Umut Ulutaş
Lawyer- LLM Candidate At Tilburg University
Eindhoven,Netherlands
Summary
Result-driven Lawyer with a strong foundation in complex legal representation and a current focus on a Law and Technology master’s program at Tilburg University. Expert in legal research, negotiation, and team management, which enhances client outcomes and fosters effective relationships. Committed to societal advancement through political engagement, column writing, lecturing, and volunteer work, offering a diverse skill set and a valid residence and work permit for 5 years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Partner
Ulutaş Law Office
10.2012 - 12.2023
- Represented clients in a wide range of legal matters, such as contract negotiations, civil litigation, and regulatory compliance, delivering favorable outcomes through strategic case management and persuasive courtroom arguments.
Opinion Columnist
Sakarya Newspaper
05.2014 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: https://www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr/umut-ulutas
- Writed weekly columns with a legal perspective on current events
Assistant of solicitor, internship
Yıldırım Law Office / Eskisehir Civil Law Court
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Mandatory internship (both in court and a law office) to be identified as a lawyer
- Assisting prosecutors, judges and lawyers for given cases
- Attending hearings as an observer
- Legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Documentation of case files
Paralegal
ACK Law Office
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Assisting lawyers for case solving strategies
Education
Master - Law and Technology
Tilburg University
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor - Law
Yeditepe University
09.2005 - 07.2011
Skills
Critical thinking
Supportive group participant
Detail-oriented organization
Goal-driven
Hard working
Skilled in communication
Efficient at acquiring new skills
Data analysis and reporting
Data management
Research
Accomplishments
LAW
- Vice President of Young Lawyers Council Eskisehir Bar
- Board Member of Young Lawyers Charette Union of Turkish Bars
POLITICS
CHP (main opposition party)
- County Vice President of Odunpazarı Eskisehir
- Vice President of City Discipline Committee Eskisehir
- County Board of Election Member of Odunpazarı Eskisehir
SOCİETY
- Chairperson of the Sümer Neighborhood Council
Affiliations
- Member of Human Rights Commission, Eskişehir Bar
- Founding Member Eskişehir Yazılıkaya Rotary Club
- Council Member Eskişehir Dorlion Search and Rescue Association
Timeline
Master - Law and Technology
Tilburg University
01.2025 - Current
Opinion Columnist
Sakarya Newspaper
05.2014 - 12.2023
Partner
Ulutaş Law Office
10.2012 - 12.2023
Assistant of solicitor, internship
Yıldırım Law Office / Eskisehir Civil Law Court
07.2011 - 07.2012
Paralegal
ACK Law Office
07.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor - Law
Yeditepe University
09.2005 - 07.2011