Armine

Armine Kishoian
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EDUCATION
National University "Odesa Law Academy" Sep 2020 – Jan 2022
MSc in International Law with majors in EU Law, International Justice, International Contracts Odesa, Ukraine
• Graduated with honors.
National Aviation University Sep 2016 – Jun 2020
BSc in International Law with majors in International Public Law, Human Rights Law, EU Law Kyiv, Ukraine
• Graduated with honors.
Gymnasium Nr. 9 Sep 2005 – Jun 2016
High School Diploma, major in languages Brovary, Ukraine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

21strategies GmbH Feb 2024 – Present
Compliance Manager Munich, Germany
• Developed and implemented regulatory compliance frameworks in alignment with AI Act, NIS2, GDPR, and NIST requirements,
ensuring both internal processes and client-facing products met legal standards.
• Led company-wide data protection initiatives, including risk assessments and internal GDPR compliance audits, collaborating with
cross-functional teams (Legal, IT, and R&D) to embed “privacy by design” principles.
• Coordinated with external auditors to maintain certification readiness for ISO 27001 and IEEE 7000 standards, overseeing
documentation and continuous improvement of AI security policies.

Paralegal Jun 2022 – Jan 2024
• Researched 3rd Wave AI compliance with International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Law of Armed
Conflict, and International Criminal Law in both conflict and peacetime scenarios.
• Examined regulatory and ethical gaps in emerging AI applications, proposing mitigation strategies and advising senior leadership on
best practices for GDPR, ePrivacy, and EU law compliance.
• Represented the company at REAIM, contributing expertise on international AI regulations and the lawful deployment of AI in the
military domain.

Brovarjust Ltd Apr 2021 – Dec 2021
Paralegal Brovary, Ukraine
• Assisted in investigating 20+ cases, from client interviews to legal research, including cross-border contractual matters with an
emphasis on corporate law clauses in Ukrainian and international contexts.
• Drafted 300+ legal documents (NDAs, corporate charters, contracts, and complaints), ensuring compliance with corporate law and
managing company initiations and related legal processes.
• Represented clients before government entities, institutions, and municipalities, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to
local and international legal frameworks.

Lawyer Vitaliy Kusnetsov Jan 2017 – Sep 2020
Part-time Legal Assistant Brovary, Ukraine
• Prepared 100+ sets of legal documents for firm creation, restructuring, or liquidation, incorporating risk mitigation strategies and
ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
• Translated 400+ legal documents (RU <-> UKR <-> EN), fostering accuracy and clarity in international legal contexts.
• Led 50+ client meetings, liaising with cross-functional teams (finance, operations) to resolve complex legal questions.

INTERNSHIPS

Ministry of Justice of Ukraine Feb 2021 – Mar 2021
Legal Intern Kyiv, Ukraine
• Developed 10 action plans and official letters, ensuring compliance with Ukrainian law and ECHR guidelines.
• Drafted European Court of Human Rights complaint responses, researching precedents and collaborating with senior legal officers.
• Translated 30+ ECHR judgments, maintaining precise legal terminology and clarity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (C1), German (B2), Spanish (A2), Ukrainian (native), Russian (second native).
Other Skills: Excel, PowerPoint (advanced) | Programming (basic).
Certificates/Courses: Legal Support Of IT-Business | International Human Rights Law | Security Governance and Compliance.
Volunteer Experience: Organized successful fundraising events, planned and promoted Art classes, trips and events for children and
workers of orphanages (Jun 2016 – Dec 2021, Ukraine).
Hobbies: Yoga, contemporary dance.