Associate Attorney

Kristina Billan, Esq.

** ***** *******, ********* *** - New York, NY 10282

305-***-**** . Email: *********@*****.***

PROFILE

Solutions-focused Attorney and recent law school graduate with a background

in International law. Manages multiple projects while working under

pressure in fast-paced environments. Effectively defines, develops and

implements targeted case management plans to maximize productivity,

efficiency, and profitability. Highly versatile; adept at quickly

mastering new roles and responsibilities. Continuously pursues

opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further professional

development and growth. Member, State Bar of New York (2013-Present).

. Language Skills: English and French.

. Computer Skills: SPSS, LexisNexis, Westlaw and Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida (2012)

. Juris Doctor, Certification in Intercultural Human Rights Law

o Honors: St. Thomas Intercultural Human Rights Law Review (Staff

Member); CALI Award for Excellence in Transnational Litigation;

CALI Award for Excellence in Protection of Refugees; Outstanding

Pro Bono Service Award

o Activities: International Law Society (Co-Founder and President)

Hansard Scholar in British Politics and Public Policy, London, England

(Spring 2008)

. London School of Economics and Political Science

. Dissertation: "A Human Rights Approach toward High Quality Care: A

Study of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom"

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (2007)

. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

CORE COMPETENCIES

Legal Research & Writing . Project Management . Leadership . Presentations

& Negotiations . Problem Solving

Corporate Law . International Law . Press Briefings . Press Releases .

Public Speaking . Contract Drafting

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Awarded the position of Supervisor while President and CEO were on

assignment, due to exceptional performance and leadership

capabilities, United Federation for Middle East Peace.

. Proactively researched and analyzed legal obstacles to reporting,

particularly in regards to development aid projects and utilized

political research findings to publish a report entitled,

"Accessing Information: Development Aid Organisations and the

Media," International Press Institute.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United Federation for Middle East Peace - New York, NY (2012)

Legal Intern

Demonstrated strong legal acumen in handling an independent caseload of in-

house counsel duties, including researching complex legal issues, analyzing

findings, and authoring corporate legal documents for submission to General

Counsel. Earned a stellar reputation and acquired general consultative

status with ECOSOC and observer status with UNCTAD to enhance the

organization's representation within the United Nations.

. Performed extensive analysis of political developments in the

Middle East, including preparing briefings, press releases and

reports to improve staff members' ability to plan and implement

fieldwork for different missions.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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. Drafted, revised, and updated statements detailing organizational

goals and objectives in accordance with ECOSOC's work regarding the

achievement of the millennium development goals, which were

presented before ECOSOC High-Level Meetings.

. Actively participated in numerous conferences at the United Nations

Headquarters, including discussing important matters with

attendees.

St. Thomas University School of Law - Miami Gardens, FL (2011-2012)

Legal Researcher and Co-Author of Susan J. Ferrell Problem and Bench Brief

Conducted detailed and comprehensive research on sophisticated

international law matters, and utilized results to co-author the problem

and bench brief for the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights Moot

Court Competition.

International Press Institute, Vienna, Austria (2010)

Legal Intern

Interned abroad with an emphasis on researching and analyzing key political

developments and legal obstacles to reporting including institutional

transparency and charges of criminal defamation. Maintained a stellar

reputation and was appointed head intern of business development with IPI's

World Congress team, with responsibility for researching, contacting and

securing sponsorship from several global companies and media outlets,

including Google Inc., Cisco Inc. and Samsung Electronics, for the 2010 IPI

World Congress.

. Applied strong legal and communications skills in tactfully responding

to a broad array of legal inquiries, investigating global civil and

constitutional rights claims, and drafting letters assessing each

claim's credibility.

Career Note: Additional experience in Lobbying for the British Institute of

Human Rights, King's College, London England, with success in advocating

for fundamental changes to the Health and Social Care Bill in the House of

Commons, as well as experience as a Hansard Scholar and Policy Intern for

BIHR, with responsibility for performing in-depth research involving the

linkages between human rights, health and social care to aid the

organization in its future approach toward achieving higher quality health

and social care in the United Kingdom.

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