Ayse Merve Demirci
Summary
Experienced legal graduate (LL.M.) with a strong corporate in-house background and expertise in intellectual property and information technology law. Dynamic, creative, and quick-thinking professional with exceptional strategic, operational, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding expectations in task completion and successfully implementing complex initiatives and policies. Thrives in collaborative team environments that prioritize knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Excels in fast-paced work environments that require innovative thinking, fostering deep loyalty to the organization. Qualified lawyer in Istanbul, Turkey, currently holding a Stamp-1G visa in Ireland.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Consultant
Gordemsan Gorele Ship, Iron Industry and Trade Inc
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Efficiently prepare, draft and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements; including timely response to requests for vendor agreements, supply contracts and commercial lending agreements & edit, draft, and review data base of contractual forms for general operational purposes;
- Facilitate outside legal counsel activities; including negotiating Workers Compensation, General Liability, to successful and acceptable resolution;
- Proactively identify and surface company legal exposure; coordinating and determining appropriate corrective actions & providing support on corporate governance; including Board and Committee matters and Annual Reporting requirements
- Providing expert advice on legality of business plans and operational activities
- "Resmi Gazete" (The Official Gazette) followed daily to ensure the company's compliance with legal regulations
- Attended meetings with the partners and clients
Legal Intern
Ozay Law Firm
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Preparation of contracts, correspondence and direct communication with clients;
- Diligently performed administrative tasks including answering phones, greeting clients, scheduling appointments
- Attended meetings with lawyers
- Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office;
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously;
- Interviewed clients, obtaining vital case information to support associates;
- Efficiently managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates;
- Researched cases, collected data, and interpret information for report generation;
- Lawsuit Petitions were written against for the Consumer Arbitration Committee decisions;
- Conducted legal research on contract law and labor and employment law;
- Conducted legal research about Supreme Court decisions;
- Promoted positive working environment within the firm through active participation in team-building events or activities organized for interns during the internship period.
Legal Intern
CarrefourSa Carrefour Sabanci Trade Centre Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Checked “Resmi Gazete” every morning and summarized articles about the firm.
- Assisted management with labor, employment, consumer, enforcement, and bankruptcy law concerns and creating and interpreting company policies.
- Written defense made against to Consumer Arbitration Committee applications.
- Collaborated with cooperate team to provide legal opinions on IP Law litigation and prosecution, attended court hearings, and examined some trademark agreements which can be seen by the interns.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Support the legal team on legal issues that frequently develop between time zones, language barriers and jurisdictions:
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Support General Counsel in the organization of board meetings and related administrative tasks;
- Analyzed statutes and regulations relevant to specific cases; providing additional context necessary for successful arguments.
- Participated in client consultations, helping to address their concerns and provide valuable information regarding their cases.
- Proofread legal documents before submission to courts or opposing counsel; reducing errors that could potentially harm our clients'' interests.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Analyzed case law and statutes to support legal arguments, enhancing persuasiveness of written and oral submissions.
- Conducted legal analysis to identify potential legal issues in client cases, providing foundation for more effective case strategy and risk management.
- Developed and delivered training sessions on legal research techniques to new interns, elevating overall efficiency of research team.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Coordinate signature requests from executives for the signature of corporate governance documents.
Summer Legal Intern
Yavuz Aksoy Law Office
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide members with notice of meetings and ensuring that meetings complied with the office's governing document and its procedures;
- Worked closely with other lawyers to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions
- Collaborated on proactive problem-solving strategies with fellow interns to address complex legal issues efficiently.
- Supported the legal team in preparing for depositions by summarizing transcripts, and creating witness outlines.
- Assisted attorneys in streamlining case management through efficient document organization and filing systems.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Education
Master of Arts - Intellectual Property And IT Law
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ozyegin University
Istanbul, Turkey07.2021
High School Diploma -
FMV Private Isik High School
Istanbul, Turkey06.2017
Skills
- Intellectual Property and IT Law Expertise
- Data Privacy Expertise
- Employment Law Practise and Expertise
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Proficient
- Curiosity on Social Media and AI
- Legal Research and Regulatory Compliance
- Reviewing literature and contracts
- Document filing and Legal Advisory and Case Analysis
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation, Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, Istanbul Bar Association - Since 2022
- Driver's License - Full, Clean, Class B - Since November 2016
Certification
Legal English 1 , Istanbul Bar Association, Istanbul | 2021 September - 2021 November
German lectures , American Cultural Association Educational Companies, Istanbul 2021 | July - 2021 September
Current Affairs in Civil Law I , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | September 2021 – February 2022
Current Issues in Labor Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | February 2020 - June 2020
Children's Rights from The Perspective of Private Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | February 2020 - June 2020
Interpretation in Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | September 2019- January 2020
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Beginner
A1
Hobbies
- Social Media
- AI
- Searching and Reading
- Communicating
- Traveling
- Photography
- Fashion,
- Piano Playing
- Fitness and Pilates
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Gordemsan Gorele Ship, Iron Industry and Trade Inc
01.2023 - 09.2023
Legal Intern
Ozay Law Firm
07.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Intern
CarrefourSa Carrefour Sabanci Trade Centre Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
Summer Legal Intern
Yavuz Aksoy Law Office
06.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Intellectual Property And IT Law
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ozyegin University
High School Diploma -
FMV Private Isik High School
Legal English 1 , Istanbul Bar Association, Istanbul | 2021 September - 2021 November
German lectures , American Cultural Association Educational Companies, Istanbul 2021 | July - 2021 September
Current Affairs in Civil Law I , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | September 2021 – February 2022
Current Issues in Labor Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | February 2020 - June 2020
Children's Rights from The Perspective of Private Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | February 2020 - June 2020
Interpretation in Law , Ozyegin University, Istanbul | September 2019- January 2020
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