Manager Legal

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John Stevens

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Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045

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

Telephone: 678-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

I am an accomplished and experienced legal technocrat whose expertise covers law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, immigration and property transactions. My ability to identify areas in need of development and to implement change within organizations has yielded greater policy, procedural and financial results in employment endeavors. I am self-motivated and goal oriented with strong leadership and organizational skills. I seek to continue to apply my skills in the area of Corporate Paralegal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2014 – Present 21st Century STEM Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Vice Chair: Developed science, technology engineering and math programs for underrepresented youth. Established operational procedures and implemented corporate governance. This was a voluntary role for a 501 (c) (3) designated foundation which I donated 20 hours per week of my time. 2010 – 2013 Davies and Associates, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Representative: Served as lead legal representative for formation of corporations and risk assessment in African countries and advising new companies in the United Kingdom and the European Union. Responsible for legal research and representation in Administrative Courts. US representative for AfriConsult Group Limited.

2006 – 2010 Genesis Housing Association, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Property Manager: Created and established the Resale and Staircasing Department for Genesishomes; developed procedure and policy for operational purposes. Administration of portfolio for state, regional and municipal compliance. Trained staff on legal, operational procedures, and research. Developed a financial reporting system on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Structured training seminars for clients and stakeholders on property law. Managed leasehold residential and commercial properties. Reviewed, analyzed and created commercial and residential leases. Trained staff in leasehold practices, policy and law. Negotiated and drafted contracts. Represented the association in court and at tribunal. Facilitated multi-million-dollar transfer of undertaking to new housing association.

2004 – 2006 Haringey Leaseholders Association, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Development/Leasehold Manager: Created inaugural office which managed paid and volunteer staff in leasehold law. Liaised with government departments and stakeholders; conducted training Page 2 of 2 Resume of John Stevens

seminars and workshops on interpretation of leases. Advised leaseholders on Service Charges regime. Represented clients at Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and County Courts. Conducted legal research. 2002 – 2004 Christian Khan Solicitors, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Executive: Represented clients in County Court on housing, asylum and immigration matters. Presented cases before adjudicators. Account and Case Auditing before submittal to Legal Services Corporation. Case auditing compliance.

2000 – 2002 Clifford Chance, LLP, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Executive: Served as legal officer on multi-billion dollar international financial transactions in Emerging Markets (Capital Market Securities) and High Yield Bonds. Responsible for filing appropriate documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission and localized stock market regulators: NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, etc. Conducted training and legal research for senior staff. Conducted due diligence on multi-billion dollar contracts and reviewed for accuracy and compliance. 1995 – 2000 Refugee Legal Center, London, England, United Kingdom Legal Representative: Assessed country information on refugees. Instructed counsel, doctors and Medical Foundation to substantiate cases. Represented clients before Immigration Appellate Authority. Conducted appeals to Immigration Appellate Courts. Interpreted case and statutory laws. EDUCATION

1990 London Metropolitan University, Solicitors First Examination, LLB, London, England 1986 University of London, King’s College, Masters of Law, LLM, London, England 1983 John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctors, JD, Atlanta, Georgia 1979 Savannah State University, Bachelors of Science, BSc., Savannah, Georgia LEGAL TRAINING

2015 Georgia Non-Profits Center: Non-Profit Governance and Strategic Planning. 2004 Shelter, Landlord and Tenant Law.

2002 The Academy, Clifford Chance LLP, In-house legal courses. 1998 Refugees Study Program, University of Oxford, Oxford, England. 1991 The Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, The Netherlands Public International Law.