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Hande Gizem Tavukçuoğlu

Hande Gizem Tavukçuoğlu

Istanbul

Summary

Talented legal professional and Partner with expertise in law and public policy. Demonstrated leader driving efficiency and client satisfaction through strategic policy development. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. 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.

Work History

Attorney at Law/Partner

Deynekli Hukuk
Istanbul
03.2015 - Current
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income and liabilities.

Education Coordinator/Business Owner

Lex Academy
Istanbul
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • Designed and implemented over 50 educational legal courses and events for legal professionals.
  • Sourced top-quality lecturers to fill key roles.
  • Conducted surveys with attendants upon course completion to gather feedback for improvement.
  • Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
  • Supported admissions process through application review and registration.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Created and updated company digital presence to enhance legal courses marketing through professional website and optimized social media profiles.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Managed daily operations of Lex Academy organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.

Project Officer

Sabancı University
Istanbul
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Attorney-at-Law

Borsa Istanbul
Istanbul
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Worked in legal process of incorporation of Borsa Istanbul (Turkish national stock exchange).
  • Served as Corporation Lawyer for Borsa Istanbul corporation by managing daily operations, legal compliance and dispute resolution.
  • Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
  • Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
  • Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Worked with legislators to assist in drafting stock exchange legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
  • Conducted due diligence, set up and managed database; assisted in drafting agreements for Borsa İstanbul’s strategic partnership with NASDAQ OMX.
  • Engaged in WIPO, ICANN, TPE applications and legal process, resulted in success.
  • Resolved disputes between investors and brokerage firms under statutes relating to capital market law.

Education

Master of Laws - Capital Markets And Commercial Law

Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2014

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Başkent University
Ankara, Turkey
06.2010

Skills

  • Policy Knowledge
  • Organization and Administration
  • Client Representation and Advisement
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Advocacy Experience
  • Government&NGO Relations and Collaboration
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
  • Corporate and Business Legal Issues
  • Regulation Research, Drafting, and Evaluation
  • Critical and Creative Thinking

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2

Certification

  • Certified Mediator
  • Certified Trademark Attorney
  • TOLES Certificate

Quote

When people talk, listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen.
Ernest Hemingway

Timeline

Education Coordinator/Business Owner

Lex Academy
06.2016 - 07.2020

Project Officer

Sabancı University
11.2015 - 04.2016

Attorney at Law/Partner

Deynekli Hukuk
03.2015 - Current

Attorney-at-Law

Borsa Istanbul
07.2012 - 10.2014

Master of Laws - Capital Markets And Commercial Law

Bahçeşehir University

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Başkent University
Hande Gizem Tavukçuoğlu