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Katharine Agbenohevi

Lexington,VA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

E-Commerce Practicum
Lexington, VA
01.2022 - Current
  • Acquired in depth knowledge in securities regulation and financial crimes compliance (BSA/AML/OFAC)
  • Acquired foundational knowledge in the underlying technology associated with cryptocurrency, NFTS, and Blockchains
  • Acquired experience in identifying novel legal issues and applying current legal regimes for Blockchain startups as well as providing advice to businesses on how to operate legally

Student Attorney

Mergers And Acquisitions Practicum
Lexington , VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted local businesses with legal matters by drafting organizational documents such as operating agreements and employee contracts; assisted with LLC registration
  • Advised clients on legal matters regarding industry regulation and legal compliance
  • Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action

Research Assistant

Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Lexington , VA
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed citation checks for published works on the connection between fetal heartbeat laws ands corporations
  • Provided edits for corporate law casebooks


Intern

Chemonics International - USAID GHSC-PSM
Washington D.C.
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Conducted interviews with legal officials for international development project in Rwanda, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Kosovo, Dominican Republic, and Ukraine on People Centered Justice
  • Analyzed data to create a research guide on "People Centered Justice" that advocates for legal reform

Student Attorney

Global Corruption Practicum
Lexington , VA
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked on a student led team to advise the government of Sudan in drafting anti-corruption legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner through a White Paper
  • Acquired in depth knowledge regarding financial crimes compliance (FCPA, AML,OFAC)

Summer Law Clerk

U.S. Attorney's Office District Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Conducted legal research on financial crimes such as money laundering, bank fraud, securities violations, market manipulation, and international bribery
  • Created and prepared memos regarding national security, financial services, and regulatory matters
  • Assisted in white collar investigations by providing questions for proffer agreement interviews



Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Club
Knoxville , TN
12.2018 - 08.2019


  • Modeled the highest standards of honesty and integrity
  • Provided optimal instruction and academic support to underrepresented minority students that promoted civic engagement and responsible citizenship

Project Manager

Burmese Graduate Project
Knoxville, TN
11.2016 - 08.2019


  • Planned and managed meetings and special events to support community efforts to further academic achievement, integration of refugee youth, and subsistence services.
  • Worked in collaboration with the senior project manager to define project goals of cultural competence, integration, and community involvement as well as establish a timeline and plan to achieve them.

State Intern

United States Senate
Knoxville, TN
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Utilized excellent transcription skills to record meeting details and initiatives. Managed telephone and email communication systems to record constituent concerns and provide further information regarding foreign policy and national security
  • Researched alternatives for constituents' housing concerns, immigration status issues, and further social services inquiries. Maintained timely communications with federal government agencies

Intern

Arthur And Associates
Dallas, Texas
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Conducted legal research and gathered evidence for asylum seekers and refugees
  • Prepared legal documents without error and in a timely manner

Education

J.D. -

Washington And Lee University School of Law
Lexington, VA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies And Political Science

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2018

Languages

English
French

Timeline

Student

E-Commerce Practicum
01.2022 - Current

Student Attorney

Mergers And Acquisitions Practicum
08.2021 - Current

Student Attorney

Global Corruption Practicum
08.2021 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

Washington And Lee University School Of Law
06.2021 - Current

Intern

Chemonics International - USAID GHSC-PSM
06.2021 - 08.2022

Summer Law Clerk

U.S. Attorney's Office District Of Utah
05.2020 - 07.2020

Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Club
12.2018 - 08.2019

State Intern

United States Senate
05.2018 - 06.2018

Project Manager

Burmese Graduate Project
11.2016 - 08.2019

Intern

Arthur And Associates
06.2016 - 07.2016

J.D. -

Washington And Lee University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies And Political Science

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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