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AYSEL GUZEL

New York,NY

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Partner

AG Law Firm
07.2023 - Current

In the light of my previous experience and with the confidence of the responsibilities I have taken, I established my own office. I have established a professional life where I advise my clients who have companies abroad and want to start a business in Turkey on issues such as international law, labor law, start-up law, and personal data protection. Currently, I can help my other partner with paperwork, albeit remotely. I continue to work as a lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association.


Legal Advisor

International Blue Crescent Relief and Development
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • I worked for this foundation as a legal advisor providing legal information in a project targeting protection of migrants and refugees.
  • I organized group sessions for the beneficiaries and provided them with the necessary guidance to enjoy their rights in accordance with national and international legal frameworks. I provided the entire legal counseling process with the beneficiary on my own and closely.
  • I informed refugees, mostly Syrian, Afghan and Iranian, about their legal, civil, social rights, residence status, legal aid, marriage, divorce, birth, death and property rights.

Legal Intern

Karaman Bulduk Law Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines, prioritizing assignments based on urgency and importance.
  • Conducted detailed contract reviews to identify potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  • Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to strict ethical guidelines and company policies during all interactions.
  • Enhanced legal research efficiency by utilizing advanced search techniques and legal databases.
  • Assisted in drafting company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.

Intern of Civil Society Studies

TUIC Academy
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • I wrote an article analyzing the link between Civil Society Organizations and Constitutions and it was published in the newspaper.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Legal Intern

Ozgun Law Firm
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Increased case organization by creating comprehensive chronologies of events, enabling attorneys to quickly review essential details.
  • Assisted in trial preparation, organizing exhibits and witness lists for optimal efficiency during proceedings.
  • Scanned, converted, and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.

Education

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2021

PROJECTS

  • Erasmus+ Italy - Beyond Borders 9/2023-12/2023

I was selected for a project in the Foggia region of Italy. Within the scope of this project funded by the European Union, I provided training in the field of human rights to the project participants, organized presentations and interactive events.

  • Erasmus+ Croatia- Start-Up You(th) Life 09/2021

The main aim of the project was to increase the entrepreneurial skills of young people and increase their chances of accessing employment and the labor market. This project revolved around the idea of

making entrepreneurship more accessible to young people. This project inspired me to take action and acquire the common skills necessary to participate in entrepreneurship, turn my dreams and ideas into reality and start my young life.

  • Erasmus+ Romania- Be On Your Way 11/2019

I received training that contributed significantly to my career, such as ways to develop and determine the careers of young people, and the ability to speak in front of the public on platforms such as TEDX.

  • AIESEC Leadership Development Experience -Italy 10/2018 - 12/2018

During my time as a global volunteer, I taught English to children in a primary school for 2 months. My tasks included organizing activities with the children to promote respect and empathy for cultural differences, improving their language skills and providing information about the legal system of my home country in comparison to Europe. Throughout this process, I had the chance to experience living in a European country and connect with business people there. After graduation, some of the people I met here became my clients.

  • Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG)- Turkey

-Looking at the Same Sky (AGB) 2017-2018 :
We organized a game workshop every week with juvenile offenders between the ages of 12-18. We gave them trainings on topics such as animal rights, human rights, books, art, socialization skills. We tried to bring them back to social life.
-One Heart, Zero Leukemia (K1L0) 2016-2017 :
We held regular workshops with children with leukemia every week. We read books to them and organized workshops with experts in the professions they want to be in the future.

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Founder & Partner

AG Law Firm
07.2023 - Current

Legal Advisor

International Blue Crescent Relief and Development
06.2022 - 06.2023

Legal Intern

Karaman Bulduk Law Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022

Intern of Civil Society Studies

TUIC Academy
10.2019 - 02.2021

Legal Intern

Ozgun Law Firm
06.2019 - 06.2020

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
AYSEL GUZEL