Alkistis Anastasiou
Lawyer
Athens
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related international law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Legal Intern
United Nations
New York, United States
07.2018 - 10.2018
- International Law, Law of the Sea.
- Researched international maritime regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to legal consultants and diplomats.
- Took part in internal and external meetings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.
Legal Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Athens, Greece
03.2018 - 05.2018
- International Law, Law of the Sea.
- Researched and analyzed international jurisprudence and international maritime regulations such as UNCLOS and delivered analysis and assessments to legal consultants.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
Legal Consultant
Global Rights Compliance Law Firm
The Hague, Netherlands
09.2021 - 05.2022
- International Law, Law of the Sea.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during trial.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for the cases.
- Advised clients on legal matters.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched related literature and international jurisprudence regarding issues at hand.
Trainee Lawyer
Alexios Kougias & Partners Law Firm
Athens
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Corporate Law, Criminal Law .
- Assisted with the drafting of legal memoranda and submissions.
- Researched jurisprudence as well as collected and analyzed evidence for the cases at hand.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Participated in team meetings for the preparation of the defense.
- Interacted with clients, offering legal advice.
Education
LLM - International Law
University of Leiden
Leiden, Netherlands 09.2020 - 05.2022
LLB - Law
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece 01.2014 - 12.2019
Minor - International Business and European Affairs
The American College of Greece
Athens, Greece 09.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Legal documentation
Litigation support
Legal Research
Document filing
Document preparation
Electronic filing system organization
Proficient in MS Office
Certification
Council of State, ‘Cases of Public Law’, Athens, Greece (2017-2018).
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Global Rights Compliance Law Firm
09.2021 - 05.2022
LLM - International Law
University of Leiden
09.2020 - 05.2022
Trainee Lawyer
Alexios Kougias & Partners Law Firm
12.2019 - 05.2022
Legal Intern
United Nations
07.2018 - 10.2018
Legal Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
03.2018 - 05.2018
Minor - International Business and European Affairs
The American College of Greece
09.2016 - 12.2018
LLB - Law
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
01.2014 - 12.2019