Heywon (Helen) Kang 1000 Smith Road, Brookline, MA (617)

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1 Heywon (Helen) Kang 1000 Smith Road, Brookline, MA (617) BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boston, MA LLM in American Law, anticipated May 2017 Legal English Certificate Program, June 2016 SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAW (SHUPL), Shanghai, China LLB (Bachelors of Laws degree), July 2015 GPA: 3.75/4.0 Honors: First Class University Scholar (2015) Activities: Captain of SHUPL Debate Team ZHONG LAW FIRM, Shanghai, China Legal Intern, October 2014 November 2014 Drafted due diligence reports analyzing compliance with requirements of Initial Public Offerings. Researched laws and regulations relating to foreign-invested enterprises. Communicated with clients, and attended and transcribed internal strategy meetings. XINCHAO LAW FIRM, Shanghai, China Legal Intern, January 2014 March 2014 Identified, analyzed and researched legal issues and drafted pleadings, motions, complaints, answers and comprehensive memoranda in various legal areas, including private lending law. Reviewed, revised and drafted contracts, including consultant contracts with clients and commercial contracts of companies. Attended depositions, hearings, and trials and provided support to litigators. SHANGHAI INTERMEDIATE COURT, CRIMINAL DIVISION, Shanghai, China Judicial Intern, July 2013 August 2013 Investigated and summarized case evidence, conducted legal research, and drafted legal memoranda for judge summarizing research, evidence and relevant legal issues. Participated in interrogation of incarcerated defendants. Managed case files. LEGAL AID VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SHUPL, Shanghai, China Team Leader, January 2013 January 2014 Provided free legal counseling on family law, employment, and civil rights issues. Native Chinese, fluent English INTERESTS Competitive gymnast ( )

2 Omar Abadi 25 Jonas Road, Brighton, MA (617) Admitted to Practice in Saudi Arabia, LLM in American Law, concentration in International Business Practice, anticipated May 2017 King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Bachelor of Arts in Law, May 2011 GPA 3.7/4.00, with honors, Dean s List, King Abdullah Scholarship Program recipient Activities: Organized Global Competitiveness Forum through Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority Saudi Stock Exchange, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Policy & Legal Advisor, August 2015 May 2016 Participated in developing and drafting internal rules, policies, and procedures of the Stock Exchange and entities regulated by the Stock Exchange. Counseled on compliance with Stock Exchange rules and regulations. Al Joufi Law Firm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Lawyer, Corporate and Commercial Department, June 2014 August 2015 Provided legal advice related to corporate, commercial, and employment matters in Saudi Arabia. Drafted commercial and employment contracts and articles of incorporation. Participated in due diligence in connection with merger and acquisition transactions and IPOs for local and foreign entities. Alsulaim Alawaji & Partners Law Firm (association with Jones Day), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Associate trainee, June 2013 June 2014, Intern, May 2012 May 2013 Worked with banking and finance departments to provide legal opinions to financial institutions. Advised Saudi Arabian General Presidency of Youth Welfare on the privatization of 16 football clubs in Saudi Arabia, as well as the establishment of a new professional football league. Participated in investigation of suspected financial corruption at Saudi branch of well-known U.S. entity. Translated legal documents between English and Arabic. King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Member, Implemented workshops for Saudi youth to develop professional skills. Participated in debates regarding national issues. Drafted resolutions to be submitted to elected advisory council. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent) Citizenship: U.S. and Saudi Arabia

3 YUSUF EJEKAM 1962 Massachusetts Avenue, Apt. 6A, Cambridge, MA (617) LLM in Banking & Financial Law, anticipated May 2017 Nigeria Law School, Abuja, Nigeria Barrister at-law (BL), with honors, 2010 University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 2 nd class honors, 2008 Publication: The Regulatory Role of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria Activities: Competitive track and field Admitted to practice in Nigeria, 2010 Sitting for Massachusetts Bar Exam, July 2017 Abdulai, Taiwo & Co., Lagos, Nigeria Associate Counsel, January 2014 May 2016 Negotiated joint venture agreements between foreign investors and Nigerian corporations for amounts in excess of 1.5 million U.S. dollars. Counseled clients and performed due diligence in preparation for mergers and acquisitions of transnational high-tech companies. Researched and advised on securities regulations in the United States, Nigeria, Japan, and Germany. Osuya & Osuya Law Firm, Abuja, Nigeria Associate, September 2010 December 2013 Advised local and international clients on issues relating to commercial transactions, real estate and telecommunications matters, employment law disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and investments in Africa. Led team of attorneys in commercial litigation matters. Banwo & Ighodalo, Lagos, Nigeria Associate, September 2008 August 2010 Conducted legal research to support the development of legal briefs and opinions, and commercial and real estate agreements. Served as team member for commercial litigation matters and Election Petition. Conducted client interviews. Assisted with coordination of firm s international practice in Africa and worldwide. Native Ibo, Fluent English

4 MANFRED SPITZER 1345 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA (617) Licensed to practice in Germany, April 2016 Sitting for New York Bar Exam, July 2017 LLM in Banking and Financial Law anticipated, May 2017 Heidelberg District Court, Heidelberg, Germany Second State examination (Bar Exam equivalent), highly satisfactory (top 10%), April 2016 University of Freiburg, School of Law, Freiburg, Germany First State Law Examination (equivalent to law degree), January 2014 Heidelberg District Court, Heidelberg, Germany Required Legal Clerkship ( Referendariat ) rotating through the following offices and agencies: Family Court, Koblenz, Germany (November 2015-March 2016) Drafted court opinions and resolutions in divorce cases, observed divorce hearings. Clifford Chance, Frankfurt, Germany (July-November 2015) Conducted legal research and prepared legal memoranda in the areas of business law, and whitecollar crime, including claims for damages from wartime activities, and corporate fraud. The Chief Legal Advisor of the Supreme Command, Koblenz, Germany (May-July 2015) Wrote briefs and wrote opinions in administrative law matters, researched and drafted memoranda on international and military law. Office of Mayor, Karlsruhe, Germany (February-May 2015) Reviewed administrative documents and researched issues related to construction law. District Attorney s Office, Heidelberg, Germany (October 2014-January 2015) Drafted indictments, expert opinions on accused liability, and memoranda on offenses regarding social welfare fraud. Attended hearings and participated in case strategy meetings. Heidelberg District Court, Heidelberg, Germany (April-September 2014) Drafted expert opinions in civil law and civil procedure matters. Native German, fluent English, fluent French

5 HELENA VEIRANO Local Address Permanent Address 124 St. Paul Street, Apartment 12 Rua Sao Carlos 1452 Brookline, MA Porto Alegre, Brazil (617) (55) (11) Sitting for New York Bar Exam, July 2017 Admitted to practice law in Brazil, Sao Paulo Section, 2012 LLM in Taxation, anticipated May 2017 Institute for Economic Law Studies, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Post-graduate course in Economic Law, 2013 University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil LLB (equivalent to law degree), June 2012 Xavier, Bernardes, Braganca, Sociedad De Advogados, Joinville, Brazil Associate, July May 2016 Represented corporate and individual clients in administrative, state, and federal court taxrelated proceedings. Drafted partnership agreements, contribution agreements, and supporting collateral agreements for low-income housing tax credit deals. Researched and prepared presentation materials for a workshop on employee benefits. Drafted memoranda and pleadings on topics including income and value-added tax. Ernst & Young, Sao Paulo, Brazil Tax Consultant, July June 2013 Coordinated corporate and partnership tax audits. Prepared corporate, partnership, and individual federal tax returns. Researched international tax treaties and tax-related employee benefits issues. Native Portuguese, fluent English and Spanish, proficient German

6 Kenneth Gibbs 15 Beacon St. Apt. 4 Brookline, MA (608) kgibbs@bu.edu Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, 2013 BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boston, MA LLM in Banking and Financial Law, May 2016 JD, May 2013 Honors: Administrative Editor, Boston University Law Review Activities: Teaching Assistant for First Year Writing Program, Law School Admissions Advisor NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL BS in Industrial Engineering and Economics (double major), June 2008 Activities: Institute of Industrial Engineers, President LATHAM & WATKINS, LLP, Boston, MA Associate, September 2013 July 2015 Performed due diligence, drafted agreements, and prepared closing binders for several multinational mergers and acquisitions. Researched and drafted memoranda outlining securities regulations in the United States, Germany, France, and Israel. Represented local manufacturing company in bankruptcy proceedings. Counseled clients on corporate structure and governance matters. LATHAM & WATKINS, LLP, Chicago, IL Summer Associate, Summer 2012 Worked closely with partners of international law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions and real estate finance. Performed extensive research and drafted memoranda on a variety of complex substantive and procedural matters. Drafted sale and acquisition documentation, including escrow agreements and corporate resolutions. KAPLAN TEST PREP, Boston, MA LSAT Instructor, Summer 2011 Taught complex Kaplan methods and strategies to class. Instructed students individually to set practice schedules and personalized study plans. EPIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Chicago, IL Project Manager, Implementation Services, August 2008 July 2010 Managed the implementation of integrated healthcare software solutions. Consulted with clients on configuration decisions to help tailor the system to their needs. Contributed to the future development of healthcare software applications. Coordinated customer focus groups to facilitate improvement of software.