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JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Professional Summary
Logical and resourceful Lawyer who effectively anticipates and evaluates legal issues to protect clients and resolve cases.
Skills
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Corporate transactions
  • Legal writing
  • Business law
  • Criminal defense
  • Efficient researcher
  • Fluent in English, French, and Arabic
  • knowledge in Financial Transactions, financial products and contracts.
  • Derivatives
  • ISDA agreements
  • Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Investment funds
  • Expert in financial analysis, financial planning and investments.
  • Energetic and proactive
  • Extremely organized
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Practices due diligence
  • Stocks and bonds
  • Active listener
  • Contract negotiation
  • MS Office
Work History
Junior AssociateAlameh & Associates Law firm - Beirut10/2011 - 12/2012
  • Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Worked on Several Corporate Law Cases
  • Worked on several Asset Purchase and repurchase Agreements
  • Worked on Incorporating, Taxation law/
  • Worked on Mediations and negotiations, and managed to help close a mediation for almost 500 000$
  • Was able to establish several winning strategies in Civil court. 
  • Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
  • Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
  • Drafted statements of the case and witness lists.
  • Oversaw an average of 2 cases each month.
  • Conducted and led extensive document review projects.
Intern- Junior AssociateMENA city Lawyers - Beirut06/2011 - 09/2011
  • Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
  • Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
  • Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Drafted objective memoranda for each case.
  • Resolved 4 landlord and tenant disputes.
  • Addressed strategic issues of public policy.
InternEl Chaer Law Firm - Beirut06/2010 - 09/2010
  • Engaged in complex civil litigation under statutes relating to protection of the environment and public health.
  • Conducted and led extensive document review projects.
  • Drafted reports based on audit findings.
  • Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
  • Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
InternAbou Jaoudeh & Associates Law firm - Beirut06/2009 - 09/2009
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
  • Wrote Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.
Investment Analyst AssistantBEMO Bank - Beirut10/2006 - 09/2008
Handled Market research, Summarized News Reports and analyst reports. Prepared investment portfolio Drafts, handled communication with clients.
Marketing Assistant ManagerExpand Card S.A.R.L - Beirut09/2005 - 09/2006
Researched the market, in charge of communication with Marketing agencies, handled finalizing memos and reports. 
Education
High School Diploma: French BaccalaureateGrand Lycée Franco Libanais - Beirut2005
Master of Science: LawFilière Francophone de Droit - Université Libanaise - Beirut2012
Associate of Science: International Criminal LawInternational Criminal Court - The Hague, Netherlands2012
Associate of Science: Business Administration- FinanceAmerican University Of Beirut - Beirut2009
Master of Science: American Business Law LLMNew York Law School - New York2013
Master of Science: Financial Services Law LLMNew York Law School - New York2014
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Recipient of New York law school Scholarship
Associate of Applied Science: Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Saint Joseph University - Beirut2014
  • Coursework in Psychology
  • Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • A once a Month Program due to finish by May 2014
  • Courses are on Weekend which creates no conflict with working hours
Additional Information
  • Political Activist, worked with several anti Corruption agencies such as Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE.
  • Managed several personal Portfolios
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Alameh & Associates Law firm
  • MENA city Lawyers
  • El Chaer Law Firm
  • Abou Jaoudeh & Associates Law firm
  • BEMO Bank
  • Expand Card S.A.R.L

School Attended

  • Grand Lycée Franco Libanais
  • Filière Francophone de Droit - Université Libanaise
  • International Criminal Court
  • American University Of Beirut
  • New York Law School
  • Saint Joseph University

Job Titles Held:

  • Junior Associate
  • Intern- Junior Associate
  • Intern
  • Investment Analyst Assistant
  • Marketing Assistant Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : French Baccalaureate
    Master of Science : Law
    Associate of Science : International Criminal Law
    Associate of Science : Business Administration- Finance
    Master of Science : American Business Law LLM
    Master of Science : Financial Services Law LLM
    Associate of Applied Science : Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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