Legal Counsel

• Apr 2022 - Present

-> Reaching out to operators of copyright infringing sites and intermediaries -> Drafting and reviewing cease and desist letters, settlement agreements and ancillary documents -> Managing local counsels across EMEA -> Filing right of information claims regarding intermediaries whose services are used to infringe copyright -> Managing claims on filtering obligations of video sharing platforms based on DSM Directive -> Reaching out to operators of copyright infringing sites and intermediaries -> Drafting and reviewing cease and desist letters, settlement agreements and ancillary documents -> Managing local counsels across EMEA -> Filing right of information claims regarding intermediaries whose services are used to infringe copyright -> Managing claims on filtering obligations of video sharing platforms based on DSM Directive

Data Protection Officer

• Jun 2019 - Present

-> Managing day to day operational compliance with data privacy requirements. -> Handling data access requests.-> Reviewing and negotiating data processing agreements.-> Conducting data protection impact assessments.-> Holding internal trainings on data privacy requirements.-> Providing privacy support to HR, policy and copyright enforcement departments.-> Drafting privacy policies, privacy notices and a data breach response plan.-> Conducting international transfer assessments for transfers of personal data outside the EU.-> Reviewing internal policies (security, HR, teleworking, etc.).-> Consult and coordinate with outside counsel regarding local legal requirements. -> Advising on the interplay between copyright and data protection, such as the GDPR and the right of information, the GDPR and the obligation to verify the identify of a data subject, and the GDPR and the extent of investigations from public sources (OSINT). Show less

Legal Counsel

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

-> Drafting and reviewing litigation claims. -> Coordinating local counsels on siteblocking cases and legislative amendments from various jurisdictions, such as UK, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Mexico, Romania, Ukraine and Greece.-> Establishing siteblocking precedents in various jurisdictions.-> Advising on criminal referrals.-> Advising MPA Member Companies on legal and policy issues.-> Advocating for legislative copyright amendments.-> Attending copyright conferences.-> Drafting reports and overviews on MPA's activity and strategy.-> Drafting cease and desist letters targeting copyright infringers and intermediaries.-> Optimizing workflows of vendors providing data for siteblocking cases.-> Managing internal databases. Show less

Privacy and Data Protection Legal Intern

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

-> Reviewed data processing agreements and privacy policies. -> Conducted a GDPR impact assessment of fraud prevention services offered by a US financial services company. -> Drafted a data breach response plan regarding the notification requirements set forth in the GDPR, ePrivacy, NIS, or PSD2 Directives. -> Provided legal research on topics, such as local restrictions of dashboard cameras, privacy in public/semi-public spaces, processor’s liability for unlawful instructions, or data portability of vehicle data. -> Liaised with local counsels with regards to data access requests, or non-EEA privacy and data protection requirements. -> Monitored legal developments. Show less

Coordinator of the Privacy and Data Protection Working Group

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

-> Managed a team of three members. -> Reviewed privacy and cookies’ policies of Magister JFT’s websites. -> Mapped and supervised data processing activities. -> Implemented cookie banners. -> Raised privacy and data protection awareness within Magister JFT. -> Managed a team of three members. -> Reviewed privacy and cookies’ policies of Magister JFT’s websites. -> Mapped and supervised data processing activities. -> Implemented cookie banners. -> Raised privacy and data protection awareness within Magister JFT.

Associate

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2016

Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Company Law, Privacy and Data Protection. -> Drafted and negotiated agreements (e.g., non-disclosure, share sale, license, or service agreements). -> Advised a Japanese car manufacturer on transfers of personal data outside the EU. -> Advised a US social media company on the acquisition of a local video advertising platform. -> Advised a local top energy company on matters concerning the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, the dual listing on Bucharest and London Stock Exchange, or on issues regarding company law and capital markets law (e.g., appointment of directors, shareholders’ meetings). -> Advised a local leader of the pharmaceutical market on specific regulatory issues regarding the pharmaceutical sector (e.g., reviewing licenses and permits required for the activities carried out by the group companies). -> Advised a local leader in the private healthcare services sector on company law matters (e.g., intra-group merger, criminal liability of directors, or shareholders' meetings). -> Advised a US clinical contract research organization on company law matters (e.g., the incorporation of group companies, transfer of shares, or the delegation of directors’ powers to proxies). -> Advised a Dutch brewing company on the likelihood of confusion and association of a local competitor's trademark. -> Advised a Korean-Japanese video game publisher on issues concerning the infringement of video games and potential remedies. -> Represented US motion picture studios in the first-ever website-blocking injunction granted in the CEE. -> Represented a Bulgarian car air freshener manufacturer in the cancellation of trademarks registered by a former distributor in bad faith. -> Represented a local top oil company in patent infringement claims regarding oil-drilling techniques. -> Conducted due diligence activities on real estate law, company law, intellectual property, or privacy and data protection law. Show less

Paralegal

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2010