Tess Roussel
Senior Legal Counsel at Houda Law Firm- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Microcert Artificial Intelligence and Policies
University of MelbourneJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microcert Artificial Intelligence and Women
University of MelbourneMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Ice Training for Frontline Workers
360EdgeDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Supporting Women in the Sex Industry & Women Trafficked for Sexual Exploitation
Project Respect - Women MatterJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
ASIST
Wesley Mission VictoriaNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Standard Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid AustraliaNov, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Houda Law Firm
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Senegal
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Legal Counsel
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Obelisk Support | B Corp Certified
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Consultant, paralegal
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Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
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Practically Green
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Remote
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SEO consulting Intern
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
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Mahanakorn Partners Group
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Thailand
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
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Victorian Bar
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Australia
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
I worked with William Gillies, a barrister specialised in Wills & Estates. I reviewed voluminous briefs and made detailed chronologies, amended, and drafted court documents. I also researched documents and publications to establish case-altering details and evidence, organised case exhibits and evidence for trial. I worked with William Gillies, a barrister specialised in Wills & Estates. I reviewed voluminous briefs and made detailed chronologies, amended, and drafted court documents. I also researched documents and publications to establish case-altering details and evidence, organised case exhibits and evidence for trial.
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Madgwicks Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal
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Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
I performed legal research for various practice groups including for the Litigation department in Insolvency & Reconstruction, and Property Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations. I rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs, including research into case law and drafting memos. I observed privacy laws to prevent breaches and protect data. I liaised with multiple departments to facilitate responsive documents and document retention. Show less
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
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Australia
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Intern
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
I assisted in developing cybersecurity policy for the 'GenV' project and reviewed the current Institute's privacy policy in relation to cloud storage and email tracking. I translated policy for researchers about guidelines to collect, store and protect sensitive data, including patient medical records and payment card information. I also researched risk and compliance laws (Privacy and Copyrights legislation, GDPR) and used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations. Show less
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Global Consulting Group
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
I successfully conducted research to improve and increase employee recruitment for one of the leading disability support worker providers in Victoria (Australia). I communicated with clients, delivering timely and relevant status updates and tracked project to ensure deadlines were consistently met. I maintained close connection with project leader and team to quickly identify and resolve problems. I updated project plans based on changing objectives and specifications. I successfully conducted research to improve and increase employee recruitment for one of the leading disability support worker providers in Victoria (Australia). I communicated with clients, delivering timely and relevant status updates and tracked project to ensure deadlines were consistently met. I maintained close connection with project leader and team to quickly identify and resolve problems. I updated project plans based on changing objectives and specifications.
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Melbourne University Law Students' Society
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
I Managed and supported Directors, each of whom had their own budget and, in some instances, Co-Opts to manage. I was the first point of call for conflict resolution and organisational matters;As part of the Leadership Team we discussed made executive decisions on the running of the organisation and potential conflict that arose and run monthly meetings (along with the President, my co-Vice-President, the Secretary, the Sponsorship Director and the Treasurer) We liaised with various stakeholders (including firm representatives, the law faculty and external organisations);I also engaged in student advocacy and presented students concerns to the relevant faculty members Show less
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Evidence and Proof STS Tutor
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
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International Students Representative
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
The International Students’ Portfolio is here to help the growing number of international students feel supported in their new environment at the Melbourne Law School as well as advocate for them. I was their point of contact whenever they had any questions or needed advice, and shared our own experience as law students. This advocacy role also required me to be communicating faculty members to ensure that international students' voices were heard. I was also working with other student organisations to ensure the best representation for them.*Volunteering Position Show less
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Victorian Bar
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Australia
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Paralegal
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May 2019 - May 2019
I worked with Astrid Haban-Beer, a barrister specialised in Criminal law. I performed paralegal work for a Barrister which involved assisting in reviewing a voluminous brief and making a detailed chronology. I identified and analysed legal documents, discoveries. I also researched documents and publications to establish case-altering details and evidence. I worked with Astrid Haban-Beer, a barrister specialised in Criminal law. I performed paralegal work for a Barrister which involved assisting in reviewing a voluminous brief and making a detailed chronology. I identified and analysed legal documents, discoveries. I also researched documents and publications to establish case-altering details and evidence.
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Organising the 2018 Global Legal Skills Conference, sponsored by the Melbourne Law School and John Marshall Law School, Chicago (Illinois, USA)I managed databases and support overall organisational administration and communication. I also welcomed and directed guests on the days of the conference.
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Legal Intern Consultant
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
ELLIS is a pilot program created by the Melbourne Law School to help international students enhance their employability criteriaRole: Consultant – Market Research in the American jurisdiction (employment and contract law). Legal research, gathering data, drafting a report, communicating with a client and a mentor, providing deliverables in a timely manner, presentation in a professional environment
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
I designed and produced a video for the international students of the Melbourne Law School to facilitate their arrival in Australia. The video I helped producing explained Culture Shock to incoming students and ways to adapt to their new life in Melbourne and its culture I also managed the internal communication and supported operations and logistics. I also collated resources for incoming students I designed and produced a video for the international students of the Melbourne Law School to facilitate their arrival in Australia. The video I helped producing explained Culture Shock to incoming students and ways to adapt to their new life in Melbourne and its culture I also managed the internal communication and supported operations and logistics. I also collated resources for incoming students
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Gap
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service, Sales
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
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Clinic Vandenabeele Teneur Fabienne
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Valenciennes, France
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Work Experience
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Apr 2011 - Apr 2011
As I was trying to explore possible careers for my future, I have spent two weeks in a private clinic in France. My job was to assist anesthetist Fabienne Teneur with patient appointments and shadowing her in her everyday job. I have had the chance to observe the process of anaesthesia in theatre and various medical procedures such as liposuction and wisdom teeth removal. As I was trying to explore possible careers for my future, I have spent two weeks in a private clinic in France. My job was to assist anesthetist Fabienne Teneur with patient appointments and shadowing her in her everyday job. I have had the chance to observe the process of anaesthesia in theatre and various medical procedures such as liposuction and wisdom teeth removal.
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Eurosport
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Work Experience
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May 2009 - May 2009
As part of a high school internship, we had to spent a month in a work environment. At the end of this work experience we had also provide a report on our experience and if we would consider certain aspects of it for our future career. I had to help in organising their archives and analyse shots of videos that would be used later. I would then shadow someone responsible for all montage and sound effects before being used on the tv channel. I also had the chance to assist various employees in their job during the AEGON Championship at the Queen's tennis Club. Show less
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Education
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University of Melbourne
Community Access Progam - Assessed (Single Subject), Law and Emerging Health Technologies -
LE PRÉ BARREAU
French Law -
The Intern Group
Career Advancement Training, Business -
University of Melbourne
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology/Criminology -
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres
High School Diploma, General Sciences (Option - Physics/Chemistry) / (Filiere S) -
Lycée Français de Tananarive