Experience

SIRIUS GLOBAL - Academic Diplomacy 4.0

• Italy
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Italy (Remote) - Build Partnerships (globally) with key stakeholders within the medical and tech sector to foster collaborative projects and research. - Strategize around IMC’s short term and long term vision(s) to ensure each projects and implement goals for execution. - Engage with each department (medical, legal, and innovation) to ensure support is provided as required.

• IMC Lead Lawyer & Mentor

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  Rome, Latium, Italy (Remote) • Analyse the risk and potential of tech startups and its target market. • Look at potential legal solutions to the tech startup product from a holistic perspective and decide the next course of action. • Draft contracts for incoming mentors, mentees (startup companies), and third parties. • Draft contracts relating to data privacy agreement. • Collaborate with partnered attorneys to provide insight on regulatory frameworks that needs to be considered surrounding complex… Show more • Analyse the risk and potential of tech startups and its target market. • Look at potential legal solutions to the tech startup product from a holistic perspective and decide the next course of action. • Draft contracts for incoming mentors, mentees (startup companies), and third parties. • Draft contracts relating to data privacy agreement. • Collaborate with partnered attorneys to provide insight on regulatory frameworks that needs to be considered surrounding complex projects. • Conduct legal research within various area of law and its impact on the medical sector on a global level. • Deliver conference presentations on the legal framework and legal implications surrounding data privacy protection in Europe and Africa. • Lead the planning and implementation of Summit 2021: Legal Implication within the Medical Sector. • Mentor hackathons and technology events and provide insight on the best method to pitch ideas to potential investors.



Plexus Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  Australia At Plexus we provide legal services of the future. Plexus is a world leader in legal innovation, technology and consulting, serving many of the world's leading brands. Within our consulting business, clients access top-tier legal talent to support the dynamic and every-changing needs of in-house legal departments. Our team combine legal, project management and consulting skills to ensure seamless support on projects with a focus on reducing legal spend.



Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Counsel (Secondment)

  • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  Australia


Leora Rose Law
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Commercial and Technology Solicitor

  • May 2021 - Dec 2021


Esri Australia

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Contracts Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Managed, reviewed, and provided insight on government contracts and procurements across Australia. - Provided insight on Esri Australia’s commercial position and assist in negotiations on behalf of Esri Australia. - Organised and managed the inflow and outflows of all contracts on behalf of the company. - Ensured the company complies and adheres to its contractual obligations. - Reviewed and provided insight on Esri’s range of licensing agreements and commercial contracts.



Alpha-H

• Australia
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Officer

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Helensvale, Queensland, Australia • Oversaw all contractual matters across the company, including drafting and updating terms of the contracts to reflect the binding relationship between the parties. • Assessed, reviewed, and advised the company in respect of contractual obligations and assist in the resolution of contract disputes. • Negotiated and drafted various commercial agreements. • Safeguarded the interest of the company by advising on corporate compliance and conduct due diligence investigations. •… Show more • Oversaw all contractual matters across the company, including drafting and updating terms of the contracts to reflect the binding relationship between the parties. • Assessed, reviewed, and advised the company in respect of contractual obligations and assist in the resolution of contract disputes. • Negotiated and drafted various commercial agreements. • Safeguarded the interest of the company by advising on corporate compliance and conduct due diligence investigations. • Worked closely in conjunction with external intellectual property firms (globally) to ensure company’s IP, product research outcome and trademarks are protected, correctly registered. • Reviewed company application to determine whether the invention(s) claimed should be granted a patent or not. • Liaised with external Patent Lawyers to prevent and resolve possible disputed matters with potential competitors or similar products. • Worked with data governance and privacy teams to execute a strategic road map to ensure customers’ data is safe. • Implemented privacy data framework to ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations, inclusive of GDPR. Show less



Institute of Justice and Democracy in Haiti

• Legal Fellow

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Greater Boston Area and New York • Conducted extensive legal research and drafted legal memos and documents in preparation for litigation against the U.S. government regarding the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of many nationalities. • Coordinated with partnered organisations across the United States to connect Haitian detainees with legal counsel. • Advocated before Congress (U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators) to support and pass BILLS that would allow TPS holders to remain in the United… Show more • Conducted extensive legal research and drafted legal memos and documents in preparation for litigation against the U.S. government regarding the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of many nationalities. • Coordinated with partnered organisations across the United States to connect Haitian detainees with legal counsel. • Advocated before Congress (U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators) to support and pass BILLS that would allow TPS holders to remain in the United States and ultimately obtain a pathway to Permanent Residence. • Presented at events about TPS and the implications faced should it be terminated. Show less



Law Office of Susan J Love

• Litigation Clerk

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Greater Boston Area • Conducted legal research on complex legal matters and provided insight on the possible outcome of success in litigation. • Drafted and prepared legal memos, discoveries, and interrogatories in preparation for litigation. • Assisted in trials on behalf of the Solicitor as required. • Attended meetings and negotiations to settle matters on behalf of our clients.



Salvos Legal (Salvation Army)

• In-House Counsel

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Queensland, Australia • Drafted legal submissions and documents in preparation for hearings and proceedings on immigration matters. • Provided legal advice to clients on their pending matters and followed up with further legal directions as required. • Conducted legal research and provided legal insight to senior lawyers on pending litigation matters.



Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House

• Australia
• Legal Services

• Practical Legal Training Placement

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Brisbane, Queensland • Conducted legal research in the across multiple areas of law on behalf of clients and provided legal opinions on the potential outcome of the case. • Drafted briefs on behalf of barristers and solicitors on behalf of the clients. • Interviewed clients on pending legal matters and utilised information to determine whether the clients are able to progress forward and obtain legal assistance from QPILCH.



Trade and Investment Queensland

• Australia
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Trade and Investment Clerk

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Brisbane, Australia • Established a database of contact information of private businesses for international clients. This database has been used to increase business relations between investor clients and accountants, consultants, and lawyers. • Researched and submitted a report on various sectors in Queensland and future investment opportunity in these sectors. • Managed a legal project researching legal procedures, Investment, and Intellectual Property law for potential international investors moving to… Show more • Established a database of contact information of private businesses for international clients. This database has been used to increase business relations between investor clients and accountants, consultants, and lawyers. • Researched and submitted a report on various sectors in Queensland and future investment opportunity in these sectors. • Managed a legal project researching legal procedures, Investment, and Intellectual Property law for potential international investors moving to Australia. • Researched and submitted a report on Trade and Investment Queensland’s confidential policies in accordance to Queensland’s legislations and Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service. • Researched and submitted a report on Trade and Investment Queensland’s confidential policies in accordance to Queensland’s legislations and Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service. • Researched and drafted business cases for international clients in their industry. • Perform administrative duty as needed to assist colleagues (this includes answering phone calls and research) Show less



Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• International Trade and Development

• Trade Associate Clerk

  • Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Accra, Ghana • Assisted in a business-to-business event between Ghanaian and Italian entrepreneurs. • Attended a meeting with the Mexican Ambassador and his team and submitted a report on the meeting and how Ghana may move forward in establishing investment partnership with Mexico. • Drafted a speech for the CEO of GCCI on the topic of “social and economic inequalities in Africa” for a conference whom includes the president of Ghana. • Submitted a report on the International Chamber of Commerce… Show more • Assisted in a business-to-business event between Ghanaian and Italian entrepreneurs. • Attended a meeting with the Mexican Ambassador and his team and submitted a report on the meeting and how Ghana may move forward in establishing investment partnership with Mexico. • Drafted a speech for the CEO of GCCI on the topic of “social and economic inequalities in Africa” for a conference whom includes the president of Ghana. • Submitted a report on the International Chamber of Commerce “ICC” for the CEO. • Observe the logistics of department of the Certificate of Origin and studied the legal procedures the department incorporates to ensure documents are legal prior to being approved by customs. Show less



Tim Fischer for Global Trade & Finance

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Gold Coast, Australia Researched and submitted a report on Foreign Direct Investment in Australia, the following included: • Statistics of international foreign investment in key sectors in each state and territories. • Australia’s Bilateral Free Trade Agreements that are enforced and in negotiations. • Foreign Investment Review Boards approval on foreign investments in the key sectors. • Australia’s top ten international client investors and the top five most internationally invested sectors.



Agency for Refugee Education, Skills Training & Advocacy (ARESTA)

• Legal Advocacy Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  Cape Town Area, South Africa • Interviewed asylum seekers and refugees and drafted reports for those who met United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) criteria for resettlement. • Assisted in teaching a workshop on mediation and negotiation techniques to South African community leaders with the intention of minimizing conflicts between local South Africans and foreign nationals and wrote a report on the overview of the workshop and the effect it may have between South Africans and foreign nationals. •… Show more • Interviewed asylum seekers and refugees and drafted reports for those who met United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) criteria for resettlement. • Assisted in teaching a workshop on mediation and negotiation techniques to South African community leaders with the intention of minimizing conflicts between local South Africans and foreign nationals and wrote a report on the overview of the workshop and the effect it may have between South Africans and foreign nationals. • Attended meetings with foreign community leaders and wrote a report discussing the challenges foreign nationals face and provided recommendations to address these challenges. • Conducted special interviews with refugees who were rejected for resettlement into intended countries and submitted reports requesting UNHCR to review these cases. Show less



Funds for the Public Interest

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fundraiser/Environmental Advocate Associate

  • Feb 2012 - Sep 2012

  Greater Boston Area • Fundraised for Environment Massachusetts and Environment Massachusetts’ sister organizations Environment (New York, Ohio, and Virginia) by contacting members through phone outreach project, leading to one percent increase in donation. • Educated members by raising awareness about environmental issues that are occurring within their state (environmental concerns ranges from fracking, applying high pressure of water to gas well with intent to break rock formation and release gas and oil into… Show more • Fundraised for Environment Massachusetts and Environment Massachusetts’ sister organizations Environment (New York, Ohio, and Virginia) by contacting members through phone outreach project, leading to one percent increase in donation. • Educated members by raising awareness about environmental issues that are occurring within their state (environmental concerns ranges from fracking, applying high pressure of water to gas well with intent to break rock formation and release gas and oil into the well, in Ohio to endangerments of logging, cutting tree for sell, around key reservoirs that provides drinking water to millions of people in Massachusetts) • In partnership with Environment New Jersey, contacted and educated New Jersey residence about an important legislation, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a program that provides a cap of the amount of carbon can be released into the air by corporations, and through the patch through project connected residence to their politicians urging them to vote in favor of the RGGI program. Show less



French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Associate Intern

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  San Francisco • Researched and recruited companies from the IT, financial services, and restaurant industries for the French American Chamber of Commerce Employment Program Initiative. Recruitment led to increase in French employment and strengthen business relations between the U.S. and France. • Coordinated information sessions and marketed to French venture capitalist to fund entrepreneurial ideas at annual business workshop for French entrepreneurs. • Spearheaded trade services and logistics… Show more • Researched and recruited companies from the IT, financial services, and restaurant industries for the French American Chamber of Commerce Employment Program Initiative. Recruitment led to increase in French employment and strengthen business relations between the U.S. and France. • Coordinated information sessions and marketed to French venture capitalist to fund entrepreneurial ideas at annual business workshop for French entrepreneurs. • Spearheaded trade services and logistics, coordinated training materials, and served as liaison between French. entrepreneurs and representatives in the legal, real-estate, accountant, and insurance industry in San Francisco. • Constructed information workshop for French entrepreneurs preparing to expand business into the U.S. • Performed administrative duties (duties included greeting clients, answering phone calls, data entry, drafting notes). entrepreneurial ideas at annual business workshop for French entrepreneurs. • Spearheaded trade services and logistics, coordinated training materials, and served as liaison between French entrepreneurs and representatives in the legal, real-estate, accountant, and insurance industry in San Francisco. • Constructed information workshop for French entrepreneurs preparing to expand business into the U.S. • Performed administrative duties (duties included greeting clients, answering phone calls, data entry, drafting notes). Show less



RIVERSIDE COMMUITY CARE

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intensive Care Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

  Cambridge,MA • Analyzed families’ culture (ethnicity, religion, and tradition) and complexity of the disturbances occuring within each family. • Conducted risk assesments, drafted safety plan materials for each families based on the analysis • Facilitated quarterly meetings between familiies, professionals (psychologists, lawyers, social workers) to ensure all goals and logistics to minimize disturbances are agreed amongst all parties • Managed all parties in ensuring that all logistical goals… Show more • Analyzed families’ culture (ethnicity, religion, and tradition) and complexity of the disturbances occuring within each family. • Conducted risk assesments, drafted safety plan materials for each families based on the analysis • Facilitated quarterly meetings between familiies, professionals (psychologists, lawyers, social workers) to ensure all goals and logistics to minimize disturbances are agreed amongst all parties • Managed all parties in ensuring that all logistical goals were steadily being met and monitored continous progress of families through weekly in-home visits and weekly phone calls with professionals. Show less



MASSECON

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

  Wellesley, MA • Researched and coordinated available commerical lands and properties for business investors seeking to expand to Massachusetts. • Researched key business news and economic growth occuring in different sectors and wrote for MassEcon’s monthly newletter. • Served as public relations laison between businesses members and Massecon during important business events and meetings to ensure consistant communication amongst all parties.