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Education
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Hobbies
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Berk Akyüzoğlu

Berk Akyüzoğlu

Izmir

Summary

Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

Hakan Ayaz Law Firm
09.2020 - Current
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
  • Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.

Trainee Lawyer

Koray Topaç Law Firm
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
  • Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.

Education

Bachelor - Law

Yaşar University, Izmir, Turkey
09.2019

Skills

  • Environmental Laws and Litigation
  • Environmental Laws
  • Residential Mortgage Lending Regulations
  • Animal Law
  • Question Witnesses
  • Estate Administration
  • Litigation Leadership
  • Corporate and Business Legal Issues
  • Mediation
  • Efficient Researcher
  • Analyzing Patterns
  • Legal Requirements
  • Municipal Law
  • Tort Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Hobbies

  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Fitness

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Lawyer - Hakan Ayaz Law Firm
09.2020 - Current
Trainee Lawyer - Koray Topaç Law Firm
09.2019 - 09.2020
Yaşar University - Bachelor , Law
Berk Akyüzoğlu