Meng Meng Pek

Foreign non-practicing attorney

West Haven, CT 06516

ad0159@r.postjobfree.com

+1-757-***-****

I have 15 years of legal experience in Malaysia. In my practice, I have to translate legal documents from English to Malay and vice versa. I present my case before the Judge in Malay and speak to my clients either in Mandarin or English to explain the legal jargon. I believe I am qualified to teach Malay to those who are keen to learn the language.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Legal & Compliance Manager - Malaysia

Holcim Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Johor Bahru

May 2013 to June 2014

Established legal and compliance unit reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and provided legal advise to six Vice Presidents of a multinational company.

• Created and implemented a systematic database for storage of all hardcopies and scanned copies of legal documents.

• Investigated and gathered evidence on complaints from whistleblower and compiled a comprehensive report to headquarter in Zurich, Switzerland.

• Conducted compliance training every quarterly for the executive members and 100 employees and implemented new induction program for newly joined employees on code of ethics, anti-bribery and corruption laws, anti-trust laws, third party due diligence for the procurement department.

•Prepared monthly and quarterly compliance reports for board meetings.

● Monitored pending litigation cases handled by external counsel and expedited process of settlement and recovery of debts with interests. English at Knart Secondary School, Ampil Piem, Thanol Village August 2012 to August 2012

Volunteered to teach English at Kmart Secondary School, Ampil Piem, Thanol Village. Solo Practitioner

Pek Meng Meng & Associates - Batu Pahat, MY

March 2008 to July 2012

Managed a small sized law firm with five employees.

● Lead, plan and supervised the completion of litigation files and real estate transactions until closing.

● Represented eight beneficiaries in the High Court of Malaysia and successfully won the suit by mediation to recover misappropriated estate monies.

● Monitored delegated work through direct observation, weekly meetings with employees and hands on assistance ensuring completion of demanding workloads.

● Encouraged teamwork, cooperation and collaboration between employees and to work in a cohesive environment.

● Responsible for the interview and recruitment process, leave approval and leveraged business profits. Legal Assistant

Lee Ong & Kandiah - Kuala Lumpur, MY

June 2007 to February 2008

• Carried out due diligence on companies for mergers & acquisitions.

● Prepared sale and purchase agreements, drafted lease agreements and banking facility documents for purchase of property.

•Successfully negotiated with 100 shop owners to execute B2B lease agreement involving a multi-million dollars project to revive abandoned shopping mall in Johor Bahru (Danga City Mall).

Legal Assistant

Raja Eleena Siew Ang & Associates - Kuala Lumpur, MY March 2006 to May 2007

•Oversaw and handled five major banking litigation portfolios including debt recoveries, bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. Drafted bankruptcy petitions, conducted research and attended foreclosure proceedings in court and auction house.

•Achieved 85% success rate in litigation cases - summary judgment, bankruptcy and winding up proceedings, complex estate disputes, application for removal of private caveat, landlord and tenant disputes, recovery of debts for goods sold and delivered. Legal Assistant

Julie Lim, Vasanthan & Co - Batu Pahat, MY

July 2005 to February 2006

Johor

• Performed legal research and drafted legal memos, met with clients and handled contested divorce cases, child custody and adoption proceedings.

• Aided senior partner and prepared documents for litigation matters at the appellate court trial.

• Attended and facilitated real estate closings, coordinated probate and will drafting. Education

Master of Laws in American Legal Studies in Law

Regent University School of Law - Virginia Beach, VA August 2014 to May 2015

University of London

January 1999 to July 2002

Skills

• Legal Research

• Legal Drafting

• Mandarin

• Research

• Negotiation

• Writing Skills

• English

Languages

• Mandarin - Intermediate

• Bahasa Malaysia - Fluent

• English - Fluent

Certifications and Licenses

Malaysian Bar

July 2005 to July 2020

Licensed to practice as attorney in Malaysia

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