University of Virginia School of Law Alumni

Amelia Fawcett

London, United Kingdom
Chairman at Guardian Media Group and Hedge Fund Standards Board
Media Production

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1980 — 1983
JD

Wellesley College   1974 — 1978
BA, History

Experience
Hedge Fund Standards Board   July 2011 - Present
Investment AB Kinnevik   April 2011 - Present
US-UK Fulbright Commission   January 2011 - Present
Project Hope (UK)   January 2011 - Present
London Business School   2010 - Present
Guardian Media Group plc   2007 - Present
State Street   2006 - Present
National Portrait Gallery   2003 - June 2011
PensionsFirst Group LLP   September 2007 - July 2010
London International Festival of Theatre   2002 - 2010

Amy Rees

London, United Kingdom
Trainee Solicitor at Dechert LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Nottingham   2008 — 2012
2.1, Law with American Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2010 — 2011
Exchange programme with JD students, American Law

Rugby School   2006 — 2008

Experience
Dechert LLP   September 2013 - Present

Andrea Hamilton

Brussels Area, Belgium
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery
Legal Services

Education
King's College London, U. of London   2008 — 2009
M.A., EC Competition Law

King's College London   2007 — 2008
Postgraduate Diploma, EC Competition Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D., Law

Whitman College   1994 — 1998
B.A., History

Experience
McDermott Will & Emery   January 2012 - Present

Skills
Merger Control, International Law, Securities Regulation, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, International..., Legal Advice, Consumer Law, Trade Secrets, Cross-border..., Mergers, Antitrust Law, EU Competition Law, European Law, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Class Actions, Unfair Competition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Export Controls, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Governance

Andrew Wales QC

London, United Kingdom
Barrister at 7 King's Bench Walk
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1990 — 1991
Master's Degree, Law

University of Cambridge   1987 — 1990
Master's Degree, Law

Experience
7 King's Bench Walk   October 1992 - Present

Skills
Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Public Speaking, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Teaching

Anne Showalter

Brussels Area, Belgium
Assistant General Counsel at GSK Biologicals
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1992 — 1995

Experience
GSK Biologicals   January 2010 - Present
TransTech Pharma   August 2007 - January 2010
Diosynth   October 2004 - August 2007
Organon Pharmaceuticals   2004 - 2007
Organon, Akzo Nobel   2004 - 2007
Hill & Barlow   1995 - 2001

Skills
Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs

Antonis Antonopoulos

Greece
SJD Candidate at University of Virginia School of Law
Research

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2011 — 2016
SJD Candidate, International Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Law

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon / University of Athens   2006 — 2008
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Law

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München / LMU Munich
Erasmus Studies, Law

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon / University of Athens   2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Experience
International Court of Justice   September 2011 - May 2012
Max Planck Society, Max Planck Digital Library   June 2009 - January 2011

Skills
International Law, International..., European Law, International Human..., Legal Advice, Patents, International Law of..., Public International Law, International..., Legal Research

Aurore, Minh-Hoang Phan - Zagury

Paris Area, France
Regional Head of Legal at BNP Paribas Cardif
Law Practice

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

French bar (CRFPA of Versailles)   2001 — 2002
CAPA

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1997 — 2000
Magistère Juriste d'Affaires DJCE, Law

Experience
BNP Paribas Cardif   September 2015 - Present
BNP Paribas Personal Finance   May 2010 - August 2015
Dewey & LeBoeuf   March 2006 - April 2010
Slaughter and May   November 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Joint venture, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Corporate Law

Barlow Mann

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD, Law

Sewanee-The University of the South   2003 — 2007
B.A., English, Classics

Experience
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   September 2012 - Present
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   August 2007 - May 2009

Ben Elkington QC

London, United Kingdom
Barrister at 4 New Square
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1993 — 1994
Master's degree, Law

Trinity College, Cambridge   1990 — 1993
MA, Law

Experience
4 New Square   October 1996 - Present
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   1994 - 1995

Skills
Professional Negligence, Mediation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, International..., Alternative Dispute..., Insurance Law, Construction Law, Professional Liability, Legal Advice, Courts, Dispute, Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Bilal Mahmood

London, United Kingdom
Counsel at China Construction Bank (London) Limited
Law Practice

Education
University of Nottingham   2002 — 2006
BA (Hons), Law with Politics and American Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2004 — 2005
BA (Hons) Law with American Law and Politics, Law, Distinction

Experience
China Construction Bank (London) Limited   July 2014 - Present
The English-Speaking Union   November 2008 - Present
Mosaic, part of the The Prince's Trust   2011 - March 2015
Addleshaw Goddard   January 2012 - July 2014
Allen & Overy   September 2009 - January 2012
RBS Global Banking & Markets   July 2010 - June 2011
Allen & Overy LLP   September 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Corporate Law, Banking, Project Finance, International Law, Investment Banking, Board Level, Coaching, Secondary Market, Banking Law, Government Relations, Third Sector, Corporate Governance, Islamic Finance, Leveraged Finance, Swaps, International..., Legal Advice, Debt Restructuring, Corporate Transactions, Loans, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Charities, Middle Office, Public Sector, Youth Mentoring, Equality, Governance, Debt, Derivatives, Social Enterprise, Trade Finance, Cross-border..., Finance

Brian Polley

United Kingdom
Associate at Baker & McKenzie
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Texas A&M University   2007 — 2007
Certificate, Business

Texas A&M University   2005 — 2007
Master, International Affairs

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Psychology & Government

Experience
Baker & McKenzie LLP   January 2014 - Present
Vinson & Elkins LLP   October 2012 - December 2013
Center for National Security Law   April 2010 - May 2012
Vinson & Elkins, LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
The Honorable Jane Boyle, Northern District of Texas   July 2010 - August 2010
Department of Homeland Security   August 2008 - August 2009
U.S. Senate   August 2007 - August 2008
UBS Financial Services   August 2006 - June 2007
The Scowcroft Group   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Foreign Policy, Legislative Relations, Analysis, International Relations, Intelligence, Political Science, Politics, Legal Writing, Research, Counterterrorism, Policy, Public Policy, Strategy, Government, International Law, Administrative Law, Defense, Editing, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Crisis Management, National Security, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Public Speaking, Lexis, Foreign Affairs, Westlaw

Cees Flinterman

Maastricht Area, Netherlands
member United Nations Human Rights Committee at United Nations
Law Practice

Education
Leiden University
PhD, Law

University of Virginia School of Law   1970 — 1971
LL.M., Law

Universiteit Leiden   1963 — 1969
Meester in de Rechten (master of laws), Rechten (law)

Experience
United Nations   January 2011 - Present
Utrecht University and Maastricht University   January 2008 - Present
Utrecht University   1998 - 2007
Maastricht University   January 1982 - October 1998

Skills
Gender, International Law, Human Rights Law, Human Rights

Charles C. Adams, Jr.

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Finland
Government Administration

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1970 — 1973
J.D., Law

Dartmouth College   1964 — 1968
B.A., Comparative Literature

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2010 - February 2015
Hogan & Hartson LLP   September 2005 - May 2010

Skills
International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Securities Regulation, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Public Policy, Commercial Litigation, Dispute, Policy, Legal Writing, International..., Mergers, Joint Ventures, Competition Law, Insurance Law, Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Arbitrage, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance

Christel Vergauwen

Antwerp Area, Belgium
advocaaterkend bemiddelaar in familiezaken bij GSJ Advocaten
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1986 — 1987
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

KU Leuven   1981 — 1986
Licentiaat in de Rechten

Experience
GSJ - Advocaten   September 1987 - Present

Skills
Personen- en..., Bemiddeling in...

Christiane D'Haese

Brussels Area, Belgium
Responsable Serv. Juridique & Inspection at Institut des Vétérans & Invalides de Guerre
Government Administration

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1980 — 1981
L.L.M

Universite Libre de Bruxelles   1971 — 1977
Law Degree

Experience
Institut des Vétérans & Invalides de Guerre   September 2005 - Present

Christophe Sion

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Associate | Corporate & Finance | Stibbe
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Universiteit Antwerpen   2012 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Université de Nantes   2013 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Universiteit Antwerpen   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Experience
Stibbe   September 2015 - Present
European Law Students' Association Antwerp   June 2013 - June 2014
Loyens & Loeff   September 2013 - September 2013
PSWC-Advocaten   June 2013 - June 2013
European Law Students' Association Antwerp   June 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, International Law

Christopher Bernard

London, United Kingdom
Professional Support Lawyer at Linklaters
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD, Law

University of Virginia
MA, English and Modern Studies

University of California, Berkeley
AB, English

Experience
Linklaters   December 2013 - Present
Bloomberg   December 2011 - November 2013
Independent legal services professional   July 2010 - November 2011
Queen Mary, University of London   2007 - 2011
Allen & Overy LLP   July 2001 - July 2009
Hale and Dorr LLP   2000 - 2001
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   1996 - 2000

Skills
Securities, Securitization, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, IPO, Mergers, Structured Finance, Emerging Markets, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Private Placements, Derivatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, International Law, Legal Advice, Bloomberg, Equities, Financial Services, Legal Research, Debt, Microfinance

Connie Yang

Brussels Area, Belgium
Deputy Director at Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
International Affairs

Education
University of International Business and Economics   2013 — 2017
PH.D. Candidate, WTO Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2000 — 2002
LLM, research scholar

Experience
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)   August 2012 - Present
Chinese Mission to the EU   February 2009 - July 2012
MOFCOM   2003 - 2008

Skills
International Relations, Public Policy, Competition Law, Foreign Policy, International Law, European Union, International Trade, Diplomacy, International Trade Law, Policy Analysis, WTO

David Ehinger

Germany
International Affairs Executive
International Affairs

Education
University of Cambridge   1988 — 1989
M.Phil., International Relations

University of Virginia School of Law   1983 — 1984
LL.M., International Law

University of Manitoba   1977 — 1980
LL.B., Law

The University of Winnipeg   1975 — 1977
B.A., History

Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto   1975 — 1976
A.R.C.T., Piano-Performer

Hague Academy of International Law
Public International Law

Experience
Embassy of Canada, Berlin   August 2012 - Present
Embassy of Canada, Madrid   September 2007 - August 2011
Embassy of Canada, Berlin   September 2003 - August 2007
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada   2000 - 2003

Skills
Economics, International Marketing, International Trade, Policy Analysis, International Security, Investment Promotion, Federal Government, French, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Public Administration, Media Relations, Policy, Government Advocacy, International..., Public Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Social Media, Politics, Political Science, Human Rights, Spanish, Research, Legislation, Foreign Investment, Foreign Policy, European Union, International Economics, Negotiation, Trade Policy, German, Management, International..., Foreign Affairs, English, International Business, Intercultural..., Analysis, International Law, International Political..., Public Policy, Corporate Social..., International Relations, Strategic Communications, Government, Corporate Communications

David Haig

London, United Kingdom
Legal, Compliance & Governance SME, VP, Internal Audit at Nomura International plc
Financial Services

Education
Goethe-Institut London   2010 — 2012
C1, German language

University of Virginia School of Law   1984 — 1985
Master of Laws (LLM)

College of Law   1979 — 1980
Law

University of Oxford   1973 — 1976
MA, English

Experience
Nomura International plc   June 2014 - Present
BNP Paribas   April 2014 - May 2014
State Street Bank & Trust Company   August 2010 - October 2013
Banque AIG London Branch   2006 - 2009
UFJ International plc   May 1998 - December 2005
Wilde Sapte   November 1994 - April 1998
Slaughter and May   January 1989 - October 1994
Buchanan Ingersoll   1985 - 1988
Coward Chance   1978 - 1984

Skills
Swaps, Equities, Asset Management, Asset Managment, Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Investment Banking, Securities Regulation, Financial Services, Options, Fixed Income, Structured Products, Financial Risk, Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Structuring, Banking, Portfolio Management, Credit Derivatives, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Securities, Risk Management, Legal Advice, Private Equity, Investments, Equity Derivatives, KYC, Hedge Funds, Structured Finance, AML, Emerging Markets, Fund Administration, Financial Markets, Due Diligence, Financial Regulation, Operational Risk

David Plante

London, United Kingdom
Consultant at Bain & Company
Management Consulting

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Experience
Bain & Company   October 2011 - Present
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP   September 2009 - August 2011
Tiny Mix Tapes   July 2007 - February 2009
International Bar Association   May 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Due Diligence, Financial Services, Strategic Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Venture Capital

David Stuckey

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Executive Editor at CEE Legal Matters
Publishing

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

Saint Louis University   1993 — 1995
M.A., American Studies

University of Michigan   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature

Community High School   1981 — 1985

Experience
CEE Legal Matters   December 2013 - Present
Legalis Global   November 2011 - December 2013
Hudson Legal   November 2007 - October 2011
Paul Hastings   August 2001 - April 2005
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP   January 1998 - August 1998
Peace Corps   July 1995 - July 1997
Center for the Study of Sport in Society   December 1990 - May 1992
Oakland Athletics   February 1990 - September 1990

Skills
Executive Search, Project Management, Sales, Human Resources, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Compliance, Private Equity, Management, Emerging Markets, Negotiation, International Law, English, Litigation, Business Strategy, Recruitment Advertising, Legal Research, Talent Management, Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sourcing, Employment Law, Technical Recruiting, HR Consulting, Legal Assistance, Mergers, Corporate Law, Team Management, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Recruiting, Management Consulting, Joint Ventures, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Leadership, Due Diligence, Licensing, Research, Strategy

Dmitry Melnikov

Moscow, Russian Federation
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2004 — 2005
LL.M., Law

Russian State Institute of Intellectual Property   2003 — 2006
Ph.D. in Law, Civil Law

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1998 — 2003
JD equivalent, Jurisprudence, Civil Law

1205, English specialized school, Moscow, Russia   1988 — 1998

Experience
Eurasian Resources Group   September 2014 - Present
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation   June 2014 - August 2014
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   May 2003 - January 2014
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   July 2001 - May 2003

Skills
Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Securities Regulation, Banking Law, Foreign Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-border..., Intellectual Property, IPO, Due Diligence, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, International...

Dr. Christoph Weber

Munich Area, Germany
Attorneyatlaw at AFR Rechtsanwälte
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2007 — 2008
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Recht

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster / University of Muenster   1998 — 2005
Dipl.-Jur, Dr. iur., EMBA, Rechtswissenschaften, Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Experience
AFR Rechtsanwälte   November 2013 - Present
P+P Pöllath + Partners   July 2008 - October 2013
P+P Pöllath + Partners   July 2008 - October 2013

Skills
Restructuring, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition Law, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Legal Advice, Contract Law, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., International Tax

Edouard Bertrand

Paris Area, France
at Campbell, Philippart, Laigo & Associés
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1973 — 1974
Master of Comparative Law

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   1967 — 1972
Law, Economics

Experience
Campbell, Philippart, Laigo & Associés   May 2006 - Present
Slaughter and May   April 1992 - April 2006

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Commercial Litigation, International..., Dispute Resolution

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

Gary Vinokur

United Kingdom
ED Emerging Markets Credit Trading, Lending & Special Situations at UBS Investment Bank
Investment Banking

Education
Cornell University
BA, Economics & Finance

University of Virginia School of Law
JD, Finance Law

Experience
UBS Investment Bank   August 2012 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   February 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Options, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Fixed Income, Credit Analysis, Emerging Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Asset Management, Equities, Portfolio Management, Structured Products, Mezzanine, Finance, Hedge Funds, Derivatives, Private Equity, Financial Risk, Investments, Credit, Financial Structuring, Bonds, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Markets, FX Options, Restructuring, Syndications, Trading

Giles Goodfellow

London, United Kingdom
Queen's Counsel at Pump Court Tax Chambers
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1983 — 1984
Master of Laws (LLM), Federal Tax and US Commercial Law

Cambridge University   1979 — 1982
Master of Arts (M.A.), Law, 2:1

Experience
Pump Court Tax Chambers   October 1985 - Present
Pump Court Tax Chambers   September 1985 - Present

Skills
Dispute Resolution, Trusts, Tax Law

Glenn Brace

London, United Kingdom
Group Claims Director at Catlin Group
Insurance

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1983 — 1986
JD

University of Virginia   1979 — 1983
BA, magna cum laude

Experience
Catlin Group   February 2013 - Present
Equitas   2012 - 2015
Xchanging Claims Services   February 2011 - February 2013
Tower Street Consulting   February 2010 - March 2011
Resolute Management Service Ltd.   April 2007 - January 2010
Equitas   April 2003 - April 2007
London Market Claims Services   2003 - 2006
Equitas   1998 - 2003
Day, Berry & Howard (now Day Pitney)   1993 - 1998

Graeme Johnston

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
CEO at J&L Technology Limited
Computer Software

Education
University of Cambridge   1989 — 1992
BA (Hons), Law

University of Oxford   1992 — 1993
BCL (a taught postgraduate degree), Law

University of Virginia School of Law   1993 — 1994
LLM (a taught postgraduate degree), Law

Charters Comprehensive School   1982 — 1989

Experience
J&L Technology Limited   2013 - Present
Herbert Smith Freehills   2011 - 2012
Herbert Smith Freehills   2004 - 2011
Herbert Smith Freehills   1997 - 2004
Herbert Smith Freehills   1995 - 1997

Skills
Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Management, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Advice, Project Management

Hugh Frame

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Sidley Austin
Law Practice

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

University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Affairs

Experience
Sidley Austin   

Skills
Cross-border..., Equities, Bonds, Debt, Finance, Securities, IPO

Jaime Alejandro Agudelo Suárez

London, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel, Global Legal Ops
Legal Services

Education
   2008 — 2009
Master of Laws, LL.M

Escuela Libre de Derecho   2000 — 2004
Abogado, Inglés

Experience
HSBC Holdings PLC   January 2014 - Present
HSBC Bank plc   June 2013 - December 2013
HSBC Mexico   November 2010 - May 2013
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes, S.C.   August 2005 - May 2010
Larios, Rodríguez del Bosque, de Buen y Cornú, Abogados, S.C.   August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Consulting, Gobierno corporativo, Financial Law

Jan-Willem Geeroms

Brussels Area, Belgium
Principal Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Law Practice

Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2013 — 2014
Postgraduate Degree, Corporate Finance

University of Virginia School of Law   2009 — 2010
LL.M., Corporate & Finance

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne   2008 — 2009
Erasmus exchange, Law

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2007 — 2009
Master, Law (Major Economic Law)

Katholieke Universiteit Brussel   2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Law (Minor Economics)

Experience
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   May 2015 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   September 2010 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   September 2014 - February 2015
Anheuser-Busch InBev   September 2011 - January 2012
DLA Piper   July 2009 - July 2009
Allen & Overy   August 2008 - August 2008

Skills
International Law, Contract Negotiation, Cross-border..., Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Restructuring, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation

Jana Martinkova

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Lawyer at Office of the Government Agent before the European Court of Human Rights
Legal Services

Education
Études de la langue et de la culture françaises à Paris   2009 — 2013

Trnava University, Faculty of Law   2000 — 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Constitutional Law, Theory of Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2002 — 2003
Master's Degree, Constitutional Law, Comparative Law, International Law of Human Rights

University of Oxford   2000 — 2001
Constitutional Law, Comparative Law, International Law of Human Rights

Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave   1995 — 2000
Master's Degree, Law

Experience
Office of the Government Agent before the European Court of Human Rights   September 2014 - Present
Trnava University, Faculty of Law   June 2000 - August 2007

Jeff Lynn

London, United Kingdom
Cofounder and CEO at Seedrs
Financial Services

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School   2008 — 2009
MBA

University of Oxford   2003 — 2004
BCL, Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of Pennsylvania   1996 — 2000
BA, PPE

St. Paul's School   1993 — 1996
High School

Experience
Seedrs   July 2009 - Present
Companies House   February 2013 - Present
The Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec)   April 2010 - February 2015
SBS Venture Fund   December 2008 - November 2009
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   September 2004 - June 2008

Jeffrey Cottle

United Kingdom
Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, London & Washington, D.C.
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Georgetown University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude

Fairfield Prep

Experience
Steptoe & Johnson LLP   October 2013 - Present
BHP Billiton   July 2011 - October 2013
BAE Systems Inc.   January 2010 - June 2011
BAE Systems Inc.   2006 - 2010
U.S. Navy   1986 - 2006
Aerospace and Defense Industry   2003 - 2005
Private Practice   1995 - 2003

Skills
International Law, Intelligence, Legal Research, Licensing, Export Controls, Legal Compliance, Government Contracting, Defense, Intellectual Property, Ethics, Government, Contract Negotiation, ITAR, FCPA, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Government Procurement, Corporate Law

Jennifer Kirby

Paris Area, France
at Kirby
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1992 — 1995
JD, Law

Columbia College (NY)   1987 — 1991
BA, History

University of Cambridge   1989 — 1990
History

Experience
Kirby   2010 - Present
Herbert Smith   2008 - 2010
ICC International Court of Arbitration   2005 - 2007
ICC International Court of Arbitration   2002 - 2005
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP   1998 - 2001
Proskauer Rose LLP   1995 - 1998

Skills
Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, International..., Alternative Dispute..., International Law

Jennifer Shen

United Kingdom
Head of Operations and Legal, Investment Banking
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

UC Berkeley   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
Investec Bank plc   May 2013 - Present
Herbert Smith   October 2006 - June 2012
Deutsche Bank   January 2011 - July 2011
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati   May 2005 - August 2005
Jet Programme   August 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Securities Regulation, Legal Advice, Cross-border..., IPO, Investment banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Securities, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Equity Capital Markets, IPOs, Corporate Law, Equities, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence

Jim Holden

London, United Kingdom
Director, Distribution, at Google
Internet

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1982 — 1986
JD, Law

Amherst College   1978 — 1982
BA, English

Experience
Google   October 2005 - Present
Deutsche Bank   2003 - 2005
JNP Capital   2001 - 2003
At Home Corporation (Excite@Home)   2000 - 2001
Conduit Communications   1998 - 1999
Salomon Brothers   1995 - 1997
Credit Suisse First Boston   1991 - 1995
White & Case   1986 - 1990

Skills
Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Mergers, Corporate Development, Business Strategy, Mobile Devices

John G. Stewart

London, United Kingdom
Director of Legal Services (General Counsel) at University of London
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1977 — 1981
Juris Doctor JD, Law

Princeton University   1973 — 1977
A.B., Politics and Russian Studies

T.C. Williams High School   1969 — 1973
High School

The Place

Experience
University of London   January 2014 - Present
University of London   January 2013 - Present
Contemporary Dance Trust (The Place)   July 2005 - December 2014
Action for Prisoners' Families   April 2012 - September 2014
Global Heritage Fund   2008 - December 2012
Wellcome Trust   April 1995 - January 2012
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel   September 2005 - February 2011
Human Rights Watch   January 2002 - December 2009
Shepherd House Project Limited   September 1992 - March 2004
Shearman and Sterling   1983 - 1995

Skills
Strategic Planning, Licensing, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compliance, Change Management, Management, Government, Legal Assistance, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Trusts, Negotiation, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Research, Intellectual Property

John Siena

London, United Kingdom
Associate General Counsel, Head of APAC Legal at Brown Brothers Harriman
Financial Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctorate, Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
Brown Brothers Harriman   May 2014 - Present
King's College London   January 2012 - Present
BNY Mellon   November 2011 - May 2014
Brown Brothers Harriman   August 2005 - November 2011
Northern Trust   May 1988 - July 2005
Chicago Kent College of Law   January 1993 - May 1999

Skills
Banking Law, Financial Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Law, Investments, Financial Regulation, Corporate Governance, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Asset Managment, Banking, Legal Advice, Policy, Capital Markets, Securities Regulation, Alternative Investments, Securities

Jonathan Hasson

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
County Court Advocate at LPC Law Ltd.
Law Practice

Education
College of Law   2012 — 2013
BPTC

University of Nottingham   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Criminal Justice and Armed Conflict

University of Nottingham   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law with American Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2007 — 2008

Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School   1998 — 2005

Experience
LPC Law Ltd.   July 2013 - Present
Free Representation Unit   June 2013 - June 2014
National Centre for Domestic Violence   October 2012 - June 2013
Israel Defense Forces   December 2010 - June 2012
Human Rights Law Centre   February 2010 - March 2010
Human Rights Law Centre   October 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Negotiation, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Military Operations, Legal Advice, Debate, Legal Writing

Joshua Killinger

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Graduate of University of Virginia School of Law
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Virginia Commonwealth University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Criminal Justice, 4.0/4.0

Experience
University of Virginia School of Law   August 2012 - May 2015
Goochland County Attorney's Office   May 2014 - August 2014
Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression   May 2014 - August 2014
Milton Babirak   April 2014 - July 2014
University of Virginia School of Law   May 2013 - August 2013
Lobs & Lessons   September 2011 - May 2012
University Student Commons & Activities   December 2008 - January 2012
Sierra Club - Virginia Chapter   January 2011 - November 2011
Moving Virginia Forward PAC   May 2009 - August 2009
Maggie Moo's Ice Cream Treatery   February 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Legal Writing, Music Production, Microsoft Office, Money Management, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Outlook, Fundraising, PowerPoint

Joshua Tarr

Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, France
Teaching Assistant Program in France
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Maryland College Park   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies and History

Université Lumière (Lyon II)   2014 — 2014
Study Abroad

Experience
Teaching Assistant Program in France USA   September 2015 - Present
University of Maryland   August 2012 - May 2015
Herman, Herman & Katz, LLC   2013 - 2015

Skills
Public Speaking

José Miguel Redondo Guisasola

Madrid Area, Spain
Junior Associate departamento Bancario & Financiero en Baker & McKenzie
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law
Master of Laws (LLM)· Exchange Program, Corporations, Bankruptcy Law, International Trade law, Antitrust Review of Mergers

IE Law School   2013 — 2014
International LLM, Derecho

Harvard University   2012 — 2012
English for Professional Purpose, Strategic Management, Mediation and Negotiation, Law & MBA modules

CUNEF   2008 — 2013
Licenciatura Derecho, Licenciatura ADE, Finanzas

Experience
Baker & McKenzie   February 2015 - Present
Banco Espirito Santo   July 2013 - September 2013
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo   November 2012 - November 2012
Grupo Krea   August 2012 - September 2012
Grupo Krea   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Fusiones y adquisiciones, Investment Banking, Análisis financiero, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law, Business Planning, Español, Finanzas corporativas, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Estrategia empresarial, Management Consulting, Financial Markets, Islamic Finance, Valuation, English, Corporate Finance, Banking, Inglés, Capital Markets, Derecho de sociedades, Banca de inversión

Julien Rousseau

Chambéry Area, France
Head of Legal International Corporate and Private Banking Division at BCGE
Banking

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1994 — 1995
LL.M, Law

Paris II (Assas)   1988 — 1993
DESS, Law

Experience
BCGE   January 2012 - Present
BNP PARIBAS (Suisse) SA   April 2005 - December 2011
BNP Paribas   June 2000 - March 2005
Depardieu Brocas Maffei   May 1999 - July 2000
Coudert Brothers   July 1996 - April 1999

Karen Janssens

Brussels Area, Belgium
Law Clerk University Trainee at International Court of Justice
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, International Law and Antitrust

Vrije Universiteit Brussel   2008 — 2013
Master of Laws, International and European Law, summa cum laude

Centrum voor Levende Talen   2010 — 2011
French language course

Don Bosco Instituut Haacht   2005 — 2008
High school, Latin - Exact Sciences

SRC

Experience
International Court of Justice   September 2015 - Present
Linklaters   September 2014 - Present
Contrast European and Business Law   July 2013 - July 2013
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick   August 2012 - September 2012
Eubelius   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
EU Competition Law, Antitrust Law, Legal Writing, Public International Law, European Law, International..., International Economic..., Legal Research, International Human..., Litigation

Kimberley Lewis

United Kingdom
Managing Director, The Langston Group
Public Relations and Communications

Education
London Business School   2007 — 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Strategic Management, Sloan Fellowship

University of Virginia School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Virginia   1991 — 1995
B.A., Government

Experience
Pfizer   September 2011 - January 2015
AstraZeneca   2009 - 2011
Blair Partnership/ Office of Cherie Blair   2008 - 2009
Center for Responsible Lending   2006 - 2007
Saul Ewing LLP   2003 - 2005
Office of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson   2001 - 2003
Gordon, Feinblatt LLP.   1999 - 2000
Hon. Robert Bell, Chief Judge, Maryland Court Of Appeals   1998 - 1999

Skills
Program Management, Consulting, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Fundraising, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Management, Non-profits, Strategy, Media Relations, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership

Kwangbok Kim

London, United Kingdom
Attorney at Law at Shin & Kim and Solicitor Qualified in South Korea at Travers Smith
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

서울대학교   1997 — 2004
Materials Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
Travers Smith   September 2014 - Present
Shin & Kim   April 2009 - Present

Skills
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-border...

Maria Belova

Russian Federation
Legal associate, Noerr LLP
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LLM)

Moscow State University by M.V. Lomonosov   1996 — 2001
Specialist

Experience
Noerr LLP   August 2012 - March 2015
Sirota&Mosgo   November 2009 - August 2011
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   October 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Courts, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, International..., Securities Regulation, Private Equity, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, International Law, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Corporate Law

Martin Dietrich

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Rechtsanwalt
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2002 — 2003
Master of Laws (LLM), Law

Universität Zürich   1993 — 1998
Licentiate degree, Law

Experience
Hodgskin Rechtsanwälte   September 2010 - Present
UBS Investment Bank   July 2005 - July 2010
von der Crone, Rechtsanwälte   2001 - 2005

Skills
Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Civil Litigation, Divorce Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Banking Law

Matthew Dominy

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Latham & Watkins LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D.

University of Southern California   2003 — 2007
B.A.

Experience
Latham & Watkins   September 2012 - Present
University of Virginia School of Law   August 2009 - October 2012
Latham & Watkins   May 2011 - August 2011
Modrall Sperling   May 2010 - August 2010
Squires & Company Advertising   August 2007 - May 2008
New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union   2006 - 2006

Skills
Legal Research

Megan Schrader

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hessen, Germany
Managing Director
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1999 — 2000
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Auckland   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Hons); B.A

Experience
Koru Pacific Travel   October 2013 - Present
Clifford Chance LLP   August 2003 - January 2010
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University   2004 - 2010
Chapman Tripp   1996 - 1999

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Advice, Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research

Mia Morgan

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

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2006 — 2009

University of Virginia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, American History (United States)

Experience
Clifford Chance LLP   May 2014 - Present

Michael Lips

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Partner at Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2004
Master of Laws (LLM)

Universität Zürich
Dr. iur., Recht

Experience
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law   September 2002 - Present

Skills
Prozessrecht, Umweltrecht, Litigation, Public Procurement, Environmental Law, Contract Law, Öffentliches..., Real Estate Law, Vertragsrecht, Immobilienrecht

Michael Walbert

Wien, Wien, Austria
Attorney at Law, Frotz Riedl
Law Practice

Education
University of Vienna   2001 — 2005
Doctor of Laws (Dr. iur.)

University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2004
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Vienna   1997 — 2001
Master of Laws (Mag. iur.), Law

University of Salzburg   1996 — 1997
Law

Experience
Frotz Riedl   July 2015 - Present
Schoenherr   February 2012 - April 2015
Schoenherr   May 2008 - January 2012
Schoenherr   January 2006 - April 2008
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   2004 - 2005

Skills
Management liability, D&O insurance, Litigation,...

Milan Ganik

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
CEO & Chairman of the Board at Nupharo Park
Renewables & Environment

Education
University of Virginia
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Political Economics

University of Virginia School of Law   1978 — 1981
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

International Court of Justice, Hague
Certificate, Public & Private International Law

University of Maryland College Park   1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Nupharo Group   March 2009 - Present
CPP Development   2003 - February 2009
CAMCO   2001 - 2003
East-West Institute   2001 - 2003
Czech Direct Equity Fund/ CDA Advisors   1997 - 2001
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey   1990 - 1997
Ganik & Herbst   1984 - 1990
Baker & McKenzie   1981 - 1983
United States Congress   1977 - 1978
Small business entrepreneur   1971 - 1977

Skills
Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate, Management, Private Equity, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate, Real Estate Financing, Property Management, International Relations, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Investments, Leases, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Business Development

Pablo González García

Madrid Area, Spain
Abogado en Uría Menéndez
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2014 — 2014
Exchange Program

IE Law School   2013 — 2014
Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas (LLM) - Masters in Corporate Legal Advice (LLM), A

Universidad de Oviedo   2008 — 2013
Licenciatura en Derecho, 9,689

Experience
Uría Menéndez   January 2015 - Present
Universidad de Oviedo   October 2012 - June 2013
Ramón Hermosilla & Gutiérrez de la Roza   October 2012 - January 2013

Patrick De Ridder

London, United Kingdom
International M&A Partner at McGuireWoods LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law
Master of Laws (LLM), Law

University of Leuven School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, Magna cum laude

Experience
McGuireWoods LLP   March 1992 - Present

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Corporate Law, Government Contracts Law, Management, International Project..., Cross-border..., Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter Braun

Zürich Area, Switzerland
UBS AG Litigation & Investigations
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Zurich   1998 — 2005
lic. iur.

Universidad Pública de Navarra   2000 — 2001

Experience
UBS   February 2014 - Present
Lenz&Staehelin   July 2009 - December 2013
Bezirksgericht Horgen   2005 - 2008

Skills
Corporate Governance, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Contract Law, Corporate Law, International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Legal Research

Peter Hartog

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Policy Advisor at Ministry of Health, Welfare& Sport
Government Relations

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1978 — 1979
Master Comparative Law, International Public Law, Trade Law

Erasmus University Rotterdam   1971 — 1978
Masters Degree in Law, Private and Public Law

Experience
Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport   January 2013 - Present
Convention Secretariat WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control   August 2009 - December 2012
Ministery of Health, Welfare and Sport   July 2001 - November 2009
Ministry of Economic Affairs   1985 - 2001
Hoogovens, presently Corus   January 1981 - March 1985

Skills
German, Public Administration, French, International Relations, Public Sector, Public Health, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Economics, Public Policy, International..., Dutch, International Business, Nonprofits, Diplomacy, Management, Policy, Politics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, European Union, English, Government

Peter Kaas

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Senior Legal Counsel, Attorneyatlaw at NNIT
Law Practice

Education
Københavns Universitet   1999 — 2005
Cand.jur., Law

University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2004
LLM, Law

Centre International d'Études Francaises   1998 — 1999

Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium   1995 — 1998

Ordrup Skole   1993 — 1995

Hellerup Skole   1985 — 1993

Experience
NNIT   January 2014 - Present
University of Copenhagen   February 2010 - Present
Atea A/S   March 2011 - December 2013
Atea A/S   February 2010 - February 2011
Horten law firm   February 2009 - January 2010
University of Copenhagen   September 2008 - January 2010
University of Copenhagen   September 2007 - December 2009
Lett Lawfirm   August 2008 - January 2009
LETT law firm   June 2007 - July 2008
University of Copenhagen   September 2006 - April 2008

Skills
International..., Legal Advice, Risk Management, Copyright Litigation, Contract Law, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Intellectual Property..., IT Law, Corporate Governance, IT law, University Teaching, Government Procurement, Privacy Law, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Cyberlaw, Corporate Social..., Piracy, International Law, Anti-piracy, Computer Law, Domain Names, Domain Name Disputes, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Personal Data Protection, Litigation, European Law, Negotiation, Competition Law

Peter Oberholzer

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Global Head Employment Legal bei UBS
Financial Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2000 — 2001
Master of Laws (LLM), Recht

Universität Zürich   1991 — 1996
lic. iur., Law

Experience
UBS   October 2009 - Present
UBS   January 2007 - September 2009
UBS   January 2005 - December 2006
UBS   December 2002 - December 2004
Lenz & Staehelin   February 2002 - November 2002
Lenz & Staehelin   August 2001 - January 2002
Lenz & Staehelin   April 1999 - July 2000
District Court See & Gaster   July 1997 - September 1998
Kaspar Noser, Law Firm   January 1997 - June 1997
Kaspar Noser, Law Firm   October 1994 - September 1996

Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law

Pierre-Olivier Mahieu

Brussels Area, Belgium
Partner, Allen & Overy
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1990 — 1991
LL.M., Law

Université catholique de Louvain   1986 — 1989
Licence, Law

   1984 — 1986
Candidature, Law

Experience
Allen & Overy   January 2001 - Present
Loeff Claeys Verbeke   1989 - 2000

Pietro ZANONI

Milan Area, Italy
Equity Partner at NCTM Studio Legale Associato
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2004
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

Università degli Studi di Milano   1995 — 2000
J.D. (laurea in giurisprudenza), Law

Université Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III)   1999 — 1999
Diplôme de Droit Comparé, Comparative Law

Liceo Classico - Ginnasio "G. Carducci""
Maturità Classica, Humanities

Experience
NCTM - Studio Legale Associato   January 2012 - Present
NCTM - Studio Legale Associato   January 2008 - January 2012
NCTM - Studio Legale Associato   June 2004 - January 2008
Dell   2005 - 2005
Professor Savi Law Firm (Milan - Italy)   January 2002 - August 2003
Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners - Linklaters & Alliance (Milan - Italy)   January 2001 - December 2001
Doland and Gould LLP (Los Angeles, CA - U.S.A.)   October 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Due diligence, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Mergers, Private equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition Law, Legal Assistance, International Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Private Equity, Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Arbitration

Rebecca Villarreal

London, United Kingdom
Corporate Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD

The University of Texas at Austin   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Experience
Kirkland & Ellis LLP   May 2015 - Present

Skills
Cross-border..., Private Equity, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Offerings, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets

Regina Gambino

Rome Area, Italy
Chief, Procurement Service
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1982 — 1985
JD, Law

Experience
Food and Agriculture Organization   January 2010 - Present
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations   1992 - December 2009

Robert Bush

Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Founder at EUGO
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Johns Hopkins SAIS   1990 — 1992
International Relations and Economics, focus on Middle East and Africa

Amherst College   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Philosophy and English Literature

Experience
EUGO   December 2014 - Present
curtis newton gmbh   May 2013 - Present
Majlis Partners / Majlis Partners GmbH   2008 - Present
curtis newton labs gmbh   May 2013 - May 2014
Witten Herdecke University   May 2013 - September 2013
The Corporate Office - Dubai World   2004 - 2009
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   2003 - 2004
Marco Polo Network   2000 - 2002
PEAK6 Investments LP   1998 - 2000
MEG Capital   1996 - 1998

Skills
Financial Services, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Fixed Income, Start-ups, Lecturer, Mutual Funds, Equities, Emerging Markets -..., Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Family Business, Asset Management, Securities, Alternative Investments, Investments, Investment Advisory, Finance, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting

Robert F. Stankey

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Law Practice

Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business   1987 — 1990
M.B.A., Corporate Finance, Accounting

University of Virginia School of Law   1986 — 1990
J.D., Corporate Law

Experience
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP   March 2010 - Present
Reed Smith LLP   July 2007 - March 2010
Covington & Burling LLP   July 2003 - July 2007
AOL Europe   June 1999 - July 2003
Primus Telecommunications Group Inc   September 1997 - June 1999
CyberCash Inc   May 1996 - September 1997

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Cyberlaw, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Legal Advice, Licensing, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, Securities Regulation, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Competition Law

Robert Ludwig

London, United Kingdom
US Associate at Linklaters
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration   2005 — 2008
MBA

University of Virginia School of Law   2004 — 2008
JD

Washington and Lee University   1998 — 2002
BA, European History, Economics

Experience
Linklaters   September 2008 - Present

Skills
Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Capital Markets, Legal Advice, Cross-border..., Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Banking

Robert Schwartz

London, United Kingdom
General Counsel at Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP
Investment Management

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2003 — 2006
JD, Law and Finance

Uniwersytet Warszawski   2002 — 2003
Fulbright Fellowship, Constitutional Law

Brigham Young University   1999 — 2002
BA, Philosophy (major); English (minor)

Experience
Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP   September 2013 - Present
Dechert LLP   March 2013 - September 2013
Allen & Overy LLP   October 2006 - March 2013
International Center for Law and Religion Studies   September 2000 - August 2002
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   August 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Dodd-Frank, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Alternative Investments, Management Buyouts, Institutional Investors, Private Equity Funding, Corporate Governance, Financial Structuring, Legal Research, Private Equity, Institutional..., Secondaries, Investment Management, Restructuring, Legal Writing, Cross-border..., Published Author, Asset Management, Structured Finance, Capital Markets, Strategy, Hedge Funds, Finance, Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, Banking Law, Investments, Fundraising

Robert Thurlow

London, United Kingdom
U.S. Associate at Ashurst
Legal Services

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

IE Business School   2012 — 2012
Law - Exchange

University at Buffalo   2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, History, Spanish

Experience
Ashurst   2015 - Present
Linklaters   2013 - 2015
Linklaters   May 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Securities, Corporate Law, Capital Markets