University of Houston Law Center Alumni

Andrew Hammel

Cologne Area, Germany
Assistant Professor at University of Duesseldorf
Higher Education

Education
Harvard Law School   2000 — 2001
LL.M., Law

University of Houston Law Center   1993 — 1996
J.D., Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1986 — 1991
B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
University of Duesseldorf   March 2009 - Present
University of Duesseldorf   October 2003 - March 2009
Texas Defender Service   February 1996 - September 2000

Skills
International Law, University Teaching, Human Rights, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Teaching, European Law, History, German, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, International Trade Law

Anne-Laure Pastré-Boyer

Paris Area, France
Houston, Texas
Commercial Real Estate

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Université Montpellier I   1994 — 2004
Doctorat de droit privé, Félicitations du jury, proposition pour un prix de thèse

Barreau de New York
Certified by the New York Board of Law Examiners

Ecole de formation au barreau de Paris EFB
CAPA - certificat d'aptitude à la profession d'avocat

Experience
DSavocats   September 2015 - Present
University of Houston   2015 - September 2015
SCP Jacquin-Maruani   December 2010 - January 2012
SCP Guillemain- Banide-Sainturat   March 2008 - December 2010
Cabinet Kouvela-Piquet et associés   January 2006 - February 2008
DGC Ecole de commerce   September 2006 - June 2007
Université Paris-Sud   September 2005 - June 2006
SCP Meyer-Verva-Dupont-Maespelare-Brugeron   May 2005 - December 2005
Université de Montpellier 1   September 1999 - June 2005
Cour d'appel de Montpellier   January 2000 - June 2001

Annet Brouwer-Reith

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Chair Eyes on Ghana foundation
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2004 — 2004
Mediation

Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University   1978 — 1984
Master's degree, Law

Experience
Eyes on Ghana Foundation   November 2012 - Present
Ouderraad Erasmiaans Gymnasium   March 2006 - July 2014
Erasmian European Youth Parliament   September 2008 - April 2012
ExxonMobil   January 1986 - June 1996

Skills
Corporate Social..., Human Resources, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits

Ashleigh Matthews

London, United Kingdom
Law Practice Professional
Law Practice

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2004 — 2007


Skills
Legal Research, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Litigation

Brandon Clark

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Managing IP Counsel Assets at Schlumberger
Law Practice

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2002 — 2005
JD

University of Delaware   1994 — 1998
BS

Experience
Schlumberger   September 2015 - Present
Schlumberger   March 2014 - September 2015
Schlumberger   January 2013 - September 2015
Schlumberger   March 2010 - January 2013
Air Liquide USA LLC   2004 - March 2010
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.   1997 - 2002

Skills
Semiconductors, Patents, Technology Transfer, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Licensing, Prosecution, Negotiation, Patent Applications, Patentability, Oilfield, Strategy, Invention, Patent Prosecution

Dariusz Greszta

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Partner at CMS
Law Practice

Education
University of Houston Law Center
Master of Laws (LLM), International Busines Law (the US and International securities law concentration)

George Brown College
Post Graduate International Trade Program

Jagiellonian University
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Experience
CMS   July 2000 - Present
White & Case LLP   1994 - 2000

Dirk De Backer

Gent Area, Belgium
Secretary General and HR Director at Ter Beke
Food Production

Education
   2008 — 2009
IEMBA

University of Houston Law Center   1994 — 1995
LL.M, Law

University of Leuven   1989 — 1994

Experience
Ter Beke   LawyerAllen & Overy1995 - 2004
Loeff Claeys Verbeke   1995 - 2000

Dorte Kristensen

Sealand Region, Denmark
Office Manager/Executive Assistant/Administrativ medarbejder/Retail Coordinator
Apparel & Fashion

Education
University of Houston Law Center   1997 — 1999
Master's Degree, International Cooperate Law, LLM

Københavns Universitet   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Jura, Bachelor

Amtsgymnasiet i Roskilde   1987 — 1990
High School, Samfundssproglig

Experience
Invasion A/S   August 2010 - May 2015
IC Companys   January 2008 - April 2010
Blend/Blend She Copenhagen   June 2007 - December 2007
Invasion A/S   2002 - 2007
Cassis   2000 - 2002
Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management , University of Houston   1997 - 1999
Junibevægelsen   1992 - 1996
Danske Gymnasieelevers Sammenslutning   1990 - 1991

Skills
Fashion, Trend, Retail, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Styling

Ester Bonafonte Márquez

Barcelona Area, Spain
ABOGADA
Law Practice

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property & Information Law

Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB)   2012 — 2013
Master en Derecho Procesal Civil

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU   2007 — 2011
Licenciatura, Derecho

Experience
Koryland   October 2011 - Present
Koryland   July 2011 - Present
LEGAL TOUCH   February 2012 - March 2013
BASSAS-RISUEÑO ADVOCATS   October 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Business Strategy, Copyright Law, Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Communication, Copyright Infringement, Legal Advice, Teamwork, Catalan, Communicative, Trademarks, Legal Research, Punctual, Civil Law, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law, Microsoft Office, Team Working, Hard Worker, Organized, Spanish, English, Patents, International Law, Licensing, Trade Secrets, International..., Legal Assistance, Trademark Infringement, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property

Henrique Soares Santos

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Estudante de Direito

Education
Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Escola de Lisboa   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

University of Houston Law Center   2014 — 2014

Escola Salesiana do Estoril   2005 — 2011

Oficinas de São José - Salesianos de Lisboa   2003 — 2004

Nova Escola João de Deus Ramos   1999 — 2003

Experience
Associação Desportiva do Ensino Superior   January 2015 - July 2015
Sérvulo & Associados   January 2015 - February 2015
AADUCP   May 2013 - May 2014
ACE - Alvim Cortes, Esperança, Vaz Osório & Associados   July 2013 - July 2013

Jack Chaston

London, United Kingdom
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2003 — 2006
JD

Birkbeck, University of London   1992 — 1993

The University of Hull   1985 — 1988
BA hons

Experience
Assima   October 2008 - Present
Boyd, Moldovan & Chaston LLP   May 2007 - September 2008
Haynes, Boyd & Associates   September 2006 - May 2007
University of Houston Law Center   September 2003 - May 2006
Imagitek   January 2003 - July 2003
eForce   September 2002 - January 2003
Context Integration   2001 - September 2002
DACG   July 1993 - April 2000
DA Consulting Group   1992 - 2000

Skills
Business Analysis, Management, Program Management, CRM, Project Management, Account Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Management Consulting, ERP

Jan Otto

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Global TM Prosecution Attorney at Red Bull
Food & Beverages

Education
University of Houston Law Center   1997 — 1998
LL.M., Law

Land Berlin / Justizprüfungsamt   1995 — 1997
2nd State Examination/Bar Exam, Law

Heidelberg University   1992 — 1995
1st State Exam, Law

Universität Passau   1990 — 1992
Law

Experience
Red Bull   June 2014 - Present
Mondelēz International (previously Kraft Foods)   October 2012 - April 2014
Kraft Foods Group   September 2001 - September 2012
MAGIX AG   May 1999 - 2001

Skills
Team Management, Technology Transfer, Litigation Management, Trade Secrets, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Prosecution, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law

Levon Grigorian

Moscow, Russian Federation
Partner at Tarlo & Partners
Legal Services

Education
University of Houston Law Center   1994 — 1996
LL.M., Law

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1985 — 1989
Ph.D., Law

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1980 — 1985
JD, Law

Experience
Tarlo & Partners   May 2008 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   March 2005 - March 2008
King & Spalding LLP   March 2003 - November 2004
Mayer Brown LLP   December 1992 - March 2003
Moscow State Academy of Law named after O.E. Kutafin (MSAL)   December 1988 - September 1995
University of California at Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law   January 1992 - May 1992

Skills
Intellectual Property, International..., Civil Litigation, Litigation, Due Diligence, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Appeals, Foreign Investment, Joint Ventures, Legal Advice, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Employment Law, International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Cross-border..., Banking Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Natural Resources, Arbitration

Maria-Daphne Papadopoulou

Greece
Copyright Expert Counsellor at law at the Hellenic Copyright Organization
Legal Services

Education
University of Amsterdam   2008 — 2008
International Copyright Law Seminar at the Institute for Information Law

Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   2000 — 2005
Dr., Copyright Law - The exercise of moral right

University of Houston Law Center   1999 — 2000
LL.M., International & IP Law

Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   1996 — 1998
Postgraduated Diploma, Commercial & Economic law

Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   1992 — 1996
Law Degree, Law

Experience
Hellenic Copyright Organization   2005 - Present
Athens Bar Association   September 1998 - Present
Simmons & Simmons   December 2002 - June 2004
PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal   September 2002 - December 2002
Taylor Wessing   June 2002 - August 2002
University of Houston   September 2000 - July 2001

Skills
International Law, Information Law, Legal Opinions, Licensing, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, IT law, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, European Union, Public International Law, Competition Law, Legal Advice, IT Law, Intellectual Property, Anti-piracy, Entertainment Law, Contract Law, European Law, Legal Assistance

Nazneen Jafferi

London, United Kingdom
Of Counsel at Law Office of Janice Flynn US Visa Solutions, Ltd.
Law Practice

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Law Office of Janice Flynn - US Visa Solutions, Ltd.   April 2015 - Present
JAFFERI VENANZI LLP   October 2009 - April 2015
Law Offices of Richard S. Goldstein   October 2008 - August 2009
FosterQuan, LLP   January 2007 - July 2008
Jones Day   2004 - 2006

Skills
Legal Assistance, Immigration Law, Appeals, H-1B, Consular Processing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Removal Defense, Citizenship, U.S. Immigration, Corporate Law, Asylum, Civil Litigation, E-2, Litigation, Labor Certification, Document Review, Employment Law, Hearings, Global Immigration, L-1, O-1, Employment-based..., Immigration Issues, Trials, Civil Rights, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Business Visas, Westlaw, Naturalization, International Law, Family Law, Adjustment Of Status, Visas, Appellate Practice, Administrative Law, I-9 Compliance, Courts

Rev. Richard R. Hinkley

Rome Area, Italy
Parochial Vicar Saint Thomas More Catholic Church at Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston
Religious Institutions

Education
Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo   2013 — 2015
Licentiate of Sacred Theology (STL), Dogmatics: Sacramental Theology

Pontificia Universita Gregoriana   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's of Sacred Theology (STB), Theology

The University of Dallas   2008 — 2010
Philosophy

University of Houston Law Center   2007 — 2008

University of Notre Dame   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology and Classics

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory   1998 — 2002
High School Diploma

Experience
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston   July 2015 - Present
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston   June 2014 - Present
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston   July 2014 - September 2014
Brent Coon & Associates   October 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Religion, Theology, Public Speaking, Preaching, Teaching, Liturgy, Pastoral Care

Sidney Taylor

Paris Area, France
Oil & Energy

Education
Wharton School of Business   1964 — 1996
MBA, Industrial Management

University of Houston Law Center   1967 — 1972
JD, Environmental Law

Purdue University   1960 — 1964
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Incal Pipeline Rehabilitation, Inc.   September 2001 - Present
CRC-Evans Pipeline International,Inc   January 1988 - September 2001

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Operations Management, Pipelines, HAZOP, Upstream, Piping, Engineering, Project Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Quality Control, Energy, Petrochemical, Pressure Vessels, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Energy Industry, Inspection, Commissioning, Gas, Corrosion

Stefaan Voet

Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium
Associate Professor at KU Leuven
Research

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2009 — 2009

Universiteit Gent   1996 — 2001
Law

Experience
KU Leuven   October 2015 - Present
Universiteit Gent   October 2005 - September 2015
Lawfirm Van Damme - Vanparys - Bollaert   October 2007 - September 2014
Stanford Law School   January 2014 - April 2014

anne van't Hoff

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Strategic Procurement Specialist at NHS BSA
Government Administration

Education
University of Oxford   1979 — 1982
law

University of Houston Law Center

Experience
NHS BSA   March 2015 - Present
Northern Guild of Psychotherapy   October 2012 - Present
One North East   January 2004 - March 2012
London Fire Brigade   July 1996 - July 2003

Skills
Document Drafting, Corporate Governance, Public Sector, Restructuring, Joint Ventures, European Law, Risk Management, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Local Government, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Property Law, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Employment Contracts, Stakeholder Management, Government, Contract Management, Freedom of Information..., Public Procurement, Dispute Resolution, Change Management, Procurement, Policy, Government Procurement, Legal Advice, Employment Law, Data Privacy, Mediation