The George Washington University Law School Alumni

Alexandra Torres

Moscow, Russian Federation
Tax Manager at ALTHAUS Group
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Business and Finance Law

Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation   2006 — 2011
Master equivalent, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Experience
ALTHAUS Group   September 2015 - Present
ALTHAUS Group   October 2014 - Present
KPMG Tax & Advisory   September 2010 - September 2014
George Washington University   August 2013 - August 2014
Arzinger   July 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Italian languages, Tax Law, Russian language, English language skills

Amer Siddiqui

London, United Kingdom
Senior Associate at Clifford Chance LLP
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2001 — 2002
LLM

University of Mumbai   1996 — 2001
LLB

Experience
Clifford Chance LLP   March 2003 - Present

Skills
Covered Bonds, Structured Finance, Securitization, Cross-border..., Real Estate Financing, Commercial Mortgage..., Residential Mortgage..., Capital Markets, Whole Business..., RMBS, CMBS, Securities Regulation

Andreas Bauer

Munich Area, Germany
Partner, GSK Stockmann + Kollegen
Law Practice

Education
   1990 — 1991
LL.M. in International Law, with highest honors

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München   1985 — 1990
Jura

Experience
GSK Stockmann + Kollegen   January 2000 - Present
Bruckhaus Westrick Stegemann (jetzt: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer)   January 1995 - March 1997

Skills
Fusionen und Übernahmen, Joint Ventures, Unternehmensfinanzierung, Restrukturierung, Gesellschaftsrecht, Risikoprüfung, Privates Eigenkapital, Grenzüberschreitende...

Andrew Bowne

United Kingdom

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Pepperdine University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
United States Air Force   October 2010 - Present

Angela Rinaldi

Rome Area, Italy
Puopolo Geffers & Partners
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1993 — 1994
LLM - Internaltional and Comparative Law

Sapienza Università di Roma
Doctoral degree in juridical science

Experience
PG Legal   June 1999 - Present
Pisano de Vito Maiano & Catucci   September 1994 - March 1999

Skills
International Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Contract Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Law

Anirudh Rao

London, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel at Infosys
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2009 — 2010
LL.M

Bangalore University - University Law College   2004 — 2009
B.A.L., LL.B

Experience
Infosys   April 2013 - Present
The World Bank Group   January 2011 - February 2013

Skills
Anti-corruption, Legal Advice, Public International Law, Intellectual Property, International Relations, International..., Legal Writing, Public/private..., Microfinance, Criminal Law, Development Economics, Public Policy, Foreign Investment, Human Rights, Administrative Law, International Law, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Rule Of Law, Policy

Anna Lupi

Brussels Area, Belgium
Legal Officer at European Commission
Public Policy

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International and Comparative Law

Università di Pisa   2008 — 2010
Laurea Specialistica in Giurisprudenza, Law

Università di Pisa   2004 — 2007
Laurea Triennale in Scienze Giuridiche, Law

Liceo Classico   1999 — 2004
Maturità Classica, Classical and Ancient Studies

Experience
European Commission   January 2015 - Present
Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU   April 2014 - December 2014
European Commission, DG for Internal Market and Services   March 2012 - July 2012
Amnesty International European Institutions Office   October 2011 - February 2012
DeBerti Jacchia Franchini Forlani Law Firm   January 2011 - June 2011
Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU   September 2010 - December 2010
Rappresentanza della regione Toscana, Bruxelles   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Proposal Writing, Legislative Relations, European Law, International Law, Policy, NGOs, European politics, Public International Law, International..., International..., Human Rights, Competition Law, Criminal Law, International Human..., European Union, Legislation, Policy Analysis

Beatrice Gatti

United Kingdom
JD 2013, London
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, May 2013, Law, Thurgood Marshall Scholar (top 16% to 35% of class as of Spring 2012)

University of Oxford   2011 — 2011
International Human Rights Law

Tufts University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double major in International Relations and French, minor in Roman Archaeology, Summa cum Laude

Experience
Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Domestic Violence Assistance Project   September 2012 - April 2013
International Human Rights Clinic, The George Washington University Law School   August 2012 - December 2012
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services   March 2012 - August 2012
Orin S. Kerr, Professor of Law   March 2012 - March 2012
Legal Research and Writing Department, The George Washington University Law School   May 2011 - July 2011

Skills
International Law, International Human..., Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Immigration Law

Bernhard Bukovc

Avignon Area, France
Founder and Managing Director at Vinaficio
Wine and Spirits

Education
European Wine Academy
Associate Degree Viticulture, Wine Production & Business, Wine production & business

Donau-Universität Krems   1995 — 1997
Akademisch Geprüfter Europarechtsexperte, Europaracht

The George Washington University Law School   1994 — 1995
LL.M, Law

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz   1988 — 1995
Dr. iur. / Ph.D. law, Law

Experience
Vinaficio   September 2012 - Present
Postal Innovation Platform   February 2013 - Present
International Post Corporation   March 2007 - October 2012
International Post Corporation   March 2007 - March 2008
Österreichische Post AG   1999 - 2007
Raiffeisen Zentralbank AG   May 1997 - June 1999

Skills
French, Business Strategy, Negotiation, German, Management, Strategy, European Union, Mergers & Acquisitions, Italian, Change Management, International Relations, English, Product Development, Logistics, Management Consulting, International Business

Blake Johnston

The Hague Area, Netherlands
U.S. Department of State
Government Relations

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

Harvard University   1994 — 2000
AB, Biology

Experience
U.S. Embassy The Hague   August 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State   2009 - Present
District Attorney's Office   June 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Foreign Policy, Research, Consular Processing, Policy, Political Science, National Security, Strategic Planning, Politics, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, International Relations, International..., Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Human Rights, International Law, Government, Public Policy

Brittany Haglund

Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom
JAG at United States Air Force
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Relations and National Security Studies

Widener University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Maryland University College- Sicily, Italy   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Experience
United States Air Force   September 2013 - Present
11th Wing Judge Advocate Legal Office   December 2012 - April 2013
U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division   November 2012 - April 2013
Comcast   December 2011 - August 2012
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA   September 2011 - August 2012
Superior Court of Delaware   January 2011 - April 2011
Widener University School of Law   January 2011 - March 2011
Widener School of Law Veteran Law Clinic   August 2010 - December 2010
United States District Court for the southern District of Alabama   June 2010 - August 2010
Ravalli County Attorney's Office   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Trials, Westlaw, Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Lexis

CORINA MARCU

Romania
avocat attorney at law la cabinet avocat corina marcu
Law Practice

Education
Universitatea „Titu Maiorescu”

The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Intelectual property

American Bar Asociation   2000 — 2001
Pregatirea mediatorilor, Mediere, negociere

Universitatea „Titu Maiorescu”   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), stiinte juridice si administratie

Universitatea „Titu Maiorescu”   1995 — 1998
Licentiate degree, Law

Experience
cabinet avocat corina marcu   March 2000 - Present
cabinet avocat corina marcu   January 2000 - Present
Self-employed   1997 - Present

Skills
Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Legal Writing, Courts, drept societar,..., Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Appeals, Legal Advice, civil, comercial,..., Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, avocatura,..., Microsoft Office

Cara Ellison

London, United Kingdom
Author
Writing and Editing

Education
The George Washington University Law School

Experience
Cara Ellison Corp.   January 2008 - Present

Carine JEAN-PIERRE

Paris Area, France
Tax analyst chez BNP Paribas Securities Services
Law Practice

Education
Haute Ecole des Avocats Conseils
CAPA, Law


D.C. Bar, law

   2007 — 2008
LL.M in American Legal Studies, Law

   2006 — 2007
Diplôme de Juriste Conseil en Entreprises (D.J.C.E.), Droit des Affaires et Fiscalité

Experience
BNP Paribas Securities Services   2013 - Present
Taj, Société d’avocats, Membre de Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited   2009 - 2012

Skills
Tax Law, Legal Writing, Tax Returns, Expatriate Tax, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Legal, Global Mobility, Tax Advisory, Income Tax

Caroline Onyango

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Risk Advisor, Energy Insurance Team at Maersk Group Finance and Risk Management
Legal Services

Education
Københavns Universitet   2014 — 2016
Master of Laws (LL.M.) (in progress), International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2007
Visiting Student, Law

The Ohio State University   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of Oxford   2005 — 2005
Visiting Student, European Union Law

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science with minors in Int'l Relations and German, (Magna Cum Laude)

Experience
Maersk Group   January 2015 - Present
Maersk Group   May 2014 - November 2014
United Nations Dispute Tribunal, Nairobi   November 2011 - 2012
Kass, Mitek, Kass PLLC   2010 - 2011
Superior Court of the District of Columbia   2007 - 2010
Hunton & Williams LLP   2006 - 2007

Skills
Policy, Administrative Law, Negotiation, Arbitration, Discrimination, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, International Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Torts, Legal Research, Motions, Immigration Law, Contract Law, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Real Estate, Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Public Policy, Property Law, Trials, Mediation, Courts, Class Actions, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Employment Law, Pleadings, Legal Issues, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Public International Law

Carolyn Lindsey

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Sr. International Compliance Counsel, NBCUniversal
International Affairs

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

Hollins University   1993 — 1997
B.A., History and French

Experience
NBCUniversal   June 2012 - Present
TRACE International, Inc.   September 2007 - May 2012
Powell Goldstein LLP   2004 - 2007

Skills
Corporate Governance, FCPA, International Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Anti-corruption, Litigation, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Legal Writing

Christy Clark

London, United Kingdom
Chief Operating Officer, Group Legal at HSBC
Banking

Education
The George Washington University Law School
JD, Law

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Claudia Bock

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Associate at Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2015 — 2015
Institute for U.S. Law

Charles University in Prague   2007 — 2012
Mgr.

State University of New York Empire State College   2005 — 2009
B.S.

Galloway High School, Atlanta, GA

Gymnazium Uherske Hradiste

Otto-Hahn-Schule, Gymnasium, Hanau


Skills
Competition Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, International Relations

Cristina Bernasconi

London, United Kingdom
Director at PantaRei Services Limited
Oil & Energy

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1997 — 1998
LL.M. in international and comparative law

Universität Zürich   1991 — 1996
law degree

Experience
PantaRei Services Limited   August 2015 - Present
Petroineos Trading Ltd.   July 2013 - July 2015
Deutsche Bank   February 2008 - June 2013
Alpiq   October 2004 - January 2008
PwC   July 2002 - October 2004
District Attorney Office, Zurich   February 2000 - August 2000
Altenburger & Partners, Küsnacht (ZH)   December 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Commodity, Natural Gas, Derivatives, Oil & Gas Industry, Structured Finance, Renewable Energy, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Financial Regulation, Energy Derivatives, Structured Products, Due Diligence, Commodity Markets, International Law, Energy, Emerging Markets, Capital Markets, Contract Negotiation, Energy Markets, Trading, Risk Management, Project Finance, Electricity Markets

David Barth

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mission Director at USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina
International Trade and Development

Education
MIT Seminar XXI - National Security   2010 — 2011
Fellow

Boston University
BA, International Relations/Political Science

The George Washington University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)

Experience
USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina   August 2012 - Present
US Agency for International Development   June 2011 - August 2012
USAID   July 2010 - October 2011
USAID   August 2009 - July 2010
usaid   1995 - 2008
USAID   August 1995 - 2005

Skills
Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Relations, Economic Development, Foreign Policy, Public/private..., International..., Capacity Building, Politics, Government, Policy, Program Evaluation

Dmitry Lyakhov

Russian Federation
Legal Expert, SCHNEIDER GROUP
Law Practice

Education
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

The George Washington University Law School   2008 — 2008
n/a, U.S. Legal Methods: Introduction to U.S. Law

Far Eastern Federal University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Civil Law

Experience
SCHNEIDER GROUP   August 2014 - Present
Russin & Vecchi LLC International Legal Counsellors   May 2007 - July 2014
HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit Bank AG   September 2013 - January 2014
Norton Rose   February 2013 - April 2013

Dora Ramos

Brussels Area, Belgium
Policy Officer at European Commission
Legal Services

Education
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva University   2006 — 2011
PhD, International Studies (International Law)

The George Washington University Law School   2004 — 2005
LL.M., International and Comparative Law

University of Leuven   2003 — 2004
Erasmus, Law

The Oxford University and George Washington University joint Program in Human Rights
Human Rights; Refugee Law

Georgetown University Law Center
Development Law; International Trafficking in People

The Elliot school of International Affairs, The George Washington University
Cross Cultural Communications

Universidade de Coimbra
Degree, Law

Experience
European Commission   December 2011 - Present

Skills
International Relations, Legal Writing, Legal Research, European Law, Dispute Resolution, Human Rights, International..., International Law, Human Rights Law, Legal Services, Public International Law, Immigration, Mediation, European Union, Policy

Dr. Martina Schuster

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Rechtsanwältin / attorneyatlaw
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2007 — 2008
LL.M., IP Law

Experience
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   January 2014 - Present
Klinkert Zindel Partner   March 2011 - December 2013
Bird & Bird   September 2008 - March 2011
Kaye Scholer LLP, Law Practice   March 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patents

Drake Morgan

Brussels Area, Belgium
Associate, Van Bael and Bellis
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2009 — 2012
JD, Law

Oxford University   2010 — 2010
International Human Rights Law

Wesleyan University   2003 — 2007
BA, History

Universität Regensburg   2006 — 2006

Experience
Van Bael & Bellis   2013 - Present
U.S. Department of State   January 2012 - May 2012
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.   May 2011 - December 2011
Fulbright Program in Austria   October 2007 - June 2008
Barry Yeoman   2005 - 2006
Duke Youth Programs   June 2004 - August 2004

Francisco José Martínez García

Madrid Area, Spain
Associate en Allen & Overy
Law Practice

Education
   2007 — 2007
Ius Law Summer Program, Fundamentals of US Law

Universidad de Navarra   2006 — 2007
Master, Derecho de Empresa

Universidad de Navarra   2002 — 2006
Licenciado, Derecho

2006. King's College London

Experience
Allen & Overy   January 2011 - Present

Francois GUY

Paris Area, France
Legal Counsel at Sephora
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2011 — 2012
LL.M., Intellectual Property

WIPO/USPTO Summer School   2011 — 2011
Attendee, Intellectual Property Law

IEJ Paris V Descartes   2009 — 2011
IEJ, préparation du CRFPA (French Bar examination)

Universitetet i Oslo (UiO)   2008 — 2008
Master of Law, Erasmus Student

Université de Poitiers   2007 — 2008
Master of Law (~JD) and Magistere, in Business and Intellectual Property / Information Technology Law

Experience
SEPHORA   May 2015 - Present
L'Oréal   November 2013 - May 2015
Societe Generale   March 2013 - November 2013
Holland & Knight LLP   January 2011 - December 2012
Cabinet Plasseraud   January 2010 - July 2010
Feral-Schuhl / Sainte-Marie   November 2008 - January 2009
BCTG & Associés   June 2008 - November 2008
Micro Application   May 2007 - September 2007
3DChips SARL   January 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Patents, Smiling Lawyer, Licensing, Corporate Law, Trademark Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Domain Names, English, IT, Cyberlaw, Trademarks, Trademark Litigation, Data Privacy, E-commerce, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, International Law, Business Development

Guillaume Bensussan

Paris Area, France
Avocat Collaborateur at Duclos, Thorne, MolletViéville & Associés (DTMV)
Law Practice

Education
Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2012 — 2013
M2, Propriété Industrielle

The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2011
LLM, Intellectual property

Nanterre Paris Ouest-La défense   2006 — 2011
Licence, M1, M2, Droit des Affaires - Master bilingue des droits de l'Europe - Droit Français/Droit anglo-américain

Molière

Experience
Duclos, Thorne, Mollet-Viéville & Associés (DTMV)   November 2014 - Present
DLA Piper   May 2013 - January 2014
NORMAND & ASSOCIÉS   September 2008 - October 2008
ARENT FOX LLP   July 2007 - August 2007
JEANTET & ASSOCIÉS   September 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Contract Law, Trademarks, French, English, Research, Legal Advice

Guy Christiansen

Munich Area, Germany
Director, Market Development at ViaSat Inc.
Telecommunications

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1989 — 1992
JD

Cornell University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
ViaSat Inc.   June 2014 - Present
Inmarsat   March 2012 - April 2014
CGP solutions   April 2007 - March 2012
Boeing   November 2002 - April 2007
Alcatel   May 1998 - November 2002
Leslie Taylor Associates   July 1994 - May 1998
Fisher, Wayland, et al.   August 1993 - July 1994
Covington & Burling   1993 - 1994
United States Court of Federal Claims   August 1992 - July 1993

Skills
Wireless, Start-ups, Integration, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, SATCOM, Mobile Devices, Satellite, VoIP, Business Development, Strategy, Broadband, Security, Licensing, Satellite Communications, Program Management, IPTV, Telecommunications, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., IP

Hanna Teshome

London, United Kingdom
Senior Associate at Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School
JD

Rutgers University
BS, Accounting

Experience
Financial Services Authority   February 2008 - Present
United States Securities and Exchange Commission   October 2001 - January 2008
Brown & Wood LLP   November 1997 - August 2000
Ernst & Young LLP, National Tax   October 1995 - October 1997

Hermann Hoffmann

Berlin Area, Germany
Rechtsanwalt (Attorney at law) at CMS Hasche Sigle
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), Law School

Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht in Bremen   2010 — 2012
Second State Exam in Law, Recht

Universität Bremen   2007 — 2011
Dr. jur.; German SJD equivalent, Internationales Recht und rechtliche Studien, magna cum laude

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   2001 — 2007
First State Exam in Law, Recht

Aarhus Universitet   2004 — 2005
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law; Trade Law; Commercial Law; Private International La, -

Experience
CMS Hasche Sigle   August 2014 - Present
Zentrum für Transnationale Studien ZenTra   March 2012 - August 2013
University of Bremen   June 2007 - March 2012
Deutsche Bahn   November 2011 - January 2012
Ahlers & Vogel   February 2011 - October 2011
Bundesministerium der Justiz   November 2010 - January 2011
Staatsanwaltschaft Bremen   August 2010 - October 2010
Landgericht Bremen - Kammer für Handelssachen   February 2010 - July 2010

Skills
International Litigation, Corporate Law, International..., CISG, Economics, Cross-border..., International Law, Kartellrecht, Rule Of Law, Antitrust Law, Competition Law, Civil Procedure, commercial law, EU Competition Law, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Global Sales, Legal Research, International..., Private International..., Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, International Business...

Ingibjorg-Olof Vilhjalmsdottir, LL.M

Iceland
Partner at www.icelandlaw.is/en/
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2002 — 2003
LL.M in international and comparative law, International trade

The Icelandic Bar Association   2000 — 2000
Bar, Legal

University of Iceland   1991 — 1998
Can. Jur., Legal

Menntaskolinn i Hamrahlid   1988 — 1990
Stúdentspróf, languages

Verzló Commercial College of Iceland   1985 — 1987
Verslunarpróf commercial diploma, Business/Commerce, General

Héraðskólinn á Reykjum

Experience
The Icelandic Housing Financing Fund   September 2013 - Present
Land Lögmenn International Legal Services. www.landlogmenn.is   September 2012 - Present
self employed   December 2010 - June 2012
Inventages Venture Capital   May 2008 - July 2010
EFTA Secretariat   January 2006 - April 2008
University of Bifrost, Iceland   January 2005 - May 2005
Ministry of Agriculture   July 1998 - January 2005
District Commissioner of Seydisfjordur   July 1998 - July 1999
Air Atlanta   1996 - 1998
Framkvæmdastjóri HSS   April 1993 - September 1993

Skills
Due Diligence, European Union, International Business, WTO, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, European Law, Joint Ventures, Investments, Free Trade Agreements, Customs Regulations, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Business..., Start-ups, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Government, Restructuring, Corporate Development, International Law, Contract Law, Air law, Foreign Investment, Legal Writing, International..., Entrepreneurship, Bankruptcy, Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Licensing, Administrative Law, Dispute Settlement, Venture Capital, Arbitration, International Trade, Legal Research, Patents, Litigation, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Issues, Negotiation, International Relations, Public International Law, Legal Assistance

Ioan Baciu

Bucharest, Romania
Member of the European Commission Stakeholder Expert Group on Public Procurement
Law Practice

Education
EUROPEAN COMMISSION - Directorate General Internal Market and Services
Remedies in Public Procurement - State of Play, Challenges and Opportunities

ERA Academy of European Law in Trier, Germany
Certificate, European Public Procurement Law – 2012: reform and modernisation of EU public procurement

University of Bucharest   2011 — 2012
Diploma, Private Law, Postgraduate Courses

INPPA together with ONPCSB - National Office for Prevention and Control of Money Laundering
Certificate, Money Laundering Prevention and Sanction

Expert Audit Group
Expert, Public Procurement and Investment

Romanian Banking Institute
Expert, International Financial Systems

Universitatea din București / University of Bucharest   2000 — 2001
LLM, Private Law

Universitatea din București / University of Bucharest   1995 — 1999
BoS in Law, Law

The George Washington University Law School   2015 — 2015
Certificate of Completion, Obtaining Value in Public Procurement

Experience
European Commission Stakeholder Expert Group on Public Procurement   March 2014 - Present
Rubin Meyer Doru & Trandafir LPC   September 2005 - Present
MUSAT & ASOCIATII Attorneys at Law   May 2005 - September 2005
I. K. ROKAS, C. CONSTANTINESCU S.C.A. Law Firm   May 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Corporate Law, Document Drafting, Legal Issues, Company Law, Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Cross-border..., Breach Of Contract, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Joint Ventures, European Law, Property Law, Corporate Governance, Foreign Investment, Contract Law, Legal Writing, Consumer Law, Public/private..., Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, International Law, Contract Negotiation

Isabelle Roose

Brussels Area, Belgium
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
   2004 — 2006

The George Washington University Law School   2005 — 2005

Universidad de Granada   1999 — 2000

University of Leuven   1995 — 2000

Experience
Pentair   May 2014 - Present
Pentair   December 2012 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Strategy, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Negotiation, FCPA, Competition Law, Start-ups, Mergers, Privacy Law, Legal Advice, Patents, Contract Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, International Business, International Law, Contract Management, Risk Management, Litigation Management, Contract Negotiation, Restructuring, Acquisitions, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Energy, Commercial Litigation, Cross-border..., Legal Writing, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Iulia Florina Bojita, LL.M

Romania
Lawyer
Law Practice

Education
Centrul Avocatilor Mediatori "Cristian Iordanescu"   2009 — 2009
Mediator, Mediation

The George Washington University Law School   2005 — 2006
LL.M, International and Comparative Law

   2001 — 2003
Master DAFI, Finante

   1997 — 2001
Licenta in Drept, Law

Liceul Gh. Sincai Bucuresti   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Phisics

Experience
Iulia Florina Bojita Law Office   March 2012 - Present
Bucharest Bar   April 2008 - Present
The GCP Group   2001 - 2008
White & Case, LLP   September 2006 - June 2007
The GCP Group   2003 - 2005

Skills
Negotiation, Legal Issues, Courts, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Cross-border..., Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Foreign Investment, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, European Law, Banking Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Advice, Mediation, Competition Law, Arbitration, Due Diligence, Contract Law, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, International..., Appeals, International Law, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Contract Negotiation

Jakob Schneider

Rhone-Alpes, France
Human Rights Officer at UN
International Affairs

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1996 — 1997
LL.M., International Law

Freie Universität Berlin   1990 — 1996
JD, Law

Experience
UN   September 2002 - Present
University of Mannheim   September 1999 - March 2001
JPA Berlin   August 1997 - June 1999

Skills
International Human..., Foreign Languages, Rule Of Law, Public International Law, International Law, International..., International Relations, Transitional Justice, International..., NGOs, Human Rights

James Menz

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Counsel at Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with highest honors

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2000 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.)

St. Olaf College   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, summa cum laude

Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel
Abitur

Experience
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd   January 2014 - Present
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd   October 2009 - December 2013
Shearman & Sterling LLP   September 2005 - July 2009

Skills
Rechtsberatung, Antitrust Law, Mediation, Wettbewerbsrecht, Internal Investigations, Commercial Litigation, Rechtsstreitigkeiten, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Streitschlichtung, International..., Construction Disputes, Corporate Disputes

Jan Willem van der Graaf

Groningen Area, Netherlands
Student aan de/het Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Financial Services

Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   2012 — 2015
Honours Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business economics, 7.5

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Dutch law, 7

The George Washington University Law School   2014 — 2015

Dr. Nassau College Assen   2006 — 2012
vwo

Experience
University of Groningen   August 2014 - Present
University of Groningen   August 2014 - November 2014

Janice Lam

London, United Kingdom
Lawyer
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

Yale University   1996 — 2000
BA, History

Experience
All Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition, Office of Andrew Tyrie MP   May 2012 - Present
House of Commons, Anthony Steen MP   September 2009 - May 2011
Anti-Slavery International   September 2007 - April 2009
Jenner & Block   September 2005 - June 2007
Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP   May 2004 - August 2004
Department of Justice, Office of immigration Litigation   May 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Legal Research, Product Liability

Jean Jacquemetton

Lyon 03, Rhône-Alpes, France
Chief Franchise Officer, President of French and German subsidiaries at AmRest Holdings SE's La Tagliatella Division
Restaurants

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1987 — 1990
JD, International Commercial Law

The University of Bonn   1986 — 1987
Law, Political Science

Emory University   1982 — 1986
BA with honors, German, Political Science

The Hotchkiss School   1978 — 1982
High School

Experience
AmRest Holdings SE's La Tagliatella Division   June 2013 - Present
Jacquemetton Consulting   September 2012 - December 2012
Bloomin's Brands, Inc. (formerly known as OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC)   April 2011 - September 2012
Brinker International   June 2007 - December 2010
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide   March 2004 - June 2007
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide   1998 - 2004

Skills
Food Service, Real Estate, P&L, Retail, Due Diligence, Restaurants, International Business..., Business Strategy, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Franchising, International Joint..., Franchise Consulting, Business Acquisition, Total Cost Reduction, Global Management, Food & Beverage, International Sales, Franchise System..., Income Statement, Brand Development, Brand Licensing, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Real Estate Selection, Negotiation, Architecture and..., Cross-functional Team..., Legal, Recruiting, Food, Menu Development, Brand Adaptation, International Business, Management

Jean-Eric Brin

Paris Area, France
Cofondateur et Webdesigner
Higher Education

Education
Université Paris-Sud 11 and Paris 1 Panthéon sorbonne   2012 — 2013
Master 2 DI2C (Droit Innovation Communication Culture), Droit de la propriété intellectuelle - Spécialité : Droit de l’Innovation Technique (DIT)

The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law

Université Paris X Nanterre   2010 — 2011
Master 2, M2BDE (Master 2 bilingue des droits de l’europe)

Université Paris X Nanterre   2009 — 2010
M1, Maitrise d'étude bilingue des droits de l'Europe

Université Paris X Nanterre
Licence bilingue des droits de l’europe, Bi-licence Droit Français/Droit Anglo-Américain

Experience
JurisTranslation   2013 - Present
Hogan Lovells   July 2014 - December 2014
Cabinet SOSKIN AVOCATS   April 2014 - June 2014
Cabinet Lavoix   June 2013 - December 2013
Divorce.fr (service de Added Life Value)   October 2008 - December 2008
Bureau Veritas   June 2007 - July 2007
Journal : Jarod   2004 - 2004
Journal - Babylone   2004 - 2004
Cinéma C2L   May 2002 - June 2002

Skills
Personal Data Protection, données personelles, International Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Legal Writing, Contract Law, Data Privacy, anglais, Domain Names, French, Legal Research, IT law, Trademark & Copyright..., droits du numérique, Open Source Licensing, Trademarks, English, Arbitration, propriété intellectuelle, IT Law, Corporate Law

Jennifer Vasta

Brussels Area, Belgium
Executive Director, Pika Foundation; Managing Member and Chief Investment Officer at Hobson Investments
Philanthropy

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1995 — 1998
JD

University of California, Berkeley
BA

Experience
Hobson Investments   January 2014 - Present
Qualcomm   September 2008 - December 2013
Howrey LLP   July 2001 - August 2008

Jeroen N.A. Dijkman

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Advocaat Arbeidsrecht & Partner bij ELAW Arbeidsrecht Advocaten
Legal Services

Education
Grotius   2005 — 2006

   1997 — 1998
LL.M, International & Comparative law

   1991 — 1997
Master, Law

Mencia de Mendoza

Experience
E-LAW advocaten   2013 - Present

Skills
Reorganization, International Law, Employee Relations, Employment Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Advice, Administrative Law, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Contract Law, Corporate Actions, Negotiation

Jim Paugh

Ireland
Insurance

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2003 — 2006
J.D.

Vanderbilt University   1996 — 2000
B.S.

Maine Coast Semester - Chewonki   1995 — 1995

Experience
ACE Bermuda International Insurance (Ireland) Ltd.   December 2014 - Present
ACE European Group Ltd   December 2014 - Present
ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd.   January 2011 - December 2014
O'Melveny & Myers LLP   2009 - 2010
Obama for America   2008 - 2008
O'Melveny & Myers   2006 - 2008
Conservation Law Foundation   2001 - 2003

Skills
Public Speaking, Liability, Litigation Management, Legal Research, Professional Liability, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Insurance, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Claim

José Mª Jimenez de Laiglesia Marzán

Madrid Area, Spain
Abogado en IBM
Law Practice

Education
Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2008 — 2009
Máster Universitario, Propiedad Intelectual

The George Washington University Law School   2008 — 2008
Course, Legal English and introduction to American law

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2003 — 2008
Licenciatura, Derecho

Università degli Studi di Torino   2006 — 2007
Erasmus, Derecho

Colegio Ntra. Sra. del Pilar   1991 — 2003

Experience
IBM   November 2013 - Present
IBM   April 2012 - November 2013
VTF Abogados   September 2008 - April 2012
Osset Procuradores   March 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Corporate Governance, Litigation, Investigación jurídica, Derecho de sociedades, Derecho civil, Gobierno corporativo, Privacy Law, Propiedad intelectual, Inglés, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Legislación sobre..., Concesión de licencias, Derecho mercantil, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Derecho internacional, Corporate Law, Asesoría jurídica, English, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, International..., Fusiones y adquisiciones, Demandas judiciales, Elaboración de...

Julian Maier

Munich Area, Germany
Manager Transfer Pricing at PwC
Legal Services

Education
Universität Augsburg / University of Augsburg   2009 — 2012
Ph.D. in Law

Universität Augsburg / University of Augsburg   2003 — 2008
Diplom-Wirtschaftsjurist, Law & Economics

The George Washington University Law School   2005 — 2005
Law (International Law & IP Law)

Experience
PwC   February 2014 - Present
Deloitte   June 2013 - December 2013
Deloitte   April 2009 - June 2013

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

Julie Nauman

Paris Area, France
Legal Assistant at Davis Polk & Wardwell
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1976 — 1979

Karen Peeters

Brussels Area, Belgium
Associate at Squire Patton Boggs
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2007
LL.M, General

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels)   2001 — 2006
Master of Law, Economic law

Koninklijk Atheneum Etterbeek   1994 — 2000
Greek - Sciences

Experience
Squire Patton Boggs   August 2013 - Present
Lawyer at the Brussels' Bar   June 2007 - Present
Allnex Belgium NV   June 2013 - July 2013
Cytec Surface Specialties NV   May 2013 - June 2013
Racine & Vergels Advocaten   May 2009 - June 2013
Dechert LLP   June 2007 - April 2009
Bützler & Geinger   July 2006 - August 2006
General Electric Fleet   August 2005 - September 2005
Bützler & Geinger   July 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Due Diligence, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Negotiation, Contract Law, Commercial law, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Legal Assistance

Katherine McHale

United Kingdom
Doctoral candidate, University of St Andrews
Research

Education
University of St. Andrews
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, Dissertation title: 'Ingenious Italians: Emigrant Artists in Eighteenth-Century Britain'

Hunter College   2009 — 2012
Masters, Art History, 4.0

New York University   1994 — 1996
Certificate, Appraisal of Fine and Decorative Arts

The George Washington University Law School   1979 — 1983
J.D., Law

University of California, Santa Cruz   1970 — 1974
B.A., Latin American Studies, Art History, Honors

Experience
New York State Unified Court System   1987 - 2013
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld   1980 - 1983
United States Senate   January 1977 - May 1980

Skills
Italian, Art History, Music, Languages: Italian,..., Art, Portuguese, Photography

Lauren D. Shinn

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Legal Case Manager at WIPO
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2013 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with honors

Seton Hall Law School   2011 — 2013

Montclair State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin and classics, with a minor in creative writing, summa cum laude

Experience
World Intellectual Property Organization   September 2015 - Present
Digital Citizens Alliance   June 2015 - June 2015
Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program of the Council of Better Business Bureaus   June 2014 - December 2014
Racked National   January 2013 - February 2013
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon PC   July 2011 - March 2012
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon PC   August 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Blogging, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Privacy Law, Creative Writing, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Digital Copyright, Editing, Intellectual Property

Leonard Holzer

Munich Area, Germany
University of Augsburg Law School
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International and Comparative Law, With Highest Honors

Universität Augsburg   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and Law

Schule Schloss Salem   2008 — 2012
Allgemeine Hochschulreife, 1,7

Experience
University of Augsburg   January 2014 - Present
German Foreign Office   June 2015 - August 2015
OC&C Strategy Consultants   September 2013 - September 2013

Linda Hesse

Paris Area, France
Partner at Jones Day
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

The George Washington University Law School   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

New York University   1987 — 1988
Master of Arts (MA), French Language and Civilization

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1981 — 1985
BA, History and French

Experience
Jones Day   January 2007 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   2004 - 2007
Shearman & Sterling   1994 - 2004

Skills
Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., Competition Law, Intellectual Property, Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, Dispute Resolution, Banking Law, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Litigation, International Law

Lindsay Freeman

Oxford, United Kingdom
Senior Enterprise Legal Counsel at Vodafone
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Stanford University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations

Experience
Vodafone   August 2014 - Present
FLAG DV   April 2013 - Present
University of Oxford   January 2014 - August 2014
Vodafone   February 2007 - June 2007
WilmerHale   September 2000 - January 2006
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison   October 1997 - August 2000
Oracle   September 1992 - July 1994

Skills
Legal Assistance, Licensing, Cross-border..., Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Venture Capital, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law

Lukas Abegg

Winterthur Area, Switzerland
Law Clerk at Swiss Federal Administrative Court
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2011
LL.M., Intellectual Property Rights

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau   2005 — 2005
Law

Universität Basel   2001 — 2006
lic. iur., Law

Experience
University of Basel   July 2013 - Present
Swiss Federal Administrative Court   March 2013 - Present
Schellenberg Wittmer   September 2011 - January 2013
Lenz & Staehelin   June 2009 - June 2010
Wenger Plattner   April 2007 - February 2008
Amtsgericht Luzern Stadt   January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Patents, IT law, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Administrative Law, Unfair Competition, Trademark Infringement, Contract Law, Privacy Law, Employment Law

Maciej Gaca, LL.M.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Principal at Maciej Gaca Law Office
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1994 — 1995
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

University of Warsaw   1987 — 1992
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

Experience
Kancelaria Adwokacka Adwokat Maciej Gaca   January 2015 - Present
Garrigues   January 2010 - January 2015
Lazarski University   May 2011 - May 2011
TGC Corporate Lawyers   May 2006 - December 2009
Mostostal S.A.   November 2002 - March 2006
JT International Poland Sp. z o.o.   July 1998 - May 2000
Baker&McKenzie   1996 - 2000
Dickinson Wright PLLC   September 1995 - May 1996

Skills
Restructuring, Joint Ventures, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Procurement, Construction, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Mergers, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Alternative Dispute..., Due Diligence, FMCG, Employment Law

Maria Luisa Manis

Milan Area, Italy
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2008 — 2009
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law

LUISS Guido Carli University   2004 — 2006
Scuola di Specializzazione per le Professioni Legali, Domestic and EU Regulatory, Procurement Law.

LUISS Guido Carli University   1999 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD), Corporate - Commercial Law

LUISS Guido Carli University   1999 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Commercial Law


Skills
Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Digital Law, Start-up Consulting, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Courts, Drafting Agreements, Management, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Patents, Due Diligence

Mary Stephenson

Montpellier Area, France
Self Employed chez Free lance consultant
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1990 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.), admitted to the Maryland bar 1994

University of Maryland College Park
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science

Experience
Free lance   2015 - Present
CHRU de Montpellier   2008 - 2015
CIRAD   October 2006 - January 2008
Profession liberale - consultante   1998 - 2008
National Institutes of Health   1988 - 1998

Skills
Language Teaching, Greek, Management, Competitive Intelligence, Essais cliniques, Services de santé, University Teaching, Technology Transfer, Spanish, Bilingual English-French

Matthew Benz

Paris Area, France
Attorney
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2003 — 2006
JD

University of Michigan   1994 — 1998
BA, Philosophy

Grand Rapids (MI) Catholic Central HS   1990 — 1994
HS diploma

Experience
Orange S.A.   January 2010 - Present
France Telecom North America   December 2007 - December 2009
Law Offices of Thomas K. Crowe, P.C.   August 2006 - July 2007
Federal Communications Commission   June 2004 - August 2004
Billboard   February 2001 - August 2003
Institutional Investor   April 1999 - February 2001

Skills
Legal Advice, Editing, Legal Writing, Licensing, Telecommunications, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, International Law, Business Transactions

Matthew Hyotte

London, United Kingdom
Head of NonInvestment Grade DCM Legal at UniCredit Bank
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1999 — 2002
J.D.

Connecticut College   1993 — 1997
B.A., International Relations

Experience
UniCredit Bank   June 2011 - Present
White & Case (London) LLP   July 2007 - June 2011
Shearman & Sterling LLP   September 2002 - July 2007

Skills
High Yield, Capital Markets

Michael Yong

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
IE (Instituto de Empresa) Business School   2006 — 2007
International MBA, Dean's Class Award

Essec Business School Paris / ESSEC Paris
Luxury Brand Management Seminar

The George Washington University Law School   1998 — 2001
Juris Doctorate

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude)

American School of Madrid   1980 — 1988

Experience
Prysmian Group   September 2012 - Present

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Mergers, Negotiation

Miguel Recio

Madrid Area, Spain
IP/Data Protection & Cloud Computing Lawyer
Law Practice

Education
CEU San Pablo University (Madrid)   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, LL.M. Data Protection, Transparency and Access to Information

Georgetown University Law Center   2007 — 2008
LL.M. Seminar, Data Privacy in the United States and European Union, Law

The George Washington University Law School   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree, LL.M. Intellectual Property Law

Carlos III University of Madrid   1995 — 2000
Bachelor in Law, Law

Experience
Global Data Protection Consulting   December 2011 - Present
Business Software Alliance   January 2008 - December 2011
Real Centro Universitario Escorial-María Cristina   January 2004 - May 2007
Davara & Davara Asesores Juridicos   January 2001 - May 2007
Comillas Pontifical University   January 2001 - June 2005
Marzo & Abogados   April 2000 - December 2000
IEE - Informaticos Europeos Expertos   September 1995 - April 2000

Skills
International Law, IT law, Data Privacy, Privacy Compliance, Personal Data Protection, Electronic Signatures, Cloud Computing, Legal Writing, E-commerce, Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Law Enforcement, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Trademarks, International..., Cyberlaw, Licensing, Privacy Regulations, E-government, Intellectual Property, Privacy Policies

Mirko Czechleba

Cologne Area, Germany
Corporate Counsel at Brenntag AG
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2005 — 2006

Experience
Brenntag AG   May 2011 - Present
Kümmerlein Rechtsanwälte und Notare   June 2009 - April 2011
Ludwig & Robinson PLLC   April 2007 - April 2009
Stewart & Stewart   October 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Compliance, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Antitrust Law, Joint Ventures, Competition Law, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation

Muriel Fievet

France
Juge, grade VicePrésidente au Ministère de la Justice
Judiciary

Education
Insitut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
Diplome, Sciences Politiques et sociales, Diplome

The George Washington University Law School
Master of Laws (LLM), International anc Comparative Law, LLM

Université René Descartes (Paris V)
Licence, Psychologie, Licence

Université de la Sorbonne, Paris 1
Maitrise, Droit, Maitrise en Droit

Experience
Ministere de la Justice, France   July 1985 - December 2012
Ministère de la Justice, France   July 1985 - December 2012

Olga Larionova

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Associate at Wilk Auslander LLP
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Business and Finance Law

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2009 — 2010
Diplome Superieur d'Université (Specialization in International Private and Commercial Law)

Samara State University   2003 — 2008
Civil and Business Law (J.D.), magna cum laude

Georgetown University Law Center
Foundations of the U.S. Legal System

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Diplome of Spanish as a Foreign Language, 2012-2013

Experience
Wilk Auslander LLP   November 2013 - Present
U.S.-Russia Business Council   May 2011 - November 2011
Yakovlev & Partners   2007 - 2008

Skills
Foreign Investment, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Joint Ventures, Transborder Technology..., International Law, International Business..., Russian, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Foreign Policy, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Private Equity, Public International Law, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation

Olivier Poulin

Paris Area, France
En recherche de poste
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2001 — 2002
L.L.M. “Intellectual Property”

Faculté de Strasbourg (CEIPI)   1998 — 1999
DESS “Accords et propriété industrielle”

Faculté Assas Paris II Panthéon   1997 — 1998
Maîtrise de droit des affaires et fiscalité

Faculté Assas Paris II Panthéon   1996 — 1997
Licence de droit des affaires

Faculté Assas Paris II Panthéon   1994 — 1996
DEUG, Droit

Experience
Dreyfus & associés   August 2007 - Present

Skills
Conseil juridique

Olya Kroytor

Ukraine
Associate at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2009 — 2010
LL.M., International and Comparative Law

National 'Jaroslav the Wise' Law Academy of Ukraine, Kharkiv   2003 — 2008
Specialist, Law, International Law

Experience
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   August 2014 - Present
International Monetary Fund   May 2013 - August 2014
International Monetary Fund   August 2010 - April 2013
Sayenko Kharenko   January 2009 - June 2009
Sayenko Kharenko   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Litigation, Foreign Policy, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, International Law, Human Rights, Politics, Public Policy, International Relations, International..., Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Russian

Paul Nemitz

Brussels Area, Belgium
Director, DG JUSTICE at European Commission
Government Administration

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1988 — 1989
Master of Comparative Law, Law

Universität Hamburg   1982 — 1987
Law, Law

Experience
European Commission   August 2011 - Present

Skills
Data Privacy, Diplomacy, International..., Competition Law, European Law, EU Competition Law, Public Affairs, European Politics, Politics, EU Law, Legal Advice, NGOs, International Law, French, Policy, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public International Law, Human Rights, Public Policy, Political Science, European politics, Privacy Law, Merger Control, International..., Intellectual Property, European Union

Pedro da Costa Mendes

Porto Area, Portugal
Attorney/Advogado, Partner, CNCM Sociedade de Advogados
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2008 — 2008
training programme, Construction Law

Instituto de Estudos Superiores Financeiros e Fiscais do Porto   1998 — 1999
post-graduation, Tax law

Université catholique de Louvain   1995 — 1996
LLM, EC and International Business Law

Universidade Católica Portuguesa   1989 — 1994
law degree, law

Experience
CNCM - Sociedade de Advogados   1994 - Present
EFACEC   October 2003 - September 2011
EFACEC   September 1999 - September 2003

Skills
International Trade Law, International..., Tax Law, Corporate Governance, International Law, Construction Law, Project Finance, Legal Advice, Competition Law, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Cross-border..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers

Pete Ito

Swindon, United Kingdom
Lecturer and Researcher at Cranfield University
Higher Education

Education
Cranfield University   2008 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Defence and Security

The George Washington University   1978 — 1982
M.A., International Relations

The George Washington University Law School   1978 — 1981
J.D., Law

University of California at Berkeley   1974 — 1978
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Cranfield University   2007 - Present

Skills
Politics, E-Learning, International Relations, Intercultural..., Government, Higher Education, Program Management, Change Management, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Policy, Crisis Management, Research, Lecturing, Teaching, Training

Peter Ruess

Cologne Area, Germany
Partner at ARNOLD RUESS
Law Practice

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2004 — 2005
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law, Law, Intellectual Property Law

Universität Bayreuth   2000 — 2002
Dr. jur. (S.J.D.), Law (Doctoral Studies)

Universität Bayreuth   1996 — 2000
First State Exam (LL.B.), Economics Degree - "Wirtschaftsjurist (Univ.)", Rechtswissenschaft mit wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Zusatzausbildung (Law and Economics)

WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)   1998 — 1998
Rechtswissenschaften (Law)

EGF

Experience
International School of Management (ISM)   March 2010 - Present
ARNOLD RUESS   March 2010 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   August 2005 - February 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   2004 - 2005
Universität Bayreuth   2002 - 2003
Universität Bayreuth   2000 - 2002

Skills
Rechtsstreitigkeiten, Legal Advice, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition, Legal Writing, Markenverletzung, Academic Writing, Trademark Infringement, Juristisches Schreiben, Licensing, Zivilprozesse, Marken, Rechtsberatung, Geistiges Eigentum, Handelsrecht, Commercial Litigation, Streitschlichtung, Lizenzierung, Patente, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Patents

Philip Schuster

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Legal Services

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2013
J.D.

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   2009 — 2010
Visiting Student Scholar

The George Washington University   2005 — 2009
B.A.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin   2007 — 2008
Study Abroad

Glenbrook North High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
US Small Business Administration   January 2013 - March 2013
Schellenberg Wittmer   May 2012 - July 2012
The George Washington University Law School   May 2011 - September 2011
United States District Court for the District of Columbia   May 2011 - August 2011
Fulbright Commission   September 2009 - July 2010
Gray Plant Mooty   June 2009 - August 2009
Hudson Institute   July 2007 - August 2007

Philipp Ziegler

Munich Area, Germany
Teaching Assistant and doctoral candidate at University of Augsburg
Legal Services

Education
Universität Augsburg / University of Augsburg   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Law and Economics

Universität Augsburg / University of Augsburg   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Law and Economics

The George Washington University Law School   2011 — 2011
Business and Finance Law, LLM. Program

Experience
University of Augsburg   August 2014 - Present
Linklaters   February 2012 - April 2012
University of Augsburg   July 2010 - August 2011

Skills
International Law, International Relations, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research

Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu (Galetuse)

Romania
Energy and M&A Lawyer
Law Practice

Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   2011 — 2014
MBA (Distinction), Global Energy

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

The George Washington University Law School

Bucharest Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)