NGUYET LE
Washington, DC, USA ● 202-***-**** ● ad02dd@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
American University Washington College of Law Washington, DC, USA Master of Laws, International Business and Trade Law January 2023 - December 2024 Relevant Courses: Investment Law, International Contract, Legal Research & Writing Honors or Awards: Merit Scholarship
Activities: a junior staff member of AU Intellectual Property Brief and National Security & Law Brief American University Washington College of Law Washington, DC, USA Fulbright Scholar Exchange Program September 2016 - July 2017 Relevant Courses: International Trade Law, Investment Law and International Commercial Arbitration Honors or Awards: Fulbright Scholar funded by the Embassy of the U.S. Activities: outreach programs
Nagoya University Graduate School of Law Nagoya, Japan Doctor of Law September 2007 – September 2010
Relevant Courses: International Trade Law, Comparative law, International Public Law Honors or Awards: MEXT Scholarship funded by the Ministry of Education Activities: cultural exchange
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Lund University School of Law Lund Sweden
Master of Law (Joint Degree) September 2002 - February 2004 Relevant Courses: International Economic Law, International Public Law Honors or Awards: SIDA Scholarship funded by the Swedish International Development Agency Activities: cultural exchange
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Bachelor of Law September 1996 - February 2001
Relevant Courses: International Public Law, International Private Law EXPERIENCE
Fulbright University Vietnam Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Legal & Compliance Manager April 2022 – January 2023
Negotiated, drafted, reviewed and finalized commercial contracts and Loan Agreements with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation
Reviewed Minutes of Understandings with the U.S. universities for exchange programs (i.e. Harvard Business School, Dartmouth, Cornell, New Jersey Technology Institution)
Worked with the authorities to handle the legal issues of the University
Organized academic activities with Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative KPMG Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Associate Director May 2021 – April 2022
Was a member of Environment, Social and Governance Apostle of KPMG Vietnam
Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted commercial and labor contracts
Advised and represented clients in court and arbitration proceedings Lac Duy & Associate and Phuoc & Partners Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Partner May 2020 – April 2021
Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted contracts
Advised clients and represented clients in disputes in court and arbitration proceedings
Worked with the communication team leader to develop legal businesses
Wrote a series of articles for the Saigon Times on labor, arbitration, investment Ho Chi Minh City University of Law Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Law Lecturer November 2001 – May 2020
Wrote a series of articles on investment arbitration, commercial arbitration, WTO law and sale of goods contract
Ran international trade curriculum and exchange program for the International Trade Law Department and Japanese Law Center
Taught arbitration, WTO law, Human Right in WTO and Investment law Nikken Sekkei Co. Nagoya, Japan
Legal Assistant December 2010 – December 2012
Reviewed design and construction contracts
Advised for the Company on Vietnamese laws
Represented in debt collection in Vietnam
Van Bael & Bellis Brussel, Belgium
Legal assistant on trade remedies June 2009 – August 2009
Reviewed, and reported on the Vietnamese leather and shoes industries
Researched, and drafted memos, and affidavits to Vietnamese authorities
Assisted, and facilitated meetings with the representatives of Vietnamese authorities in Belgium ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (fluent), Vietnamese (native), Japanese (intermediate) Professional Affiliations: Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) Certifications or Trainings: Mediation
Community Service: English Teacher at Washington English Center (volunteer)