Ayse Yesim Onat Salahifar
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
A results-oriented law professional with a proven track record of success in representing clients in court, developing effective legal strategies, and skillfully negotiating contracts. With an international background and exposure to diverse legal environments, comfortable working with clients from various cultural backgrounds and legal systems. Adept at providing tailored legal solutions to meet individual needs. Possess a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, fostering productive relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Well-versed in legal research, drafting pleadings, and providing comprehensive legal counsel, dedicated advocate for clients' rights and interests with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
Rathbone Group
04.2023 - Current
- Perform advanced legal drafting, motion practice, and legal analysis.
- Conduct advanced legal research and investigations related to tort, and insurance subrogation law.
- Prepare discovery requests, respond to discovery questions, and conduct document reviews, including complex issues.
- Assist senior attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
- Conduct witness interviews to gather crucial information and insights for legal cases.
- Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to facilitate case resolution.
- Perform review and redlining of releases, focusing on clarity, accuracy, and adherence to both internal and legal requirements.
- Act as a liaison between clients and the firm, addressing client concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Continuously develop and maintain a thorough understanding of relevant laws and regulations in multiple footprint states.
- Handle and maintain a substantial volume of case file records and documents, ensuring precision and compliance with all legal requirements.
Law Clerk/CRM Specialist
Rathbone Group, LLC
10.2018 - Current
- Prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Produced legal documents such as complaints, discovery documents and motions.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Actively engaged with clients, promptly and professionally addressing file level issues, questions, and complaints, and escalating matters when necessary. Additionally, ensured timely and accurate handling of client requests.
- Maintained relationships with outside counsels, monitoring their performance to ensure proper litigation handling on the files.
Law Clerk
Musillo Unkenholt Immigration Law, LLC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided support to attorneys in business immigration cases, the preparation of green cards such as PERMs, I-140s (including Schedule A), NVC, and I-485s.
- Provided support to attorneys in preparing responses to USCIS requests.
- Conducted legal research to stay updated on immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
Head Of Legal Unit
QNB Finansbank
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted upper management and business units with advice on general legal, regulatory and contract matters arising from transactions
- Developed legal strategies to resolve complex legal matters and provided legal expertise on the development of new banking products and services
- Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Participated in internal committees, and assisted business units in the development of policies, procedures and standard forms.
- Participated in working groups hosted by industry associations.
- Organized internal trainings for the legal department and business units.
- Performed administrative and management functions related to practice of law.
- Supervised lawyers and legal interns.
- Drafted various complex agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Represented interests of clients in negotiations with regulators, external counsel and public authorities.
Senior Legal Counsel
Akbank T.A.S
08.2008 - 04.2016
- Prepared, drafted, and reviewed a wide range of domestic and international contracts, including loan agreements, insurance agreements, corporate events, sponsorship agreements, purchasing and leasing agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, software licensing, support, maintenance, and service agreements.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients in Labor Courts, Commercial Courts, and Intellectual Property Courts.
- Prepared legal memorandums, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for businesses, and providing accurate and actionable advice.
- Advised clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, the advisability of prosecuting and defending lawsuits, and legal rights and obligations.
- Communicated contract requirements to related business units to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
- Provided creative and workable solutions, along with complex contractual language, to meet business, regulatory, and legal requirements.
- Conducted internal training sessions to provide employees with an introduction to law, and contract drafting.
- Prepared training materials and internal guides focused on contract drafting.
Attorney At Law
Buhur Law Office
03.2005 - 09.2007
- Performed legal research and drafted pleadings and motions.
- Represented clients in courts and before government agencies.
- Provided legal interpretation and translation services to foreign clients.
- Gathered evidence by interviewing clients and witnesses to formulate defense and initiate legal actions.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Defended clients and prosecuted defendants in both criminal and civil litigation.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Education
Master of Laws - US Legal System
University of Cincinnati
Master's Degree - Banking and Finance
Fondazione Cassamarca and UniCredit Group
Master of Laws - Human Rights and Intellectual Property Rights Law
Lund University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Baskent University
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Litigation
- Leadership and Team Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Multicultural Understanding
Accomplishments
- New York Bar, Admitted Attorney
- Istanbul Bar Association, Admitted Attorney
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Rathbone Group
04.2023 - Current
Law Clerk/CRM Specialist
Rathbone Group, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Law Clerk
Musillo Unkenholt Immigration Law, LLC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Head Of Legal Unit
QNB Finansbank
04.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Legal Counsel
Akbank T.A.S
08.2008 - 04.2016
Attorney At Law
Buhur Law Office
03.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Laws - US Legal System
University of Cincinnati
Master's Degree - Banking and Finance
Fondazione Cassamarca and UniCredit Group
Master of Laws - Human Rights and Intellectual Property Rights Law
Lund University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Baskent University
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