Alain Bensimon
**-** ****** ****, ***. *A, New York, NY 10038
347-***-**** - **********@*****.***
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY
LLM, May 2010
Relevant Coursework: Corporation Law, International Contract Law
Activities: Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
University Paris X, France
Masters in French and American business law (classes conducted in both
French and English), June 2008.
Activities: Quarter finalist, trial advocacy competition (concours de
plaidoirie).
Work Experience
MediaWhiz - Text-Link-Ads, New York, NY
International Associate, February 2010 - Present
In charge of creating and managing long term relationships with online
marketing agencies in France and Spain to provide SEO services.
Responsibilities included identifying revenue opportunities with both
existing and new clients. Duties included preparing strategic proposals and
negotiating business terms and conditions and closing transactions.
Increased revenue by 60% in France.
Created and managed a publisher network in France and in Spain.
Drafted marketing plans to build brand awareness. Duties included managing
advertising budgets and campaigns in France and Spain.
Drafted and supervised Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies for
international accounts.
Grand, Auzas et Associ s LLP, Paris, France.
Legal Intern, October 2007- January 2008
Research and draft memoranda, written arguments and other legal documents
for on-going litigation in areas of corporations law, tax law and labor
law. Translated legal documents and business plans from French to English
and vice-versa.
American International Group, Paris - La D fense, France
Legal Intern, July-August 2007
Researched and drafted memoranda and summaries on topics such as European
banking and financial regulations. Conducted legal research in
preparation for a conference on the following topics: European banking and
the application of financial legislation to various E.U. countries where
A.I.G. conducted business.
Skills and Interests
Fluent in French, English and Spanish. Working knowledge of Portuguese.
Sailing: Crew Member on former America's cup boat US-46. Participation in
North American 12 Meter championships. Participation in Rolex Regatta.
Participation in China Cup October 2010. Interests also include playing the
violin.
Other information
Dual French and American citizenship.