Alex Katsaros
•**** Commonwealth Ave. •Boston, MA • 732-***-**** •********.*@*****.***
EDUCATION
New England Law Boston, J.D., May 2013
Activities: International Law Society, member 2010-2013
Northeastern University,
B.A. Political Science with a Concentration in Comparative Politics and International Relations, May 2009
BAR ADMISSION
New York, January 2015
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Wilmer Hale, LLP (Update Legal) January 2015 – Present
Contract Attorney. Boston, MA.
Conducting review of legal documents with specific detail for privileged and redacted information. Assisting in preparation of discovery materials for a pending financial litigation matter. Assisting in creation of spreadsheets in Microsoft Word and Excel. Coordinating with senior attorneys and paralegals on goals and deadlines.
Wilmer Hale, LLP (Update Legal) April 2014- September 2014
Contract J.D. Boston, MA.
Conducted electronic review of privileged communications regarding complex mutual fund, securities and financial services litigation matter. Utilizing Kroll Ontrack, Microsoft Word and Excel in synthesizing the content of relevant legal information. Chosen to be part of the Second Level review on the quality control team to ensure accuracy in the privilege logs.
Mass Injury Firm September 2013 – November 2013
Post-Graduate Internship. Boston, MA.
Performed research and drafted weekly articles regarding issues in personal injury and domestic relations law for Mass Injury Firm website. Wrote articles with the target audience of potential clients to educate and communicate general rights and outcomes. Learned the basics of building an effective website in order to attract new business. Gained knowledge of creating high quality web content and search engine optimization (SEO).
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime February 2013 – July 2013
Research Assistant. Boston, MA.
Researched international corporate tax law compliance in Eastern European and Southeast Asian countries for compliance with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Became familiar with AML and KYC principles. Collaborated on research goals via telephone, email and Skype. Produced a written report, on current tax laws and factors driving reform, which were used as background for the 2015 Phase II benchmark report.
Maiona Ward P.C. August 2012 – November 2012
Law Clerk. Boston, MA.
Played an important role in the filing of claims under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order. Ensured complete and proper documentation for DACA cases to increase likelihood of successful applications. Drafted motions and memorandums for immigration actions.