Digital Trust Fellow

• Mar 2023 - Present

Conducting research (incl. multistakeholder feedback) and preparing technology-grounded policy papers in the areas of reliability of electronic transactions, APIs rules, and cross-border data flows. Conducting research (incl. multistakeholder feedback) and preparing technology-grounded policy papers in the areas of reliability of electronic transactions, APIs rules, and cross-border data flows.

Counsel, International Trade

• Feb 2021 - Present

Professor of Business and Corporate Law, Negotiations

• Sep 2012 - Present

Teaching international business and corporate law to BBA students (since Fall 2020 - in dual mode); Teaching Negotiations to MIB in Entrepreneurial Leadership students; Supervising student experimental learning / Internships; and Supervising Master Theses devoted to International Commercial, Trade and Investment law topics. Teaching international business and corporate law to BBA students (since Fall 2020 - in dual mode); Teaching Negotiations to MIB in Entrepreneurial Leadership students; Supervising student experimental learning / Internships; and Supervising Master Theses devoted to International Commercial, Trade and Investment law topics.

Adjunct Professor of International Business Law

• Sep 2021 - Present

International Consultant

• May 2021 - Present

Authored both Technical and Legal Segments of the Paperless Trade Readiness Assessment of Lao PDR, lead a small expert team engaged in the project; Prepared a Working paper consolidating results from all completed Paperless Trade Readiness Assessment studies as of 02.2023 (a total of 18), which will identify common challenges and potential action points that could be relevant to the other countries implementing paperless trade solutions. Authored both Technical and Legal Segments of the Paperless Trade Readiness Assessment of Lao PDR, lead a small expert team engaged in the project; Prepared a Working paper consolidating results from all completed Paperless Trade Readiness Assessment studies as of 02.2023 (a total of 18), which will identify common challenges and potential action points that could be relevant to the other countries implementing paperless trade solutions.

International Consultant

• Sep 2020 - Present

Occasional consultancy assignments in the area of international trade, including: Since September 2022: Assisting Lao PDR in improving implementation of ATIGA / developing INCOTERMS module for E-learning course on Export Management Procedures; August 2021 - April 2022: Conducting research on the utilization of the EU Everything But Arms (EBA) trade preferences in Lao PDR, to result in a series of insights enticing the private sector into more ample utilization of the preferences. November - December 2020: Contributed to the organization of the “SheTrades Commonwealth Sharing for Success – A Virtual Gathering for Business Support Organisations” (over 200 BSO participants from over 20 countries) and the Crisis Management Toolkit Session thereof. September - October 2020: Contributed to updating the SheTrades Commonwealth Project Crisis Management Toolkit by: Developing additional resources for WOBs and BSOs, including a Reference Paper on COVID-related support programmes; and Delivering a virtual training on "Trade and COVID-19 Response: Supporting SMEs through Crisis". Developed the BSO Risk Tool.

International Consultant

• May 2022 - Present

Drafting the eT Readiness Report for Mongolia Drafting the eT Readiness Report for Mongolia

International Consultant

• Feb 2023 - Present

Support in the AfCFTA e-commerce protocol negotiations. Support in the AfCFTA e-commerce protocol negotiations.

Professor

• Nov 2019 - Present

Developed and delivered International Trade in the Global Market Place course within the framework of the M.I.M. - MSc. In International Management. Developed and delivered International Trade in the Global Market Place course within the framework of the M.I.M. - MSc. In International Management.

Key Expert on E-commerce

• Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

Developed general ToRs for the 6 national studies of relevance to the thematic framework of the negotiations of the WTO JSI on e-commerce under the Umbrella Grant of the Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2+); Authoring 3 national studies on e-commerce, focusing on the analysis of the legal frameworks of the beneficiary Members (LDCs) in the selected areas and its implementation (including design and supervision of the field research by local consultants); conducting research on the e-commerce topics of interest to the Beneficiaries, authoring the issue paper / presentations and presenting the findings made in the interactive discussions.

Policy Advisor

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

- Ensuring negotiating advice on WTO negotiations and regional negotiations to LIDCs (Low Income Developing Countries, classified by the IMF) and their groups (ASEAN LDCs, WAEMU). The activities, conducted in English and French, include support in negotiations, occasional drafting of negotiations reports, background analysis, elaborating negotiating strategies and proposals; preparing conference and briefing materials as well as interventions; capacity building; liaising with varied stakeholders, including in the national capitals; - Providing policy, legal and negotiating advice and capacity building in the process of accession to the WTO; - Assisting a recently acceded LDC government in its first WTO TPRM Process; - Providing regular updates to the developing countries – members of the International Organization of the Francophonie on the developments in the WTO JSI on E-commerce (newsletters, cluster reports, policy advice); - Managing projects: see the projects listed below; and - Conducting promotion activities, including drafting project concepts and proposals for the potential donors and beneficiaries, developing project ideas, relations with donors, IOs, other technical assistance providers. List of projects: - Interim urgent support to the French-speaking developing countries within the framework of the Joint Statement on Electronic Commerce; - Adapting the Negotiations Strategy of LIDCs to the New Situation in Multilateral, Regional and Bilateral Negotiations by Providing Support in the Agriculture, Fisheries and E-Commerce (with a special emphasis on ASEAN LDCs (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar) and selected African LIDCs (more details); - Support to Cambodia in the LDC coordination Role (including the extension to the project fully devoted to e-commerce); - WTO Trade Policy Review of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Doctoral Support Programme Fellow

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

Finished drafting and was undertaking revision of the Doctoral Thesis addressing progressive development of the WTO Accession practice as well as it sister resource - the WTO Accession Hub web page;Observed the work of the WTO Accessions Division and interviewed professionals working therein in order to clarify peculiarities of their practice and identify possible areas of its intensification; Assisted the WTO Accession Division by updating publicly accessible accession-related databases; andParticipated in multilateral and plurilateral meetings of the Members addressing issues pertinent to the research project.

Visiting Scholar

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Attended DSB, committees and Accession Working Parties' meetings in order to learn about practicalities of their functioning and receive updates relevant to the research project;Continued the work on the doctoral thesis devoted to the Progressive development of the WTO Accessions and the WTO Accessions Hub web portal; andGot acquainted with the work of the WTO Accessions Division.

Lecturer in International Business Law / Mediation and Conflict Management

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

Developed International Business Law and Mediation courses, fitting the relevant curricula; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; and Conducted in-class and e-learning teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod. Developed International Business Law and Mediation courses, fitting the relevant curricula; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; and Conducted in-class and e-learning teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod.

Lecturer

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2015

Developed the Economics course, fitting the relevant curriculum; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; Conducted in-class teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod; and Provided support and supervision to the students preparing BBA theses in law and humanities. Developed the Economics course, fitting the relevant curriculum; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; Conducted in-class teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod; and Provided support and supervision to the students preparing BBA theses in law and humanities.

Visiting Professor of International Civil Procedure

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

Designed an International Civil Procedure Course, incorporating both Belarusian and foreign case law and doctrine; and Conducted research and published on legal issues arising in Belarusian Private International Law and Procedure domains. Designed an International Civil Procedure Course, incorporating both Belarusian and foreign case law and doctrine; and Conducted research and published on legal issues arising in Belarusian Private International Law and Procedure domains.

Professor of International Law, Business Law, Computer Law and Conflict Management

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Designed and delivered a wide array of courses on Pre-BBA, BBA, MBA and EMBA levels, including International Business Law, International Conflict Management and International Public Law. Designed and delivered a wide array of courses on Pre-BBA, BBA, MBA and EMBA levels, including International Business Law, International Conflict Management and International Public Law.

Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Law

• Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Developed International Hospitality Law course, fitting the relevant curricula; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; and Conducted in-class and e-learning teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod. Developed International Hospitality Law course, fitting the relevant curricula; Drafted course materials, assignments and presentations adapted to the needs of the BBA students; and Conducted in-class and e-learning teaching and assessment, inter alia, relying on Moodle and Nearpod.

Lawyer (Juriste)

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

Conducted case law-based and doctrinal research on the issue arising during the preparation of the party submissions and drafted parts of such; and Prepared reports and conference presentations devoted to international investment arbitration domain. Conducted case law-based and doctrinal research on the issue arising during the preparation of the party submissions and drafted parts of such; and Prepared reports and conference presentations devoted to international investment arbitration domain.

Trainee

• Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

Researched on recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards; Participated in the revision of the manuscript devoted to the application of the New York Convention 1958 by national courts and the New York Convention Guide for Judges; Contributed to the expert report on the issues of International Civil Procedure, for the submission to ECtHR; and Drafted case reports for inclusion into ICCA Yearbook on Commercial Arbitration. Researched on recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards; Participated in the revision of the manuscript devoted to the application of the New York Convention 1958 by national courts and the New York Convention Guide for Judges; Contributed to the expert report on the issues of International Civil Procedure, for the submission to ECtHR; and Drafted case reports for inclusion into ICCA Yearbook on Commercial Arbitration.

Research Associate

• May 2010 - Feb 2011

Conducted research on International Investment Arbitration Reports originating from varied fora; Assessed national and international legal frameworks, pertaining to foreign investment; Compiled the data obtained into Excel report and analysed the emerging trends; and Prepared conference presentations and reports on the investment topics as well as trade/investment interplay. Conducted research on International Investment Arbitration Reports originating from varied fora; Assessed national and international legal frameworks, pertaining to foreign investment; Compiled the data obtained into Excel report and analysed the emerging trends; and Prepared conference presentations and reports on the investment topics as well as trade/investment interplay.

Research and Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2006 - Apr 2009

Coached W.C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team; Conducted legal research in Comparative Corporate Governance, Investment Law and Islamic Law; and Co-developed course syllabi, research and compiled course materials. Coached W.C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team; Conducted legal research in Comparative Corporate Governance, Investment Law and Islamic Law; and Co-developed course syllabi, research and compiled course materials.

Intern

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

Contributed to the work of ICC Arbitration Rules Revision Task Force; Summarized and analysed the results of the surveys received from the ICC national committees; and Assisted members of the Secretariat in accomplishing case-management tasks. Contributed to the work of ICC Arbitration Rules Revision Task Force; Summarized and analysed the results of the surveys received from the ICC national committees; and Assisted members of the Secretariat in accomplishing case-management tasks.

Lawyer

• Aug 2003 - Jan 2008

Research Assistant

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Participated in the revision of the 3rd edition of International Commercial Arbitration: A Transnational Perspective Text Book (ISBN-10: 0314160620); and Researched on varied topics within the international commercial arbitration domain. Participated in the revision of the 3rd edition of International Commercial Arbitration: A Transnational Perspective Text Book (ISBN-10: 0314160620); and Researched on varied topics within the international commercial arbitration domain.

Private Conselor

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

Student - Counselor

• Oct 2001 - Jun 2004

Trainee for Banking and Finance Practice Group

• Dec 2003 - Mar 2004

Trainee

• Mar 2003 - May 2003

Trainee

• Jan 2003 - May 2003

Junior Lawyer

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2002