Société d'Avocats   2003 - Present
TSW Consulting Pte Ltd. Singapore   2002 - 2003
DaeRyook International Law Firm, Korea   2001 - 2002
Samsung Electronics, Korea   1999 - 2001

Skills
Investment and Project..., M&A, Projects,...

Joris Beckers

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Lawyer at DLA Piper
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law

University of Leuven

José Luis Donoso

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A. (Grupo ACS)
Construction

Education
   2008 — 2009
LL.M

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2003 — 2004
Master

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   1995 — 2000
Licenciado

Experience
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A. (Grupo ACS)   July 2014 - Present
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A. (ACS Group)   March 2007 - June 2014
INECO-TIFSA   June 2001 - February 2007

Skills
Estrategia empresarial, Financiación de..., Gestión de contratos, Negociación, Administración y..., Fusiones y adquisiciones, Diligencia debida, Planeamiento de..., Finanzas corporativas, Asesoría jurídica, Gestión de proyectos, Negociación de contratos, Derecho de sociedades

João Paulo Lovo

Brussels Area, Belgium
International Visiting Attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2011 — 2012
LLM, Taxation

City University of New York-Baruch College   2009 — 2011
Professional Certificate in Finance and Investments; Minor in Accounting

Fundação Getulio Vargas   2005 — 2009
MBA, Management

Universidade de São Paulo / USP   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Laws

Experience
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates   September 2013 - May 2014
LAW OFFICES OF CHARLENE CAPRIO, PLLC   September 2012 - September 2013
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP   October 2012 - May 2013
PANDORA CONSULT   July 2007 - January 2009
CSU CARDSYSTEM S.A.   February 2006 - March 2007
Advocacia De Luizi   July 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Tax Law, International Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax, Management, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance

Judy Krieg

London, United Kingdom
UK/US GRC lawyer, former FTSE 50 CCO and FSA, financial crime expert (bribery/corruption/AML/sanctions)
Legal Services

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1989 — 1992
JD, Law

University of Pennsylvania   1985 — 1989
BA, Economics

Experience
Willis   February 2014 - August 2014
Rolls-Royce   May 2011 - January 2014
Microsoft   October 2009 - April 2011
Financial Services Authority   January 2008 - September 2009
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers   March 2005 - February 2007
Hogan & Hartson   2002 - 2005

Skills
Policy, Licensing, Corporate Law, Investigation, Training, Internal Investigations, Insurance, UK Bribery Act, Intellectual Property, FCPA, Private Equity, Civil Litigation, Private Investigations, Financial Risk, Commercial Litigation, Management, Litigation, Corporate Governance

Karim Si-Ahmed

London, United Kingdom
COO & General Counsel at Munch Ado
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law, Cum Laude

Tufts University   1989 — 1993
B.A., Economics & German, Cum Laude

Experience
Munch Ado   July 2014 - Present
Munch Ado   March 2013 - Present
Arcapita Limited   December 2003 - July 2013
KLS Management   September 2001 - September 2003
SalonForce.com   February 2000 - September 2001
Shearman & Sterling   September 1998 - February 2000

Skills
Full P&L Responsibility, International Real..., Private Placements, Strategy, Emerging Markets, Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Islamic Finance, Joint Ventures, Mergers, International..., Venture Capital, Portfolio Management, Real Estate Development, Infrastructure, Legal Compliance, Board of Directors, Litigation, Private Equity, Investments, Due Diligence, Finance, Acquisitions, Management, Real Estate Private..., Board of Director..., Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Finance, Deal Execution

Koki Hara

London, United Kingdom
The Bank of TokyoMitsubishi UFJ Associate Director (Legal)
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM)

慶應義塾大学   2001 — 2005
法律, 法学部法律学科

Experience
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ   2014 - Present
Nishimura & Asahi   2006 - 2013
Nishimura & Asahi   2006 - 2013

Skills
Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Banking, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Structured Finance, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law

Lara Talsma

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Associate | Lawyer (Advocaatstagiaire) at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Law Practice

Education
Harvard Law School   2010 — 2011
LL.M., Human Rights Law, International Public Law, Immigration, Diplomacy

University of Amsterdam   2009 — 2010
Pre-master's program, International Relations

Vrije University Amsterdam   1999 — 2005
Master of Law, Law

Northwestern University School of Law   2004 — 2004
exchange program, Law

Etty Hillesum College

Experience
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek   October 2012 - Present
Amnesty International, Mexico   September 2011 - October 2012
VluchtelingenWerk Nederland   March 2009 - July 2010
Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten   September 2007 - June 2009
District Court of Amsterdam   October 2007 - February 2009
Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten   September 2003 - December 2007
Knoops & Partners - Attorneys at Law   May 2006 - June 2006
Heineken   2002 - 2006
Böhler Franken Koppe Wijngaarden - Attorneys at Law   October 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Criminal Law, NGOs, International Human..., Policy, Legal Assistance, Human Rights, Research, Administrative Law, International Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Human Rights Law, Immigration Law, Legal Advice

Laure Morel, LL.M

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Taking a sabbatical to travel across regions and enjoying broadening my horizons and getting out of the comfort zone
Building Materials

Education
IMD Business School   2015 — 2015
Leadership Seminar

Duke Corporate Education   2013 — 2013
Management Seminar

Kings College London   2012 — 2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Competition Law

College of Europe   2001 — 2002
LL.M

Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LL.M

University of Leuven   1998 — 2000
Master

Université de Rouen   1998 — 2000
Master in Business Law

Experience
Holcim Group Services Ltd   April 2014 - April 2015
Holcim Group Support   October 2011 - April 2014
Alstom Power   October 2007 - September 2011
Adecco   January 2006 - August 2007
Air Horizons   December 2004 - December 2005
Conseil de la concurrence / French Competition Authority   January 2004 - June 2004
White & Case LLP   September 2002 - November 2003
European Commission - DG Competition   March 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Video Editing, Training Delivery, Corporate Law, Training, Competition Law, Commercial Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Compliance, Tender Submissions, Dispute Resolution, English / French /..., Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Contract Law, Legal Advice, Arbitration, International Law, Corporate Governance

Lisette Hernandez del Olmo

Madrid Area, Spain
Abogada en J&A Garrigues, S.L.P.
Law Practice

Education
   2007 — 2007
LL.M. exchange

IE Business School   2006 — 2007
Master in International Legal Practice, asesoria juridica internacional

INSTITUTO DE EMPRESA   2006 — 2007
Master of Laws (LL.M), International

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2002 — 2006
Licenciada en Derecho



Escola Pia de Terrassa

Experience
J&A Garrigues, S.L.P.   January 2008 - Present
J&A Garrigues, S.L.P.   January 2008 - Present

Loic Guerin

Paris Area, France
Avocat (droit pénal)
Legal Services

Education
   2000 — 2001
Certificate in Management, Ecole de commerce

   2000 — 2001
LLM, Droit américain

Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   1994 — 1995
DEA, Droit privé

Experience
Cabinet METZNER   February 2006 - Present
Clifford Chance   2002 - 2005
Cabinet Mayer Brown (Chicago, USA)   July 2001 - July 2002
August & Debouzy   January 1999 - May 2000
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre   1998 - 1998

Lopa Junck

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Counsel at Google
Law Practice

Education
Duke University
B.A., Public Policy

Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.

Experience
Google   August 2012 - Present
BMO Harris Bank   August 2010 - July 2012
Warner Chilcott   September 2009 - August 2010
Latham & Watkins   October 2004 - March 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Strategy, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Legal Research, Strategic Partnerships

Loïc Guérin

Paris Area, France
Associé chez Cabinet Guérin
Law Practice

Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management   2000 — 2001
Certificate in Management, Business

Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LLM, Droit

Université Paris I - Sorbonne   1994 — 1995
DEA, Droit privé (Contrats et responsabilité civile)

Université Paris II - Assas   1993 — 1994
Maîtrise, Droit privé général

Université Paris II - Assas   1992 — 1993
Licence, Droit privé

Université de Bourgogne   1990 — 1992
DEUG, Droit

Experience
Cabinet Guérin   November 2010 - Present
Cabinet Metzner Associés   February 2006 - October 2010
Clifford Chance LLP   November 2002 - 2005
Mayer Brown   August 2001 - July 2002
August & Debouzy   January 1999 - April 2000
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre   1998 - 1998

Skills
Contentieux, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Criminal law, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Procedure, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, International Criminal..., White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Defense, Litigation

Marc Meyers

Luxembourg
Partner at Loyens & Loeff
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2000 — 2001
Certificate in Business Administration

Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LL.M.

Université Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III)   1993 — 1996
Master in Business Law

Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I)   1989 — 1993
Master in Economics

Lycée Classique de Diekirch   1982 — 1989

University of Luxembourg

Experience
Loyens & Loeff, Luxembourg   June 2007 - Present
Honorary Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg   April 2013 - Present
NautaDutilh Luxembourg   November 2003 - May 2007
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP   2001 - 2003
Allen & Overy Luxembourg (formerly Loeff Claeys Verbeke)   1996 - 2000

Skills
Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Banking, Investments, Real Estate, Equities, Compliance

Marco Mantini

Rome Area, Italy
Associate LL.M. at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Law Practice

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2008 — 2009
LL.M. Degree, Business, Corporate and Finance Law - Chicago Downtown

Midiform - Business School   2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, International Business and Corporate Law

University of California, Davis - School of Law   2005 — 2006
Summer Program, US Law

University of Bologna   1996 — 2000
Jurisprudence Degree (J.D.), Civil, Commercial and Corporate Law

Experience
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Law Firm   January 2010 - Present
Grifoni - De Giorgis - Mantini Law Firm   September 2004 - December 2009
Meraklon Spa   2006 - 2008

Skills
ADR - Professional..., Innovative Start Ups, Cross-border..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Restructuring, Legal English, Civil Litigation, Renewable Energy, International Contract..., Commercial Litigation, company law, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Real Estate, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Private Equity, Joint Ventures, Legal, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Advice, Company Law

Marian Dinu

Bucharest, Romania
Legal Services

Education
WU Executive Academy   2007 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)   2006 — 2008
MBA

Northwestern University School of Law   1997 — 1998
Master of Laws (LLM) with Honors

University of Bucharest   1992 — 1996
Licentiat in Drept

Experience
DLA Piper   October 2008 - Present

Skills
Employment Law, Due Diligence, Banking Law, Restructuring, Competition Law, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Legal Assistance, Contract Law, Mergers, Bankruptcy, Copyright Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Capital Markets, Private Equity, International Law, Joint Ventures, Negotiation, Securities Regulation, Arbitration, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Structured Finance, Consumer Law, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Civil Litigation, Tax Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Cross-border...

Marie-Hélène Lemaitre

Paris Area, France
Attorney at Law / Avocat à la Cour
Law Practice

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

Université Paris Sud (Paris XI)   1995 — 1995
Master 2, Droit, informatique et technologies nouvelles

Experience
MHL Legal   April 2014 - Present
TLD Legal   2009 - March 2014
Stehlin & Associés   2004 - 2009
Kahn & Associés   1997 - 2002

Skills
Cyberlaw, Privacy Law, Legal Advice, Competition Law, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, IT law, Commercial Litigation, Securities Regulation, Litigation, Contract Law, International Law, Corporate Law, Cross-border...

Marina Evans

Russian Federation
General Director at Airbus Group Innovations Russia
Investment Banking

Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia (MGIMO   2001 — 2003
Ph.D, European Community Law

Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2001
LL.M., M&A, Corporate, Securities

Experience
Airbus Group Innovations Sk LLC.   May 2012 - Present

Skills
Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Mergers, Licensing, Emerging Markets, Strategy, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Aerospace, Start-ups, Corporate Development, Investments, Corporate Finance, Intellectual Property, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring