Legal Social

Luis Omar Mejia Rivera

***.***********@*******.*** • New York, NY • 347-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated legal professional with expertise in criminal and constitutional law and criminal investigation.

Highly skilled in legal research and oral arguments, leading to successful litigation cases. Expertise in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiation.

Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships, especially in multicultural settings.

Broad legal knowledge and history of providing counsel to government organizations.

Thorough in analyzing statutes, ordinances, and data for use in legal proceedings, pleadings, and briefs.

Fluent Spanish, intermediate and rising English skills

Work Experience

Ministerio Publico (Public Prosecutor’s Office) Guatemala

Public Prosecutor 12/13-01/20

Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case

Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents

Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses

Directed criminal investigations to help resolve cases

Municipality of Catarina San Marcos, Guatemala

Municipal Clerk 05/12-03/13

Partnered with Mayor and City Council to resolve problems with workers, improve operations, and provide exceptional customer services

Worked closely with city personnel in development and interpretation of city and department policies and conferred with legal advisors and city officials regarding management problems

Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys

Education/ Certifications

Universidad de Castilla la Mancha Spain

MS Employment, Labor Relations, and Social Dialogue in Europe 2017

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala Guatemala

MS: Constitutional Law 2016

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala Guatemala

BS Legal and Social Science 2014

International Law Enforcement Academy, ILEA (via FBI) San Salvador

Certification: Corruption, Criminal Investigation 2019

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala Guatemala

Academic Progress and Thesis towards Doctorate in International Law 2020

Additional Skills

Settlement negotiation, investigation skills, discovery processes, criminal defense, oral debate,

Legal documentation, legal writing and research, case and legal analysis, data analysis

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