Beste Erdem
Istanbul,Turkey
Summary
Turkish qualified lawyer specializing in consultancy, litigation, and legal research, with a focus on Intellectual Property Law, Data Protection and Information Technology Law. Proficient in court filing procedures, contract analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance for sensitive data and digital content. Employs a strategic approach to legal challenges, aligning practices with innovation and international standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Attorney at Law
Self-Employed
Istanbul,Turkey
09.2024 - Current
- Represented clients in court proceedings, advocating their rights and interests effectively.
- Provided basic legal guidance to individuals and small businesses on Turkish Data Protection Law compliance and personal data handling.
- Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
- Reviewed contracts on behalf of clients-identified potential risks or liabilities therein.
Legal Intern
MGC Legal
Istanbul, Turkey
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in preparing trademark registration applications, monitoring national and international deadlines.
- Drafted legal documents, including cease-and-desist notices and licensing agreements.
- Helped review data processing agreements between companies and third-party service providers.
- Reviewed commercial contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively.
- Oversaw litigation and consultancy processes from initiation to conclusion.
- Produced comprehensive legal reports for client companies submitted to independent auditing firms.
Legal Intern
Pehlivan Barlak Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Drafted and reviewed privacy policies, cookie notices, and data processing agreements to comply with Turkish Data Protection Law.
- Facilitated trademark registrations, patent filings, and copyright infringement analyses.
- Drafted and reviewed licensing agreements and confidentiality clauses for technology clients.
- Adapted contracts to ensure compliance with Turkish Data Protection regulations.
- Compared employment contracts and prepared new contracts during mergers and acquisitions.
- Monitored labor law disputes, including evidence examination related to litigation.
Student Intern
UnitedKS Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with litigation team on disputes involving Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Corporate Law.
- Facilitated comprehensive review of contracts for client companies.
- Gained experience in establishing companies in Turkey for foreign clients.
- Prepared case briefs to enhance decision-making efficiency for the team.
Education
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, Turkey 09.2019 - 07.2023
Skills
- Advocacy competence
- Strategic research
- Client counseling
- Court filing procedures
- Sensitive information handling
- Legal strategy
- Data Privacy regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- Contract analysis
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory compliance
- Information Technology Law
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Beginner
Certification
- IGUL (Institute for Global Understanding of the Rule of Law) Outstanding Achievement Class (Bahçeşehir University, 2022)
- Global Business Forum (Bahçeşehir University, 2018)
- 3rd Young Diplomats Conference (Bahçeşehir University, 2016)
- EJO English Learning Course (Elizabeth Johnson Organisation, 2013)
- Cambridge ESOL Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International ( Entry 3 / Pass with Distinction, 2013)
Timeline
Attorney at Law
Self-Employed
09.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
MGC Legal
02.2024 - 09.2024
Legal Intern
Pehlivan Barlak Law Firm
09.2023 - 01.2024
Student Intern
UnitedKS Law Firm
03.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Bahçeşehir University
09.2019 - 07.2023