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Burton Phiri

International Lawyer
WASHINGTON,DC

Summary

I have wide experience in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Financing Terrorism obtained from consulting with non-profits on compliance with international anti-money laundering and counter terrorism framework. Led due diligence teams designed to ensure non-profits access funds from legitimate sources and spend their finances on lawful purposes; ensuring that non-profits are protected from international terrorist abuse, fraud, theft, and asset diversion; provided oversight and ensured transparency and compliance with international financing framework during remittance and transfers of funds between organizations.

I have both prosecutorial and defense litigation approaches.

I have undertaken legal analyses of domestic and international anti-money-laundering and counter -terrorist financing framework to ensure compliance with standards set by international bodies including The Financial Action Task Force and the African Development Bank.

I have designed consultation processes, documented reports, and communicated findings to studies.

undertaken in-depth research and advocacy on anti-corruption law, anti-money laundering framework.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Visiting Scholar, Fiscal Affairs Department (FADT2

International Monetary Fund, IMF
Washington DC, DC
03.2023 - Current
  • Designed legal validation scheme for IMFTAX tool aimed at improving the social and income security of women and their families.
  • Reviewed Personal Income Tax legislation that informed the drafting of seminar presentation paper for the Gates Foundation Project.

Legal Consultant

Handry Law Chambers
Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Developed organizational domestic policies, systems and practices that complied with international Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism ( AML/CFT) for CSOs.
  • Provided oversight for compliance by CSOs with financial integrity and due diligence mechanisms.
  • Drafted instruments to enable compliance with regulations for remittance and transfers of funds between CSOs and international donors.
  • Advised CSOs on implementation of central bank regulations.

Legal Consultant

Lexon & Lords
Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Drafted policies and practices to ensure that CSOs comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).
  • Advised private sector on implementation of service agreements with multilateral financiers including African Development Bank, and World Bank.
  • Led national rule of law strategies by designing a review of Malawi National Social Support Policy

Education

Master of Laws [International Legal Studies]

American University, Washington College of Law
Washington, DC
12.2022

Certificate [International Human Rights Law]

American University, Washington College of Law
Washington
12.2022

Bachelor of Laws [Honors] Degree

University of Malawi
Zomba, Republic Of Malawi
09.2012

Bachelor of Arts[Education]

Mzuzu University
Mzuzu City, Malawi
11.2004

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Persuasive oral advocacy
  • Excellent Writing Skill
  • Ability to analyze laws and policies
  • Ability to distil information and make sound legal judgment
  • Ability to work in teams in fast paced environment
  • Familiarity with IMF operations
  • Excellent research
  • Report writing and documentation

Timeline

Visiting Scholar, Fiscal Affairs Department (FADT2

International Monetary Fund, IMF
03.2023 - Current

Legal Consultant

Handry Law Chambers
01.2016 - 12.2021

Legal Consultant

Lexon & Lords
01.2014 - 11.2015

Master of Laws [International Legal Studies]

American University, Washington College of Law

Certificate [International Human Rights Law]

American University, Washington College of Law

Bachelor of Laws [Honors] Degree

University of Malawi

Bachelor of Arts[Education]

Mzuzu University
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