Professional Experience State University

Ms. CHIMNAZ SHAHBAZZADE

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EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law 2012 - 2013

Master of Laws (LL.M) in Business Law with Business Law Certificate Berkeley, CA

Baku State University 2005 – 2008

Master of Laws (LL.M), Received full academic scholarship, Graduated with Honors Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku State University 2001 - 2005

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Received full academic scholarship, Graduated with Honors Baku, Azerbaijan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vaco/Google 09/2017 – up today

Copyright Operations Associate at YouTube San Bruno

- Processed copyright complaints and other legal requests.

- Developed a thorough understanding of team policy and demonstrate strong judgment on

making difficult decisions & on escalating issues.

James Cook Law Group 08/2017 – up today

Law Clerk Oakland

-Drafting pleadings;

- Preparing the case and examining legal documents.

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law 03/2008-06/2008; 08/2013 – 08/2015

Visiting Scholar Berkeley, CA

Conducted research in Comparative Analysis of Contractual Issues, Business transactions and negotiations

Law Offices of Gene Sverdlov 06/2013 – 05/2015

Legal Assistant San Francisco, CA

- Analyzed case documents and prepared immigration applications for filing with government agencies

- Assisted with the preparation, filing, and monitoring various immigration and nationality law matters

- Evaluated cases and assisted in providing case strategies and solutions to various issues

- Conducted legal research and client intakes

Law Offices of John Burris 10/2012 - 12/2012

Law Clerk Intern Oakland, CA

- Conducted legal research and client intakes

- Drafted memoranda on various legal matters

Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Public Relations Department 11/2008 - 10/2012

Lead Attorney Baku, Azerbaijan - Rank: Second grade justice servant (Senior Lieutenant, 03/2009)

- Drafted government reports on human rights situation for international organizations

- Reviewed legislative drafts along with international convention drafts

- Organized trainings on human rights issues and high level meetings with human rights experts

- Delivered speeches on women’s and children’s rights in international conferences

Ministry of Justice, Personnel Department 01/2006 –11/2008

Lead Attorney Baku, Azerbaijan - Drafted guidelines and government orders

- Conducted contract reviews

- Worked on employment protection legislations

Ministry of Justice, International Law Cooperation Department 05/2005–01/2006

Legal Intern Baku, Azerbaijan

- Conducted legal research

- Carried out administrative duties

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Treaties Department 04/2005–05/2005 Legal Intern Baku, Azerbaijan

- Assisted with writing official memorandums to foreign nations

COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS

- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Relativity, LexusNexus, WestLaw

- Fluent English, Russian, Turkish, Native Azerbaijani

Legally authorized to work in the United States

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