Manager Legal

Aileen Koh-Gallo Geok Pin

email: *************@*****.***

mobile: 716-***-**** (USA), 65-9455-6718 (Singapore)

Work Experience

Jan 2018 – Current

Jan 2017 – Current

CONSULTANT

Prolegis Services Pte Ltd

Employed as a Consultant for Project management and legal consultancy work. Seconded to Multinational Companies to provide such consultancy services and to work with its Senior Management, Middle Management and Personnel in Singapore and across Asia Pacific.

Skills used : entrepreneurship, analytical and legal skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, problem solving by thinking out of the box, flexibility, business development, training and coaching, adaptability, multi-tasking, application of many years’ wide experience and knowledge gained from working in multinationals, law firms and start-ups.

REGISTERED INSTRUCTOR with the

Ministry of Education

Provide Training to Primary and Secondary School children, youth and teenagers on Cyber Wellness, Media Literacy, Managing/Countering Cyber Bullying and Cyber Citizenship Workshops in various Primary and Secondary schools.

Provided Facilitation to students for group and interactive activities and discussions during these Training sessions.

Skills used : Training and Development, Coaching, Teaching, Adaptability, Excellent Communication and Presentation skills, Theoretical and Practical Knowledge of Cyber Wellness, Media Literacy, Managing/Countering Cyber Bullying and Cyber Citizenship.

Dec 2010 – Current

DIRECTOR, LEGAL, MARKETING & OPERATIONS LEAD

Aexcellent Value Pte Ltd

Incorporated this company as its sole Director in 2010 to provide consultancy services to Clients in 2010.

Purchased Domains, Set up and Designed e-commerce websites at www.nectarbuz.com and www.nectarbuzz.myshopify.com in 2015 and maintained websites weekly.

Handled the Website Design, Layout and Maintenance for this website.

Handled, drafted or reviewed all the legal matters, contracts, online terms and conditions, employment contracts, privacy policies, shipping policy and legal documents related to setting up and maintaining the daily operations of this e-commerce website store.

Handled all Business Development to get new customers for the company.

Planned and delivered Marketing campaigns to get increased sales for the company’s e-commerce website.

Wrote all Communications, Copy Writing and Advertising for this online e-commerce store via email marketing and social media like Google, Facebook and Pinterest up until February 2017.

Sourced for products worldwide and handled Quality Control.

Fulfilled all Customers’ Orders worldwide and handled all delivery,

In charge of the day to day Operations and Responsibilities of this on-line e-commerce business.

Skills used : entrepreneurship, resourcefulness, business development, multi-tasking, excellent communication skills, marketing using emails and social media like Google, FaceBook and Pinterest, problem solving by thinking out of the box, flexibility, negotiation skills, openness to learning new skills, desire and drive to succeed, application of many years’ wide experience and knowledge gained from working in multinationals, law firms and start ups, first-hand knowledge and experience gained of building a start up from scratch, first-hand knowledge and experience gained of the e-commerce business ecosystem.

March 2012 – July 2014

LEGAL COUNSEL

National University of Singapore

Worked with Directors, Assistant Directors, Contract Managers, Officers and Staff in the Information Communications Technology, Interactive Digital Media, Life Sciences, Marketing and Communications departments in NUS.

Drafted, reviewed and advised on a wide range of contracts (e.g., master research collaboration agreements, research collaboration contracts, material transfer contracts, contracted research agreements, project agreements, license agreements, option to evaluate agreements, innovation cluster framework agreement, study agreements, memorandums of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, student attachment agreements, etc.) related to intellectual property issues and a wide range of contracts.

Accompanied Directors, Assistant Directors, Contract Managers and other NUS staff members to meetings with external parties to help negotiate favorable terms and conditions in contracts and policy documents for NUS.

Skills used : Keen Eye for Detail in comprehensively reviewing multiple contracts, policies and documents to Identify different types of risks and Creativity and Knowledge in proposing ways to mitigate the risks, Negotiation skills, Legal Knowledge in reviewing and amending terms of multiple contracts, policies and documents, Great Interpersonal, Communication and Relational Skills and Excellent Presentation skills, Sustained Ability to work within multiple tight deadlines and many competing demands, Ability to work with different colleagues, clients and stakeholders across Different Jurisdictions and Time Zones.

June 2001 – Nov 2004

LEGAL MANAGER

Accenture Pte Ltd, the local subsidiary of the multinational consultancy company Accenture

Provided legal advice and legal support to Partners, Associate Partners, Senior Managers, Managers, Consultants and Analysts from all five Business Groups operating in ten Asian countries. These included Government Client Group, the Oil and Resources Group, Communications and High Tech Group, Financial Services Group, and Services Industry Group in Accenture. Thus, obtained exposure to and experience working in many different business environments, industries and models and with a wide array of management personnel and people from all over the world.

Worked with Human Resource, Marketing and Communications, Tax and Finance Departments regarding a wide range of contracts, policies, documents and other company relevant matters.

Collaborated extensively with the four other members of the Asian legal team and the other in-house legal teams in Australia, the United States and Europe.

Drafted, negotiated, reviewed and provided legal advice on Consultancy Services Agreements, Software Implementation Terms, Master Services Agreements, Alliance and Collaboration Agreements, Marketing Agreements, Software License and Services Agreements, Interim Agreements, Arrangement Letters, Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Leases, Employment Contracts, Marketing and Corporate Communications literature, as well as Tax and Finance documents.

Reviewed Government of The Republic of Singapore issued Requests for Tenders (“RFTs”), Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”) and Requests for Information (“RFIs”) and prepared proposals and responses to the Conditions of Contract therein for the Accenture business teams to submit their proposals with.

Skills used : Keen Eye for Detail in comprehensively reviewing multiple contracts, policies and documents to Identify different types of risks and Creativity and Knowledge in proposing ways to mitigate the risks, Deep Legal Knowledge in reviewing and amending terms of multiple contracts, policies and documents, Negotiation Skills, Great Interpersonal Communication and Relational Skills and Excellent Presentation skills, Sustained Ability to work within multiple tight deadlines and many competing demands, Ability to work with different colleagues, clients and stakeholders across Different Jurisdictions and Time Zones and Multi-Tasking Skills.

Oct 1999 – May 2001

LEGAL COUNSEL

Mediaring.com Limited with offices in Singapore, China, Taiwan, the USA and the UK

Advised Senior Management (CEO, COO, CTO, CFO and President) on all areas of law, including contract, trademark, patent, copyright, domain name, intellectual property, information technology, lease, litigation and corporate law.

Managed entire worldwide Patent and Trademark Portfolio and worked with external patent attorney.

Drafted Agreements, Contracts, Deeds of Assignment, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions for Website and e-Commerce Transactions, Software Licensing Agreements and Rules and Regulations for on-line Contests and Promotions.

Established legal infrastructure in company and recruited US Legal Counsel and Company Secretary.

Negotiated Leases and Sub-Leases with landlord and sub-tenants.

Skills used : Keen Eye for Detail in reviewing multiple contracts, policies and documents to Identify different types of risks in the terms of these documents, Creativity and Knowledge in proposing ways to mitigate the risks, Deep Legal Knowledge in reviewing and amending terms of multiple contracts, policies and documents, Negotiation Skills, Great Interpersonal Communication and Relational Skills and Excellent Communication and Presentation skills, Sustained Ability to work within multiple tight deadlines and many competing demands, Ability to work with different colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Multi-Tasking Skills.

April 1997 – Sept 1999

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT (now known as Senior Legal Associate)

Drew and Napier

Specialized in all aspects of the acquisition, management, protection, exploitation and enforcement of Trademark rights of Fortune 500 and multinational companies.

Handled a portfolio of over 200 Corporate Clients.

Assisted law firm’s Partners with research, pleadings and court documents in patent infringement litigation and design infringement litigation cases.

Oversaw and supervised the trademark portfolio work of a paralegal.

July 1996 – April 1997

LEGAL ASSISTANT (now known as Legal Associate)

Ella Cheong and G. Mirandah

Involved in Litigation, Wills and Succession work.

Handled Trademarks of over 100 Corporate Clients.

Oversaw and Supervised the Trademark work of a paralegal.

Jan 1996 – June 1996

LEGAL PUPIL

Chor Pee and Partners

Researched and drafted Pleadings and Court documents in Litigation and Copyright Infringement cases.

Assisted Pupil Master in High Court litigation case.

Served as Duty-Solicitor for three weeks handling cases for all the lawyers in the law firm.

1993 to 1995

LEGAL OFFICER

ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd

Drafted and vetted Contracts, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Tenancy Agreements, Options to Purchase, Exclusive Authorizations to Sell or Rent.

Advised Management and real estate agents on Contracts, Sale and Rental transactions.

Chairman of the Code of Ethics Committee (disciplinary committee which enforces the Code of Conduct and Practice of ERA real estate agents)

Law Lecturer of the RIA School of Real Estate. Conducted in-house Lectures for every new batch of real estate agents on the law of Contracts, law of Agency and law of Real Property.

Handled the Planning, Event Management and Production of the Company’s Dinner and Dance 1994 at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Education

July 1996 Called to the Singapore Supreme Court as an Advocate and Solicitor

Feb 1996 Completed and passed Singapore’s Postgraduate Practical Law Course

July 1995 Called to the English Bar as a Barrister-At-Law in the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple, London, UK

Aug 1992 Graduated with a L.L.B 2nd Class Honors Degree, University of London

Nov 1987 Cambridge GCE “A” Level Certificate, Anglo Chinese Junior College

Nov 1985 Cambridge GCE “O” Level Certificate, Fairfield Methodist Secondary

Professional Memberships and Related Activities

1995 – Present Barrister-At-Law, the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple, London, UK

1996 – 1999 Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court, Singapore

1996 – 2006 Member of the Academy of Law, Singapore

1993 – 1995 Chairman of the Code of Ethics Committee (disciplinary committee which enforces the Code of Conduct and Practice of ERA real estate associates).

Law Lecturer of the RIA School of Real Estate.

Mar-Dec 2003 Member of the Singapore Attorney General’s Sub-committee on Data Privacy

1991-1992 Vice-President of 3rd year law class

2002 Certified Facilitator/Trainer for the Taylor Johnson Temperament Analysis Tests

2017 Registered Instructor with the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) to conduct Cyber Wellness and Media Literacy workshops training for children and youth.

Charitable works & Volunteering

Went on two Mission trips with my church. One to Mongolia as part of a medical mission team to help the church and villagers there with health and dental check-ups. Also to distribute medicine, tooth brushes and tooth paste to the villagers there.

The other mission trip was to visit and help the native tribal people in the mountains of Doi Intha Non in Bangkok, Thailand as part of a medical mission team to help and serve the villagers there.

Volunteered to help run a large game booth at the annual Children’s Festival in 2017 organized by New Life charity that had 3 Ministers of Parliament visit us as VIP guests yearly.

Volunteered to help at the KidzBlast games charity event on 26 November 2017 by co-leading a group of children through a series of games.

Visited the orphans at Haven Home in Pasir Panjang, Singapore with the Interact Club.

Visited kidney dialysis patients at NKF in Singapore kidney dialysis centers to do caroling at Christmas time.

Visited the elderly in an Old Folks Home with my church cell group to bring food and festive cheer and provide some company during the festive seasons.

Visited the Singapore Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society (SPCA) on numerous occasions to observe the animals and their welfare and adopted animals to care for.

Provided training and facilitation to Singapore youths on Cyber Wellness, Media Literacy, Managing and Countering Cyber Bullying and Discerning Online Content.

References

1.Ms Lynette Leong

Chief Executive Officer

CapitaLand Commercial Trust Management (CCTM)

Email: **************@*****.***

2.Rev Tan Kay Kiong

Senior Pastor

Covenant Evangelical Free Church

Email: ********.***@****.***.**

3.Mr Adrian Chan [PPA(G)]

Pastor and Director of Integrated Equipping

Covenant Evangelical Free Church

Email: ******.****@****.***.**

4.Mr Davinder Singh

Managing Partner of M/s Drew & Napier

Please see attached his letter dated 15 December 1998 given to me when I was working in M/s Drew & Napier regarding my performance and bonus given.

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