Dmitry

Dmitry Labunsky
21 Myloslavska Street, Apt. 41, Kyiv, 02097
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EDUCATION:
 Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
 Institute of International Relations, Kyiv, Ukraine (1993–1999)

Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - 1997
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - 1999

Majors in International Law and English Philology

 Brooklyn Law School – 2007 - 2008, New York City, U.S. (LL.M. Program)
 24-Credit CLE Program – New York State Bar Association (2008)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2021 – 2025 Technical Writer Specialist, Allvue Systems, New York, NY

 Developed, composed, and edited papers to  Provided full fund lifecycle support for private
support the goals and activities of the equity managers and fund administrators.
company, including sandbox environments.  Possessing experience working with issue
 Generated documentation for a range of new tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps,
software products (SDK; API), such as and Trello.
standard operating procedures, how-to  Knowledge and ability in the use of the
manuals (120+ pages), memoranda (35+), Markdown and HTML markup languages.
articles (20+), and responses to information  Assisted in laying out 55+ materials for
requests from both internal and external publication following set standards regarding
stakeholders. style and technology.

Hard Skills: English level C1 on the CEFR scale, Proof Reading (advanced), Editing (advanced), Technical
Writing, Research
Techniques: Research Materials, Requirements Analysis, User Experience (UX), Manuals, User Guides
Tools and Software: AutoDesk AutoCAD, SharePoint 2019, RoboHelp, Java, Microsoft 365, WordPress

2019 – 2023 Of Counsel, Hovington & Crozier, LLP, London, UK

 Corporate advisory services (company  Supervision of corporate regulatory
formation (LLP; LLC; C&S corporations; AG; compliance with international tax and trade
GmbH; etc.), merging, winding up, and laws and provisions. FIDIC contracts.
liquidation) in the EU and North America.  ICO (STO) launch support and management
Legal and consulting support for FinTech services pursuant to EBA, ESMA, and SEC
start-ups. provisions. AML and KYC compliance services.
 Selection of the optimal organizational and Payment system account (PISP; AISP) legal
legal form of investment. Foreign direct advisory services pursuant to PSD2 and TM
investment support. Company registration and registration pursuant to the Madrid system.
licensing processes.  Overall knowledge of the LCIA, ICC, SCC, and
 Active participation in international dispute ICSID procedural and legal frameworks
settlement (mediation and court support through close cooperation with CEDR panel
services). Real estate transaction. Land mediators.
dispute settlement.

Hard Skills: Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing (advanced), International Law
Techniques: Analysis and Research, Time Management, Persuasive Communication (both verbal and written),
Articulate Intercommunication
Tools and Software: PracticePanther, Clio, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Liga:Zakon
2017 – 2019 Content Manager/Counselor at Law, Network of Medical Centers “Mother and Child”,
Kyiv, Ukraine

 Developed and designed a staff portal while  Oversaw every event, from its initial planning
thoroughly working with analytical link- to its on-site implementation and the creation
building tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, of online and print marketing materials.
Majestic, and Similarweb. Responsible for managing and supervising the
 Oversaw the brand guidelines for the website digital presence and community outreach.
and all marketing materials, such as  My efforts to produce, manage, analyze, and
Instagram, Facebook, and promotional ads. refine campaigns across all digital media (SEO,
 Have developed a highly successful portfolio of SMO, and SMM) ignited the success of e-mail,
events for three different industries: medical social media, and web marketing campaigns.
services (assisted reproductive technologies),  Intensive inbound and outbound
legal support, and social assistance. communication with prospects.

Hard Skills: Research (advanced), SEO (advanced), Creativity, Deadlines and Milestones, Grammar and
Writing
Techniques: Clear–Concise–Compelling–Credible (the 4 Cs), Positivity, Use of Facts and Statistics, Leaning on
Writing Formulas
Tools and Software: Hootsuite, Copy.ai, Writetone, Grammarly, Winston AI

2011 - 2015 Of Counsel, Kyiv Municipal Council, Legal Department, Kyiv, Ukraine

 Drafted creative copies to retain the essence of agreements and legal due diligence reports
the intended messaging in multiparty from Russian into English.
arbitrations, arbitration of corporate disputes,  Drafted legal instruments for ICSID,
and in the negotiation of mergers, stock and UNCITRAL, and ECHR procedures.
asset acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and  Preparation of commercial and civil petitions,
tender offers. claims, motions, responses, appeals, and
 Provided linguistic support to various cassation appeals for trial, appellate, and
practices by converting syndicated loan supreme domestic courts.

2005 - 2011 Associate, Benno & Associates, P.C., New York, NY

 Assisted in representing clients in criminal proceedings. Initiated and finalized different
and civil cases in state and federal courts at estate administration proceedings. Handled
the trial level. legal cases from sign-up to final judgment.
 Assisted the primary attorney in organizing  Litigated cases involving both physical injuries
trial strategy, investigating defense options, and economic losses. Developed considerable
and preparing for trial. experience in using Westlaw and LexisNexis
 Researched and drafted pre-trial motions and programs.
pleadings. Constantly reviewed and digested  Propounded and responded to interrogatories,
trial transcripts for considerable flaws. requested productions, and scheduled
 Litigated and independently handled depositions.
numerous aspects of medical malpractice  Participation in motion practice included the
(pain and suffering, wrongful death), personal preparation of cross-motions for summary
injury, and product liability cases from the judgment and the procession of "skeleton"
pleading stage to trial. versions of motions.
 Commenced and concluded numerous
wrongful death compromise settlement

2002 - 2005 Paralegal, Heiberger & Associates, P.C., New York, NY

 Handled cases from initiation through trial.  Constantly argued cases with court attorneys
 Comprehensive expertise in normative and and occasionally before judges.
procedural aspects of landlord and tenant  Finalized matters through stipulated
disputes. agreements and final judgments through trial
participation.

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