Таміла

TAMILA OLEKSANDROVA

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Kyiv, Ukraine
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OBJECTIVE
With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I have led legal teams, managed complex cases, and provided strategic counsel in various fields. I have represented organizations both in Ukraine and internationally and handled high-stakes legal issues with a success rate of over 80% in litigation.
Seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive legal expertise and professional background to represent a reputable organization with integrity and excellence, contributing to the achievement of the company's strategic goals and long-term growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
✓ Project Implementation
✓ Large Data Analysis
✓ Strategic Thinking
✓ Agri Industry Expertise
✓ Corporate Governance
✓ Regulatory Compliance
✓ Litigation and Arbitration
✓ International Law
✓ Legal Research and Writing
✓ Effective Communication
✓ Strong Management
✓ Continuous Learning

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 - present timeUkrainian Council of Advocates
Head of the Council

• Leadership & Planning: Create and organize the Ukrainian Bar Council, ensuring efficient activity planning and execution
• Strategic Management: Address strategic and tactical challenges in large-scale projects
• Innovative Practices and Projects Implementation: Develop new legal and judicial practices, create new ideas and implement projects for more than 100 multi-million contracts
• International Engagement: Participate in international events on pressing societal issues
• Legal Assistance: Provide legal support in civil, economic, administrative, intellectual, and other legal matters
• Court Representation: Represent interests in courts at all levels, including European Court of Human Rights, International Court of Arbitration at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine
• Professional Development: Improve professional skills through continuous training and participation in relevant events

2007 - present timeLawyer, Advocate

• Represent clients in commercial, administrative, and general jurisdiction courts, including appeal and cassation courts, the Supreme Court of Ukraine, the European Court of Human Rights, and the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine
• Establish and develop a new legal practice
• Engage in round tables and events hosted by Ukrainian ministries; Discussed various legislative regulations, new laws, and their practical application
• Participate in professional development through thematic training events
• Publish professional articles in legal publications

2012 - 2014USAID, The Access to Justice and Legal Empowerment Project in Ukraine Legal State
Partner of the project

• Partner and Winner in the project of the American organization USAID "Access to justice and legal awareness in Ukraine "Land of Law"
• Provided expert, analytical and informational support to project network participants
• Delivered presentations at project events regarding legislative regulation and existing practical problems in various spheres of social life
• Participated in "Lawyers for Society" events during the All-Ukrainian Law Week in 2012, 2013, 2014
• Awarded first place among Ukrainian legal companies in 2014 for significant contributions to promoting pro bono culture in Ukraine; received personal thanks in 2012 and 2013 for active participation in All-Ukrainian legal initiatives
• Provided approximately 160 hours of pro bono legal assistance to Ukrainian population from 2012 to 2014, covering various fields of law

2006 - 2011Legal agency Linia Zahystu
Managing partner

• Managed and scaled projects, performed cases of diverse complexity and critical issues
• Organized and supervised the Legal Agency's operations
• Created new judicial legal practice
• Represented companies internationally
• Provided legal support of economic activity of corporate and communal enterprises, organizations, and institutions
• Advocated in civil, economic, corporate, labor, family, and other legal matters
• Represented clients in Ukrainian courts, the European Court of Human Rights, and the International Court of Arbitration at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine
• Engaged with executive and local government bodies
• Provided legal assistance to the population of Ukraine in various fields of law
• Improved professional expertise through continuous training and participation in relevant events

2004 - 2006State joint-stock company Khlib Ukrajyny
Director of the Legal Department

• Created and systematized the legal structure, managed and performed head functions of the Legal Department
• Established, organized and controlled the legal operations of the company and its subsidiaries
• Represented the company internationally and participated in meetings with the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and various ministries
• Protected the company's interests in Ukrainian and international courts
• Participated in conferences, round tables and professional events

2003 - 2004 State joint-stock company Ukrresursy
Deputy Head of the Legal Department

• Managed the Legal Department's operations and provided company’s support
• Drafted international-level documents
• Represented the company in civil, economic, corporate, labor, family and other matters
• Advocated in Ukrainian courts, the European Court of Human Rights, and the International Court of Arbitration.
• Engaged with executive and local government bodies.
• Participated in international meetings by Ukrainian ministries
• Developed new judicial practices
• Carried out legislative activities
• Published articles in legal publications

2000 - 2003Legal agency "Line of Defense"
Legal Advisor

• Provided legal advice on land, civil, family, labor, economic issues
• Drafted legal documents
• Drew up legal contracts
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EDUCATION AND COURSES

1998 - 2004 Odesa National University named after I.I. Mechnikova
Master's degree in Law
2007Certificate of the Right to Practice Law.
2008Studied English in Oxford, England

HONORS AND AWARDS

✓ USAID Award: 1st place among law firms and the USAID award for special contribution to the spread of pro culture bono in Ukraine
✓ Ministry of Ukraine thanks for participating in the event "Lawyers - Society" during the All-Ukrainian Law Week 2012, 2013
✓ Diploma for conscientious work and significant personal contribution to the protection of economic interests of the Joint-Stock Company Khlib Ukrajyny
✓ Certificates of improvement of legal qualifications 2013 - 2015

ADDITIONAL

✓ Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, French (basics)
✓ Active sponsor of orphanages and shelters for animals
✓ Willing to relocate for the right opportunity, open to international travel

References available upon request