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
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
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