Дмитрий

Dmitry V. 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 - Baccalaureate conferred in 1997,
Master’s Degree conferred in 1999
International Public Law Specialist; English Language Translator

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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2021 – 2023 Technical Writer Specialist, Allvue Systems, New York, NY

Developed, composed, and edited papers to support the goals and activities of the company.
Generated documentation for a range of products, such as standard operating procedures,
how-to manuals, memoranda, articles, and responses to information requests from both
internal and external stakeholders. Possessing experience working with issue tracking tools
such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Trello. Knowledge and ability in the use of Confluence,
Microsoft Office, and SharePoint. A familiarity with the Markdown and HTML markup
languages.

2020 – 2021 Outsourced, staff-on-board Content Writer at UI/UX Design, Branding & Development
agencies, Tallinn, Estonia; Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Heavily involved in designing & promoting transformative user experiences across various
platforms and customer brand touch points. Individually elaborating and subsequently
deploying complex linguistic approaches & equivalent semantic solutions along with
customized development policies to enhance the content and help promote its practical use.

2019 – Of Counsel, Hovington & Crozier, LLP, London, UK
Present
Corporate advisory services (company formation (LLP; LLC; C&S corporations; AG; GmbH; etc.),
merging, winding up, & liquidation) in the EU and North America. Legal and consulting
support for FinTech start-ups. Selection of the optimal organizational and legal form of
investment. Foreign direct investment support. Company registration and licensing processes.
Active participation in international dispute settlement (mediation & court support services).
Real estate transaction. Land dispute settlement. Supervision of corporate regulatory
compliance with international tax & trade laws and provisions. FIDIC contracts. ICO (STO)
launch support & management services pursuant to EBA, ESMA, & SEC provisions. AML &
KYC compliance services. Payment system account (PISP; AISP) legal advisory services
pursuant to PSD2. TM registration pursuant to the Madrid system. Overall knowledge of LCIA,
ICC, SCC & ICSID procedural and legal frameworks through close cooperation with CEDR
panel mediators.

2017 – 2019 Content Manager/Counselor at Law, The Network of Reproductive Medical Centers
“Mother and Child”, Kyiv, Ukraine

Developed and designed a staff portal as well as managed brand guidelines on the website and
all marketing collateral (Instagram, Facebook, and a promo ad). Developed highly successful
portfolio of events for three different industries: medical services (assisted reproductive
technologies), legal support, and social assistance. Supervised all events from initial
development to on-site execution, and event marketing materials (online and print). Managed
and overlooked digital presence and community outreach. Sparked the success of e-mail, social
media, and Web marketing campaigns by producing, managing, analyzing, and refining
campaigns across all digital media (SEO, SMO, and SMM). Intensive inbound & outbound
communication with prospects. Worked with editors from all sections to seamlessly integrate
sales with pre-budgeted content.
2015 - 2017 Freelance Content Manager, Kyiv, Ukraine

Huge writing experience with great variety in topics and consistency in content quality.
Uncommon work completion qualities by maintaining both the superiority of the text as well as
the specified deadlines. Extraordinary ability to wander through contradictory subject matters
simultaneously, such as political science, sociology, economics, law, finance, information and
communications technologies, international relations, etc. Great skills of elaboration as well as
concision of content as per the article's needs.

2011 - 2014 Of Counsel, Kyiv Municipal Council, Legal Department, Kyiv, Ukraine

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

2009 - 2010 Associate / Office Manager, Benno & Associates, P.C., New York, NY

Assisted in representing clients in serious criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts at
the trial level. Assisted primary attorney in organizing trial strategy, investigated defense
options, and preparing for trial. Researched and drafted pre-trial motions and pleadings.
Constantly reviewed and digested trial transcripts for considerable flaws.

2007 - 2009 Associate, Volkov Koziakov & Partners, Kyiv, Ukraine

Heavy load of commercial litigation. Represented clients’ interests in courts and with state
authorities. Reorganization of enterprises (mergers and acquisitions). Participation in the
preparation of investment agreements and due diligence reports. Advised on financial
restructuring issues. Continuously drafted memoranda of law depending on clients’ needs.
Translation of various legal documents.

2005 - 2007 Associate / Office Manager, Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein, P.C., Mineola, NY

Litigated and independently handled numerous aspects of medical malpractice (pain and
suffering, wrongful death), personal injury, and product liability cases from the pleading stage
to trial. Commenced and concluded numerous wrongful death compromise settlement
proceedings. Initiated and finalized different estate administration proceedings.

2004 - 2005 Paralegal, Law Office of Gerald P. Gross, P.C., Cedarhurst, NY

Handled legal cases from sign-up to final judgment. Litigated cases involving both physical
injuries and economic losses. Developed considerable experience in using Westlaw and Lexis
Nexis programs. Propounded and responded to interrogatories, requested productions, and
scheduled depositions. Participation in motion practice included the preparation of cross-
motions for summary judgment and the procession of "skeleton" versions of motions.

2002 - 2003 Paralegal, Heiberger & Associates, P.C., New York, NY

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

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